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Yes, then you revert the steering back to PS lines only. I would have valves to shut off the winch in my set up anyway... Not to mention the block and tackle I mentioned. A heavy duty unit will get you out of most anything. So you would be better off if you arc the power line to the electric winch and blow every fuse (ECU ?) in the truck ? Yes, there are preventative measures for both... B

Why do you remove the wheel ?? Is that to remove/reinstall the idler arm ? With a M/T I didn't find that necessary. I do remove the wheel, and splash guard and access the bolts/wires from the side though... Just curious. B

Yep, I remember seeing some new ones for sale, listed at $270 each I think. That was from a site/store, not private party. They are 15x7". If you have your heart set on them, your only hope is a wrecker or if someone upgrades to after market and sells them. B

Ok, did some poking on my comp and came up with this... http://127.0.0.1:1027/js.cgi?pca&r=26969­ js[1]­ HTTP/1.0 200 OK Content-type: application/x-javascript I believe thats what JS.Wonka puts in your index.dat file in Content.IE5 (IE6 or IE7 if thats your version ?) folder on your computer. that IP just comes up as 'localhost'. Anyone know anything more ?? B

You are not the only one who sees it. I suspect someone found a back door to the site and is fooling around. So far it can be fixed, but not by me. Lets hope they had their fun and don't really trash things, it would be a shame to lose our database of information or be unable to access the site. We'll find out I suppose... :furious: B

Like you said, definitely better than nothing. I'd just take it as it is, and call it good. $400 is actually pretty cheap if you consider it.... Hope they do a good job with the Pathy and you get it back soon. Next time roll your own damn truck !! JK Bud... B

I'm thinking he means one of the control arms... Yes, have them check the other bolts, and when they do that, put in new bushings. Having them check/replace the ball joints is also recommended as they will be right there and it won't cost much more than the parts. Specify you want QUALITY ball joints with zerk fittings so they can be greased. I believe Moog's are like that. B

If the ECU isn't showing any error codes, I'd start by checking out all the ignition stuff. Dizzy, cap, rotor, wires and plugs... B

Yow, I'm suprised that frame didn't come apart on you !!! :o I totally understand and agree with you economic assessment of fixing the Pathy, and thats without including sentimental value. I have a 95XE with 115k. Runs like a champ and everything is almost perfect, other than the front frame damage... Rather than dumping the vehicle, I'm assessing my options as how to fix or circumvent the issue. It will be the most cost effective by far and the truck still has a LOT of life left in it. B

LMAO !! Thats at least with a running start, I hope !! B

Yeah, real nice... Polute and create hazzards for motorcycle riders... Real responsible. Even my VW Bug doesn't leak oil ! B

AAAAAHAHAHAHAHA !!!! DOH !!! Yeah, I'm always amazed at the people going to Tahoe... People are FLYING down the grades at 80+mph. Needless to say I've seen some cars stuffed pretty bad ! A few years back I got caught in the hills in a freak hail storm. Just BB to pea sized, but the road was covered in moments. I was in traffic in my D720 and any time I stepped on the gas I just pivoted... Put it in 4x4 and was ok. I'd say I saw 30-40 cars off the road in the next 5 minutes, 2 miles; all low speed stuff. I was lmao at the bewildered look on the peoples faces. B

I'd ask her if she curb shot it or went wheeling... I doubt the splines gave up for no reason... AHAHAHAHA !! She couldn't tell the petal wasn't going as far as normal ?? LMAO !! But then one day my Mom calls all agitated and says she can't figure out where to check the automatic transmission fluid like the owners manual says... "Uh. Mom, it's a stick shift. You don't have an automatic transmission" Silence... Well, at least she tried and then called me before going to a mechanic !! B

Damn MZ, all that typing was harder than directions or a link... B

There is a tire review thread in the 'Product Reviews' forum. Start there... B

Hmm, so thats how they route the exhaust on those... Get any work done on her when it was easy like that ?? Funny that they put the tank on the drivers side... DOH !! I'm just glad you are fine, metal is metal compared to that... Thanks for sharing though ! B

I agree with most of whats been said, including the part about searching... There was a thread in the last 6 months that covered pro's and cons of both fairly well. The biggest drawbacks of the hydraulic winches are that the motor has to be running, and and that they can result in poor steering with a heavy load. One misconception is... So MM, you are going to run your electric winch under water ?? Can I watch ? I say hydraulic with a snorkel, block and tackle with a come-along and you have all bases covered... B

Yep, I put a bolt in the tread and out the sidewall of the back tire of my motorcycle 15 years ago. It went flat instantly. On the freeway. In traffic... Guess what, motorcycles with flats DON'T TURN !!! Damn near rammed the guy ahead of me. When I was pulling off to the side I could hear the tick, tick, tick of the bolt head hitting the swingarm 1 per rev. Needless to say that was it for that day... B

Here you go... B

Yes, I did say PLUGS,didn't I... B

I believe the 95s are also unusually succeptable to the frame rot, but thats just what I have read here and not from first hand knowledge. B

I'm not sure what that smog tech's problem was 87... The idle spec is 850 +/-50 for MT and 650 +/-50 in D for AT... I'd say 810 is just fine ! But yes, timing and idle RPM is part of the smog inspection in Cali at least. B

Teen, I highly recommend picking up a tire plug kit. The one you want will be a T handle with interchangable ends (1 reamer and a few insertion tips) and 5 or 10 plugs. You want the nasty, gooey, long, thick black ones, don't waste your time with the red ones that need glue, or any that need glue for that matter. I have plugged so many tires I can't count them. I put something like 9 plugs in one tire (sometimes using more than 1 plug per hole) down in Baja and drove another 1200 miles on it before I changed it when I got home. My BMW K75 back tire has a plug in it for 4 years now and I have never had to add air. They work great, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Add a $10 foot pump and you are all set. I don't know how many times I've plugged someones tire in a parking lot or where ever and they slip me $10. B

Thanks much luvnmypathy !! Ok people, we now have a way to provide feed back to Nissan. A LOT of people have the frame rot issue. Lets FLOOD THEM with with letters. Perhaps we can work up a form letter if you are to lazy to take the time to write one... B (couldn't hurt to mention you read about this at NPORA)

Go ahead and start a new thread, call it something like "Nissan contact information for frame rust issues" or whatever, and explain what it's all about and post the contact info. I'll 'pin' the topic so it is always at the top of the page in bold letters. Thanks again, it's things like this and people like you that make this such a great site !! B