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by ShipFixer
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: LED Projector Headlights
Replies: 2
Views: 147

Re: LED Projector Headlights

I have the SIEMID ones from the other thread:

https://a.co/d/16ezRlH

I get more inprovement from them vs stock than I get from the Katana bulbs in my stock housing. Katanas are pretty good but there are times like driving across the desert on a moonless night where I wish I had LED projectors.
by ShipFixer
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: LED Projector Headlights
Replies: 2
Views: 147

LED Projector Headlights

Here comes my next upgrade, courtesy of HIDprojectors.com . I wanted to retain a stock look next to the new OEM grill, etc. Going to stuff some extra butyl rubber around the seals and put some protective film on first, but excited to get these on. Already have the modern LED projector foglights and ...
by ShipFixer
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: 2012 Alternator >> 2005 Pathfinder
Replies: 4
Views: 122

Re: 2012 Alternator >> 2005 Pathfinder

I think there are two part numbers, the original 100 amp my 2005 came with, and the later 110 amp alternator. I installed the latter about two years ago and it's been swell.
by ShipFixer
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: POR-15 on Random Things
Replies: 16
Views: 4689

Re: POR-15 on Random Things

Tackled something on the back burner: I removed my rear sway bar and its brackets, and resurfaced the sections where the bushings clamp onto it. I had just been tossing new OEM bushings in there, but there was a fair amount of rust pitting and bubbles, plus stuck-on old rubber that meant the bar was...
by ShipFixer
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Rear lift Gate Hatch
Replies: 9
Views: 3212

Re: Rear lift Gate Hatch

I've also had good luck with the McMaster struts but you have to remember that 2 struts need 4 threaded ends not just 2... While we are one the liftgate subject: Mine rattles like crazy. I've shifted the clasp and latch pieces and tightened them down. I put some white lithium grease inside the latc...
by ShipFixer
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: New stereo with Apple Carplay
Replies: 2
Views: 319

Re: New stereo with Apple Carplay

It's a matte screen, no glare problems so far. Only thing I don't like about it is the "dim" setting at night is a little brighter than I'd like it to be, but it's liveable and the whole unit can at least be turned off. My last head unit did not actually dim with the headlights even though...
by ShipFixer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: New stereo with Apple Carplay
Replies: 2
Views: 319

New stereo with Apple Carplay

I did a thing... https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e185/txnavy/IMG_1558.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds Atoto S8 Premium. Don't know if I'll try to install cameras, but I like it a lot already. Fast and snappy. I put the GPS, 4G, and WiFi antennas under the dash. Speed sensitive sou...
by ShipFixer
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Rear Wheel Well - missing fender flaps?
Replies: 8
Views: 821

Re: Rear Wheel Well - missing fender flaps?

So I think that the difference here is the running boards... Versions delivered without the stock running boards have those mini mud flaps, but you never see them on models with the running boards. I could be wrong, but i made a trip to the auto wrecker today and the 2012 there did not have boards ...
by ShipFixer
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Clicking Sounds
Replies: 2
Views: 358

Re: Clicking Sounds

Since I'm fixing them right now, add front body mounts to that list. Bunch of stuff in the front can sound unfortunately identical.
by ShipFixer
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Rear Wheel Well - missing fender flaps?
Replies: 8
Views: 821

Re: Rear Wheel Well - missing fender flaps?

Someone parked their 2005 with these front side flaps next to my truck today. Never seen them before. https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e185/txnavy/IMG_1521.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds If there's an R51, I usually park next to it out of principle. This time, someone else did the...
by ShipFixer
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Rear Wheel Well - missing fender flaps?
Replies: 8
Views: 821

Re: Rear Wheel Well - missing fender flaps?

I'm thinking that part might be in lieu of the rear mud flap? Or under it?

There is nothing in the forward part of mine. I do know the square holes you are talking about. Nothing has ever been there in my truck.
by ShipFixer
Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Dead alternator...?
Replies: 7
Views: 11931

Re: Dead alternator...?

Hello all, Today leaving the house, the Pathfinder went into limp mode and has what sounds like a whine coming from the alternator along with a burning smell. Multimeter shows that it is running on battery power only, around 11v when I checked it, and not the 13-14v you'd expect. I swapped batterie...
by ShipFixer
Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Never mind! Have more thinking on this one.
Replies: 6
Views: 5812

Re: Never mind! Have more thinking on this one.

Lots of threads on burping the system. It's not too tricky, just repetitive: park uphill, rev engine at 2-3K RPM with heat on full blast throughout the truck. Top off coolant when cool, rinse repeat a few times until the level stays steady. Helps to have zero leaks though, including the radiator its...
by ShipFixer
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Replace stock sus with Moog/Bilstein?
Replies: 15
Views: 5318

Re: Replace stock sus with Moog/Bilstein?

I'd do sway bar bushings yourself for sure. They're pretty easy. Sway bar end links are another thing to look at. The originals can be a PITA to remove if they are rusty, but worth checking out and replacing if they are notchy or have play in them. Moog makes some replacements that are a little burl...
by ShipFixer
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:32 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Replace stock sus with Moog/Bilstein?
Replies: 15
Views: 5318

Re: Replace stock sus with Moog/Bilstein?

Just purchased the Moog front and rear springs, all in cost was $200. Planning on ordering the Bilstein 4600's front and rear. For an install cost at a local shop what should I expect to pay? Been looking to do this on my 2012 V6 for years now. Dunno...but I would at least take a look at installing...

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