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    what are the toughest/strongest tires?

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    I'll work on pics later;Don't know when it happened but probably when I ran over /backed into something;it's a spike like a nail;but you know while I can understand an iron nail being tougher than steele belted radial I have a hard time excusing a thorn taking it down; Guys, your advice is very helpful ,pPLEASE KEEP YOUR IDEAS COMING !! THANKS ! --glenn

    what are the toughest/strongest tires?

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    My pathy was brought to it's knees this weekend by [no joke] a cactus thorn thru the sidewall of my BFG AT KOs. I'd heard that BFGs had weak sidewalls but this is ridiculous. Can anyone rec. strongest tire? I'd like a radial and something with tolerable street noise.TreAD PATTERN DOESN'T MATTER AS TRACTION W/ ATs WAS ALWAYS ok for S. Cal deserts. Please help. THANKS !!---glenn

    Roadside Emergency Kit

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    just a thought--If she's mechanically inclined then all that stuff is fine. If she likely could not fix her own car then I would think you should come at the problem from a different angle, i.e. communication equipment[cell phone w/ extra batteries/charger ,CB radio], roadside flares , AAA membership, warm blankets/sleeping bag, food /drink. The idea being that if she is unlikely to be able to fix the car herself she should benefit best by being able to wait out a recue.Just think if James Kim[the guy on the news, who broke down and died in Oregon] had thught of this

    BEST HEADERS FOR A PATHY

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    Slick - the headers will likely ship direct to you from Thorley. And likely well before what Summit has posted. They just post what they are being told by Thorley.

     

    For reference, I paid $60 for the cat, under $50 for Dynomax muffler (both from Summit), and $200 for a VERY impressive install from header flange to behind rear wheel. All hand bent, perfect fit, 2.5" pipe, all welded joints (except from header flange to pipe). That's right, $300 total.

    I live in S.Cal too; where did you go to get the install done ? THANKS --GLENN

    Skid Plate Question?

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    I have BP skids . tHEY ARE WELL MADE AND VERY HEAVY DUTY. i DECIDED to get them after smashing my tranny pan in Death Valley - almost didn't make it out. I got all 3, the full set, but only used the two in the mid section for the tranny and transfer case skids. I have 1990 SE and the factory front skid fits better, w/ more ground clearance, and is slightly larger so it protects more then the BPs. It is true the metal is not as thick as BP, but it has taken many hits w /only a few dents. Just my $0.02. -- glenn

    alternator

    in The Garage

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    thanks, but in S.Cal I need the AC. I wanted to run 2 different alts so that I would have a back-up if one went out. Any other ideas would be appreciated. THANKS ! -glenn

    alternator

    in The Garage

    Posted · Edited by glenn

    Any thoughts on how to add a second alternator? I was thinking of getting an alternator/ welder unit and figured adding it as a second unit would give me a backup for the first and increase the overall power for winching. Any advice or a point in right direction would be appreciated ! :shrug: THANKS --glenn

    Pop charger

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    I have a pop charger and am happy with it;I also added high flow exhaust[Dynamax} and I have noticed a definite improvement in responsiveness and milage[about + 3 mpg]I am not sure if the pop charger is any better thaen any other cone gauze filter but it does have more surface area then the K&N. I have been off road with it for 2 years now in the S.CAl deserts and have not noticed any problem w ith the filter fouling from the dust.

    UCA loose bolts ---FYI

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

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    I agree with GG and others;I also had frame bolts holding UCA spindle to frame pull out;only it stripped the threads on the bolt AND the frame;had to have the frame rethreaded with a time-cert;what a PITA. The UCA was hanging on by the other loose and bent bolt;was 40 miles off road in Joshua Tree back country;almost didn't make it out. glenn

    Front Differential

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    G, I have ARB in front and back and they work well. When the fronts are engaged the steering becomes VERY stiff; this is why you see so many posts about front lockers risking steering component breakage. At this point I only use them for very limited periods and when driving in a straight line , so I don't stress the steering components. Having front and back lockers is great but if you are going to choose one then I would definitely get the rear done. Good Luck --glenn

    Pulling to the right when Braking

    in The Garage

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    well, all I can sayis that an alignment problem can definitely cause this. Not to say it's the only thing, but it's the first place to start , and probably the cheapest fix if it does it. Also, the only place I was ever able to get a good alignment was at a Nissan dealer, even thoiugh I tried MANY other places first --just something to think about. Good Luck ---glenn

    cold air box

    in The Garage

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    E1, how is the rubber/weather stripping holding up under the engine heat? Do you or anyone else know what kind and where to get heat resistant stripping ?Thanks --glenn

    cold air box

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    well , I have a cone air filter and already have cut a hole in grill to better allow fresh air to be "rammed " into engine compartment. I thought I would put a box around the backside of filter to keep hot air from engine away and funnel in incoming cold air under some pressure [ie whatever pressure that could be generated by foward movement of car]. Will denser cold air help ? Will this senario be enough to make a difference ? If I can get the materials I think I'll try it out and report back---glenn

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