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I wonder if this isn’t a good mission for some of those temporary preps like FilmFluid?

@hawairish I just wish you’d be more precise & specific [emoji16]. Always a pleasure to read!

The security system can throw a code as well. When I’ve accidentally started it with the key without the chip it gives a code I can read with my generic OBDII readers

I’ve only had to replace that one once in 106K but I’ve replaced the lower ones about twice each. Easily my most common repair.

Trail Lunch!

Pictures don’t do it justice. I’ve been behind & in front of all iterations - especially as we’ve started to make it our practice to run with lights on for safety due to the congestion on trails these days & the occasional idiot tearing down a trail in a Side by Side (SxS). This last version turned out great. It’s really rich & full. It was also economical - I’ll be following suit.

Back on topic!

Well, at least you won’t have lake effect snow. You’ll probably have to go to Western PA, WV or KY for off-road opportunities.

Having lived in Cleveland for 4+years in the late ‘90s, the salt there will eat a car alive. Look 2014+ facelifted models (also when they switch from calling it the Trail Edition to the much more cumbersome & marketing influenced TRD Off-Road). It has the much better looking front chin & better headlights. I would also try & get one with KDSS though that’s going to be much harder. KDSS is like magic - stabilizes on road at speed & increases off-road articulation 10cm. Rarely a failure problem. Rust is much more of an issue on 4Runners than Pathfinders so I wouldn’t even bother looking in the rust belt. Another great option are the GXs. They depreciate much faster than 4Runners but are essentially a combo of 4Runner & FJ underneath. GX470(Prado 120)-2009/2010+GX460(Prado 150).

Since the 4Runner Pro is actually the wrong choice (added cosmetics but can’t get KDSS & comes with a suspension you’ll want to change anyway - all for ~$5,000 more), you’ll find lots & lots of people putting Pro wheels on Off-Roads (the actual Pro wheel us 7” & you’re better off getting a custom 7.5-8” from the same manufacturer for the same or less). Anyway, it gluts the used market with Off-Road trim wheels. As you’ve said, way more so in places like CO, UT, WA, OR. I actually troll the KC & Asheville NC Craigslist market & the supply there is virtually non-existent. Used Toyota wheels are still the easiest to find but beware they take Mag Lugs, not Acorns & Toyota uses a different pitch than Nissan so expect to buy Nissan threaded Mag lugs.

Yeah, I thought they all looked pretty good. The 5th Gen T4R TRD Off-Road wheels (7 spokes) are a dime a dozen around here as everyone replaces them with the TRD Pro wheels. I picked up a 4pack with new stock Dunlop ATs for $250.

Mine was exquisitely cared for but I didn’t know about this. Lost my 5th screw & the 2nd on one of the butterfly valves before it cost me an engine at 15yrs & 102,000. For 2-3* work or labor cost, I wish I would have known.

Mine was exquisitely cared for but I didn’t know about this. Lost my 5th screw & the 2nd on one of the butterfly valves before it cost me an engine at 15yrs & 102,000. For 2-3* work or labor cost, I wish I would have known.

Welcome! This needs to be on your ToDo list: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/17104-threadlocker-on-power-valve-screws-pics/page-1

No, just a reflection. It’s plenty big to catch a reflection though. That truly amber LED bar conversion has completely transformed the utility of that light.

Yeah, that JackSafe piston extension collar & saddle work great on axles. I contemplated this purchase for almost 3 years (it just seems too expensive with tax & shipping). I finally pulled the trigger, getting 4 saddles in all (one for my Mom & 2 for friends). As a safety item, the saddle works VERY well seating on an axle. I’m not disappointed. As an FY, on some of those Toyota bottle jacks, you have to knock the rotating circular metal plate off to get the piston to seat inside the saddles collar.

Sounds like you’re doing pretty well on your own but it’s always nice to have another truck with you, especially if you’re going to try something your not sure about. Like alot of things, it’s often not what you do that matters most, but what you choose not to do. Kudos to you for using good sense & making prudent choices. Sure do envy that weather right now!

Completely agree. They can damage both your vehicle & yourself. I use mine infrequently enough that I always take 5 minutes & refamilarize myself with it after I take it off the truck before I use it. The dropping thing & the handle kick back are the most unpredictable if you don’t know about them.

That OEM jack I posted is a Toyota. Most bottle jacks are only a single stage piston - I expect that’s true of the Nissan one as well (my truck, Z & Maxima all only had scissor jacks). The Toyota one is pretty unusual.

Try Craigslist - there are always tons on ours for giveaway prices (though the PNW is clearly offroad heavy). They last forever - mine is 20 years old & no doubt, people probably have 30 & 40 year old ones

Totally understand, I replaced my engine when it suffered the power valve tragedy for the same reason - I’d had it since new & knew it’s entire history & it was still in very good shape with only trace rust - plus I was at 100K. (& My wife figured it was alot cheaper than a new 4Runner). Rates up here are more like $100-130/*, it’s offensive.

Post your quote & what part of the country you’re in. I’d be curious to see just how screwed we get here in the PNW. It would cost more than you could sell the truck for here.

The switch must have been somewhere ‘01 then (of course alot of ‘01s were manufactured in ‘00 - his was manufactured 7/00)

Wheels LM-100 Lift-Mate $30.30 5,000# Max, don't lift wheel>2" https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-LM100-Jack-LM-100-Lift-Mate/dp/B00042KGWG There are also off brand versions which should be fine Bumper (old school) https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-Jack-BL-250-Bumper-Lift/dp/B00042JSNY Sliders https://www.amazon.com/Lotus-Development-Slider-Adapter-Locking/dp/B00F4HX9FW Shackles https://jeepsneeds.com/products/jeepsneeds-sam-for-hi-lift-jack?variant=19720612103 Shackle/Slider https://jeepsneeds.com/collections/gear/products/d-lift-adaptor-hi-lift?variant=10307806343 Plus, you can use as a hand winch https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-Jack-ORK-Off-Road-Kit/dp/B00042KQ58

I think the OEM jack switched from a bottle jack in ‘01 to a scissor jack in ‘02 based on the difference between[mention=37543]TowndawgR50[/mention] & my truck. Toyota has fantastic 3 stage OEM bottle jacks. They tend to be expensive on Craigslist but you can probably get them at a JY. Finally, while a bit pricey, these bottle jack extensions from safe jack work great. I also particularly like the saddle seat. https://safejacks.com/collections/bottle-jack-accessories Bogert aviation makes a version too but there’s really no advantage over SafeJack I also like the baseplate you see in the picture. I have a HiLift one & both a wood & metal square would work just as well but that one fits my bottle jacks (it doesn’t fit all) & HiLft plus it tucks in nicely against the rear seat back so I just carry it around all the time. https://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-7048400-Farm-Plate/dp/B011PGV3DU