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laxman0324

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  1. I think the blacked out headlights look great on my 01...

     

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    However their light dispersion is horrible as stated before. Thank god the fogs put out a lot of light. I wish I could get the HID's, but they are too damn expensive!

     

     

    And GPG: I am pretty sure the QX4 comes with a hatch glass opening mechanism, so who knows how much of the hardware is already installed in the Pathfinder for the switch...

  2. I agree with the statement about the S/C wheels, they are &^%*ing sweet! And OSR, the S/C was not available with a manual, but I would still go with that one if I got any Xterra.

     

     

    to the OP: why don't you just find an 01/02 Pathfinder 5 speed? I went from a 97 auto to an 01 5 speed, it is a blast to drive and never gets less than 17 in my 50/50 mix of driving...also the unibody means superior on road ride and handling...

  3. I dunno. Red has some pretty uh strong opinions about L&P. :)

     

    I think there IS a VG supercharger somewhere. Have to find it. Oh yes, wait a minute, NISSAN offered one. :lol:

    Yep, just his hood would need to be modified for clearance...We can get a couple kits for the VQ35, lucky us!

  4. Great write up - and the pics really help with the walk through! I'm looking to pick up some coils and spacers and do the same.

     

    D R - have you installed the spacers on OME coils? Wondering if it levels out the OMEs too. Also - I thought I read that there was a spacer location that didn't add additional stress to the CVs (no more than the coils themselves add).

     

    I'm torn between the heavy duty coils and the medium coils. Currently have a steel brush guard, and would like to pick up a front bumper, but that may be a while - bumper's a few steps down on the list. Mediums would probably work best now, but if I add the bumper, then it will likely sag a bit.

    If you are going to get a heavy bumper, get the HD coils. I think everyone who has both for just a lift has been satisfied, you can't expect the MD coils to be as firm as the HD and vice versa.

     

    And if you sandwhich the strut spacer between the lower and upper spring plates it limits your maximum extension to the same as stock since the top of the CV shaft is mounting in the same location as stock. The setup pictured here moves that nut down an inch and thus extends the CV another inch.

     

    If you look at my picture below you see that the upper and lower strut mount plates are sandwiching the spacer, compared to new4x4's where the spacer simply sits on top.

     

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  5. Question like that.... If I get the threaded top spacer, technically I should be able to pop out the old short bracket bolts, install the spacer, screw in the new bolts ...all this without having to disassemble the strut-coil assembly..right ??

     

    **edit**.. mmm I just looked at the picture, and I guess the challenge is removing and installing the bolts because the top plate of the coil retainer is in the way... PLease just confirm...

     

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    Longer bolts mean you need to compress the spring and disassemble the upper strut mount to get the longer bolts through the holes, the upper spring retainer is just barely in the way so you can't fit bolts through without removing it...

  6. I Concur!!! Haha.

     

    But I'm sure you'll get another WD21 for ease of knowlegde and parts.

    He will get one because he is a stubborn redneck! I like his style on that one.

     

     

    And I forgot to congratulate you on taking out a Prius, it is one of my dreams as well!

  7. Holy crap man, that is really scary. This is a true testament to the safety of a Pathfinder. It was intense reading you first post, but I was relieved to see you are alright. One thing I would suggest is to stay on top of the neck issue so it doesn't become something bigger later and you get stuck with the bill. I am not religious, but thank God you are safe and I can't wait to see your new Pathy!

     

    R50 for the win!!!

  8. I had not heard this... can you elaborate? Or is this about PCV valve oil consumption? thx

    The valve covers build up sludge with use of dino oil, combined with the PCV valve issue they can burn a LOT of oil...when I heard about the PCV valve issue I did research on Z forums and other VQ35 powered vehicles and all of them have this issue.

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