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WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!! CANADA ROCKS!!!! usa Ahem....got a bit excited

Man, Al, I didn't think your Pathy had any rust! not from the few times I saw it! Ahh well, I have repaired both of my Pathy's, Judge's Pathy and dududuckling's pathy AND a bit on Adamzan's, so I am no stranger to the wonderful body rust on our trucks! Good luck and welcome to the rust club

I just found this link, which would be actually better suited than what I found. You can just make your own bracket and follow the instructions they provide in this .pdf file :-) http://www.aftermartwholesale.com.au/Downloads/Dual%20Battery%20Fitting%20Instructions.pdf

I had some help from an Aussie here on NPORA about how to mount second battery where the airbox is and rerouting the airbox, etc. I can dig it up if ya need to see some pics

That is a PILE of cash when I have a second alternator I own as a trail spare... I agree man, I believe in working with what'cha have before spending a pile of cash...Not that I would LOVE to have a beefy 180 amp alt. though!

I was just thinking of having a separate charging system with additional battery to run my 8 lights and winch so I am not taxing my existing system. I have the instructions on where to place a second battery, but I guess I can figure out how to mod the brackets, that isn't really the issue...it is how to wire it into my truck to charge the second battery. Then I will just only wire the accessory lights and winch specifically to that battery/charging system.

I heard that there is a link somewhere that someone posted about mounting a second alternator where the AC pump used to be...I had to take out the AC, as both lines were cracked anyways...I have the mod instructions for installing a second battery, but I figured instead of taxing the current alternator with all the lights and winch (future plan), I would have a completely separate system for the accessories. Anyone have some ideas on how to mod the brackets and wire in a second alternator?

that is quite a decent write-up! Don't think I would bother tackling it, but for those who would...very informative!

Welcome Wanderer! I don't have a white 2 door, but a white 4 door There are a bunch of good people here and a nice family atmosphere Keep us posted on the progress of you pathy!

That looks AWESOME! I agree with Precise1! another project to try

Adam, myself, Judge (Steph) and 4X4pathy94 (Brandon) are planning a trip out to California Road trail on October 3rd weekend. Anyone is welcome to join us that can either get here or who lives nearby. It is a nice mixture of terrain and not too extreme! We are gonna bounce off the California Road and follow the Hydro Line north until we find a nice spot to set up camp for the night. The four of us just have stock Pathfinders, but the trail offers a mixture of extreme and tame offroad trails that branch off of it. If anyone is interested in joining us, shoot a reply!

uhh, you using Lexan?

With you on that one Beastpath, I get this twitch in my right eye when it comes to troubleshooting electrical problems!

It is the old type odometer, not the digital lcd

yuppers!

Also, if you have any steering components apart, I would suggest sticking in an Idler Arm brace ( I fabricated my own) but Calmini has them for 30 bucks. Just another added comfort Mine Calmini

Very innovative! I have a cluster out of a parts truck that has a bad tach...I should try that to see what colors would suit best! Thanks Nunya!

Agreed Terrano, agreed for sure!

The 'ol Belair just folded! Vehicle manufacturers sure have come a long way!!

Vacuum Leaks: There are a number of ways to find that pesky vacuum leak but the one I have used in the past to find a small cracked vacuum hose or missing connection after doing engine work is to take a propane torch (don't light it!), start the engine and turn on the propane and slowly move it around the connections, etc and when you hear the engine slightly rev or idle up, you are very close to the leak. (The propane gets sucked into the vacuum leak and in turn revs the engine).

I was basically panicking to get it fixed for inspection...but I took it to another shop and they "overlooked it" and passed the truck...hmm, I don't think I have the dash switch that you are talking about? I took the switch apart first to troubleshoot it and the switch is fine, but the lead wire was only showing 10.9 millivolts...I think the relay is probably bad or something...

I do agree with you oldslowreliable...a nice set of tires, maybe a 2 inch lift, some extra armor...then a few hundred bucks for a winch. I guess it is what is important first...

They are actually pretty cool, if controlled... Airbag Recovery link

I learned with a stick welder from my old man and then found mig to be a lazy man's welder, but they are more diverse (sheet metal) than stick for sure...but when it comes to good penetration, you can't X a stick welder.

I gotta say, It was fun though! Just about to give up on the come-a-long when this teenager came in with an 'ol jeep (hate to say it) and yanked me out (popular trail in my town). It paid off, as he got stuck ahead of me on the trail and I had to pull him out Me pulling Jeep out