delrioaudio

Purchased a 95 Pathy about a year and a half back because I was in need of a daily driver and wanted a project I could take out camping/off-roading. Vehicle has over 250k miles on it and I am impressed with how well it's held up, no surprise from a Nissan. My Dad had an 86 1/2 Nissan Pickup (They went to the D21 mid-year) and I think this pathfinder reminded me of that truck and the many happy memories I had with it. There are typical older vehicle problems I have had to fix like power windows and door locks, but I haven't had the time or money to dive too deep yet. The suspension and steering has never been done, so I am about to take care of that because it's wobbling all over the road. I admit, at first it made it more fun to drive, but now it's just dangerous, lol. It leaks oil like a sieve, but still not as bad as a Chevy. Not sure if I can do the suspension myself: I've never worked on 4-wheel drives, this one is my first. I re-did the suspension on my old 1980 Toyota Hilux, but that was smaller and 2wd. I got a quote for $2800USD to redo the entire suspension and steering (including new CV's and Control Arms). I think it's a fair price, so I might just let the shop do it (It tastes bad just saying that). I've taken it out in the desert only once because the suspension is so bad, but the truck is an absolute GOAT! I don't think I ever really needed the 4wd, just used it because I always wanted one, lol. As soon as I get the suspension taken care of I will put the 4wd to good use again. Nissan's do well off-road, I went with the Pathy just to have some more weight over the back axle and something I can sleep in. A lot of the work is undoing years of neglect from previous owner(s) and their redneck engineering (There is a 1" gap above the windshield filled in with silicone because they used they wrong size windshield. Not looking forward to cleaning that out). The vehicle has good bones, though so I don't mind making it my new money pit. I have a 4yo who will hopefully have many happy memories of this truck like I did with my Dad's! Well, I'll get off my soapbox now. Thanks for the forum and all the support!