Riddles Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I am looking at this rig for a bush basher. They are askin $1500 obo I am thinkin 900 do these hold up? I have read up on the year and most says there tuff ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerranoNZ Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 DO IT! not that I'm biased 2dr's ROCK Here is how they Hold up with just Rancho's, mud tyres and no swaybars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 if its been taken care of it'll run forever...they take abuse pretty well but search around for the issues to look out for...mainly rust and make that a #1 priority in the decision... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racaron Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Check that right quarter panel for rust , seems to have some at the rear wheel well. Check the rockers and if posible take it to a lift. From which state is that Pathy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Its On Vancouver island BC Canada. As for rust I have a grate welder as well as most of my biulds have been 50's hot rods so replaceing a panel is no biggy. There is a bunch for 2g and under. How about the front end is it a solid or CV shafts on that year? I no nothing about the imports I meen I can read a manual and re-biuld a motor But I am thankful for all the info on this site like things (tricks) to do and what to look out for Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerranoNZ Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) All Pathfinders are IFS ......Unless someone's SAS'd it. Well to date anyway Edited October 7, 2007 by TerranoNZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpup Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 DO IT! not that I'm biased 2dr's ROCK Here is how they Hold up with just Rancho's, mud tyres and no swaybars My flabber is gasted! That thing is is a Sherman tank Terrano...great vid Anyone wanna swap an r50 for a Sherman tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 rust in the rear frames is what I was mainly referring to...body rust is a non issue...but when structure has major damage then thats when it can get interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racaron Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) rust in the rear frames is what I was mainly referring to...body rust is a non issue...but when structure has major damage then thats when it can get interesting I agree that frame (rear rails, kick up area or any other area) rust is an issue, but keep in mind that to replace a quarter panel takes at least 12 hrs of labor (will check tomorrow at my office) plus the cost of the part. If you keep adding time for replacing rockers (not that many hrs to replace these), the BS (body shop) bill will rack up. You can also work on a half quarter replacement from the body line down... at around 6-7 hrs. On the other hand if you want to keep a light weight body... let the rust take over... Salud! Edited October 7, 2007 by racaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racaron Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 ...and here are the numbers! Rt quarter panel, 500.57 Replacement labor time, 23hrs Refinish, 5hrs More viable... used quarter, sectioned from bodyline down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 If it's to play with and beat on why would you worry about cosmetics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 (edited) Need something I can weld an Exo, on and if there is alot of rust it makes it hard. I am thinking the PF will get its lift and locker but will be played with easyer then what I want. I am going to do anuther M38 or CJ5. I just don't think the PF will hole up to how I play. Keep it for light wheelin. Edited October 9, 2007 by Riddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Well ended up finding a 1990 Jeep XJ runing in grate shape for 150 so couldn't pass it up. after 2g it'll be able to brake any trail and about 200 hours of fabbin etc.. wich will leave alot to put into the PF as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) DO IT! not that I'm biased 2dr's ROCK Here is how they Hold up with just Rancho's, mud tyres and no swaybars TerranoNZ....... how do you keep your alternators living with so much mud and water?? Edited October 25, 2007 by Alkorahil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Don't buy a 2 door, they suck.. first gen pathy's don't go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I think the 1st gens are better...my 87 never gets stuck...but my 95 always gets stuck and I think its cuze its heavier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have both and have wheeled them, only wish would be MPI on the 2dr, but it works fine offroad as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 only wish would be MPI on the 2dr it can be done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 it can be done... Yeah, yeah. I'm fine with my 88 as is though. If I swapped it would be for a VH45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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