Current Pathfinder Modifications
As mentioned in my Off-Roading Interests
page, I bought my truck expressly for the purpose of getting me safely
into and out of the mountains. The type of off-roading this
involves includes low-traction hill climbs or descents, washouts, lots of snow,
and off-camber situations. I have concentrated on upgrades to the truck
to allow it to perform better in these conditions. I plan to
continue the buildup with additional modifications in a logical
sequence.
My vehicle is a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder SE (5-speed manual transmission,
3.0L V6), to which I have added the following enhancements:
Engine & Drivetrain:
Suspension & Steering:
Note: with the tires listed above and the suspension
setup listed below, the vehicle ramps an RTI of 807.
Protection & Recovery:
-
Smittybilt dual tubular bumpers front & rear, custom cut for winch mount
(photo)
-
Warn X8000i winch, with custom mount strengthened for side
loading (photo)
-
QuickAir 2 on-board air compressor
(photo)
& 5 gal tank
(photo)
- custom skid plates from front bumper to transfer case cross-member
- custom rock sliders
- custom low-profile cargo box for my repair & recovery equipment
(photo)
Convenience Enhancements
- B&M Launch Control hydraulic front & rear brake line locks
(photo)
- hand-operated locking cable throttle
- Uniden PRO520XL CB radio with Wilson Silver Load Flex antenna
- Sony 10-disc CD changer
- PIAA 9004 ultra-bright headlamp bulbs
- PIAA 1500 XT auxiliary driving lights
- 50 watt halogen high-output backup bulbs
- a really lousy cupholder
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