RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have a 1997 SE Off Road that I've had since new. The last maintenance was at 105k miles. Nothing has ever went wrong with it, but she is showing her age. It needs the 210k mile service, suspension overhaul, and all the other stuff I've neglected. Should I put the money in her or drive her until she is no more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 that's an easy one if you ask me! You've been the only owner, you know your machine inside out..according to your post she has never let you down...give her some more TLC and you're good to go for another 200,000km. Come on, it's a pathfinder we're talking about here ! :-) If you're gona redo the suspension, put her the AC coils, get 2 inch of lift, new shocks, new struts and a little extra (for the bigger tires) and you'll discover a completly competent trail machine ! no need for more posts... go do it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSmitty182 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 That is something you need to ask yourself and everyone that is around you, do you have the $ to do the maintenance if you do decide then go for it.. ive seen many more miles than what you are sitting on and last awhile after the right maintenance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 ^^ x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I know a guy up here who has like 700,000 on his pathfinder. It's just broken in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Do the service work, and she'll be just like new. Never underestimate the R50! But yes, get the 2" lift and some tires and you'll be happy you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I know a guy up here who has like 700,000 on his pathfinder. It's just broken in! Now that is a bunch of miles. Thanks for the posts guys. I guess I'll start with the "Death Wobble". Seems like it will be the easiest way to get the old mechanical juices flowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 But yes, get the 2" lift and some tires and you'll be happy you did! Does someone have a kit? I think I do want to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Looks like a couple of CV joints as well.-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Now that is a bunch of miles. Thanks for the posts guys. I guessI'll start with the "Death Wobble". Seems like it will be the easiest way to get the old mechanical juices flowing. Oh thats kilometers. But still, a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Does someone have a kit? I think I do want to do it. Yes there is a kit that you can buy, prices vary from about 560 to 800 plus, depending on the quality of the lift you get. But check out the pinned thread at the top of the page of topics, you will find all of the information you need there. And here is a liink to the main supplier for all your nissan needs- Automotive Customizers https://www.4x4parts.com/catalog/index.php?...h=435_437_341_8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Also here are the bushings that will correct the "death wobble" https://www.4x4parts.com/catalog/product_in...products_id=713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I say don't put your money into it & sell it to me for cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTied Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Like most everyone here, I think it would be great to see you keep going with it. Note even after you do all this maintenance, there may other things that end up going too (fuel pump, axle bearings or whatever) that you had not counted on necessarily. If that doesn't bother you, than no reason not to fix it. Can you do a lot of the work youself? If so, it will certainly be cheaper than replacing the vehicle. It looks nearly rust free. Body and paint are often the most expensive repairs (at least here in the rust belt). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Does my pathfinder have a transmission cooler since it's the off road edition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It does, but not an external one. It's inside the rad. All Pathfinders with AT have that. The ones in the R50's didn't seem to have the clogging issue that the WD21's did....how's your fluid look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) It does, but not an external one. It's inside the rad. All Pathfinders with AT have that. The ones in the R50's didn't seem to have the clogging issue that the WD21's did....how's your fluid look? I thought this might be one-> I'm sorry about all the newbie questions. But I'm looking forward to freshening her up. Edited January 5, 2009 by RonNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Here is a video of one of my lower links-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 how's your fluid look? I think it looks pretty good consider it has a 100k miles on it and thousands of miles of light towing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hmm.....that does look like a tranny cooler. Trace the lines, if they go back to the tranny, that's your cooler. That fluid is a little brown, maybe time for a flush/fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) This is the stuff I have in my cart so far. I'll do the lift kit when my tires are toast. Is there anything I should add for the suspension? Pathfinder Front Lower Control Arm Front Bushings Pathfinder Trailing Arm Bushings CV Axle Assembly Trailing Arm Bolts Edited January 5, 2009 by RonNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 This is the stuff I have in my cart so far. I'll do the lift kit when my tires are toast.Is there anything I should add for the suspension? Pathfinder Front Lower Control Arm Front Bushings Pathfinder Trailing Arm Bushings CV Axle Assembly Trailing Arm Bolts How do your sway bar links/bushings look? Always good to get new bushings BTW, those CV axles are great. The centre shaft has a thicker diameter so they're a bit beefier than the OEM CV's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonNC Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 How do your sway bar links/bushings look? Always good to get new bushings BTW, those CV axles are great. The centre shaft has a thicker diameter so they're a bit beefier than the OEM CV's! I wouldn't even know what those look like, lol. Is a control arm and trailing arm the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) I wouldn't even know what those look like, lol. Is a control arm and trailing arm the same thing? i think most people refer to the "A" shaped piece in a McPherson suspension, as the control arm. trailing arm is the lower link that connects rear axle to the body or frame. Truthfully, i always refer to the rear trailing arm as a "rear control arm" and even though its incorrect, people usually know what im talking about. Edited January 6, 2009 by FUELER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Truthfully, i always refer to the rear trailing arm as a "rear control arm" and even though its incorrect, people usually know what im talking about. Theres alot of people you HAVE to use the incorrect terms for them to figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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