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Removing old control arm bushings

Markadopolus — 2009-11-21T22:43:27-08:00

Well, my truck is in pieces right now as I'm in the middle of replacing some front suspension parts over the weekend. I took the lower control arms off and dropped them off at a machine shop to get the new ball joints pressed in. I figured I might as well replace the bushings with energy bushings while I have them off.

The manual I have says to take a hammer and socket to hammer the old bushings out. Nope, that's not gonna happen. I could burn them out, which is my last resort, or fabricate a big socket and a huge bolt with a nut and washers to pull it out with an impact gun.

Has anyone replaced the lower control arm bushings and if so, how did you go about getting the old ones out?

d21 window install rear passanger

corymcarthur2 — 2009-11-22T04:03:16-08:00

looks to being 4 bolts holding it too the body... any idea on how to remove?

What 6 lug rims

RT22 — 2009-11-22T03:59:00-08:00

from other trucks have our bolt pattern? I want some 16 inch wheels 7 inches and want to know what vehicles share out 6 lug pattern. Thanks

help 84' 720 speedo cable help

bracktheron720 — 2009-11-21T10:33:42-08:00

Hey all!!!!well so far with the help from all of you iv maneged to change out the front clip of my truck for an older style front end,got it lowerd and a super nice exhaust put together and late model toyota seats put in...so my next question is...my speedo cable was a victim of a fire that happend befor i got and rebuilt the font end...its pretty melted up and the cable inside wont spin freely well at all...iv got it off the truck but i can tfind one anywhere!!!!!!any suggestions where to find one or is there any other car or truck that runs the same one????thanks in advance for the help!!any ideas at all?????

Control Arms

JC87HB — 2009-11-21T21:00:53-08:00

On the Nissan D21... Whats the difference between the 2wd control arms and the 4wd control arms... would the 4wd UPPER arms at that work on the 2wd ??

Got the title!

Reverend D — 2009-11-21T12:25:01-08:00

I now own a 96 2wd Reg Cab Hardbody. This one is gray and is somewhat ugly but nothing I can't straighten out. It has 138k and it's my winter transport ever since my Millenia failed me for the last time. I am having it towed to my house on Sunday, the tie rods are in pretty bad shape at the moment. I hope to have it in running order real soon. Sorry i don't have any pics of it yet...soon come. I got the title and the keys tonight.

240sx intake

pejsa s-13 — 2009-11-21T22:44:15-08:00

iv looked everywhere for a write up and i cant find one that is usefull

just wondering if anyone here can point me in the direction of the 240sx intake conversion write up

thank you in advance

Getting no injector pulse in my 89 d21 help!

89d21 — 2009-11-21T14:59:17-08:00

Hey everybody, i have a 1989 nissan d21 4x4 3.0 and im getting no injector pulse. im getting solid fuel pressure and spark (fires great with starting fluid). unable to pull any codes from the truck because its been out of commision for quite some time. Very baffled at this situation. decided to check the harness condition its self and follow the wires for the injectors themselves back to the splice in the harness, and everything looked fine. i cant find anything anywhere about this situation, everything i find is on the fuel pump itself. Seeing that these have issues with the ECU i was wondering if it was that, but i cant imagine how it would be if everything else is working properly. anyways, any input on this situation would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Modified by 89d21 at 12:46 PM 11/20/2009

1994 nissan pickup rattle

mikewillifordjr — 2009-11-20T13:25:10-08:00

anyone help? I have a 94 p/u 2.4 it had rattling in the timing area, I put a new chain, guides and tensioner on it. it still has the same rattle on cold start up{loud}, and now and again whenever it sits for more than an hour, you can also hear a rattle while idling. not sure which way to go next, oil pump/ lifters???? Oh, sometimes you can hear a tappet make noise, in the past I put some marvel mystery oil in and it and it goes away quickly, appreciate the help.

battery discharges after the truck is shut down

garywayne — 2009-11-22T04:01:59-08:00

1986.5 Hardbody,vg30i, new napa alternator and starter and battery,at least once a week the battery will be almost dead. The alternator does charge when I start it up as long as I rev it up once to excite it.I have checked the cables and grounds good.Also I did replace the starter relay, it seems like there is something that intermittently drains the battery after the truck sets for a day or so. I would appreciate any help as this has been going on a long time.

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speedo quit working 93 d21

blue92t — 2009-11-21T05:23:27-08:00

whats the reson the speedo would have quit working? and how would i fix it? the tach and everything else still works.

i have the enire interior of the truck gutted right now because im in the process of overhauling it. so now would be the best time for me to fix it. i can see that there is a wire that plugs into the back of the gauge cluster but how do i know for sure its the wire that is broke ? i would hate to buy a new wire install it and it still dosent work.

please help if you know what i need to do. i have to have my truck inspected when its all done and i dont think it will pass with a broken speedo? and the last thing i want do do is take it to a mechanic.

oh and when the speedo quit i noticed the cruise control stopped working.

Modified by blue92t at 8:33 AM 11/19/2009

Any experts on the Hardbody charging system alternator charge light wire

s13_240_rb20 — 2009-11-20T03:35:21-08:00

OK....I am seriously losing my mind.

My engine is the RB20DET, but I am trying to figure out the Hardbody wiring to make my alternator work.

There are two screw-on connections: I have 12v and I have the GROUND. Then there is the plug with a big white wire and a small white/red wire (charge light on dash?? dropping resistor???) They are different colors on the hardbody alt, iirc, so please just call them the big wire and the small charge light wire.

I have the big white wire run to the battery also. With the small white/red wire detached, it doesn't charge. Detached, the small white/red measures .006v. When I attach the white/red to the battery, I instantly see the volt meter jump to 16v or so (CHARGING!!! I think??). But then the engine stalls in a few seconds.

It does that every time!!!!!

I have been searching all day for the correct wire in the engine bay (from the truck's dashboard charge light system, which is a yellow/black wire behind the dash), and couldn't ever seem to make it work with the yellow/black wires I tried under the hood. every time it senses voltage given to the white/red wire, the engine stalls. Can anyone tell me what to do or if I can hotwire it some how and make it charge without stalling?? Or why it is stalling????

Thanks for ANY input!!

--TJ

There has to be a solution....

JC87HB — 2009-11-19T20:46:53-08:00

ok. So my truck is still refusing to stay cranked or run at an approved idle. When she does stay cranked it sounds like 1 cylinder is firing and its running at about 150 rpm.... What I have replaced... Coils and Ignition modules... this will fix my previous problem of the rev limit... other "Fixes"... I have taken apart my Ecu in search of a short.. found what looked to be a damaged resister... replaced it with an appropriate .5 Ohm 2w resister. Still same results... Any thoughts??? I Have yet to check the Dizzy becuase i dont know where to begin with it...Please help!

Xterra fate

Xterra2000 — 2009-11-20T04:34:12-08:00

Dealer told me no more Xterra's past 2010. True? Or bogas to get me to buy up to pathfinder?

new truck new project new headache

pejsa s-13 — 2009-11-18T13:00:02-08:00

so here it is 85 720 5 spd
the interior is super clean and nice and the motor is a mess i swear there are some bird nest in there and some random wires leading nowhere and vacume lines hangin out traded my POS 79 cutlass for it plus $300

so today i replaced the air filter, oil, flushed the radiator, cleaned it and put my old wheels on it

on the ajenda for tomorrow, tortion lift, remove the shell, clean the engine more and maybe take the bumpers off

comments?

question about d21 intake / emissions stuff

EstoMax — 2009-11-17T22:59:31-08:00

hey all,

i am an owner of a 95 240sx and just bought a d21 for a daily driver. its a 94 4x4 ka24e 5spd. I have been doing the regular maintenance on it and like with the 240sx i want to rip out all the unneccessary emissions 'crap'. Is the egr stuff on the d21 the same as on the sohc 240? has anyone written a guide to 'clean up' the engine bay? It looks like the intake also runs needlessly across to the driver side, i could just rip all the extra plastic out and have it breathe in the air from the front by the hood right (i know it would be warmer air, but for winter i won't care..) ?

cheers
Marko

more axle info(h233b, h190, c200). beginning is same as the sticky

jeremymr06 — 2009-11-17T15:44:52-08:00

HF35 - H190 axle found in weenie 2wd Hardbodies.
HF37 - H190 axle found in weenie 2wd Frontiers

CA41 - Found on 720's - This is a C200/R180 combo with 4.11 gearing. Some 720's have the smaller H190 rear end that's identified by not having a removable rear diff cover. R180 front ends in 720's are different than the Hardbody and Frontier versions, as the diff is nearly centered. 720's use unequal length halfshafts and are not interchangeable. All 1986.5+ halfshafts are interchangeable left to right.

CA43 - found on 720's and Hardbodies. C200 rear / R180 front, 4.375:1 gearing

CA46 - found on Hardbodies and 4 banger Frontiers - C200 rear / R180 front, 4.625:1 gears

CA45 - found in 2003+ Frontier 4x4's. This is a C200/R180 combination with a new gear ratio - 4.5something:1 The C200 was upgraded to 31 splines on this model from the previous 29 spline unit.

HG43 - Found on Pathfinders, V6 Hardbodies, and a few '99 Frontiers - H233B rear / R200 front, 4.375:1 gearing. On the 2000+ 33 spline axles, the HG43 has a 4.363 ratio, however this is not a common axle code on the later models.

HG46 - found on auto equipped pathfinders, 96-97 hardody 4 bangers, many Xterras and Frontiers. This one has some variation. Pre-2000 versions are the H233B axle with 4.625:1 gearing (31 spline axles). 2000+ is the H233B axle with 4.636:1 gearing (33 spline axles). Typically comes with an R200 front axle, with the exception being in the '96-97 Hardbody pickups - those had an H233B / R180 combination. Axle shafts in the H233B were 31 spline up to about 2000, where they switched to 33 spline shafts. All Xterras and R50 Pathfinders received the 33 spline axles. In Frontiers, it can be a crapshoot if you have a '99-'00 model, though it is believed that the switchover was at or near 2/00 production date.

HG49 - found in mid year 2001+ Frontiers and Xterras. H233B / R200 combo with 4.90:1 gears.

Locker Selection:

ARB lockers are available for the older 30 spline C200's and all H233b's. They're also avaialble for the R200 front, however no traction device is out there for the R180.

Calmini LSD's will work in an R200 front. (A Calmini LSD is a slightly modified '87-89 Turbo 300ZX LSD)

Lockrights will only work in the older 31 spline H233B.

Detroit used to make a locker for the older 31 spline H233B, but those are getting scarce.

Up to 4.875:1 gearing is available for C200's and R180's. Up to 5.143 gearing can be had for H233B's and R200's. AC and SLR are the two companies offering gears, or you may be able to get them through Nismo.

Let's say you don't have the doorjamb sticker.

H190 - small 3rd member type axle found in 2wd's only (excluding Desert Runners, Xterras, pathfinders)
C200 - removable rear diff cover, 8 bolts. Found in all Nissans (yes, even a few early 2wd Pathfinders)
H233B - large 3rd member type axle found in most V6 and a few 4 banger 4x4's, Desert Runners, and 2wd Pathy's and 2wd Xterra V6's.

Other notes:

The H233B 3rd member changed from 9 bolts to 11 studs to hold it to the housing beginning with the 1990 models. Somewhere along this time (maybe around 6/89, the bolts holding the ring gear to the carrier changed from 10mm to 12mm, making a difference in replacement gear sets.

What do the numbers mean?

The number in the axle model indicates the size of the ring gear in mm.

R180 - 180mm ring gear
H190 - 190mm ring gear
C200 / R200 - 200mm ring gear
H233B - 233mm ring gear (yes, that's about 9.25"!)

How do I figure out my gear ratio?

Put a jack under the diff and get both wheels under the ground. Draw a chalk line on the tires where they would contact the ground. Rotate BOTH tires by hand at the same speed one exact revolution while counting revolutions of he driveshaft. Just under 4 1/2 turns will indicate the 4.375:1 gears. Just a bit over 4 1/2 turns would indicate 4.625:1 or 4.636:1 gearing. If you have a late model, just a tick under 5 turns of the DS would indicate 4.90 gears.

LSD or open?

If you lost the sticker, get that jack back under the diff. Turn a wheel with the truck in neutral. If the other wheel spins in the opposite direction, you have an open diff. If it spins in the same direction, you likely have some sort of traction device - probably an LSD.

AND MORE STUFF (need to edit this later)
Final
Vehicle Transmission Drive Gear
Type Type Model Ratio
Regular Cab Manual H190A 3.545
King Cab Automatic H190A 3.700
Regular Cab Manual H190A 3.889
King Cab Automatic C200 4.375
2000 XE/SE/LE Narrow Body Any 4.363
2000 XE/SE/LE Wide Body Any 4.636
2001 (All) Any 4.363

As said in earlier posts...these are ALL live axles, so unless you really want to "keep it all nissan" Might as well use a Ford 9".
I believe when people refer to using the Hardbody diff they're referring to the R200 FRONT DIFF (IFS) used in 4x4 hardbodies. (and frontiers, etc.)
The H190 has been used forever, pretty much on every Live Axle nissan made with the exceptions being the V-6 models and later 4x4 models. H190 looks like a mini 9" ford diff.
Models I've seen with the H190 include: (bolt patterns are 4x4.5, 5x5.5, 6x6)
'68-'72 datsun 510 wagon(leaf spring 4-lug) I believe these were 29spline, all other H190's are 31 spline gear ratio was 3.90
66-late 80's in civilian dress- Nissan cedric sedan(non US market)(coil spring 5-lug) Cedric wagons had the H190 leaf spring 5-lug H190 gear ratio 3.70
66-present- Nissan Cedric taxicabs/police cars (non US) (coil spring 5-lug)
S10, S11, most S12 200sx vehicles (only V-6 and turbo models had the R200, all other models didn't have IRS standard till the S13) (coil spring 4-lug) 3.90
Nissan pickup 521, 620 models 59-79 all models leaf spring 6-lug 3.90-4.30 depending on year and intended uses (some were camper specials)
Nissan 720 pickup 80-86 2wd regular cab/king cab all transmissions leaf spring 6-lug 3.42-3.90 depending on tranny and cab
Nissan stanza 83-84 4wd coil spring 4-lug probably 4.11
Nissan 1200 (datsun 210) wagon and ute (australia) leaf spring 29 spline 4-lug
these might have been as low as 4.66
There probably were plenty others....

Models sold with the C200 differential all 6x6 bolt pattern 29-33 spline
C200 looks like a GM 10-bolt (it even has a 10-bolt rear cover)
Nissan Patrol FRONT axle (rear axle was either C215 or H233) I don't know ratios, sorry All C200's are leaf spring axles
Nissan 720 Pickup 80-86 4x4 REAR axle (front axle was an R180) 4.11 ratio
Nissan 720 Pickup 80-86 2wd HEAVY DUTY model (non-duallie) 4.11 ratio
Nissan D21 pickup 86.5-97 2wd automatic 4.30 ratio
Nissan D21 pickup 4cyl long bed 4.11 ratio
Again, probably many others that I don't know about...

Models sold with the C215 diff (same as C200 but ring gear is 8-1/2 or so)
Early nissan patrol REAR axles (I've not read much about this rear)

Models sold with the H233B differential either 5x4.5 or 6x6 bolt pattern
Looks like a ford 9" being it has a 9-1/4" ring gear! 31-37 spline depending on year and application...

Nissan 720 pickup 80-86 DUALLIE CAB/CHASSIS model 2wd I believe 4.65 ratio
Nissan D21 pickup 86.5-94? Duallie cab and chassis 2wd 4.65:1?
Nissan D21 pickup 86.5-95 V-6 2wd 3.90
Nissan D21 pickup 86.5-95 heavy duty model V-6 2wd LSD 4.11 (LSD optional)95 was the last year for the V-6, duallies, and heavy duty models until it came out on the D22 (frontier) in 1999
Nissan D21 pickup 86.5-97 4x4 4cyl rear axle Non LSD 4.69:1 (front axle is an R200)
Nissan D21 pickup 86.5-95 4x4 V-6 Rear Axle LSD 4.11-4.69:1 (depending on tire size) Front diff was an R200
Nissan Pathfinder V-6 all years 2 and 4wd same as pickups but these are COIL SPRING with DISC BRAKES!
Nissan Van (the one that was recalled) Rear axle 4.11 H233B 5x4.5 bolt pattern (or possibly 5x5 I've not seen many of these even in junkyards, nissan recalled these and crushed them)
Nissan D22 (frontier) 4x4 rear axle 4cyl 4.69 or so non LSD
Nissan D22 4x4 V-6 rear axle same but with LSD optional
Again, there are many others that I've probably not mentioned.
Also keep in mind these diffs are not manufactured by "Nissan" but by Fuji heavy industries, of which nissan is partial owner. This is why you can find R160's in scooby doos (and the R180's and R200's in later models) as scooby doo is owned by Fuji heavy industries.
This means that most all Jap live axle vehicles (other than toyota) probably have very similar rear ends. (kind of like US vehicles that use Borg-warner and Dana axles, except for the General)

There were bigger ones out there too, but good luck finding them.
H260 and up...used in Nissan's medium and heavy vehicles.
I think the only reason Nissan went with the dana44's in the Titan was because possibly it would have cost more to ship the H260's and H233's across the ocean, also possibly because of the 44's aftermarket, not because of any strength issues (as all who abuse R200's well know)
Shoot forgot some of the datsuns with H190's, including the 710 sedan and wagon (coil spring), the 810 wagon (leaf spring), etc.
Pretty neat that nissan would provide a 4-cyl. less then 100whp car with a 7.5" ring gear diff....
These things are heavy, too.
I put a 720 rear in the 510 wagon I used to own (it made it slow, the ratio was 3.42, stock was 3.90)
It was at least 29 spline, was 55" wide and had 12x2" drum brakes on the back.
I can't imagine what the H233b weighs.

hope this helps.

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/...95215

Nissan and Toyota....working together

nissangirl74 — 2009-11-17T17:33:13-08:00

Even without partnership from Dodge, Ghosn says Nissan is going to stay in the large truck market. Some speculate that a collaboration between Nissan and Toyota could help the Japanese automakers compete against the Big 3 at what they do best....build trucks.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/1...l-sur/

Your thoughts?

86.5 d21 turbo z24i

LGNDRYNIS86.5 — 2009-11-16T11:04:34-08:00

ok i have a 86.5 d21 with a z24i and i was wandering how i would i turbo it?has anybody on here turbo their z24i?

2nd Gen TitanCONFIRMED

spalind — 2009-11-15T14:59:03-08:00

Yup, by no higher authority than Carlos Ghosn himself...
NISMO Stuff: Carlos Ghosn Says�Titan Lives On!!

im picking up a new truck on monday

pejsa s-13 — 2009-11-15T12:36:58-08:00

its a 76 z24 5 spd 85k miles extended cab.... exterior is a little rough but the interior is AMMMAZZZING..... seems to run pretty dam good except for one thing when i got to shut the truck off it seems like its still trying to run like its fighting to shut off.....sputter sputter backfire the its off haha

any one have any ideas what could cause this?

Power steering swap

LEMHEAD16 — 2009-11-14T14:09:51-08:00

What is needed to swap a manual steering HB to power steering. I am trying to assemble a list of parts needed.

Power steering pump and brackets
Reservoir
Pressure line
Return line
Reservoir line
Power steering rack
Steering box

Will any of these parts swap from different cars with the KA-24E?

let me know what I am missing.

goneMOAB Schedule

Alpine Spirit — 2009-11-14T09:52:09-08:00

* These Trails will have alternates in case of rain.

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mass air meter

yankabilly72 — 2009-11-17T19:45:03-08:00

dose anybody know what the size difference in a 240 and hardbody mass air meter?

Z24i ignition problems

JC87HB — 2009-11-15T13:27:42-08:00

ok so i have had a problem with my truck rev limiting at 2500 rpm.. and its been off and on... so i decided to replace the ignition coil... well when i got the truck home... i went back out to start her again and it cranked ran rough ~500 rpm and sounded like it was misfiring and would shut off... now it only cranks and dies right after. I have a ignition module on order for the intake side.. my understanding is it should be able to run off the exhaust side only right? well its wont... when i turn the key it the motor tries to turn over but wont... Any hints?

Wish Me Luck

Reverend D — 2009-11-18T05:10:55-08:00

My Millenia is the biggest piece of garbage ever...EVER! $2000 worth of work this year and yesterday the engine decides to start making a horrible metallic noise at any speed under 2k RPM. I am done with it! I don't care if I still owe money on it or not...I am trading it before the money pit swallows me whole.

I am looking at a 2000 Frontier SE-V6 4x4 King Cab. If I get my asking price for the Mazda then the deal will be sealed.

Wish me luck!

PS: Millenias are the worst cars ever built...stay away!

Weird electrical prob

kibatheloanwolf — 2009-11-14T20:15:56-08:00

Hello...It's been a while nico.. Anyway I have been cleaning up my truck and getting it ready for paint. Over the past few days my alternator has only been charging after I rev it to over 3K when I first start it in in the morning after that it does fine all any ideas Rev?

New pics lets see if it works

RT22 — 2009-11-13T04:22:36-08:00

this time

Pics of truck, first time

RT22 — 2009-11-12T16:59:02-08:00

doing pics hope they work.
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How to post pics

RT22 — 2009-11-12T16:59:56-08:00

I got pics of the leather seats in the truck and some others, how do i post em here for all to see?

720 exhaust help!!!

bracktheron720 — 2009-11-12T15:39:37-08:00

Hey im puttin an exhaust system together for my truck and would like to know what everybody else is runnin and what they would recomend..iv got the z24. any help would be great!!!

97 pickup the brake and battery light came on this morning

cleidus88 — 2009-11-12T07:22:09-08:00

and did not come off however it will come of some times when engine is rev. over 3.5k what is wrong PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!

My Blank Slate...

spalind — 2009-11-12T07:41:51-08:00

Got back from picking her up in TN yesterday. Couldn't be happier and she got 26 mpg on the 1000+ trip back home. Love her already...
NISMO Stuff: A Blank Slate...

1989 D21 Transmission Question - 4 speed or 5 speed

lrayvick — 2009-11-12T07:23:27-08:00

Anybody know? It's in an 89 Base model. One spec I saw said they were 5 speeds. Another said 4. It is stamped TA71B. Couldn't find any other numbers.

d21 wheel bearing replacement

EstoMax — 2009-11-13T06:13:58-08:00

hey all,

i just bought my first nissan truck! I am a 5 year owner of a 95 240sx ka24det but since i just bought a house, i needed a truck and a dd, so a dark green 94 d21 4x4 with the ka24e and 5spd tranny fit the bill perfectly.

anyways, the brakes on it were worn. in fact one pad was worn below 0.. it had chewed 2 mm into the brake rotor... silly previous owner.

I am replacing the rotors on this, and as part of that job i had to remove the hub on the front and the wheel bearing. Now my question is, the fsm wants me to tighten the wheel bearing lock nut to 72 ft lbs (and then loosen it to 0). i need some sort of a pitch fork tool. is there a tool like this in local auto stores that you can get? I am thinking of going to HD and building one.. lol

cheers for input!
Marko

89 Hardbody Auto Trans. Fluid

jdansmith — 2009-11-12T07:43:12-08:00

Anyone know what fluid is used in these trucks? Its auto with overdrive. The resto is moving right along and I want to change the fluid before driving it much.

Should I use only Nissan fluid or will aftermarket fluid suffice? Some cars are finicky and only like the manufactures product where others don't make a difference at all.

I'm replacing the filter and going to have the T-Tech total fluid replacement done. The T-Tech uses the transmissions pump to push the old fluid out while filling with new fluid.

All opinions welcome, Thanks

4x4parts Body lift

JC87HB — 2009-11-14T01:26:19-08:00

I am planning on putting on a body lift kit from these guys. I was just wondering if anyone has put a Body lift on a D21, what should i be on the look out for? and any long term stuff i should know about? thanks guys!!!

Pathfinder seat question

RT22 — 2009-11-10T03:11:05-08:00

i got a set of leather pathy seats the passengers has one electrical p[lug the drivers 2 they are manual seats, are those heaters or sensors for airbags or what? Anyone know? if heaters i would like to hook them up, if sensors will let them dangle loose under the seat.

few more updates on my truck

pejsa s-13 — 2009-11-13T19:07:08-08:00

i havent been on in a while just thought id show you guys what iv been up to...

so in another thread you will see my write up on lowering the back of your truck two or so more inches here that is...

i installed a handbrake out of a pathfinder and made a crappy center consol here that is..

and bought some new rims im picking up tires today

ill post pics of them on the truck tomorrow

IF YOU WANT TO LOWER YOUR TRUCK EVEN MORE LOOK HERE (UPDATES)

pejsa s-13 — 2009-11-09T13:01:09-08:00

sorry it took me a while to get around to doing this but here it is
someone told me about this and i decided to expirement

basically wht this consist of is taking the fat lower shackle off you leaf pack and flipping it over and mounting it on the top of your leaf pack.

What you will need:
1. a deep 3/8th socket
2. some leaf compressors as shown below
3. a pair of visegrips
4. jack and stands

steps:
1. jack truck up and remove wheels
2. undo all of your u-bolts
3. remove the bolt in the middlt of your leaft pack to separate all of the elements
4. the leafs will be filly drooped whe you try to put the leaf on the top so align the holes slide the bolt in and lift the springs with a jack then when you get closw to having them flat clamp them all togethere with the "leaf compressors" (shown in picture)

5. then tighten the bolts on the compressors to clamp the shackles together then install the bolt in the middle that holds them all together
(should look something like this)

6. now reinstall your u bolts and blocks (if you have blocks)
7. install wheels and your done.

i noticed two inches of drop and a more firm ride i like it alot and recomend it

here is a before picture of the leaf pack

and an after pic of my truck

comments welcome

FREE TO GOOD HOME

RT22 — 2009-11-10T18:16:02-08:00

one set gray cloth buckets for hardbody got a set of leather ones and anyone who wants these can have em. I am in montgomery alabama and the seats are in decent shape, a little dirty and drivers side has small peeling of vinyl on the side facing the door and there is a small area on drivers seat about to tear but has not opened up yet right on stitching. But anyone who wants to toss bench can have them if you can get them. email me at veitchjoe5@gmail.com and arrange to get them.

SCORE got a set

RT22 — 2009-11-09T08:26:34-08:00

of leather buckets from 95 pathfinder today for 50 bucks. great shape and fit the truck perfect and perfect color gray to match. LOVE EM.

Transmission Problems

Z-wing — 2009-11-11T07:34:30-08:00

Hi guys,

I own a 2001 Frontier SC 4x4. The automatic transmission has issues engaging in reverse, first and second. Three and four won't engage at all. The gears that work will slip in and out of neutral, and on some occasions, will stall the engine unless I shift into park or neutral. I changed the transmission filter and had 2 brass washers come out of the filter. One was in good shape and the other had heavy wear on it

Has anybody else had this issue? I was thinking it may be the torque converter, but I don't want to start throwing parts at it. The washers want me to believe that it is more.

Also,if this requires me to get a new transmission, I have been thinking of swapping in a manual. Has anybody had an experience with this type of mod?

Thanks for any posts back.
Tony
Z-wing

Brake Light Problems

mofat01 — 2009-11-10T06:41:04-08:00

1997 Nissan SE 4x4 5-speed

With my headlights turned off I have no brake lights.

If I turn headlights on, my brake lights are stuck on.

Checked fuse, its good, also changed brake light switch. Still having same issues

I'm going to try and trace the wires tomorrow for a short.

Turn Signals, reverse lights, hazards all work fine.

Any other suggestions?

97 hardbody 2wd conversion to 4wd

97HARDBODY — 2009-11-07T09:48:38-08:00

i have a 97 hardbody 2.4L 4 cylinder it is currently 2wd how hard and is it even possible to convert the 2wd to 4wd if its possible i wanna do a solid axle on the front to if anyone can help me on this it would be great thanx.

Modified by 97HARDBODY at 7:42 AM 11/7/2009

wont shift out of park!! hardbody

blue92t — 2009-11-07T05:00:57-08:00

i just removwd the dash out of my truck the truck starts up but will not shift out of park. does anyone know why this is?

Gauge Failure!!

RB25DET1629 — 2009-11-05T19:41:21-08:00

2000 nissan xterra 3.3L Non-supercharged has been very good to me. I love this truck. I can't say that it has ever gotten stuck, even w/ the wore-out tires I had on it.

There has been a curse with this thing though. Every single winter, my gauges fail. I lose my fuel, temp, tach, speed, and odometer. When I first start up, things are fine. After the truck warms up, the gauges will just shut down. Everything will just click off. Short amount of time later- they will kick back on then shut down. It has never happened in the summer until this year.

I have thought and thought about this problem and the only thing that I can come up with is the computer over heating. It is right under the vent for your feet, and in the winter is when the heat is on.

Has anybody else has had this issue. A computer is pretty expensive and if I am going to get a comp, I am going to invest in a programable comp.

Anyways, spinnin wheels... HELP PLZ!!!

Front differential identification

87 hardbody 4x4 — 2009-11-06T07:19:44-08:00

I need to replace my side shaft seals. How do you tell which model? 180 or 200?

mice in hardbody- removing dash

blue92t — 2009-11-05T04:22:24-08:00

has anyone had any trouble with mice in their hardbody? my 93 sat most of the summer outside in my driveway and i live next to a lot of woods. i went to get it all ready to drive for the winter and the interior stinks bad. how hard is it to remove the dash because i think a bunch of mice are living there. i want to clean out all the vents and see if they did any other damage.

My $500 parts truck ... now project

SGiese — 2009-11-06T14:53:20-08:00

I bought this truck for the front clip, my son hit a cow with his. It turns out all this truck need to get back on the road was a water pump and radiator. It has many issues that should have been delt with throughout it's life that we are taking care of as we can.

So far we have installed a new water pump, radiator, front rotors, pads, 1 caliper, windshield, pathfinder buckets (this is a must have item), intake air temp sensor, flushed the tranny, new fuel line and filter.

With this one on the road we are now able to let the Vo-Tech work on his and have it done correctly.

Modified by SGiese at 10:09 AM 11/4/2009

92 hardbody Transmission question

rn240sx — 2009-11-13T19:57:36-08:00

My 92 D21 pickup auto tranny is on its last leg... I have a buddy down the street with a 92 nissan 240sx automatic and he did a 5 speed swap and i was curious to know if his tranny will work on my truck...??

Are they compatible..??

KA24E setting timing after replacing broken timing chain

jonathan1173 — 2009-11-06T01:45:50-08:00

I have a Nissan XE pickup 4cyl 2wd. I had replaced timing chain, tensioner, and guides a month ago. Unfortunately, the tensioner was faulty and the chain broke! I've put new parts on and buttoned it up.
My question is: How do you set the timing chain to the correct position when cam/crank have moved?
I've removed valve cover, set cams with #1 lobes facing out, pulled cam sprocket and chain, then gradually rotated crankshaft 1 to 2 teeth at a time. I've gotten truck to idle but it stalls under load when I try to move it.
Each time, I place crank, rotor, piston to TDC, then adjust chain on cam +/- a tooth, then crank er up. Any pointers?

Moog/Federal Mogul Online Catalog

Reverend D — 2009-11-05T15:49:36-08:00

Update those front end parts with Moog Problem Solver parts.

http://www.power-21.com/federalmogulpower21i/

-Rev D

K&N Air Filter Users

Reverend D — 2009-11-07T14:30:22-08:00

You are using a crappy filter.

http://www.duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm

Hard Body power loss issue

mistamacadamian — 2009-11-05T04:23:57-08:00

My 89 hard body keeps cutting out in gear, regardless of rpms. You accelerate and then it dies down while the pedal is still pushed. Spark plugs were changed, fuel filter changed, nothing seems to be loose. This is my DD so any help is appreciated.

i have aa 84 datsun pick up where do i find an after market carb a nice one

N1Sm0-240sx — 2009-11-20T09:56:05-08:00

i have a 84 nissan datsun pick up not sure wich modle where do i find a after market carb for it i wanna open it up and a carb and xshaust will do it right where do i find these nice after market parts for this truck let me know whats up its a major bind and its holding me back from bringing the beast out

SEMA Equator...

spalind — 2009-11-02T06:56:58-08:00

OK...its not a Frontier...but its DARN close!!
http://nismostuff.blogspot.com....html

2004 nissan xterra oil use

usamps — 2009-10-29T07:59:57-08:00

i have a 04 xterra. i t has the 3.3 v6. it is automatic with air..if it matters. it uses a half quart of oil or so in between oil changes. is this normal . it has 81000 miles on it

Modified by usamps at 8:14 PM 10/28/2009

Hardbody Race Trucks

Reverend D — 2009-11-05T16:38:06-08:00

Ever see this stock truck?

Rained last night

cleidus88 — 2009-11-02T16:16:11-08:00

Now on the passanger side floor board I have a puddle of water and the door was shut

Brakes, where is a good place

RT22 — 2009-10-28T09:08:15-08:00

for some upgraded rotors and pads for the hard body? I am looking for some better than stock stuff. Nothing track wild but maybe some brebo replacements like I had on the Z. The place I got them does not carry them for the pick up. Anyone here upgraded and happy? Looking to upgrade but not break the bank, just good street ones.

2010 Nissan Titan Full-Size Pickup: New SE Value Truck Package Leads Changes....

audtatious — 2009-10-26T19:45:24-08:00

10.26.2009
2010 Nissan Titan Full-Size Pickup: New SE Value Truck Package Leads Changes, Along With Standard Side Curtain Air Bags, VDC
� High-Value Full-size Titan Again Offers Rugged Utility, Innovative Bed System, Comfortable Interior and Standard 317-Horsepower 5.6-liter V8 �

The Nissan Titan full-size pickup, now in its seventh year as one of the true innovators in the full-size pickup segment, continues to enhance its already outstanding value credentials with the addition of standard safety equipment and a new SE Value Package option. The SE Value Truck Package offers cloth captain�s chairs, tow hitch, Bluetooth� Hands-free Phone System, 8-way power-adjustable driver�s seat, fog lights and more � offered at a substantial savings versus if these items were purchased separately. Other value enhancements for the 2010 model year include the addition of side and curtain air bags, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) as standard equipment on all models.

The 2010 Nissan Titan is offered in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations, along with a Crew Cab SE Long Wheelbase model for even greater flexibility. Titan is once again available in four well-equipped models � XE, SE, PRO-4X and LE. Titan is also available as a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) designed to run on E85 Ethanol.

�Titan continues to build on its reputation as rugged, reliable, spirited choice for active truck buyers seeking style, innovation and � now more than ever � excellent value,� said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. �Titan�s distinctive design, coupled with a roomy, high-style, versatile interior and powerful performance make it a smart choice for everyday and every weekend use alike.�

Titan is built on Nissan�s rugged F-Alpha pickup platform, featuring a powerful 5.6-liter DOHC Endurance V8 rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft torque. Titan features a standard 5-speed automatic transmission and a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped).

Along with the new SE Value Truck Package and added safety features, other revisions for 2010 include the addition of a new SE Utility Package; a receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness and trailer brake pre-wiring are now standard on PRO-4X and available as part of SE Value Truck Package (previously part of Max Utility Package); power-adjustable pedals are now part of SE Premium Utility Package; the SE Driver�s Convenience Package and Max Utility Package are combined as new Premium Utility Package; Bluetooth� Hands-free Phone System now comes standard on PRO-4X; the Rockford Fosgate audio is added to the previous Max Utility Package to create new Premium Utility Package; an Easy-Clean vinyl floor is added to King Cab XE models; and a new chrome �PRO-4X� badge added to PRO-4X tailgate. Two new exterior colors have also been added � Blue Steel and Navy Blue.

Titan again offers innovative features such as Wide-Open rear doors (King Cab) that open 168 degrees for nearly unlimited interior access, a utility bed that includes an segment-exclusive factory-applied spray-on bedliner, a Utili-track� tie-down system that provides ultimate cargo hauling flexibility and an integrated, lockable bedside storage compartment.

Though first and foremost designed for hard work and hard play, an array of technology and comfort features are available, including Bluetooth? Hands-free Phone System, XM? Satellite Radio (XM� subscription required, sold separately), Nissan Navigation system, Rockford Fosgate� audio system, heated front seats, leather-appointed seats and DVD entertainment center.

A Stylish Exterior and High Utility Bed
The Titan exterior, which was refreshed just two years ago, continues to offer a distinctive, powerful front end and cab appearance along with an innovative utility bed. Titan King Cab offers a 138.9-inch wheelbase and 6-foot 6-inch bed, while the Titan Crew Cab features a 138.9-inch wheelbase and 5-foot 7-inch bed. The Crew Cab SE Long Wheelbase model features a 159.5-inch wheelbase and a 7-foot 3-inch bed, nearly 20 inches longer than the standard wheelbase Crew Cab bed and the longest in class. All Titans feature a 28-gallon fuel tank, providing an excellent driving range.

Titan King Cab models also feature Wide-Open rear doors, which open 168 degrees for greatly improved rear cab access. Key to the door�s design is a hefty, two-stage hinge with four axis of rotation. The doors open first to a conventional 85 degrees, then can be swung the rest of the way for easy loading and unloading of cargo or passengers.

Titan�s available spray-on bedliner (standard on LE models) helps prevent scratch damage and corrosion to the bed and inner tailgate surface. Thinner than drop-in bedliners or typical aftermarket spray-on applications, the Titan bedliner also maximizes bed volume. It is the first offered by any original equipment manufacturer and still the only one available in segment. It is covered by the Nissan warranty.

Also available is the Utili-track� tie-down channel system, with five special "C" cross-section rails that are mounted in the bed (two channels in the bed floor, and one each on the bed side rails and the bed header panel). Titan is the only truck to offer five channels. Removable utility cleats (rated at 200 pounds) slide into the channels, providing a wide range of attaching points for cargo tie-down. The channels are open at the rear of the bed, allowing the cleats to be completely removed when not in use for easy cleaning.

Nissan offers an extensive line of bed accessories, such as dividers, extenders, sliding cargo trays and modular storage units, along with bike and kayak racks and other accessories. As required for a working pickup, the Titan bed also carries 4x8-foot plywood sheets easily between the wheel housings. Titan�s bed includes an available dampened tailgate assist that aids in the effort to open and close the tailgate. Titan also features an available (SE models only) innovative bedside storage compartment located behind the rear driver�s side wheel (SE models only).

The bedside storage bin is designed to hold common utility items such as work gloves, chains, rope, road flares, first aid kit or a hitch ball. The compartment is double-sealed to help prevent the intrusion of water and dust and uses the Titan ignition key for unlocking.

A Powerful, Refined Engine with Outstanding Towing Power
The 2010 Nissan Titan again utilizes a rugged, fully boxed high-strength all-steel F-Alpha platform for enhanced crash performance and long-term durability. Every Titan comes equipped with Nissan�s advanced Endurance V8 as standard equipment. The all-aluminum 5.6-liter V8 engine is rated at 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque and utilizes an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, microfinished crankshaft and camshaft, graphite-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps, and Super Silent single-stage timing chain.

Titan is available with Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) technology as a no-cost option (available in certain regions only). Equipped with a common fuel tank designed to run on varying blends of gasoline with ethanol (up to E85) or other fuel, Titan FFV offers an alternative to conventional gasoline.

Titan�s standard 5-speed automatic transmission is designed especially for heavy-duty truck use, with emphasis on serious towing and smooth shift quality. A transmission temperature gauge is included in the meter cluster on SE, PRO-4X and LE models. An Active Brake Limited-Slip Differential (2-wheel or 4-wheel) has been added as standard equipment for 2010.

Titan 4WD models adapt an advanced shift-on-the-fly 4-wheel drive system with 2WD/4HI/4LO modes with electronic control part-time transfer case. Titan features a maximum towing capacity of 9,500 pounds for King Cab and 9,400 pounds for Crew Cab (when properly equipped) � as much as some 3/4-ton pickups.

Titan's responsive handling is a product of its all-steel double wishbone front suspension design and overslung leaf spring (dual rate) rear suspension with shackles mounted along the frame sides to increase departure angle.

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is standard, along with 4-wheel disc brakes with Bosch Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Titan offers standard 18-inch wheels on XE, SE and PRO-4X models, while 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels are standard on the Titan LE. Crew Cab SE models are offered with optional 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum-alloy wheels and 20-inch chrome aluminum-alloy wheels are optional on LE models.

A Comfortable, Highly Refined Interior
Titan�s interior features refined styling and two interior configurations � a bench seat with column shifter (seats six) or two front bucket seats with a large center console and gated floor shifter (seats five). The bench seat is standard on XE and SE models, while captains seats are standard on the PRO-4X and LE models and available as part of the new Value Truck Package on SE models.

The bucket seat-equipped Titan�s center console can hold a variety of beverage containers, including a 1-liter bottle. A 12-volt adapter is equipped in the storage area and can be used as a power source for a phone or other electronic devices. The console offers a variety of storage choices, with size adjusted by simply removing or adding dividers. The console�s storage box can also accommodate hanging file folders and contains holders for maps, paper, pens and business cards on the console lid.

Among the Titan�s many interior features are standard flip-up 60/40 rear seat cushions for added cargo space and flexibility, with available grocery hooks on the bottom of the seat cushions. The rear floor was designed to be nearly flat for maximum cargo utility.

The Crew Cab�s rear seat is large and relaxing, with a full 24 degrees of seat back angle, helping passengers take full advantage of the Crew Cab Titan�s 126 cubic feet of available space, including front and rear seat leg room of 41.8 inches and 40.4 inches, respectively. Both King Cab and Crew Cab Titans� rear compartments offer ample rear storage, including door storage bins and rear door bottle holders in the armrests and available power front windows with one-touch auto up/down function (not available on King Cab XE models). All Titan Crew Cab models feature a standard power down/up rear bed access cab window.

An available overhead console system gives passengers more storage options. The console houses rear audio controls and also contains storage bins for both front and rear passengers for items like sunglasses, CDs, cell phone, PDA or a small tissue box.

Titan features an available fold-flat front passenger seat that allows extra versatility and can also be used as a working area. Also available are power-adjustable front seats (8-way driver�s seat, 4-way passenger�s seat), a driver�s seat memory system and heated seats. Titan also offers available power-adjustable foot pedals with memory.

Crew Cab PRO-4X and LE models offer an optional rear-seat DVD Entertainment System with fold-down 8.0-inch monitor.

Safety and Security
The 2010 Titan includes a long list of safety equipment, including Nissan�s Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger occupant classification sensor; front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters; front seat Active Head Restraints; three-point rear passenger seat belts; and LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags, which help provide improved side-impact and rollover protection for outboard passengers, are now standard equipment on all models.

Driver and passenger confidence is accentuated with an extensive list of vehicle-incorporated safety features including a Zone Body construction with front and rear structure crumple zones, an energy absorbing steering column, hood buckling creases with safety stops, knee bolsters and special body side reinforcements and a shift interlock system. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) have also been added as standard for 2010.

2010 Model Lineup and Equipment Packages
The 2010 Nissan Titan King Cab and Titan Crew Cab are offered in four well-equipped models � XE, SE, PRO-4X and LE � and with a choice of 4x2 and 4x4 drive configurations. The PRO-4X is available in 4x4 only. Each is offered with a long list of standard equipment including a powerful 5.6-liter Endurance V8 � with the highest standard horsepower/torque ratings in the full-size pickup segment � mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Titan XE models are equipped with a standard 40/20/40 split front bench seat with a center seat fold-down armrest, split fold-up rear seat and seating for six people. Titan SE models include standard 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and P265/70R18 tires, chrome steel bumpers, front overhead console, manual lumbar support, power door locks with Auto-lock feature, tailgate assist, power windows with front auto up/down, cruise control, Remote Keyless Entry and more.

The Titan PRO-4X features body-colored grille and bumpers, an identifying decal over the rear fenders and a number of subtle exterior trim components to achieve a sportier look, along with a lockable bedside storage box, splash guards and auto on/off headlights. PRO-4X performance equipment includes Rancho performance shock absorbers, a lower final drive ratio (3.357), additional skid plates on the oil pan and transfer case, a class-exclusive Electronic Locking Rear Differential and unique 18-inch aluminum-alloy off-road wheels with off-road style center caps and largest-in-class BFGoodrich� Rugged Trail� P275/70R18 all-terrain tires.

The PRO-4X interior receives styling cues that differentiate it from the rest of the Titan lineup with unique white-face meters and gauges, seats featuring an embroidered PRO-4X logo, red stitching and available leather-appointed seats and red-stitched shifter knob and steering wheel.

Titan LE models add 6-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels, standard utility bed features, leather-appointed seating, Rockford Fosgate�-powered audio system with up to 10 speakers (eight speakers on King Cab, 10 speakers on Crew Cab), dual-zone auto-climate control system, wood appearance trim, Bluetooth� Hands-free Phone System, XM� Satellite Radio (XM� subscription required, sold separately), dual-zone automatic temperature control, Traction Package, front and rear overhead consoles (Crew Cab only), power folding mirrors with heat, power adjust, auto dim, integrated turn signal and more.

A number of equipment packages are also offered, including the XE Popular Equipment Packages with sliding rear window (King Cab only), front overhead console, Remote Keyless Entry (Crew Cab only), cruise control, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and towing receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness and trailer brake prewiring.

Titan SE equipment packages include the SE Value Truck Package, with cloth captain�s seats with center console, gated leather floor shift, fold-flat AS seat, rear HVAC vents (Crew Cab only), 8-way power driver�s seat, fog lights, Bluetooth� Hands-free Phone System, steering wheel audio controls, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear sonar proximity sensors and receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness and trailer brake prewiring.

Also offered is the SE Utility Package with lockable bedside storage compartment, C-channel tie-down rails with 4 cleats, rear bed lighting and 12V power point and spray-in bedliner; and the SE Premium Utility Package with Rockford Fosgate premium audio system + two speakers, HomeLink� Universal Transceiver, XM� Satellite Radio, power-adjustable pedals, lockable bedside storage compartment, C-channel tie-down rails with 4 cleats, rear bed lighting and 12V power point, spray-in bedliner lower final gear ratio, front tow hooks (4x2) and power heated extending tow mirrors.

Four packages are also offered for Titan PRO-4X: the exclusive PRO-4X Premium Utility Package and PRO-4X Leather Package, and the shared PRO-4X/LE Technology Package and PRO-4X/LE Entertainment Package. One exclusive LE package completes the options list: the LE Max Utility Package with step rails, lower final gear ratio, heavy duty battery (standard on FFV models), front tow hooks (4x2) and power heated extending tow mirrors.

The Nissan Titan is manufactured by Nissan North America in Canton, Mississippi.

Starter Problems

cbdt — 2009-10-26T10:03:55-08:00

Newbie here with a dumb question.1995 Nissan XE 4 Cyl. and truck won't start without a push.Starter has been "dragging" for a while,now it won't do anything.Have new battery and connections are clean.

Having trouble locating starter to check connections on it.Truck not worth spending lots of money on,just needed for local transportation.Would appreciate any suggestions,pictures or diagrams. Thanx

87 Pathfinder

JC87HB — 2009-10-28T07:00:07-08:00

Ok I am just wondering If there was any major problems to look out for on this truck... its a V6 4x4. thanks~!

My truck. Before and After work of my not so good bodywork. and some story

240sxFTW — 2009-10-29T20:37:43-08:00

So I bought this truck with literally 1% of clutch plate life left. bought it for 500 bucks what do you expect.Drove about 30 minutes to get it. (drove my 240 out there) then i had a buddy of mine drive my car back while i drive the barely moving truck.

So we get near my town and my buddy calls me (whos driving the 240) he sais "your car just shut off on me" so i drive back a bit to where he and my car are in the middle of the highway that we came back on. Tried to start it, nothing, pushed it over to the side of the road and i notice that its smoking out the back of the motor and coolants boiling out of the rad. So im thinkin "fudge monkeys."

Parked the car (side of the highway), decided id deal with it the next day. So we hop in the truck and i ever so slowly let off the clutch while giving it s*** tons of gas and it gave a good pull then it just stopped and it wouldnt go. So theres when i found out that i have a wide variety of curse words in my vocabulary. SO long story short, i called the tow truck, he towed both my cars for a reasonable fee because he felt bad for my situation. I meen 2 cars and they both go out on the same hour.

Okay now heres where i get to my truck. I replaced the clutch along with pilot bearing and all that jazz all by myself (16 year old). did alot of body work (bondo, i cant weld). anyways im blabbering, heres some before and after pics of the truck.
before

AFTER

Modified by 240sxFTW at 7:52 PM 10/25/2009

Heated Morror Swap

FullaBullz — 2009-10-25T04:51:43-08:00

Hey every one, hope all is going well!

I have a 06 Xterra Offroad and it gets cold where live so I want to put heated mirrors in my truck. I know it was an option to get the X with heated mirrors so I figure the truck may be wired for them already... Does anyone know if the Xterras are pre-wired for heated mirrors? The feature is linked with the rear defroster so I wonder if it requires another relay?

As always thanks for the Help!!!

1993 k24E engine knock and high idle

jpmb — 2009-11-18T05:52:55-08:00

Could anybody help me figure out why my 1993 nissan 4wd pickup knocks at high rpm about the time you shift to the next gear. Could it be the timing chain? or a rod?

The truck also idles high once it gets warm. when it is cold it idles fine. It could be related to the knock? also the distributor is maxed out clockwise to get accurate timing.

Supercharger for 2000 xterra

Geronimo77 — 2009-10-23T15:54:24-08:00

Hey,
i was at a junk yard today and i saw a supercharger from a 3.8l Thunderbird and another in a Pontiac SSE, i was wondering if there was anyway i could use either of them on my 2000 xterra, i could get them for dirt cheap, like under a $100 at this junk yard.....so if i could add some extra ponies that would be pretty awesome..... i figured you guys would know...thanks

Frontier Oil Pan

MicroMachinery — 2009-10-23T06:41:10-08:00

Hey guys, I don't come to this neck of the woods often. Anyhow, I'm putting a ka de into my 71 510, and I'm NOT going the route of cutting and flipping the cross member; just not going that route. I'm here, because I've heard that the frontier oil pan for the ka de is the best way to go, as far as modifying. It has the rear sump, rather than the front sump that the 240sx has. My engine is from a 240sx, so the sump is in the front, and thus my dilemma. If anyone happens to have an oil pan and pickup tube laying around, let me know, because I have need of it.

Thanks!

Modified by MicroMachinery at 1:05 AM 10/23/2009