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yeah, these trucks have weak steering systems. Going offroading will definitely reduce the life of your balljoints, among other parts. If the suspension rattles while going over bumps, that's usually a sign that parts are getting tired. Removing old balljoints is tricky on your own unless you have nice tools. But they are cheap to replace. I would recommend you get an alignment after replacing them. The balljoints might need a good shot of grease in them too, so make sure you try that before getting new ones, unless you're filthy stinking rich

did you find the sensor yet?

yeah, i just got back from the mechanic's this morning and I discovered I have the same problem with mine. The gaskets between the manifold and Y pipe have rotted out and are leaking -at least it wasn't the manifold that was going like I thought *phew!*, but i don't think that doing this exhaust is going to be any cheaper, but at least I can work on it myself rather than paying someone. I would be interested to hear what y'all got to say about what me and cardamone should do

ahahahah jk jk you could put a new thermostat that opens up at lower temps, which would circulate coolant more often, or make sure all your fluid levels are good. As long as the engine temp level doesn't max out, you should be ok, but if it goes above that 3/4 mark, i wouldn't drive the truck until it cools down

pour beer all over your engine block and air conditioner. It keeps me cool

the oxygen sensor I just replaced was located before the cat. and after the 'Y' crossover pipe on the exhaust. That's the only on I'm particularly familiar with. My truck is a 1995 and i got a check engine code '33' when the sensor went down.

the studs talked about in here are the ones i'm getting installed on the truck tomorrow:

great job! pssssst. you spelt shield wrong at the bottom of this page: The Shield

his check engine light should be on if it's a bad sensor. then he can pull codes. I just got my truck a new ex. temp sensor and installed it today ahhhhhhh i have my milage back again which is good 'cause petrol is $0.84 here for reg

yeah i used that when i used to drive a 91 miata. That car was stupid-easy to work on

yeah sometimes the hum of lugs on pavement sounds better than what's on the radio plus they kick arse

Maiden rules!

another good idea to reduce theft is not 'bump' the system in your driveway. That's the fastest way for t'iefs to find out you have some money inside your truck. The crackheads around my friend's apartment made short work of his system out of his talon. I know that it was caused by him and his parking lot pimpin

You could try an 'easy-out' it looks like a drill bit with a left-hand thread which bites into the metal and digs in. Don't use the size where the end of the bit makes contact with the bottom of the rounded hole. You need some space there while you turn the bit, giving it a chance to work itself in there. Make sure you really soak the nut in PB or nutbuster oil before attempting this. Breaking of the bit, or the 'easy-out' really sucks arse to get out. Then get yourself a new fill plug.

ah here, it's on 88's forums here's the linkski: t-bar fix

his torsion bar on that side is probably out of whack check the notices in the garage topics and you should find out how to adjust them to equal height

hi, you've got the crazy member number! i'm not sure if you can do it with your year, but you might want to check your ECU and see if you can pull any trouble codes from it. There's a sticky about how to do it in the Garage section

what's up meing?

my wiper arm would get stuck all the time, i took it apart and sprayed some fluid film in between the nut that holds the arm on and the mount on the outside back of the rear hatch. It loosens up the pieces that get the most friction together which inturn gives the arm a more free range of operation. It gets sticky from all the salt around here in the winter time. Just keep spraying and moving the arm repeatedly to get the lube in there and it should work like a charm again

yep, Nissan is retarded like that but the stock SE shocks are a pretty nice ride, but i hear that ranchos are a good truck shock

try this page: http://www.bushwacker.com/purchase.asp

wha-bam! fronts: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW rears: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW

no, you have to get them from the dealership. There are a set on ebay right now though, if you're in need. i'll look for the ad

the stock adjustable ones are on my truck, the ride is great, although it is a little "caddilackey" on the comfort setting

hi and welcome