My Nissan Pathfinder [2003 Pathfinder R50 4x4]
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- Опубликовано: 13 фев 2021
- The Nissan Pathfinder is my go to 4wd vehicle right now. It's reliable and capable enough to meet all my transportation and recreation needs. For all the camping, off-roading, and commuting that I do, it handles whatever I throw at it. These things can go all sorts of places in stock form, and when modified for off-roading and overlanding, they certainly hold their own against the more popular off-road and overland platforms. I'm happy with the way I've built mine, and so far its proven to be a worthy 4x4 for my uses.
If you're considering a budget friendly 4wd vehicle, the Nissan Pathfinder should probably be on your list. It's one of the nicer 4WD SUV's that you can pick up on the used market, with lots of variations to choose from. And of course, its Infiniti brother, the QX4, is a great choice as well. They're essentially identical vehicles throughout the entire drivetrain.
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Tools That I use:
DeWalt tool set (closest available kit, mine is discontinued): amzn.to/2LDiV5i
What’s on my Pathfinder:
Front Auto Locker: Lokka.com , see my gears and lockers playlist for more info (link directly above)
Front Lift Springs (AC Coils): www.4x4parts.com/i-18981165-p...
Rear Lift Springs (Land Rover NRC9449’s): www.lrdirect.com/NRC9449-supp...
Tires ~32” tall:
For 15” rims: amzn.to/3dGQCwa
For 16” rims: amzn.to/3dGk3yp
For 17” rims: amzn.to/2WZKIQX
Mile Marker Manual Hubs: amzn.to/2UQZiHE
Aux Fog lights: amzn.to/2UttKJ2
Front Bumper Spot Lights: amzn.to/2xxrKqm
Roof Rack Spot Lights: amzn.to/2wNsTd6
Rear Flood Lights: amzn.to/3bEzhlY
Rock Lights: amzn.to/2WWuKad
Sliders: amzn.to/2vZVlbm
Slider Mounts: amzn.to/2vXpFTY
Hi Lift: amzn.to/3dChbTg
Air compressor: amzn.to/2JsifeQ
Recovery Rope: amzn.to/3dAr9Vc
Bug Guard: amzn.to/3dAsiMu
Trailer Hitch D-Ring: amzn.to/2QXzZCF
CB Radio: amzn.to/2Jq0tbX
CB Antennae: amzn.to/2xBa6lo
Shocks: amzn.to/2JtcNZ6
Extended Rear Brake Line (for non VDC): amzn.to/2UMNLct
Other Notable R50 Products:
Suspension:
OME 2928 (Front) Coils: amzn.to/2ymYP8L
Land Rover NRC9446’s: www.lrdirect.com/NRC9446-supp...
Land Rover NRC9447’s: www.lrdirect.com/NRC9447-supp...
Hubs (Make Sure They Fit Your Wheels!):
Warn Manual Hubs: amzn.to/2UtuGNy
Mile Marker Manual Hubs: amzn.to/2UQZiHE
Rugged Ridge Manual Hubs (These should fit any wheel!): amzn.to/2ygF6HG 
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That was a fun tribute, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Tyler. I've had my pathy for 20 years this month and am just getting ready to start modding it. You have provided a lot of information and inspiration.
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching, and have fun with your pathy!
Oh man dude, you’re such an inspiration, love all of your vids, I’m modding out my r50 at the moment, best car I’ve ever owned, we’ve done a handful of Moab trails, and sections of the alpine loop, plus some wheeling around utah and Nevada, great car, live your content man
Thanks man! Keep enjoying your R50
Hi Tyler! I am a huge fan of Pathfinders, mine is a 96 and i'm working on it to be like yours! So cool thanks man 👍❤️
Awesome! Have fun with the process, they’re good rigs
Great Vid! Ye, it's what the R50 brings to us when we are on our adventures. I live on Vancouver Island B.C. Canada and our entire island is a adventure every time my wife and I are in our R50. Thanks again for sharing your videos with us. I am still inspired by your videos. :)
Thanks for always watching and commenting !!
Hey neighbour. I'm in Greater Vancouver with my 03 Pathy. Your right!! Everytime I drive my vehicle it is an adventure.
Enjoyed watching and shared to all 4 by 4 groups in my watsup
Thanks dude! You’re the best!
Cool video! I just bought a 2004 R50 and can’t wait to mod it this spring. Nothing crazy, will build just enough to get me where I want to go :)
Awesome! Have fun with it!
Such an awesome video!
Thanks my man!!
Good work man! That was a good video 👍
Thank you! I think something like the Doozy would be on my short list too :)
I love this car
Can't wait till I can do some suspension work on mine. Still trying to get to the wheel bearings...
Such a sick rig!!
Thanks man!
Killer vid. I managed to start mine at 5 degrees this morning and made a trip down to Arkansas for the day.
Thanks man!
Haha -8 *F is my record for now, darn cold
been getting down to -35C at night up in BC, pathfinder always starts right up. 3.3L
So true Tyler - simple is better and the Pathys keep on going.
- Buchwe
100% !! Keep it as simple as you need it to take it where you want to go.
Beautiful pathfinder.
Thank you!
I love my R50 2001 and 2004 ❤
Love it.
I have had my pathy for 7 years. And you are totally right. You what a car that will take you anywhere. @sally.overland is that for me.
Hey! Thanks for commenting! Definitely know your Instagram account, I love your pathy!
@@208Tyler thank you. I love yours specially your front axle ;)
She’s lovely
Thank You!
@@208Tyler you put a lot of love into the truck respect brother
Awesome!
Thank you dude!
Hey Tyler I’ve been watching ur videos for a long time all the way here from Canada eh?😂 I really appreciate how much time and effort u put into ur videos helps us people with r50s out a lot! I was wondering what equipment u used to actually record ur videos? And if u by chance knew of a good place to buy rock sliders thanks!👍👍
Awesome! Thanks
Every video up until my latest “junkyard parts” video in December was shot on iPhone. Since then I’ve been shooting on an A6500 with some shots coming from iPhone (like the driving shots in my most recent camping/hot springs video).
The one exception is my “Idaho off road” video shot on a GoPro hero 8 black.
I got my sliders on amazon, link in description though I believe they are sold out. I’ve got trail gear 67” diy weld on sliders with their mounts as well. Those are the only sliders I’d really recommend, the rocky road super sliders aren’t that great- weak mounting system.
my mom bought one like 8 year ago and now it has more than 250k without making some repair to the engine its awesome and its has some things that new cars hasn't our Pathy its a 2001 LE 4WD
Nice
Tooooo gooooodddddd
Nice rig, how did u wire ur leds from the roof rack? Amd what size tire and brand u got on?
I ran some loom down a door, the trunk works too.
32x11.5 falkens, there’s a link in the description of the video
I have an 04 Pathfinder. I have a question for you about the 4wd system. I got stuck this past weekend and had to be pulled out. How can I contact you?
relevant links to email me and contact me via Instagram are in my about page, as well as Instagram and NPORA being linked in the description of all my videos
where did you get the headlights or how did you make them
BX Built: ruclips.net/video/Pg8U4adPABQ/видео.html
There are 2 very well maintained pathfinders Im looking at. A 2004 LE with 200k miles, or a 2001 LE with 150k miles. Both autos, both super clean and serviced. The higher mileage 04 is over $1000 less. Which would you buy?
I’m not sure. Which engine does the 01 have? That might make it or break it for you. 150k miles is pretty young. Especially if that’s a VG33E, that things gonna run forever. Check both trans fluids and test drive them.
If the 01’s a VQ35DE, you need to research the IACV gasket failure. For either of which have the VQ35, check that they don’t consume oil. Mine consumes ALOT (1 quart every 700-1000 miles), which is a bummer.
The 04 is drive by wire, so no IACV issues. All auto VQ’s have power valve screws, which you will want to get fixed. Pretty easy.
The 04 has an electronic 4x4 shift, the 01 has a floor shift. Not sure which one you prefer.
I’d probably take the 01
I have an 04 and it's awesome!! I called him Bernie. Burnin Bernie
I have the exact same car and I’m trying to do the same mods but I need some help doing it
You’re in the right spot. Check out some of my other videos: ruclips.net/channel/UCXQrfhnybLbMyjHGTcriRCQ
Love the rig, got my own 99 pathie for 1000$ AUD and i absolutely love her, i just want to know where you got those led headlights from, i think they would look amazing on my own rig!!
You can see more about them here: ruclips.net/video/Pg8U4adPABQ/видео.html
Get in touch with the company on Facebook or Instagram (BX Built) and let them know the White Pathfinder sent ya!
Looking to buy one , what’re some things I should look out for ??
R50 Pathfinder: 1996-2004
Facelift (front bumper/grill/headlight/fender) redesign @ 1999.5 model year.
Two engines. 3.3: about 180 hp, timing belt, bulletproof.
3.5: timing chain, 240 hp. 01-02, the IACV gasket can fail, eventually shorting the ECM. Drive by cable.
3.5 (03-04) no IACV issue, drive by wire.
Many 3.5's burn oil, or leak. oil cooler and valve cover gaskets are common culprits of leaks. burning is usually unfixable without engine overhaul.
All automatic transmission 3.5's need the powervalve screws loctited. Should a power valve come loose, it can destroy the engine.
If the rear end sways, its the trailing arms.
96-02 R50's have two ratios in the US and Canada: 4.363 and 4.636. There's not a guaranteed way to tell other than checking the vin plate in the engine bay for "HG46" or "HG43"
If the automatic transmission has not been taken care of, failure can easily occur around 150k miles. Regular fluid changes and maintenance and good driving habits can keep them running well past 200k. The manual trans have seemingly zero issues.
Two transfer cases: Floor shift transfer case, 4HI and 4LO. bulletproof.
All mode electronic t-case. Pretty solid, allows for AWD type driving mode as well as 4HI and a slightly lower 4LO than the floor shift case.
With all of these considerations, my favorite edition of the R50 is the 99.5-01 editions with the 3.3.
I have an 03 R50, and it does fine other than burning a lot of oil (1 qt every 700-1000 miles or so).
All R50's are built on the same unibody design with essentially identical suspension. The aftermarket availability of parts is identical throughout the generation. Everything said here applies fully to the qx4, which shares all driveline and suspension components with other R50's.
@@208Tyler thanks for your help man !! I just got a 2002 qx4 .. so excited to see where this goes !
Do you have the deafult radio or a new radio
Aftermarket
...cmon....cmon....Cmon...CMON hit the god damn snow drift already!
+1 for being able to open the door for offroad vehicles as well.
Haha, had to squeeze everything I could out of that clip!
What kind of headlights you
Got on her?!
BXbuilt: ruclips.net/video/Pg8U4adPABQ/видео.html
can I purchase that grille?
Not from me, no
Bro where can get these Headlights?
BX Built
@@208Tyler Thanks ill check with them!
Is the qx4 any good compare to 4runner?
For...... what?
I like my pathfinder just about as good or better in most areas compared to my old 4runner
@@208Tylermore power to right?
@@rolldog82 the VQ has more power than the 4runner, but the 3.3 VG doesn’t really
Where did you get that grill?
I got it off a 2000 SE pathfinder.
They’re easiest to find online from an auto parts store then paint match. Often they are referred to as the “honeycomb” grill
@@208Tyler will it fit on a 2002?