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Mudfinder, I have a pushbar like that one, but with the rectangles that go around the headlights... as well, it is from nissan I think, it came stock on a lot of pathfinders around here when they were sold from the dealers. But I was thinking maybe that pushbar is one of those regular ones with the extra metal cut off... haha I actually want to do this now that I saw this picture. so yeah, just my thoughts, im new to this and all.... so excuse me if this was worthless... edit: I actually looked at the picture and the one on mine and it is nothing like it, lol. im sorry for wasting your time lol. john

Well, I have an Automatic Transmission, I don't know what that entails... I know 950 is a little pricey, so I was going to ask if you guys new of any other kits that are less expensive and as good or tolerably good. Also I would like to replace all the bushings and crud when I re-do the suspension, so I was wondering what online retailer you guys would recommend for these parts ? And if there are any quality aftermarket replacements... I know there is such a huge market in after market parts for VW's, I figure there has to be some quality 3rd party retailers around for nissan. Thanks again, John

Haha, the vdub should have been nowhere near a ditch .

Hey guys, thanks for the replies! Sorry I didn't back any sooner, but just moved here to Puerto Rico and I am just settling in. Attending the University here now, good stuff... Anyways I am going to spend this coming week checking out the parts mentioned. As for my luv for vdubs, yeah I am Vwvortex often, my user name on there is the same as here. I had to leave the whip back in California though, sitting... a damn shame! Hahah I would pick up a Mad Maxx Style Dune Bug any day of the week, I am always set on a Vdub project car. Actually was going to buy a 1990 MKII Jetta here and fix it up, but decided to concentrate the spending towards upgrading the Pathy, which was recently handed down to me... Anyways-- I will get back to you guys nonetheless, thank you so much for your time and patience in responding! John

It might just be ticking from sitting for so long, give it a good driving to let things soak up a bit and see if it resolves. I don't know much about these engines, but if they are hydraulic lifters, they should just take a while to break back in...especially if it has been sitting for awhile. Did you rebuilt the head at all? If not, did you remove the lifters? Assuming they are hydraulic you may have had to soak them... then again judging by all the work you just did on the whip, I am going to assume you know a thing or two and have covered these bases . I am a newb to the forum, so give me a break Edit: Grats by the way -- Just finished rebuilding my Vr6 Jetta so I've been pretty happy as well

Ok so, this car was handed down to me by my father recently. For the past 8 years it was just sort of the truck we took care of and tried to retain it's glory, but now I am finally being handed over the Pathy. I am a full blown Volkswagen enthusiast, I love German cars. But I love Off-roading, and have been doing it most of my life...especially on our farm, which spans a large mountain range in the rain forest and theres a lot of good trails on the rivers and such. But anyways the car does sometimes shimmy a bit on the highway, and I hear a clunking noise when it comes to turning corners and stuff, coming from the front end. It bounces up and down like crazy if you start going like 70 or so miles per hour on the uneven Puerto Rican highways, the damn thing starts flailing everywhere! I want to completely re-do the suspension system, 'hook it up' per say... I FEEL that this is like my only resolve to the situation. I spoke to my dad and he said the shocks are already 3 years old, and that the torsion bars have never been adjusted or replaced. The Springs in the back are completely shot it seems because the car is very low in the rear... if pics would help, let me know I can take some tomorrow morning. As far as the other suspension components go, they have never really been taken care of or replaced... so where exactly should I start when it comes to inspecting my system? Please help me out here, because honestly... I am lost and the search feature for this forum is very unfamiliar to me, so I am having a hard time doing any efficient searching. If I eventually intend to do a full make-over of the transmission system, I was wondering what the best route to go would be? I saw the kit of Calmini 3" Suspension lift for around $950 or so bills , it seems like a reasonable upgrade for the truck. But is it worth it? I am not sure what to do, actually, I am lost! Would I also need to invest in a body lift as well to accompany the SL or can I do this thing in steps (buy the SL first, then the BL, then the 33" inchers ) Thanks for the time you guys are taking to read out my posts...and sorry for this particularly long one! Cheers, John

I envy you Ramon.

Haha , I want to make the pathy bigger mate . I will spend some good time and inspect the parts. Thanks for the quick info guys! I'll come back here with my questions. John

I have a '94 Pathfinder, and I am the second owner. The first owner was a little old man who didn't do much of maintenance on the car, but then again it only had 40,000 miles on it. I have had it now for about 8 years, and have rebuilt the transmission and have had some work done on the car, always repairing it with stock parts. I have no complaints, one of the best trucks I have ever had! But one thing does bother me... The car seems to bounce a little bit, actually a LOT. It is sort of sickening at times, especially for the backseat driver. But it only bounces in the front , not the rear of the car. I replaced the shocks on the car, due to some worn old ones, and the problem has become worse. I know these trucks have torsion bars... now my question is: Is there a resolve to this problem with an adjustment of the torsion bar? Or a replacement in order? I searched the forums and found some good links on torsion bar adjustment and suspension lifts and body lifts which I want to eventually do...so I hope that an adjustment is the simple fix, so I can get on my way (monetarily) towards a bigger truck -- Mic