TrailChaser

Sorry about linking that giant pic, but it does show detail.

I've been thinking about this for a while. Trying to figure out if it's on the "stuff I want to do" list for the next pathy... I plan on DEFINITELY putting a powertrax locker in the rear. I'm still not real sure about the front tho. I can't afford the cost of an ABR, but being a welder I CAN afford the cost of welding the side gears to the spider gears. Thing is I'm not sure about the whole hard to steer issue that everyone has while locked. I don't want my rig to be hard to steer the whole time I'm in 4wd. One solution to this problem would be to install aftermarket locking hubs. (MileMarker, Warn...) I could manually lock the passenger side while leaving the drivers side unlocked. Then I could simply jump out when it came time to need the front locked like on steep hills. I could also leave the truck in 2wd while wheeling (since I'll have a lock-rite in the rear) while leaving the passenger side hub locked and only using 4wd when I really need it. I can tell you for sure(last pathy was locked in the rear) that you'd be absolutely floored at what you can do in 2wd with a locker. I realize that you'd have a lot more chance of breaking something on the passinger side cv assembly with it being the sole source for power output on the front end. But wouldn't you be running the same risk with a locker on the front anyway if you had one wheel trying to climb a 10" step, or spinning then having one catch traction? One good thing about always locking the passenger side is that you could carry a spare for just that side. If it breaks fix it on the trail. Or unlock that side and run the other side. :X I've seen a couple of different ways to weld the gears to lock up a diff. One way is to take out the side gears and weld up all the teeth but the ones where the spider gears sit. Here's a pic, Another pic with the spider gears installed as they will sit. This way is suppose to "give a little and be a little looser" I just see it as being weaker... Here's a link to the site where they show how to do this type of locker. Pics and everything... The other way that I know of is to just weld the spider gears to the side gears. The won't be able to rock around and I feel like it would just be soooo much stronger than the other method depending on who/how it gets welded. Here's a pic from a guy on 4x4parts forums that had his diff welded up this way. I hope he got all that weld splatter out before closing it up and running it. Here's a link to the AC forum where that pic came from, and for more on this subject... I'm not an expert, but if I HAD to choose between which end to lock... I'd lock the rear. I hope this helps a little, maybe someone will learn a "cheap" way to lock up there truck. I had no idea about ANY of this stuff before I got interested in offroading and fixing up the pathfinder...[check out some of my first post on here] I can't wait to get a new (to me) Pathfinder. I'm hoping for a 95SE low miles (around 100,000 would be low) glossy black...

Here's a thread from AC about the same type of thing I think.

$25 with 4 days left and a UPS shipping calculator 100% + FB sssh

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I think it's suppose to direct air down the back window at speed which somehow helps with the aerodynamics or just helps blow the dust off the back window after a dusty trail run.

I been staying up late for the last couple of weeks watching stupid sitcoms... Anyway, remember in the thread where you post pics of yourself when I said I had a kinda mental picture of everyone??? Drew Cary SUX but it's better than Frasier, or Sinfield so that's what I end up watching... Everytime I read one of V6's posts I get Meme stuck as the mental picture... They seem to have the same outlook on things... Then ole killvox chims in with his negitive comments... I think it's cool tho. I mean that's the kinda stuff that makes readin the forums something to look forward to... I think everyone should talk on the internet the same way they would talk in person... Got Drew down under?

Is this guy the "silent" partner of NPORA??? I was just digging around and found he's an admin. 1st member, and only has 2 posts since 03... Just wondering...

Can you put it on a keychain or does it not have a big enough hole?

I think they're less than $200 at parts stores, You'll get a lift time warrenty with one of those and it's quick.

The sight glass may only come with the R12...?

Just a couple of quotes from that other tread that I thought was worth seeing to anyone thinking of doing this mod... I guess if you can do it on a D21 you should be able to do it on a WD21.. right?

I fixed the links in my post also... Thanks XPLORx4, Pezzy, and 88. I noticed that it kept capitalizing Pathfinder, I just didn't think that could be the problem... Nice save XPLORx4... :type: I was reading on TNT (link to that thread above) that you can remove and replace the cams without taking off the heads...

The pics aren't working for me??? Just says user posted image... I really wanna see the slide in tube receiver. Sounds like a good way to mount one easy.

Yep, that last one is sweet... I bet you could show that pic to a good welder and talk $$$ to get one... What's with the little mirror on the hood??? I don't remember having a bad blind spot there.

I've been reading about doublers (like the Off Road Design Doubler kit) and now I'm wondering what's the point??? I realize it doubles your low range, but why would you want that??? Is regular low range not enough? I feel like it's plenty low. I can creep down hills without the brakes I can give myself whiplash if I goose it. I can pull anything out, or spin the tires. Is this just for rock crawlers to be able to run real slow with lots of power, or is this a thing that would be good for all 4x4's to have?

I've heard of cleaning the evaporator, or adding a small fan.... I've never seen the sight glass thing. Is it on the 95? -study-

I kinda knew, but I guess it always seemed like something over the top. About like adding a supercharger... Then I read that artical and they made it seem like it's no big deal, but now I'm thinking it's a little over the top again because of the $$$ involved... I never really had much to complain about in the power department. If I could spin the tires on pavement I would, but since I can't I'm thankful for the couple extra thousand miles I'll get out of'em.

For some strange reason I can't seem to link to that site... Click the "homepage" link in the window that pops up, then click Pathfinder on the list of vehicals on the menu at the left side of the page... Could someone else try to get the links working, and please tell me what's up with'em.... I've never had this problem with links before...

Try this link... It's to the main page where the guy list all the upgrades... It's a pretty good bit to read, but well worth it if you're into info. :cool2:

Sounds like someones being lazy... Save yourself the drive and check'em yourself.

Here's a link. I know this has probly been covered, but just in case it wasn't. It's covered now. If that link's not working try this. Click here then click the first link in the first post.

This guy ALWAYS has some way of putting people in their place nice and neatly... A true role model... +++ On his karma... Just like when the EB guys where whining/bitching about him using a front axle from one of "their" trucks... This is the same person,,, right? -study-

Oh ya, Hi-lift jack... Ok I'm done till I can dream up more goodies.

I bet I could cut that list in half and instead go with. New "bigger" tires and rims, and full size spare. Lockers front and rear. <-- That's a must have for most hardcore offroaders, or at least in the rear. A nice solid winch bumber And of coarse a "good" winch <-- you get what you pay for, so don't skimp Skipplates. CHECK OUT THE L&P WEBSITE(proformance mods)... Throw some money at them..."Search for it. I'm too lazy to provide a link" CHECK OUT THE BLACKPANTHER WEBSITE(skidplates)... Throw some money at them also... "dito" Donate a little to your local OHV program for the sake of the trails you'll be riding. If you have an automatic you might want to put some $$$ into a new cooler, or just get it overhauled. Don't forget the little things that matter. Like a "good" CB and antenna, and a good stereo system + an alarm.