RustyButTrusty Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 So I bought some brand new tail light guards the other day off of Craigslist. The ad said that they would work for a 87-92 Pathfinder. Mines an 88, but I know all the WD21's have the same tail light. Problem is the guard is not wide enough. I mean all of the mounting holes line up, and the bracket on the side of the guard is the same shape as the side of the light, but they just won't work. So I got to thinking are these for a hardbody pickup? I've seen pictures, and the taillights on them seem to be a bit narrower than the pathfinders. Does this sound probable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Yes it could defiantely be that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Odds are... They a little taller as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyButTrusty Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Odds are... They a little taller as well? How'd you guess? -_- This is gonna be a fun return.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 This is what mine looks like, Manik brand: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyButTrusty Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Mine look exactly like yours. Does the bracket on the guard go on the outside of the tail light, or between the tail light and the little cover on the side of the tail light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 It goes on the outside of the light, over the black plastic side of the light. Does your's have the adjustable pad on the center of the side hoop? I know originally mine kind of like almost clipped into place over the light (before I bent them up catching them on trees). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Yes, the HB's are taller. I wanted to modify my sheetmetal for some Black chrome HB lights but the space between tire carier hinges was not big enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.510 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 It goes on the outside of the light, over the black plastic side of the light. Does your's have the adjustable pad on the center of the side hoop? I know originally mine kind of like almost clipped into place over the light (before I bent them up catching them on trees). I also have Manik guards on my taillights though mine have one more wrap-around bar and it looks like the tubes might be bigger diameter? The tab at the front of mine has a screw hole in it. The guards were powder coated after that hole was drilled so I assume they came that way. I drilled my quarter and put a 10-32 SS screw through with a washer and nylock nut on the inside. Big glob of clear silicone to keep it watertight as well. I like the look of the guards and they have probably saved my lights in heavy brush and saplings... but I've also broken a taillight by smacking the guard on a tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpathy Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Well the only thing you can do is replace the pathy with a hardbody and they will fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I also have Manik guards on my taillights though mine have one more wrap-around bar and it looks like the tubes might be bigger diameter? Hmm, mine were bought new in 2002, they might have changed the design at some point. Mine only bolts to the hatch side of the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.510 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Hmm, mine were bought new in 2002, they might have changed the design at some point. Mine only bolts to the hatch side of the light. Interesting that there isn't a hole in that side tab on yours. I'd think brush would wedge between the guard and the quarter panel. Is that a problem? I got mine off of eBay several years ago. They do have the Manik logo'd serial number foil plates on them so even though they were used I'm sure they are Manik. The powdercoat on them is just slightly soft and rubbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Mine has that little pad, it is threaded to adjust it for fitment. Never got anything stuck in there, but caught the driver's side on a tree and yanked it off once. The powder coat is kinda rubbery on mine also, I actually left marks in it from my CB antenna mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 The Maniks I have seen have a hook and loop (velcro) where that rubber pad is pictured above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 That inspires confidence!! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Actually, I think velcro on the inside would be better than screws, less damage when it does get yanked off by a tree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 The powdercoat on them is just slightly soft and rubbery. Then that isn't powdercoat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.510 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Then that isn't powdercoat! It may be Velvacoat or something similar though I don't know what was available at the time these guards were made? My coater uses some powders that cure softer than your typical stuff. I have no idea what the material actually is but they only do powder, no wet-sprayed finishes. They put it on restaurant chairs as it is less likely to chip when the chairs get smacked together or knocked over. It also feels 'warmer' to the touch. Kind of hard to describe on the internet. It's not soft like tool dip or vinyl, it's just a tad softer than a 'normal' powder. The surface almost feels tacky, but it isn't. Anyway, back to taillight guards. I took a couple pics of mine tonight so you guys can see the forward mount. Also note that mine have laser cut bars made of flat stock rather than round bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Cool! Thanks for the info 510, I didn't know about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfftourRoadie96 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Here are my WESTIN Tail Light Guards on my 96...... Also my NEW (to me) Updated taillights thanks to fellow NPORA member "HFX Pathfinders" who I got them from! Edited January 1, 2011 by OfftourRoadie96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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