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I just saw this posted on the AC forums. I guess I've never seen an $80k Pathfinder before. Very expensive R50 Desert Racer

I guess you both caught me. I photochopped the dash of my Pathfinder onto the floor and console of a manual vehicle! sly So my only mistake was choosing a vehicle that didn't have any foot pedals?

Wow, interesting thread. Here's my 01 Pathfinder with a manual transmission for anyone doubting their existence in the US:

Welcome to the club!! If you haven't been to the MXO site linked above, they are planning a trip to Lake Geneva this weekend that wouldn't be too far a drive for you.

Yeah, I've seen a lot of complaints on some of the other sites too. I'm surprised there isn't a Technical Service Bulletin for it with all the problems. Good luck!

I had a 94 Pathfinder SE: 3" Body lift K&N Cone filter Street lock wheels 32" BFG A/T KO's MSD wires Bosch Platinum +4 plugs AC prerunner front bumper

I haven't painted my step bars, but it is just a few bolts. I would like to sell my bars before they start rusting to make up some of the cost of sliders. Definitely go with the flat colors, it will look better IMO. Good luck with your painting!

The last time I got an oil change they were going to charge me $5 extra because I have the (stock) splash guard. I would like to find one of these relocation kits for mine if they have them, especially for if (when) I get my BP skidplate.

You should be able to get it at any auto parts store. I didn't really have any rust on mine, but there were a couple scratches, so I just cleaned the guard with some water. After it dried I sprayed the undercoating about 6 - 8 inches away from the guard. Make sure you get as new a can as you can, I had some older ones that were all dusty that didn't spray very well at all. It will basically splatter on the undercoating. I wasn't looking to completely coat the brushguard, just looking for some texture, so I just sprayed from side to side. After one coat of that, I let it dry for about an hour before painting. After 2 coats of the bumper paint it was completely covered. The bumper paint is meant to go on the plastic/fiberglass type of bumpers, so I figured it would be the best thing to go over the rubberized undercoating. It gave it a not quite flat black color, so it isn't shiny at all, which is what I was looking for.

Not sure what the undercoating goes for, but its not too expensive. I work for 3M and get free stuff sometimes, once it was undercoating spray. The bumper paint is about the same price as any other cans of spray paint, somewhere between $5 and $10.

I used some 3M Rubberized Undercoating, then covered that up with some black bumper paint. It worked pretty good and I really like the more rugged look.

What about putting the old wheels and tires back on? You might be able to get AC to send the lift overnight. Then you would have to get it in for an alignment right away before you use it much. I'm happy with my AC coils, and they came within a week of ordering.

Pezzy's link has some of the best information on lifts for the R50 Pathfinders. I don't regret my lift at all. To me, the ride is better than stock. Its a little stiffer, but at least not so soft that the rear squats with anything you try putting in the back. I would suggest having someone do the front for you, but the rear is very simple. I haven't had CV issues yet, but haven't had the lift for long either. Some day I will get some manual hubs though.

Looking good! Wheels and tires make about the biggest difference in the look of these trucks. Time for the lift!

Looks great from what I can see! Post some pics of it in the daylight when you get a chance.

Its worth it!!

I didn't adjust my rear brake, and didn't notice any change in stopping power after my lift. I too need to get to that differential breather hose one of these days, just keeps slipping my mind. I also bought the camber adjustment kit, according to Pep Boys it helped them with the alignment. Good luck with your lift

I've got 32's on my 01, wheels are 4.25" backspacing. But my 32's are only about 10.5" wide, since they are 265/75/16. If you are looking at 15" tires, most 32's are 32x11.5 and would require more (less) backspacing. I wouldn't put any wider tires on my wheels or they would hit the spring perch.

Very nice!

If you do end up needing injectors, check here. I bought mine there for WAY less than I could find anywhere else. Excellent customer service and the error code was gone after replacing them all. I would recommend not just replacing the 1 or 2 that are bad. I tried that the first time only to have more start leaking not long after. If you are paying to have them installed it is much cheaper to just get them all done at once.

I used Seafoam in mine, I've only heard good things about it. But that didn't solve my problem and I ended up having to replace the injectors to get rid of the code.

You can see all of my pics for my frame rust repair here. But here are a few of them... Good luck with your repair.

I guess I don't see anything wrong with it. My brother has been trapping them lately at his house and sending the mangey ones to the great sardine box in the sky. The lady who used to own his house would feed all the wild cats in town, so they show up there all the time and "spray" his basement windows.

Awesome! Looks much better! What is that hanging down by your right rear wheel?

Can't believe your dealership did that for you. There aren't any around here that would put a lift on, much less fit you in on a Saturday. Got any pictures of it outside of the garage yet? Looks good so far!