[Will the driver seat belt from a 1989/1990 Pathfinder fit a 91 4 door?]

In Jamaica. There are not a lot of Pathfinders in junkyards out here. Thanks though. Think I found one on NissanPartsDeal's website.

 

Thanks though.

[Will the driver seat belt from a 1989/1990 Pathfinder fit a 91 4 door?]

Hi. My dog ate my seat belt, quite literally. Right through it one night when it was left hanging out the bottom of the door. I've been trying to get a replacement on eBay without luck. Contacted Courtesy Nissan, who I have bought from inboxed the past, and they say the part I need is no longer manufactured. They have one for the 1989/1990 pathy but can't say if it will work. They actually suggested I asked in the forums while they hold the order.

 

Anyone have any idea? And if the earlier ones won't bolt up, anyone know if the 1996-2000 will? Help please.

 

"Thank you for your order. This is to let you know that, according to the VIN provided for your Pathfinder, part # 86841-83G10 Seat Belt Assembly is incorrect (this is for a Pathfinder manufactured between 10/1989-12/1990 with an interior color code of "K-Gray"). You actually need part # 86841-83G16, as your Pathfinder was manufactured in 03/1991 and has an interior color code of "B-Blue". However, this part is no longer available. Please let us know how you wish to proceed."

 

 

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

I bet shipping is a beast. Looks great though.

 

Trust me, some things are really bad. When I bought the torsion bars I had to pay 150% shipping and duty so I essentially bout the bars twice and then some. Wasn't happy at all. But the smaller things, as long as they are valued less than $50 US Dollars then I only pay shipping and no duty or tax. So that's not so bad for light items.

[LED Headlights? (no, not just bulbs)]

Yes indeed, it's too bad. Even in the day, when i'm feeling flashy, I have people indicate they are blinding them. So it's only for emergencies or if someone refuses to dip their high beams and you need to make them aware of what high beam really means. I drive with the mini ones all the time though, but I point them more down to the road instead of straight ahead. I also angle them slight away from oncoming traffic. I think that woks as I don't get flashed very often for those.

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

Are your Euro style lights in your bumper the Anzo ones? http://www.anzousa.com/nissan-pickup-86-97-parking-signal-lights-chrome-clear.html

 

Yes they are. Actually bought them off Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/311612767077?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[LED Headlights? (no, not just bulbs)]

I just retrofitted the factory lenses with HID bulbs and they work great.

 

I'm also a big believer in light bars. Once you see with the illumination of the light bar your headlights, whether LED, HID or other will never match up.

 

 

 

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

Part out or wrecking yard is probably your best bet. I've got a good one in my '95 that I'm parting out but I'll bet shipping to Jamaica would cost more than it's worth.

 

I'd be inclined to open up the switch if you can and see if you can track down what's gone wrong. It's a momentary switch, there's not a whole lot that can go wrong in there, and it could very well be fixable.

 

Thanks for the offer of assistance that i'm honestly just seeing. Apologies for the delay in response. I eventually found a switch on ebay and bought it. Every small used part for these things seem to cost $40+ bucks on ebay. LOL

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

Oooh yeah.. Installed New really bright LEDS in dash and ceiling as well as 2 fire extinguishers in back

 

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

4. Bought some 3" lift springs, Bilstein struts and extender Upper Control arm - yet to be installed.

 

5. Installed some side work lights on the roof rack

 

6. Changed out the front indicators to some smoked clear Euro style ones. Changed the factory spotlights (which had finally broken) to some 7" LED variety and swapped out the 2 LED on the bush bar to one 24" light bar.

 

My light guru posing with the truck after his handywork

 

That's what I can remember for now. Oh yeah, had to rebuild the transmission. That wasn't fun.

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

I haven't updated anything in awhile, so here are a few (in no particular order)

 

1. Bought and installed Dash altimeter

 

2. Installed some under bonnet LEDs to light up the engine for night repairs.

 

3. Bought a model of it.. JDM Terrano but it's the closest I could get.

 

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

Hi everyone. Does anyone know where I can buy the rear window release rocker switch? I broke off the switch in a moment of enthusiasm. It went back in and stays but will not do anything when rocked.

 

I can't find a replacement on ebay etc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[New Member From IL]

I love it

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

SOME MORE AFTER

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

CLEAR Before & After comparison

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

Thanks guys.

 

So small update. Had some some 1.5" spacers installed over the weekend.

 

 

 

I'll need to spray them over black soon, not like the silver on black look

 

 

 

 

 

[The Righteous Path]

welcome.. that was a nice write up. I'm looking forward to following this build.

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

Small Updates.

 

Added mini light bar to back of roof rack

 

 

and also installed some extra led light on the grille

 

 

 

This is just the headlights and original spotlights with HID in them

 

[My not-quite new not-quite R50]

It's looking very clean, very nice.

 

The plans sound good. Did you have a final lift height in mind?

 

 

[new r50 owner from buffalo, ny]

Nice truck. Love the wheels, are they OEM to that year?

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

And the results

 

 

Base model. All lights off



Headlights and spotlights (Both with HID 55watts ballasts)



Headlights/spots and Light bar






Light bar , no headlights or spotlights. You can see the cut off. Angling the bar down anymore won't help because it's so far back on the roof (the way i wanted it) that the roof cuts off the drop down effect.

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I'm very happy with the results, It's a wall of light.. almost makes me wish for an islandwide power cut





The next phase will include moving the two smaller led light I had on the roof to the front grille, there are already purpose built mounts already on the bar for it. Secondly, putting a smaller ligtht bar at the back of the van.

 

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

We will be going back to rewire with a thicker gauge wire and run the wire through the tailgate. When this was done originally, the run was too long and the bar was not getting enough wattage, so only 2/3 of the lights worked. the shorter run through the door solved that problem but I don't like that look and don't want to drill the roof.

 

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

I also fitted a light bar this past weekend.

So I Installed a light bar over the weekend. It works great I chose a 32" bar, nothing wider would fit the rack and still have bar to attach. Went with a mix of flood and spot.





we drilled some holes in the rack



Then he fit the bar



After that he ran the wires along the rack and secured with tie straps.

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

Thanks for the kind words guys, it's appreciated. It's a labour of love for me now.

 

SO SOME UPDATES:

 

Got the under carriage greased over the weekend. Think i'll get it done again in a week or so to make sure the squeaks I continue to hear are there to stay and not just because it was poorly done



I also had the muffler tip lifted:

Before


and after. I wanted it sprayed black but they ran out of black spray. WIll probably buy a can and do it myself at a later date.

 

 

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

I'm happy to report that I got the centre bonnet insert and all is again right in the world



I've identified the next area I think I would like to focus on. In my attempt to return buggy to her former glory, I would like to replace all the old cracking factory rubber.






Initial checks indicate that the prices are higher than I ever imagined for the individual pieces all around. So i'll have to acquire them in pieces over time. Until then going to invest in a bottle of Rubber trim reviver and see if that helps conceal the gaps for now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Nissan-Rubber-Trim-Reviver-Protector-Windscreen-Door-Boot-Seal-/171667282455?hash=item27f82ada17

[Pathfinder from Jamaica]

Thinking off entering this year's Jamaica Off road challenge. This is a video highlight of last year's own, in case anyone is interested in seeing what we get up to down here. The obstacle course at the end looks like fun.