MTGunner

OK, answered my own question. Pulled the rear sway bar assembly apart. Links are junk. Ordered new. So, will get new bushings and links. Guess I will be looking at front links soon. BTW, you cannot believe how much dirt and gravel I vacuumed out. But, this is an Arizona car and very little rust. All came apart easily. After the front bar links need to chase oil leak. Hope to hell not a rear main seal. Only drips a drop each time. Engine uses VERY little oil. I check frequently. 180,000 miles plus. Ya’ know, I have a 2023 Tacoma P/U that is better on fuel, good power and lots of creature comfort. But, I love my 2000 Pathfinder. It’s a beast. MTG

Is it necessary to replace rear suspension link ends if not worn? MTG

Crawled up under rear suspension to find sway bar link ends OK. Will have to replace bushings and drive. Four link and panhard bar are secure. Shocks good. Springs good. Muffler good. So, ????? MTG

Removed rear sway bar bushings to find they are worn. Guessing I need to replace link ends also. Cannot remove nut from right rear link end. Suggestions? MTG

Replaced sunroof. No problem. MTG

That was my thought. Thanks. MTG

Shattered sun roof. Where to find a replacement? Has anyone replaced this glass and how difficult? MTG

On the low setting my headlights really suck. I tend to run them on high beams. Anyone else have this problem? MTG

Has anyone added a Timbren system to their Pathfinder? MTG

Done

Have driven this Pathfinder for 15 months now with no problems.

Could someone post a simple color coded driver side mirror wiring diagram for a 2000 Pathy SE? Purchased a replacement mirror from Rockauto. Wiring connector from Rockauto is a one piece connector, but existing are two connectors in the door. Thanks for the help. MTG

MTG

OK, have gleaned what has been offered. Thank you all. At this point I will look for a reasonably priced rear bumper cover with or without all cutouts. Can do myself. MTG

Just looked at fleabay. Much more expensive than Rockauto or Partsgeek. Besides, have no PayPal account and have done no business on fleabay due to prices in the past. MTG

Rockauto and Partsgeek had both listed. The cover with the cutouts are out of stock and only the cover w/o the cutouts are available and somewhat cheaper. Hence my question whether someone has modified the cover without the cutouts. Had not looked at fleabay. MTG

Need to replace my rear bumper cover on my 2000 Pathfinder SE with spare tire under vehicle. Have been looking at various parts house that offer these covers. Shows both with and without cutouts for rod to drop spare tire. Both look the same other than the cut out holes. Has anyone purchased the cover without the holes and merely modified it for the rod access? Are there any other real differences in these two beyond the cut out holes? Thanks for the input. MTG

I looked at a pair of add of overload add on springs on Summit that are slightly larger than the KYB shocks on my Pathfinder. The out side dimensions are just 3”. Should work as I am only looking for additional support when towing my 19’ travel trailer. BTW, only tow it short distance as 3.3L doesn’t do well over long distance. MTG

On the regular rear shock mounts I would guess. Looked over the area and seems to be enough clearance. Have been researching different shock manufacturers to compare total lengths, compressed length and travel. MTG

Are the upper or lower links not structural sound enough to withstand these?

Thinking about putting a set of rear coil over shocks on my 2000 Pathfinder. Good idea? Bad idea and why? MTG

Think about a marine tank on the roof rack. Takes up little room and can be gravity drained in no time. Mine works great and has extended my range.

My ‘2000 has 150,000 plus miles on the odometer and runs great. I run 5W-30W Walmart full synthetic oil and NAPA Gold filters. Runs great, good mileage, no problems thus far.

My spare fuel can is a 6 gallon marine fuel tank with the fuel line, with bulb, that I carry on my roof rack. Looking to add another springtime for extended range. How does all manage theirs? MTG

When you get to a do it yourself car wash just spray liberally all over. Have been driving around Montana roads with salt and other with no real rust issues. Be sure to clean up over rear tire fenders and there is a spot just in front of rear tires that holds mud and dirt. Spray lots.