crazyhayseed
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LoL! I think goofy windows are the least of your worries with a 4runner.
Having worked on my brother's, I'd be happy never messing with one again. Most over-complicated junk pile evar!
Thank the car gods for my simple, hard-working Pathfinder. The 2-ton liftgate may fall and chop me in two one day, but at least I'll go knowing it won't take a degree from MIT to fix it.
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I'd rather have the split tailgate like the Chevies and Toyotas personally, but either way would be a ton of fab work.
You could start by chopping the stock liftgate and go from there.
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I decided on a grill (ordering today) and started a parts list to get my front end in presentable order.
As of Tuesday my Pathy and I work for Direct TV.
If anyone knows of a ladder rack available for the WD21, let me know. I've got to buy or build one in 2 weeks.
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Or take them out altogether...
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cut them up as practice making them fit a trimmed fender or different truck?
Not a bad idea. I really don't care for the stock flares anyway. I want a set of those crazy Terrano flares that stick out 6".
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yessir
Gotcha. Sorry, I thought I was missing something about the suspension.
Nunya is on the ball. I'd prolly just beat the snot out of it with a punch and a BFH. o_O
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I think there might be a WD21 hiding behind all these douche bags.
I'm so glad I don't have cable. Please let be know when Powerblock gets Danica Patrick back.
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Slide pin? For the brake? Are you having trouble with the caliper on a rear disk brake set-up?
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LOL! I have 3. What do you do with 3 flares?
I'm willing to give them away if anyone wants to come get them.
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Lisa, it sounds to me that you're the only person you know that's interested in fixing the truck. It sounds like over the last four years your Pathy has been rode hard and put away wet.
I hope your desire to keep your truck is strong enough to take these gentleman's advice, but if your family's resistance proves too much, please don't junk your truck. You won't make much by scrapping it. Better that you sell it cheap to someone who is willing to put in the time to bring it back.
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Kyle I'm gonna kinda break down the PM here so others can give inputs
1. Anything is possible
2. Check the wiring diagram from the FSM and do a double check on vehicle to see if all the connectors are present...if so the wiring is probably good to go. What you will need: brake/clutch pedal inhibitor switches, main on/off switch to the left of the steering wheel (may be different than the 94/95 dash), switches on the steering wheel (if these were offered on other than 94/95 trucks which i hit on that are powered typically off of the same strike plate that the horn is so i don't know if the steering wheel needs to change or just add the switch and the under hood solenoid/cable assembly
3. I haven't done it but that'd be my approach...check the FSM for connectors, verify they're there and then get hte parts and hook it up and hope it works
or the throttle lock i talked about in the PM
Don't forget the actuator itself. That might have been in the PM, but I hadn't seen it mentioned. Make sure you have the vacuum lines and hardware too.
It seems obvious, but all the electrical connections and switches in the world won't help if you forget the main component. ;p
You'll wanna be sure your TB has the pulley for the CC too. If not, you'll need that from the donor too.
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Damn! I may be in trouble.
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I'm sorry, can you be more vague?
Try this:
If that doesn't help, try using a digital camera and MS Paint to draw a great big arrow pointing to the part in question (no, really, it works).
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A 20 tooth pinion gear is red..........
Blue is an 18 tooth pinion gear:
I have had several customer in the past with a WD21 or D21 that have bought an aftermarket speed sensor and the stock pinion gears will not fit.
Thanks for that, but does the color code apply to the older style sensor?
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Damn! Well my only choice is to go with what I have. I called Courtesy, but they can't tell me anything new about it.
Apparently, if you don't know what your transmission is, you're SOL. So, for anyone thinking about replacing their drivetrain, MAKE SURE IT MATCHES WHAT CAME OUT!!!
I ordered the pinion gear. 20 teeth to match the XE. It's a total crap-shoot, but $30 wasted is better than not trying at all.
Maybe I'll write a how-to on this when I get it done. I find the lack of information disheartening.
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Ok, I found the gear at Courtesy. 20 teeth for my XE. Even more of a relief was that their sensor looks just like the one I bought from Parts Train.
But here's where the plot thickens. Why does the sensor I took out look nothing like that which replaces it?
In fact, it actually resembles the sensor courtesy lists as 93 and below... But I thought everything under 94 still had the cable speedo?
Too weird. Maybe some dingbat replaced the tranny with an older model before I got it.
That being a possibility; how am I ever going to match the splines on the pinion?
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Cool I'd like to see those. I've got the eBay "projectors", but they suck.
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i was gathering pieces for this transformation until my modification agenda was thrown off course
Me too. There's actually a couple companies that offer cowl hoods for the HB. I've not seen one on a Pathy yet, but I'd sure like to.
The HB headlight swap is easy. Just pull the buckets and bulb connections from a junkyard donor. It's a bolt-on / wire nut affair.
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So, the VSS on my '95 has been broken since I got it three years ago. I'm finally getting around to replacing it.
The trick is, the replacement doesn't match the original... There's no gear attached. I've searched like crazy, but I can't find one that does.
The old gear doesn't come off. Its molded to the shaft. I know this because, after a couple taps with a hammer, I got to see the cut-away view.
Has anyone replaced the electronic speed sensor? Can you tell me how this is supposed to work?
The FSM is absolutely useless in this case.
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The 94-95 have electronic speedos, not cable driven. I'm not sure where the VSS is located, but if it is in the tranny, that could be an issue also.
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It's mounted outside on the right, toward the rear. Be carefull when handling the trans, as the sensor can snap off.
Mine was gone when I got the truck. I'm guessing it was taken out by seither some sort of road debris, like a gator, or by sliding over a rock (doubtfull, as the last owners didn't seem to be into the off-road thing).
I have pics on here somewhere...
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Thanks for the comment but i just want to re-instate a detail...we're talking 1/2 inch of difference here...not 1 or 2... that's my real question..... does 1/2 inch makes a real difference ?
No.
Obviously, if you can get away w/ +2", you'll be able to get by on +.5 with no major issues.
I've driven 12.5" tires on 10" rims for >7 months daily. No problems.
B, do you honestly believe that one puny HALF inch is going to noticeably effect tread life? Really? You're kidding right?
Handling and sidewall rigidity? Are you making this up?
And here I thought a larger tread footprint increased handling capability... Who knew.
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1- they won't ever let you rent again
2- they could take legal action
3- they could fine you a big big amount
4- if the trailer breaks or something, and they find out you breached contract, you will pay for it, and all of the above....
HOLY @!*%! Your U-haul must be run by Nazis!
I've NEVER had a problem renting equipment w/ my Pathfinder, even when they "recommended" otherwise.
That's all it is really. It's never kept them from taking my money.
I've towed several cars and box trailers w/ minimal incident... I did have breaking trouble the first time out, but that was more about inexperience than towing capability.
I'll tell you what though; don't plan on breaking any speed or gas-mileage records! My Pathy doesn't even like to haul a trunk full of tools, let alone 4k+ car/trailer combinations.
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I found actual replacement parts online once, but the cost was stupid expensive, like $300 per side.
How about $180?
http://www.courtesyparts.com/pathfinder-pa..._5716_5717.html
This is on my "To Do" list.
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I don't think the doors are going to offer much side-impact protection once you hack them as shown.
It would probably be safer (and easier to cut) to go w/ an elipse no more than 1/4 down from the window.
The natrual carbon composite (plywood) doors are just plain awful.
I'm with the tube door crowd, but that'll probably look kinda goofy on a 4 door.
Have you considered just getting wider tires so they're easier to see? I never have a problem seeing from my stock doors, but I'm rolling 31x12.50 Pro-Comps.
Temp sensor
in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders
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Prolly the temp sensor. Easy fix. The trouble-shooting procedure is on page EL-41 in the FSM.
I replaced this part in my truck a couple years ago. Seems like it cost around $14.
For some reason, I can't find it on any of the parts sites now though. o_O