MTGunner

My 2000 Pathfinder has no lift. It is stock height. Will check the u joints. Vibration and noise increases with speed. MTG

There is a vibration that needs to be isolated. Thanks. MTG

My 2000 Pathfinder is 4WD. Is the rear driveshaft a one piece shaft or two piece shaft. MTG

Quick question. Never heard of running ATF and Seafoam. Please elaborate. MTG

At this time I own a. 2000 Pathfinder and a 2000 Xterra. Have merely a bit of time with the Pathfinder but have owned the Xterra for 4 plus yrs. Both have even great off road but have had more experience with the Xterra. With hope the Pathfinder will be as good an off-road warrior as my Xterra. The Pathfinder gets better mileage but the Xterra Is a beast off-road. Who else has an a Xterra? MTG

Replaced two security system relays and hooked up LED security light on lower dash. If the non start occurs again will first replace park/neutral position relay with spare relay. If this does not solve issue will pull starter and have it checked at NAPA. Beyond this I would think ignition switch. The ground cable to block is good and makes a solid connection. The battery terminals are clean and have no oxide compound on them. Keeping my fingers crossed this will not happen again. Will keep all informed. MTG

I removed the relay that sounds the horn in the alarm system. Also, disabled the LED on the dash by removing one wire. I have attempted to simulate the non start sequence once again having only to have this occur but one more time. It starts each time now as I do not lock the rear lift gate by key manually. It is a strange anomaly. But, this does make me somewhat distrusting as I do considerable mountain off-roading. I think I will have to research the alarm system schematic. MTG

I was parked at the market with my ‘00 Pathfinder turn off. Was going into the store and decided to manually rear lock lift gate. Upon returning I unlocked driver side door of my Pathfinder and tried to start the engine. NOTHING! But, everything else worked. Gave this some thought and manually unlocked the rear lift gate. My Pathfinder fired right up. ???? My 2000 SE has an alarm system that I disabled. Could be the culprit. Has not happened since. At this point I am not completely trusting to go off reading in the mountains due to misgivings about this issue. What think you all? MTG

Went to Nissanhelp in the factory manual to find 4x4 models do indeed have a three piece with driveshafts. I will remove rear shaft assembly for inspection in hope that this is my droning noise problem. I drained the rear differential to find no problems. Changed trans fluid to find no problems. As stated before hope that driveshaft is the culprit and merely the carrier bearing or “u” joints. My 2000 4x4 Pathfinder has a mere 140,000 miles on the odometer. Runs great and everything else is in excellent condition. Thanks again. MTG

Do most 96-04 4x4 Pathfinders have two or one piece driveshafts? Reason I ask is that my 2000 Pathfinder 4x4 is at our winter residence and am thinking the droning noise is either a bad universal or if a two piece shaft may be the carrier bearing. Must figure out the droning noise before driving it much. Hate noises and rattles. MTG

A pic and pull is a toy store for me and my good friend. We venture to the p&p in Anthony, TX and one in Tucson, AZ my wife and I and he and his wife spend our winters in SW New Mexico. But my residence is in Montana NW. Few to visiting this country. Seems the p&p in the SW have undiscovered gold...or steel and plastic. ?

OK, where do I find hub rings. Want to do this correctly first time. Thanks. MTG Found them on Amazon. Thanks again. MTG

OK, would rather just install spacers to clear struts. Would like to utilize minimal length, 1”, so larger tires will not extend too far outside. Hoping this will give better strut clearance. Have found 1” spacers on Amazon unless someone has better choice. BTW, spend winters in Deming, NM. Perhaps could get together to meet AZ members. MTG

Where is the best place to purchase this kit and perhaps wheel spacers? Installed one size larger tire and tire is very close to strut. May also need camber bolts for alignment. MTG

Missing link is the one I need. What is the total over all length? This picture appears to be 1/2” EMT conduit. Will 3/4” do? Thanx for the input. MTG

There was a post on this forum about an add on bar that bolts to the front suspension to improves handling. Now that I am home I can manufacture on for my 2000 Pathfinder. Need dimensions. Thanks. MTG

Keep us informed as this will go a long way to adjust camber. MTG

OK, dumped my t/c to find brown/red ATF. Glad that I did so as probably has not been done since leaving factory. Replaced with Castrol high mileage ATF formulated for Nissan Matic “D” transmissions and t/c. Thanx all for the input. MTG

Mine is the manual, stick through the floor. Automatic transmission on my 2000 SE model. Guess I am being too specific when I ask either ATF or 75-90 GL-4. MTG

My 2000 SE is an automatic. MTG

Have read the maintenance manual for 2000 Pathfinder 4x4 for changing transfer case fluid. One says OK to use correct ATF and another states 75-90 gear oil. Which does anyone suggest? This Pathfinder will be for back roads and mild off roading. Going about mild build for daily driver and hunting fig. MTG

Minimum distance from inner edge of tire to strut is approx. 1/4” to 3/8” static. I will monitor wear for indication of misalignment and or rubbing. Thanx! MTG

Will check gap for width. Seems minimum. MTG

Spacers?

Hello all once again. Now, I put 265/70R16 Falken AT3W tires on my 2000 Pathfinder. The clearance in the rear is good, no rubbing. The clearance in the front has me concerned. There is little between the bottom of the strut, the base where the spring seats, and the inner edge of the tire. Have not had rubbing that I know of but so little clearance does concern me. What think you all? MTG