Weekender41
Ready to Learn
Hello All,
First off, this is my first post to any forum of any type so I apologize for my posting ignorance. So a little about the pathy; I overpaid for it by a huge load, wishing I still had that extra money but anyways... 2001 with 120k on the dash and rusted out running boards. But after the test drive I knew I could make it a dream.
It wasn't long before all the trails in my state (WY) were calling to me so I started upgrading.
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The pathfinder is now sitting at 160K miles. Most of my time has been spent doing little upgrades to it here and there. I did the complete opposite most people do... Many people knock out the large upgrades first and then move to the little things. I am just now getting into winches and bumpers and a lift. It goes to show
what a little stock vehicle can do with some skid plates. This was absolutely crucial and beneficial as it allowed me to see what the relative stock vehicle was capable of. Now with the lift, I have a much better understanding of where I can point it. That being said here is a list of everything that I know has been done to the vehicle.
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First a Photo
This is what I was working with
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Now the List
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Suspension Upgrades:
2" VSS lift coils all around
1" NX4 Front spacers
KYB GR-2 struts
Bilstein 5165 Remote Reservoir Shocks 255/70 Valving
New rear lower trailing arms
Complete New Bushings
New LCAs and Ball Joints
Rear ARB Air Locker (Pending Install)
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Tires & Wheels:
235/85R16 Cooper Discoverer AT3
Cragar Soft 8 with a better offset
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Armor:
4x4 Designs Front skid and mid skid painted tan
Custom made rear bumper with Tire carrier and jerry holder
Rocky Road outfitters SuperSliders
Rough Country XJ Winch Bumper w/ Smitty-bilt XRC-8 Winch
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Exterior Modifications:
Blacked out Hood
Custom Grill
Removed fender flares and painted area black
Cut exhaust short and added 90* bend behind rear tire
Rola Vortex roof basket w/ Extension and custom mounted
Slip resistant tape on rear bumper and sliders
Blacked out PATHFINDER on rear hatch
Added some stickers
Removed door strips (made for door ding prevention)
ARB 1250 Awning on roof basket
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Lighting:
Sylvania ZXE Headlight Bulbs
All bright white LED interior lighting (may change color)
All led rear taillight housing bulbs
2 Rigid Industries Dually D2 flood lights
2 7" HID lights on the front hoop.
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Interior Modifications:
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Removed rear seats and made custom storage platform
Husky Floor liners in rear
Cheap floor liners up front
Custom made drawers and shelf (favorite piece!!! )
Removed rear hand grips and coat hooks
ARB 30L Fridge/Freezer
Cargo Barrier (pending install)
ARB Dual Canister Compressor
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Stereo:
This was all done before I purchased it so I don't know what is in the doors but...
Pioneer CDA-9886 Head unit
Pioneer Tweeters
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Navigation:
Garmin Nuvi 50LM
Added Garmin Topo 25K on WY, MT, ID, SD, ND, MN and NE
A Gazetteer for all states in my region
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Future Plans:
Some are happening soon and some will happen as I see fit.
-.75" Wheel Spacers
-Change interior LED color (bright white is literally way too bright)
-Change head unit (it doesn't charge ipod while playing so its very inconvenient)
-A graphic that neatly says WYOMING OVERLAND will be placed across the sides tying in the silhouette
-4'x5' tow behind trailer will be happening this summer
-Put in a fuse block so the wiring is easier to do once the winch comes
-I may do window tint but that is something that is on the complete bottom of list.
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As It Sits in the Driveway
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Cheers!
First off, this is my first post to any forum of any type so I apologize for my posting ignorance. So a little about the pathy; I overpaid for it by a huge load, wishing I still had that extra money but anyways... 2001 with 120k on the dash and rusted out running boards. But after the test drive I knew I could make it a dream.
It wasn't long before all the trails in my state (WY) were calling to me so I started upgrading.
`
The pathfinder is now sitting at 160K miles. Most of my time has been spent doing little upgrades to it here and there. I did the complete opposite most people do... Many people knock out the large upgrades first and then move to the little things. I am just now getting into winches and bumpers and a lift. It goes to show
what a little stock vehicle can do with some skid plates. This was absolutely crucial and beneficial as it allowed me to see what the relative stock vehicle was capable of. Now with the lift, I have a much better understanding of where I can point it. That being said here is a list of everything that I know has been done to the vehicle.
`
First a Photo
This is what I was working with
`
`
Now the List
`
Suspension Upgrades:
2" VSS lift coils all around
1" NX4 Front spacers
KYB GR-2 struts
Bilstein 5165 Remote Reservoir Shocks 255/70 Valving
New rear lower trailing arms
Complete New Bushings
New LCAs and Ball Joints
Rear ARB Air Locker (Pending Install)
`
`
Tires & Wheels:
235/85R16 Cooper Discoverer AT3
Cragar Soft 8 with a better offset
`
`
Armor:
4x4 Designs Front skid and mid skid painted tan
Custom made rear bumper with Tire carrier and jerry holder
Rocky Road outfitters SuperSliders
Rough Country XJ Winch Bumper w/ Smitty-bilt XRC-8 Winch
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`
Exterior Modifications:
Blacked out Hood
Custom Grill
Removed fender flares and painted area black
Cut exhaust short and added 90* bend behind rear tire
Rola Vortex roof basket w/ Extension and custom mounted
Slip resistant tape on rear bumper and sliders
Blacked out PATHFINDER on rear hatch
Added some stickers
Removed door strips (made for door ding prevention)
ARB 1250 Awning on roof basket
`
`
Lighting:
Sylvania ZXE Headlight Bulbs
All bright white LED interior lighting (may change color)
All led rear taillight housing bulbs
2 Rigid Industries Dually D2 flood lights
2 7" HID lights on the front hoop.
`
`
Interior Modifications:
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Removed rear seats and made custom storage platform
Husky Floor liners in rear
Cheap floor liners up front
Custom made drawers and shelf (favorite piece!!! )
Removed rear hand grips and coat hooks
ARB 30L Fridge/Freezer
Cargo Barrier (pending install)
ARB Dual Canister Compressor
`
`
Stereo:
This was all done before I purchased it so I don't know what is in the doors but...
Pioneer CDA-9886 Head unit
Pioneer Tweeters
`
`
Navigation:
Garmin Nuvi 50LM
Added Garmin Topo 25K on WY, MT, ID, SD, ND, MN and NE
A Gazetteer for all states in my region
`
`
Future Plans:
Some are happening soon and some will happen as I see fit.
-.75" Wheel Spacers
-Change interior LED color (bright white is literally way too bright)
-Change head unit (it doesn't charge ipod while playing so its very inconvenient)
-A graphic that neatly says WYOMING OVERLAND will be placed across the sides tying in the silhouette
-4'x5' tow behind trailer will be happening this summer
-Put in a fuse block so the wiring is easier to do once the winch comes
-I may do window tint but that is something that is on the complete bottom of list.
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As It Sits in the Driveway
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Cheers!
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