zakzackzachary Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 19 hours ago, micahfelker said: What method did you go for mounting low-profile? I'm just curious since there's a couple. I've used the conduit clamp method in the past, but it was a bit too low for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 11 hours ago, zakzackzachary said: What method did you go for mounting low-profile? I'm just curious since there's a couple. I've used the conduit clamp method in the past, but it was a bit too low for me. It's still on the factory crossbars. I explained it on the last page. I also flipped the roof rack mounts upside down, I think I left that out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 What method did you go for mounting low-profile? I'm just curious since there's a couple. I've used the conduit clamp method in the past, but it was a bit too low for me. [mention=39745]StPickens[/mention],[mention=41155]Astrorami[/mention] & myself have all taken slightly different approaches to this problem with the Rola V-Tech rack. I wanted elevation to allow cam strap hooks on the lower 1” diameter Rola bar &[mention=39745]StPickens[/mention] preserved his sunroof deflector. Without elevation, @02_Pathy had some sunroof function complications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Has anyone retrofitted the late model OEM SE roof racks onto a pre-facelift? I feel like that’s the stoutest roof rack systemI’m not sure that’s true. I believe the SE racks only anchor with 4 points with 2 bolts per point (I haven’t dissected one so I’m basing that on 4 base points). The roof rails on the LE have 6 anchor points of 2 bolts each. Most attaching a Rola V-Tech are then bolting to the rails with 4-12 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 1 hour ago, RainGoat said: I’m not sure that’s true. I believe the SE racks only anchor with 4 points with 2 bolts per point (I haven’t dissected one so I’m basing that on 4 base points). The roof rails on the LE have 6 anchor points of 2 bolts each. Most attaching a Rola V-Tech are then bolting to the rails with 4-12 points. Hmmm, I haven’t dug into mine ore any at a junkyard. I guess I was just basing it off of looks, what with the big rails and crossbars. They’re probably rated for similar loads, so what you said makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 Posted these in another thread for their exhaust clips, but might as well throw 'em up here to just so I keep my thread updated. It's been mighty cold here lately. Hasn't gotten out of single digits all week, and won't for another week, and it hasn't gotten above zero since before Sunday. First video is from Monday, right after I started it up. Second video is from over the summer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stpickens Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 As RainGoat said earlier. I used 1 1/4” square tubing and 1 1/2” angle iron for my mounts. With 8 t-nuts holding it on the rails. I did cut the angle iron on one side to match the square tubing Height. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 @StPickens Love that the OEM deflector fits-why no fairing on the Rola? If it’s staying that way, make sure to plug those 4 fairing screw holes. The Rola is infamous for rusting on the inside (I actually shot spray paint down the inside of all my tubes). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stpickens Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 [mention=39745]StPickens[/mention] Love that the OEM deflector fits-why no fairing on the Rola? If it’s staying that way, make sure to plug those 4 fairing screw holes. The Rola is infamous for rusting on the inside (I actually shot spray paint down the inside of all my tubes). I am in the process of scraping off the stickers my dad has on it. And then I will put it back on. Much easier to remove stickers in the warmth of the house. . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Well folks, had an awesome day yesterday, but my transmission started slipping pretty badly. It won’t go over 45 mph anymore. It’ll still rev, slowly, but I won’t go anywhere, and when it does finally shift it freakin bangs into gear. Anyone have one to sell me? I’m looking into buying a tan pathfinder with a 5 speed with higher mileage and running it into the ground and then putting in a new clutch/rebuilding the tranny and swapping it into my red one. I’m all ears if anyone’s got suggestions!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Do you have any junkyards near you? Or is that not the route you want to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, PathyDude17 said: Do you have any junkyards near you? Or is that not the route you want to go Not really. There's a few but there's not many Nissan's in Montana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, micahfelker said: Not really. There's a few but there's not many Nissan's in Montana Ok. I have like 8 between my local junkyards. Definitely saw a manual last time I was at one. There's also one sitting on the side of the road near my house that says "runs and drives-2500" on the window. It has a prerunner tube bumper on it. Probably not worth the drive for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 minute ago, PathyDude17 said: Ok. I have like 8 between my local junkyards. Definitely saw a manual last time I was at one. There's also one sitting on the side of the road near my house that says "runs and drives-2500" on the window. It has a prerunner tube bumper on it. Probably not worth the drive for you. Hmmmm maybe. You have a picture of it? You're really not that far away from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, micahfelker said: Hmmmm maybe. You have a picture of it? You're really not that far away from me the manual tranny at the junkyard or the prerunner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, PathyDude17 said: the manual tranny at the junkyard or the prerunner? The one you saw on the side of the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 No, and I don't think the lot has a website. I can stop by and get a picture later this week if you want. Its a black facelift, looks stock other than the bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 minute ago, PathyDude17 said: No, and I don't think the lot has a website. I can stop by and get a picture later this week if you want. Its a black facelift, looks stock other than the bumper Yeah that'd be sweet! Only if you're already driving by though, you don't have to go out of your way to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 It's in line with an alternate route home, so yeah not a problem. I've wondered before if they'd be willing to sell me the bumper, but decided against it. 10 minutes ago, micahfelker said: Yeah that'd be sweet! Only if you're already driving by though, you don't have to go out of your way to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Here's the rig I'm thinking about getting: https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/chehalis-97-nissan-pathfinder-5-spd-4x4/6815338228.html Also, as I was browsing I stumbled upon this beast: https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/d/prescott-valley-1994-nissan-pathfinder/6799267827.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, micahfelker said: Also, as I was browsing I stumbled upon this beast: https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/d/prescott-valley-1994-nissan-pathfinder/6799267827.html Wonder why he's selling it? That things gotta be fun and capable. Would you consider buying it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, PathyDude17 said: Wonder why he's selling it? That things gotta be fun and capable. Would you consider buying it? I wonder too. If I had an extra 4 grand sitting around I'd drive there and buy it right now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 You're kinda in a tough spot. How many miles does your truck have 9 minutes ago, micahfelker said: I wonder too. If I had an extra 4 grand sitting around I'd drive there and buy it right now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahfelker Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, PathyDude17 said: You're kinda in a tough spot. How many miles does your truck have 196,600 exactly as it's parked now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyDude17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, micahfelker said: 196,600 exactly as it's parked now Do you have to go the donor vehicle route? I'm not sure how much it would cost to rebuild your transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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