RainGoat

How about touching on your method if cleaning the sunroof drain. I undoubtedly need to do that. I’m also going to consider a rug doctor - my carpets are clean but yours are amazing. Knockout job btw, that truck is going to be incredibly mint when you’re done. Also, I expect you already have done it but I didn’t see it so - don’t forget to fix the power valves. It would be a shame to lose the engine on that beauty.

4x4Parts is also a notorious Pathfinder aftermarket supplier. Definitely check the shipping - it’s unreasonably expensive in the US, I shudder to think what it will be to Canada.

Those are two great looking trucks!

Was the problem with the running board mounts rust? Was it the whole mounting area or just the bolts? Personally, I’m an advocate as I think the truck looks unfinished without running boards or sliders. The low profile LE sliders offer some protection, are useful for accessing a rack up front, are a necessity for women & kids & just add a nice complementary line across the bottom. I would think spare bolts or even running boards should be a dime a dozen. So the fenders are going back on? Honestly, CB is really dated. Some people run them but GMRS & Ham have largely replaced it. I bought a fancy new CB but it’s still in it’s box because myself & those I travel with have all come to prefer GMRS. I regret buying my CB & will likely never mount it. On the other hand, I’m buying additional GMRS units for my kids & wife & anyone who joins us without one. The hand units have impressive reach & allow easy communication with spotters on foot. They can also talk with both Ham & FRS which increases their versatility (non-licensed can be on FRS channels). Ham has many of the same benefits but requires a test for licensure & that license doesn’t cover family members (GMRS is simply pay & your whole family is included).

I’ve carried one for decades “just in case” but I think you’re the first that I know of other than a recovery instructor that has actually used the HiLift as a winch. Pictures?

Interesting note on the Warn hubs - did you do that? If so, pictures please. I think you’ll find the running boards useful over time, especially with kids, women or a roof rack. They are fairly stout & provide some measure of protection. Personally, while I don’t care for the “nerf bar” look of the tubular ones, I think those low profile ones give the truck a more finished look than when they’re off. They were well styled to fit the trucks aesthetics.

Coming down from Colockum Pass on the old wagon road that connected Ellensburg & Wenatchee, WA. That’s the Columbia River Gorge in the distance there. It was a lovely day & a great little daytrip with the kids & friends. One of the best things about living here is that little adventures like this are doable, door to door, in 12 hours or less.

Since AZ has cacti spines & razor sharp volcanic rock, sidewall thickness will be more important there than anywhere else in the U.S. I’ve never had work done by Desert Rat but they are otherwise pretty reliable place. I still often buy from them despite having left PHX 16 years ago.

DesertRat out of Phoenix, Arizona is another good supply source - definitely better than AC, cheaper than Summit usually & as cheap as 4Wheel Parts. Tax & shipping free in the US (unsure re BC). KYBs are well respected front struts (OME probably better but not cost effective). AC front shocks or OME from just about anywhere (i.e. Desert Rat). Generally full 2” on AC springs, less but variably sol, with OME - might add a small 0.5-1” spacer. AC stiff, OME smoother ride. LR for the rear, hands down. I don’t think anybody is advocating AC for the rear once the LR became a known option. I’m unaware of anyone who doesn’t like them. MileMarkers should be fine but not all hubs fit through all OEM wheels. @hawarish has a great breakdown on hubs - you can rely on anything he puts out.

How funny, I had forgotten that was an ‘02 Q option. I know the ‘01s & ‘02s pretty well since I spent over a year contemplating before my purchase. Must have been considered “luxury”

That turned out nice - looks perfect for your usage

I should have known, you arid climate bastards! Southern CA & AZ - oh, I’m green with envy. Speaking of, I want to see a Sandstone Cyn shot of a Pathy in the next 2 years. Good to know the Rugged Ridge hubs fit the LE too (did it require a spacer?)

Ah, sadly no more

True, however, I’m not sure I even know of an ATX14A with manual hubs. I’m planning on them for convenience of CV replacement on trail as@hawairish kindly gifted me his old Mile Markers.

Stupid TapaTalk posted it 3 times - sorry

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@PathyDude17 I want to see you hit the Magruder Corridor or down by Leslie Gulch & the Owyhee.

I always felt a bit sketchy just putting my HiLift on the load bars (just waiting for the day I popped the cargo glass); so I expect I’d be worried about trying to mount it over the hood without accidentally hitting my hood. That’s just me being a worrier though as it’s done on alot of vehicles. My HiLift is red so that would have been me - I think red would look good. As for the location, as you pointed out, it’s a totally legitimate mounting spot with countless Jeeps & other vehicles doing it. I really do think you should do a mini write-up as I believe you are the first to tackle it and it’s always good to have options. It would be a genuine contribution to the community. Yeah, regionally our roads are wet, slick & even growing the vast majority of the year in the PNW - very different than for you. Also, manual hubs will allow you to do a field CV replacement without removing the wheel - it’s why I’m doing it. You should hit the Alpine Loop area over around Lake City while your doing Yankee Boy. You can do a loop over to Telluride no problem via Imogene & Ophir. I did that whole area as largely stock. I did not do Black Bear as I was always told you needed a short wheelbase and this was the early 2000s where there was no YouTube to show me differently. On your drive go & fro I highly recommend Medano & Stony Pass. If you look towards the beginning of my IG (RainG0at), you’ll see some pics. I was basing out of CO Springs for that trip. Also, as I’ve now said elsewhere more than once, put a winter Big Bend trip on your ToDo. That’s a great trip. I think you’ll be the only other Pathfinder I’ve seen there (actually my first trip was circa ‘92 in a base 2 door Trooper. Oh yeah, O2 sensors are a given. I’ve done at least 4 in 110K. Buy them cheap & they’re easy to switch out.

I think you’d be hard pressed to find many who “like” AC. The relabelling of brands, hiding brand identity & the shipping leave a bad taste. I tried to limit myself to one painful purchase as I couldn’t find some of the poly bushings elsewhere. Their deliveries arrive in a package with the real cost of shipping on the outside - it lets know just how much they overcharged you. Absolutely no reason to buy ARB OME from them at all. Personally, I’d buy from Desert Rat out of AZ (free shipping/no tax/good reputation). My local 4WheelParts manager simply matched them by discounting to essentially a “no tax” purchase (my only 4WP purchase).

Since I’ve got the ATX14A, I’ve been following this topic for years. I would say there’s general consensus on the above. The real question is what happens if you run it in AWD with the front hubs unlocked. Some predict disaster while others think it will only be warning lights. We are still awaiting the day someone makes this mistake & can let us know. I believe one person reported warning lights only but I would want something more solid to know for sure.

Well, it’s definitely NOT a good summertime visit. Just put it in your ToDo List. I’ve been a couple times & you can put >100 miles off road under your belt & spend days off pavement & see virtually no one. For summer head over to the Alpine Loop in SW CO. Hit Medano Pass on the way.

Hit Big Bend NP sometime. It makes a great Jan/Dec destination. It’s a bit of a haul South but you’re closer than most.

I don’t think the U.S ones did but there are definitely non-U.S. models that did.

That area is likely meant to collapse in an accident - it is not a crossframe member like it would be in a body on frame truck. The best indicator of this I can recall is when [mention=40912]KiwiTerrano[/mention] (I think) crushed his just by trying to bridle using his two front recovery points. A real front receiver will require some kind of bumper bracket - I was trying to get@hawairish to incorporate one into his - though I think that project has been set aside.