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Hey Perd. Glad you didn't mangle your truck or yourself ! Just tell me you were in the back 40 with the boys having a pissing contest and NOT on the road.... You have every right to risk limb and equipment.... not another's though. I'll assume the correct answer. Yes, please post pics. Bernard

Good info ! The front end on my 95XE is soggy and it is not just the shocks !! I have to drop the T-bars to do my clutch in a week or two, so I'm going to try it ! I'll let you know if anything snaps, cracks or colapses. Otherwise I'll just talk about how cool it is Bernard

I would like to ammend my previous post about the longer studs on the tire carrier. It seems that a previous owner had broken the welds on the original bolts(not studs) and put in longer ones, and used lug nuts with the top cut off, so this is not stock, but still easy. Also, the plate bolted to the carrier arm which the tire mounts on can be offset in the same manner, perhaps even drilling other holes to mount lower. Again, I dont know if this applies directly to the R50 (it very well might) but my earlier post was not accurate so I wanted to clarify. Good luck. Bernard

Just an afterthought (I know its a different animal again) but it may be something to check for if you and going the OEM tire carrier way... http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2388 Hopefully I'm confusing things/making an a$$ out of myself... Bernard

Hey there... This is out of a different thread for a '92XE "If your Pathy has a manual tranny, it has 4.375:1 gears. If it has an auto tranny it has 4.625:1 gears. The transfer case is a 2.02:1 ratio in 4-LO. A 235/75/15 is approximately 28.8" tall, and 31's came on a lot of stock Pathfinders, yes. Your Pathfinder probably has rear antilock brakes, yes. Anything else? *grin* posted by 88pathoffroad. " I'm guessing this is the same for 90-95 but 88pathoffroad seems to be the man to ask. Hope it helps. Bernard

Hey guys. I have a '95 XE with the stock carrier that I'm going to put a 10.5x31 tire on. While I know it a slightly different animal, I had the same concern about the flip rear window not clearing. Then I noticed the studs on the carrier are LONG ! 4-5 inches maybe. All you have to do is make 'spacers' out of thick walled pipe (read hacksaw and belt sander) to stand the tire off the carrier a bit and the glass should clear. I plan to machine mine (I'm a machinist) but the pipe would work the same. If you really wanted to get tricky you could even make different length 'spacers' so the top of the tire tilts outwards. I'm guessin maybe 10 degrees tilt is possible which is at least another inch or so. Seems like a cheap easy fix to me. Just thought I'd mention it... Good luck ! Bernard

Hmmm.... Perhaps thats why when I bought the truch it just had the exhaust manifold gasket fixed, new exhaust installed, and has a melted patch of floor board on the drivers side that I can see some day light thru... You think ?? LOL. At least the previous schlep payed for it, and not this one... Definitely going with headers and free flow cat soon. Bernard

Darn it Mr P, why'd ya have to go dangle that infront of my nose ?? Now I'm tempted, but I already ordered the parts. Looks like $250 when all said and done including changing out all oils... Thanks for the invite tho; I was just up there 2 months ago LOL. :furious: Bernard

Dooohh Rami, that sucks !! I'm actually suprised it didn't roll over on its side and play dead... Glad it didnt for your sake Did you soak your ECU, and how in the world did you bend your front plate like that ? Bernard

Thanks Mr Pickles, but I'm in North Cal and thats just too far... One last question... The tranny input shaft... I have it indicated that it is 1"x24 spline. My manual doesn't supply this information, and I want to make sure I buy the correct clutch alignment tool... Thanks again for all the input ! Bernard

LOL Slick, nothing like boredom to spawn the imagination... Not to shabby for 1 wheel action in a stock SUV, Eh ? I had my old Nissan 720 PU so twisted down in Mexico, my buddy said he'd walk, and did, LOL. 100 yards later he got back in, impressed. While I dont expect my Pathy to equal what I've done in that truck, I have no reason to think it cant handle most of it. We need to get you out on a trail LOL. You said Manteca I believe, thats south bay or I'm forgetful. I'm in north bay, petaluma. Maybe we figure out a ride or weekend camping trip. Your BF must be a character to put together a sand rail like that; I'd love to meet him. Easy on the access impaired ramps... Bernard

I'm not really sure what all the whine of 'lack of power' is all about. Its a darn truck (ok, SUV, but very truck like in feel) and its not made to race. If I want to go fast/get there yesterday, I get on my 140HP motorcycle ! My basically stock 95XE with 31" tires (not stock size) cruises just fine at 70-75 MPH (as fast as I want to go) and will hold 65 mph in 5th (or 4th with acceleration) up any grade, although I have not taken it to 7000 feet elevation yet, I suspect it will be fine. If you are trying to tow a car trailer with a 57 chevy on it, well it wasn't designed for it. From what I read, a good breather, headers, and free flowing exhaust will give you up to 20% more from the motor (around 180 HP) which is plenty for this vehicle and thats not a difficult/expensive mod. The Pathy is rediculously reliable, long lasting, and able off road in stock form, but now it has to be an interstate 'pack' leader also ? Then get the Porsche Cyanne (or what ever) with 350+ HP. I just came back from north California's largest U-PULL-IT with thousands of cars, and guess what. Plenty of Chevy Blazed, and Ford Busto's and NOT 1 Pathy ! None ! 1 vehicle cant do it all, but I think the Pathfinder (4runner also) comes as close as any. I'm not knocking the severe mods like solid axles, chevy motors, etc, as that can be cool for the sake of doing (and SALUTE to those with the inginuity to do it) but there are other vehicles out there that have those stock. If you want a super something, there are more viable bases for that. If you want a solid, reliable vehicle with all around capability, the Pathy is a good choice, motor and all. Hope this doesn't come off as a rant, but it just seems like common sense to me. Bernard

Hey Slithering Joe. I have a magna flow from the cat back on my 95XE, and it seems fine with a nice muted growl sound. The previous owner has a receipt "flow muffler, tail pipe, tip" with labor for $200. Then there is another for the pipes from the exhaust manifolds through the Y until the resignator(?) for $300. My cat looks ready to crumble, and when it does, I will install a high flow cat, and Thorly(?) headers with some aftermarket intake. That should put me in the 170+HP range Good luck. Bernard

Thanks PuddleDuck !! Just what I wanted to hear... May your puddles be long and muddy, your, umm, feathers stay waterproof, err, your webbed feet never tear, and, ahh, there be no #6 shot with your name... Phew... Bernard

In the San Francisco bay area you are looking at $70-95 for Stealerships, and $50-75 for private shops. Yeah, I do most my own work... And the GF's car, and Mom's car, and... The only time I pay someone else is if I dont have the time/equipment/place to work on it.... Bernard

LOL, should've gone with a FIRE EXTINGUISHER !!! Every 4 wheeled vehicle I own has at least 1 automotive extinguisher. Being a VW fan, this lesson gets beaten into you. On the other hand, of all vehicles <5 years old the Landrover has the highest incident of engine fires, so price has nothing to do with it. Nothing like watching your car burn on the side of the road, for lack of a $15 item. At least you can call someone to whine to on your $100 cell phone and log it in your $300 PDA. LMAO... Bernard

Copy ya mzXtreme... This being my first time doing this on a 4x4 (and owning this Nissan 2 weeks now) I'm doing it by the book, but being a lazy, cocky bastage I'll use any cheats I can figure out The other side; being unemployed has its advantages, and I plan on poking around and doing damage control. If it takes a week, well, its in a buddy's garage... sly Probably going to do the CV shafts at the same time (boots are WAY torn) then have it aligned. I expect to make blood (knuckle) sacrifices to the Nissan/tranny god (impact tools and air compressor, save me !) and only pray I dont rupture the same tissue twice; thats when the PAIN begins... I'll post anything I find that seems worthwhile. Wish me luck... Bernard

Hey Cank-h, glad you were able to get it done so cheaply ! The Stealerships love to overplay that stuff. Me, tomorrow I'm going to a u-pull-it wrecker looking for grill guard, nerf bars, trailer hitch, etc.... No need to pay mint. Anyway, I'm moving soon and selling my P/U now which means the pathy gets some of the move duty. I looked at the tire carrier and thought that it has to be removed so I can move some 'long' stuff (with the back open). IF the truck came with the carrier, and you remove it, are there internal bolt brackets that will shift and become unavailable for easy reinstallation. I would assume they are atleast tack welded in place, but this thread has me wondering... Before I start pulling things apart, is this a concern ? Anyone remove/reinstall a 'stock' tire carrier before ? I'd appreciate 1 less headache right now Thanks guys !! Bernard

Hey Crazy Geologist. Unfortunately, the $1500 quote seems to be on par. Figure $300 for parts, $400 for rebuilt tranny, and 8+ hours shop labor (thats what it is rated at) and maybe an alignment due to removing the torsion bars. But, as others have said, you may not need a new tranny. The question is does the clutch bark when you step on it ? This generally indicates the throw out bearing. Does the tranny whine or howl while driving, maybe increasing in pitch with RPM ? That generally indicates unhappy tranny bearings. When was the last time tranny lube was replaced. Hey lgranch. Yeah, thats my thread in the garage, and I'm planning on replacing the clutch assembly next week. Someone suggested I take pictures and do a write up, but I'll only do this if I come across something the manual doesnt mention/states incorectly. Glad to hear it is not too bad of a job, but I'm not looking forward to removing all that crap... Of course I'm going to rent a tranny jack (that baby looks HEAVY!) I figure I'll save at least $500 by doing it my self, and know that it was done correctly/carefully. There are not many shops I trust... Bernard

Hey Slick. Mookie is right, there should be no rubbing/clearance issues with 10.5"x31" tires; Thats what I have on a basically stock 95. LOL, darn near shot beer out of my nose when I read that you 'tow' your disabled grandma around, you know what I mean... Thanks for the album link. Some really nice stuff to see, and yes, I believe that rail is FAST (probably TOO FAST) !! Keep having fun !! Bernard

LOL Big Mike. 120 K ? Is that 120 KILO ?? Or are those 120 MM... My guess is artilery shells regardless. LOL, better brace up the rear view before hanging one of those LOL, my point is to make the thief think about mortality, not take out the truck and 1/2 the neighborhood. Kinda hard to walk up behind someone with something like that, and besides, I dont think they are legal in Cali... Bernard

Hey Slick. Maybe 30" or even 31" tires are what you need next, but I'm sure you would feel it pulling 3000 LBS. While you do lose 'performance' unless you live in the mountains and/or have a lead foot, you should actually see slightly better gas milage (freeway miles) with slightly bigger tires although there is a point where this defeats its self. As for the towing, if your hitch is rated for it, and you have good springs in the rear I think you should be fine, but that is probably nearing the practical limit (speculation). Sand rail huh ? Is it VW driven ? I have a '65 VW Bug Baja Convert, and a '78 Superbeetle Convert that I am lowering/customizing. If you are running a VW sandrail this is a site trying to get their forum rolling http://www.allaircooled.com/ and a GOOD sister site http://www.SuperBeetles.com for VW know how. LOL, sorry about the plug... I'm blathering now, and only a mile off topic. Bernard

I just make a mobile to dangle from the rear view mirror out of spent 12 gauge & .357 shells I'm not sure how well this works, but I have never had a car stolen (radio has been taken... AM/FM Cassette LOL). Maybe it only effects the more inteligent thieves... Bernard

Sorry bwyan, the idiot factor kicked in... http://www.maximumautoparts.com/NI_cat.html B

Hey bwyan. I just saw this an hour ago while looking for clutch parts LOL. Click 'performance parts' then look up brush/grill guards... (personally, I plan to try to junk yard/u pull it) Good luck. Bernard