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I'd say it really depends on what you intend to use the vehicle for. If you're doing all street driving, and need to impress clients and what not, then I would suggest the QX4. If you live in an area with harsh winters, or plan on venturing off-pavement, I'd recommend the Pathfinder, as it has a better 4WD system (a true part-time 4WD as opposed to the All-Mode AWD of the QX4).

Only if the mileage is below 60,000. The warranty expires at either 4 years from the original purchase date, or at 60,000 miles - for a QX4. For a Pathfinder, it's 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

They replace the drive flanges on the front axles and allow you to manually lock in the axles or unlock them. With the hubs unlocked, it is a true 2WD, and you lose the ability to shift into 4WD. With the hubs locked, it acts just like it would from the factory with the permanently engaged drive flanges.

Not really, no. The SE's came with 4.636 gears, along with 265/75R15 tires. The XE and LE had 4.363 gears and had 235/75R15 tires.

As long as you don't ride on the clutch, you should be fine. I towed a Rabbit on a dual-axle car hauler from Delaware to VA without a problem. I've towed 5000lb dual-axle cargo trailers through the Poconos in PA. It's very slow going, but it's doable. Make sure that your cooling system is in top shape, and that your suspension and brakes are in good working order. Also, don't push it. Try to avoid gear shifts as much as possible while under a heavy load (i.e. uphill), downshift before you start the climb and shift up while coasting down a hill. Keep your speeds low (55 or lower), and keep an eye on the temperature gauge.

To expand upon this....and to provide some every day translations... OE is also referred to as Aftermarket OE Replacement, Original Replacement, Aftermarket Replacement, OE Replacement, etc. These are the parts you generally get from CarQuest, Napa, PartsAmerica, PepBoys etc... OEM is typically referred to as Factory, or Manufacturer, or Dealer parts. CarQuest and Napa carry a larger selection of OEM Supplier parts than PA/Shucks or PepBoys, but for true OEM parts, the dealer is the only place to go.

Yes, but NOT the kind you think it does. That cylinder is an oil sump. UP TO and including the 1997 model year, other than the 1997 LE had external transmission coolers. AFTER 1997, the transmission was cooled by a separate core in the radiator. ALL vehicles have some sort of transmission cooling device, otherwise automakers would be having millions upon millions of transmission warranty claims ever 500 miles. Without any sort of cooling, a transmission will reach temperatures over 300*F, at which point, you're lucky to get 10 miles out of it. It is RECOMMENDED that you install an AUXILLIARY EXTERNAL cooler to Augment the existing internal cooler for a GREATER cooling capability.

Heck, when I pulled off the inner-fender air-box doohickey, I noticed a huge improvement in throttle response. I'm going to be adding the snorkel this weekend hopefully, if I can get ahold of John and get down to his house early enough to tackle it before we dive into the DUKW project.

I used to work for Delphi. Many of the Aftermarket OE Replacement parts are built to a higher standard than the original factory parts. If you go for the cheapest of the cheap, then yeah, you're asking for trouble, but if you get good quality aftermarket parts, then they're easily as good, or better than the factory parts.

I've seen them pop up on eBay every now and then....very rare though.

Just don't tell them....sly...

Up to `97 (not including the LE) had a trans cooler stock. The later models and LEs had them integrated with the radiator.

Within an hour of Boston? You're joking right? An hour from Boston and you're still in Boston! There's MaBell but that's a ways away.

Your transmission runs cooler, extends the life of your fluid and your transmission.

The Spidertrax are the only type of wheel spacers that I would trust. I don't trust the kind that fit over your existing lugs. I've heard very good things about the Spydertrax brand, but don't have any personal experience, so I can't really offer any more insight on the matter.

I've only seen the Rocker's in action and they're fantastic. Compared to Boggers, MT/Rs they're far superior on the rocks. I wouldn't recommend them for anything but a dedicated trail rig though.

There are several advantages, and several disadvantages. It's more of a personal preference thing and depends greatly on your driving style. I have mine off. Without a sway bar you get greater articulation in the front suspension, which helps a lot off-road. You also get more body roll because the sway-bar isn't there to stop the struts from articulating while going through a turn.

Try CarQuest. The Aftermarket OE Replacement parts are just as good as the stuff from the dealership, and much cheaper.

Not totally sure...but definitely somewhere in that region. He's hilarious!

Those won't be good for the Canadian winters seeing as they don't have any Siping on them.

Drag it over some rocks.... Seemed to do the trick on mine...

Since you're in Canada, snow is a concern...I would look at the Bridgestone Dueler AT REVOs or the BFGoodrich All-Terrains.

Nope...that's about it. You could always try eBay, too. The hubs are the same for any V6 Nissan truck made after 1990.

It's nice to be able to carry stuff, too, eh! Nice Pathy! I feel the same way!

Both, actually. More surface area = more air. More porous = more dirt... More porous and more surface area = even more dirt!