97SE Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I just noticed today that my driver side OEM tubular step rail is badly rusted underneath, on a 97 SE. The other one is perfect. Dealer quoted me $450 for one, or I could buy the set for $350... :confused: ... anyone else notice premature rusting on their OEM rails?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Ouch for that much you might as well get sliders. Jeez. Yeah mine are rusting a tiny bit but I'm just holding out till I get mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosspbig Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 When i ripped mine off my 97SE one of them was so rusted through that it just buckled and folded in two. they are pieces of crapola and look like hell anyways. take em off and save up for some sliders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Yea, they rust out pretty quick. My old ones were open on the ends which allowed water and road gunk to get inside and eat at the bare metal. If you do decide to get replacement *shudder* stock ones, try to seal the ends somehow. They might last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pathfindermister Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I have a 99.5 Pathfinder SE and already I noticed rust holes starting on the passenger side. Its getting so bad that I've already seen the drivers side start to rust and its to the point where I can watch the corrosion in real time!! Answer: The dealer said the price came down alot, so I'll be picking up some new ones...when I do, I'll open up one end and then spray the inside of it with oil. This will help maintain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 I see them on ebay all the time. In fact there's one thats $175. But like I said, why not pay a little more for sliderz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SE Posted January 17, 2005 Author Share Posted January 17, 2005 Anyone have any pics of a 96-98 Pathfinder with the Sliderz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwaretoad Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) Here you go.... 4Crawler Rock SliderZ Fixed the link... sorry... Edited January 18, 2005 by hardwaretoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I'd say go for sliders... or go without... makes my stock pathy look a bit taller... hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SE Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 I have a 99.5 Pathfinder SE and already I noticed rust holes starting on the passenger side. Its getting so bad that I've already seen the drivers side start to rust and its to the point where I can watch the corrosion in real time!! Answer: The dealer said the price came down alot, so I'll be picking up some new ones...when I do, I'll open up one end and then spray the inside of it with oil. This will help maintain it. Define "alot"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I'd still say try ebay over the dealer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dernt Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I found a pair of new OEM Nissan nerf bars or side steps for about 175.00 a few months back on eBay. They were under $200 delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snosnk Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Or for a look, something like this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markynature Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 I just noticed today that my driver side OEM tubular step rail is badly rusted underneath, on a 97 SE. The other one is perfect. Dealer quoted me $450 for one, or I could buy the set for $350... :confused: ... anyone else notice premature rusting on their OEM rails?? I had the same problem. I said screw the dealership and went with some real side steps, and got me some Westins. I love them! Check it out! And they are easy to install. http://westin.accessory-center.com/series....3/525?f1=Nissan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 If anyone needs one, I've got a used, but mint drivers side 96-99. I'd prefer not to ship it, cuz it was a PAIN to pack up the other one, but say...$50 + shipping/handling, or $50 pickup. I've already gotten sliders, so I have no use for them and figured one of you would rather spend less and just replace the bad one...heh. Anyways, I'm gone for a week starting tomorrow, and I'll have limited access to the board, so email me at findapath@gmail.com if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SE Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 (edited) If anyone needs one, I've got a used, but mint drivers side 96-99. I'd prefer not to ship it, cuz it was a PAIN to pack up the other one, but say...$50 + shipping/handling, or $50 pickup. I've already gotten sliders, so I have no use for them and figured one of you would rather spend less and just replace the bad one...heh. Anyways, I'm gone for a week starting tomorrow, and I'll have limited access to the board, so email me at findapath@gmail.com if you're interested. Is it the OEM silver one? any idea on shipping cost to Charleston, SC? Edited July 5, 2005 by 97SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Yes, it is the OEM silver one. It's just sitting in my garage collecting dust and cobwebs... Shipping...hmm...Probably about $30-35 (may vary because I just guestimated on the weight and size) thru FedEx...a lot less than I was charged by UPS to ship the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroddvette Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 I had the same problem. I said screw the dealership and went with some real side steps, and got me some Westins. I love them! Check it out! And they are easy to install. http://westin.accessory-center.com/series....3/525?f1=Nissan do you have any pics of the westin bars on your truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herm Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Anyone have any pics of a 96-98 Pathfinder with the Sliderz? 1997 w/ sliderz: www.purplelizard.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SE Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 still looking for OEM rails if anyone has them...sorry for the long delay. a lot has happened since I last posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrnMchn Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I have a set in Cali off an 01' that are still in good shape. PM me if you want to buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SE Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 I have a set in Cali off an 01' that are still in good shape. PM me if you want to buy them. anyone know if these from an 01 will fit? alos, what color are they? grey or black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 The mounting points would be the same, but the style is very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssBeard Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 (edited) When I got my 97 at 120,000 miles the first thing I did was remove the OEM step rails. They were both badly rusted. Personally, I like the look of the Pathy without them. But I am not an off-roader. Edited April 18, 2007 by AssBeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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