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Found out what was making it run like crap after doing the plugs, wires, and distibutor stuff. The bleep bleep bleeping vacuum line that is back there by the number 6 plug. And all of this after the 8 inches of snow is now fully melted.

I first learned to drive a standard using an old Subaru car 80 something?? Can't remember, was doing detail work for the repo cars for my dad's bank. Had to move the car and my dad said "If you want to get paid full price for the clean up you have to do all the work for it." So moving the car in my yard was my first experience. Then I was also learning driving my Highschool football coaches chevy luv pickup during practice moving all of the team equipment. Fun times in Highschool. James

Looks like I might be in the same predicament as some of you. My tranny whines in 5th gear, so along with all of the other issues I'm having with it now, it looks like it will be coming off the road for awhile so I can buy everything it needs.

I was actually driving that year. I had a 71' Ford pickup, automatic, no power steering, 302 v8. Miss that truck. James

Well guys it looks like I may be getting me a cat this weekend. A friend of my mom said she has a cat in her apartment complex that is a inside cat that has been put out and forgotten. I'm going to try and go see it and if things go well, I will be taking her to the vets for a checkup and making her a part of the family. If all goes well will post some pics. James

It's good to hear that you are sticking around. I too have not only 2 WD21's but I also have a D21. If you have ever done a auto to manual trans swap please give me a pm, I want to do that to my truck. If you know someone who can help me or a forum thread it would be much appreciated. James

I know that this is old but wanted to say if you search on here you will find that they put it up for sale on craigs list and had pics of it outside the shop. james

Good luck and god speed. Or as we sailors are apt to say "Fair winds and following seas!!" Hope it all goes good for you. James

It wasn't. Only problem is that they cut and added a relay in main power wire to the ignition switch. Now I'm a little worried it may not crank. James

Pulled out an old alarm setup that I didn't even know was there till today and the PO didn't know about it either.

Just wondering which brackets went where??? I want to do this for my Pathys. Thanks for the write up. James

I like that setup where did you get that at??? James

Yeah, see if you can get some factory steelies or something like that for the off road tires. I hope to one day have the money for the TE37x's that you have on yours. I really like the looks of those rims. James

What tires did you use as a replacement??? I know the ones on it were more street oriented??? James

Thanks for the real world info on the calmini arms. Appreciate it. Good luck with the swap. James

Looks good. Need to go steal a factory roof rack from the jy for my 87. I will have to start from scratch though, no rack on mine. James

Did you re-index your t-bars? I have new t-bars some ball joint spacers and rear springs and looking to put it all in when the weather gets a bit nicer. James

Hey you never know till you ask. By the way which UCA's are they? and what are your thoughts on them. James

True. Now that I moved my floor mat I felt more of the heat. I went to town and while I was stopped I wanted to pull my floor mat and shake out the dirt. That was when I found out it was melted to the original non carpet area on the drivers side carpet. Kinda freaked me out as I never once smelled anything out of the ordinary. Hope to be able to get this fixed. May have to pay a visit to an old school exhaust guy that my dad knew. He could probably fix me something up custom. Just need to figure out what the best size tube would be. James

Just wondering what you are going to do with your UCA's???? Which lift are they?? How much?? Just wondering. James

Well I just found out that my floor is now getting hot. No rust that I can see and I did pull up the carpet. The factory stuff was undamaged but the floor mat that I had melted right where my heel sits while driving. Other than a body lift how can I lower the floor temps?????

As usual GrandpaX you make we wish that I lived next door to you. Not to get you to do the work but to pick your brain and have you pass on that knowledge to me so I can do what you do. I would love to see pics of the pathy and to hear how it is going. I still like the idea you had about the keep it low and make it more capable. If you ever design a suspension setup that you are willing to sell I will be one of the first in line to get one. James. Your Pathfinders continue to be a goal that I look to for what I want for mine.

I think that I should point out that what most people are not considering is that the dealerships and car companies are also putting the price of the installs in on these vehicles. Hell I have seen the price of install be almost 2x the price of the actual item that is being installed. Lets not forget that. James

Glad to see that you finally have it running and driving under it's own power. Looking forward to see the finished product. You are still an inspiration for what I want to do to one of my Pathy's. James

Cool thanks for all the information guys, it looks like I just need to find the right lights and do a regular install. Cheers and the mods can close out this thread. James