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@scotty Kilmer my acura MDX has reached 150K what important maintenance should anyone at that mileage? Also how can I tell my shocks or struts need replacement? need advice from an expert.
I had the same year hardbody with a manual transmission and the 4 cylinder, 8 spark plugs engine. No A/C, no power locks or windows but was a solid mini truck. I had to sell it back in 2005 when I moved out of state but I sold to my friend's dad who still has to this day and it's still running strong 😁
Back in the day certain brands that aren't very reliable today had a reputation for being some of the strongest at the time. I do like Nissan quite a lot and I want to turn one of their cubes electric.....give it a whole new lease on life because those transmissions you know are just junk.... I want to give it a better drive train and prove that nissan and others can be revived and saved by going electric. Plus i just want a cheep cute and reliable car that wont leave me stranded because of the dumb cvt
How many miles on it? My family has a 8 sparkplug 2.3 Ford Ranger with about 600k miles. Its a 1993 so its pretty basic. The engines been good but the transmissions had the clutch replaced and some minor work
@@carsonac4163 I sold it when it had about 180k miles on the odometer back in 2005. I don't know the current mileage but the last time I spoke to my friend, his dad just uses the truck if he needs to haul stuff. His dad is in his mid 70's and driving a truck with a manual transmission and no power steering gets challenging for him so he only drives it when he needs to.
Actually, BOTH the Nissans and Toyota Trucks from the 80's were like the BEST trucks ever made. Some carmaker should create "simple" cars again, because they CAN be created to be less polluting as well.
I had an 82 toyo longbox 4 speed, am/fm radio, vinyl seats, bulletproof 22R 4 cylinder. Wish I still had it, stone simple, reliable and not hard to fix. Unfortunately Minnesota winters were unkind to body and frame. It dissolved.
My mother had one of those in the 80s. Got into a head on collision when the guy in the other lane pulled over and hit her at speed. She lived through the wreck, needing a new knee and hip replacement, but she survived, due to the construction of the truck! I will ever be thankful for Nissan making it as tough as it was!
As Colorado native, no Colorado doesn't use salt on roads , use sand instead. and deicer that has no salt agents. It's why this 36 year old vehicle frame is still pristine.
I have a 2000 Nissan frontier. I bought it for $500 and replaced the timing chain with my father. Love it. It has never let me down in the 4 years I've had it.
The D22 frontier is basically an updated of the basic Datsun truck. Its bigger and wider but it still has the same Datsun DNA, particularly the 4cyl ones. The KA24DE Frontier engine can trace its roots to the L series engines that first appeared in Datsun 521 trucks in 1969!
@@twoeightythreez Yep. I once rebuilt the L20B and L28 in my Datsun 620 and Z car. When it came time to do my 1987 D21 with the Z24i, I found that everything below the 8-plug head was L-series all.the way. Even the cam drive is the same. The hardbody even sounds and drives much like a Datsun with a little more torque. And in turn, all that DNA came from Prince Motors when Nissan bought them out, and Prince actually licensed it from Benz. So my truck actually has Mercedes genes, oddly enough. And now, the new Nissan 9 speed is licensed from Mercedes too.
The reason I'm still driving my 1985 Toyota 4wd pickup. Under powered (22RE) but extremely reliable. I'm closing in on 300,000 hard Alaskan miles. (not racking them up on interstates)
Brings back some memories! I had an 89 and it was the best vehicle I ever owned. That truck was solid built and the v6 was a great engine. Too bad they don't make them anymore.
Agree with you Scotty. I had a Nissan 1986.5 regular cab truck, bench seat, manual transmission, V6, 4x4 with manual lock hubs. 303,000 miles. On & off road all over the Rocky Mountains. The first and best truck I had ever owned.
I am 82 and have owned many,many vehicles of all brands. The most reliable one was a 94 Ford 4 cylinder with manual transmission, I sold it to a friend with 367,000 miles. Original clutch.
Yea no doubt, I have the 88 toyota 22re 4x4 and love it its extremely reliable and easy to work on, took it to the beach and flipped it on a washout shore and just flipped over and it drove out fine 🤦♂️🤣
Yeah I had an 86 for a while. It was great when it ran right but some previous owner messed around with the engine and sometimes it would sputter and die. I tried so many things to fix it, but I never got it running right so I had to sell it.
@@jayray89 yeah😆 also I think the transmission in someway or another came disconnected from the transmission because one day it started rattling brown there, then suddenly wouldn't go into gear anymore, but it shifted great before that
Yoooo im new to the mechanic world. My 86 datsun/Nissan 4 cylinder 8 spark plug manual was over heating. I watched your thermostat video after cutting back the heater core hose back a half inch due to a slit. You saved my truck brutha!!! I'm glad to be well subscribed to your channel sir.
I've crossed the county in my 1987. I replaced the old seats with ones from an Acura Integra. I can drive it comfortably for hours. Feels like I'm in a time machine. No desire for a new truck.
I am curious how difficult it is to find parts for the 1986and a half? I'm an older guy and wish I had known about this model back in the day! I will have to try and locate one! That was one awesome video Scotty!
bought a 1985 nissan 720 pickup last year for 1,000. Its a 3 speed with only 80k, I got it from some old man who sold it because and I quote " i got too many cars man". Ditched the old carb because it had problems like scotty described and put a weber on there, its been a fun and reliable truck to me so far.
I have a 1988 4x4 D21 3.0 Hard Body. Bought it 15 years ago, it runs well and body is in great shape. To date it has 250,000 miles and still going strong! It's too bad they don't make trucks like this anymore.
I have the 1994 Nissan D-21 of this truck. Everything works great, A/c, heater, everything. Bought it from my neighbor for only $1,100. He's right, It's also the best truck I have every owned. Love also the 5 speed standard. Great gas mileage too, 26 to 28 highway. Even though I have the 4 cylinder, it climbs mountains at 80 mph as if the mountains are not even there. Great for hauling too! It's rated to carry up to 2,000 lbs. I have often hauled 1,500 lbs, in it.
I miss my family's 1989 Nissan Pick up. It wasn't 4x4 but the truck survived me, three older siblings and dad. Engine overheated but was rebuilt and I continue to drive it until I finally got my '06 Frontier. Still nothing replaces this particular truck line.
the very first vehicle I purchased with my own money was a used 1990 hard body 2wd, std cab "base" 5spd manual pickup. Loved that truck and went all over the place. I put 100k additional miles on it then donated it to charity.
They're not as simple but it could be argued that newer Japanese vehicles beat older Japanese vehicles. Either way, it doesn't really matter, Japanese cars are a cut above the rest when it comes to reliability, longevity and economy. I've had VW's, Mercedes, GM's and even a Ford. I'm on my third Mazda now and I'm a Japanese car convert.
I had an 87 hardbody with the 4 banger engine. I pulled a ski boat to all the lakes. Other than not having much weight over the rear wheels, it pulled the boat up the ramp with no problem!
Still have an 89 pathfinder v6 5spd. same truck and still runs great and never fails to put a smile on my face when I get it out for a drive. Rolls like a bus and shifting is like rowing a boat but its fun and basic and a dream to work on. Wish they still made them like this.
The thing is just like my 1993 Nissan Pathfinder, 3.0 vg30e v6 engine, 4 wheel drive, 5 speed manual. The trucks got 197950 miles one it currently and I drive it every day. I bought it just last year for $3700.
My old boss let me drive his 86 & 1/2 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 with the 2.4L. It was the best 4x4 I drove. My 90 Nissan Hardbody standard 2x4 was the best overall
My '87 Hardbody is still going strong somewhere. I had it for 13 years before selling it because I needed something with air conditioning. Great video, Scotty.
In 1986 you could buy an f150 with a 4.9 (300c.i.) inline 6cyl (120hp, 255tq). That super cab was a better truck for similar money. The Nissan hard body was a great truck, but it didn't get much better fuel economy. These trucks ran forever because they were more simple than today. The only enemy was rust.
Bought a Nissan truck new in '95 w/ extended cab with V-6 and manual. Man...I so regret getting rid of that. kept it for almost 5 years, 75k miles on it when I sold it, and all I had to do was change the oil and put a new set of tires on it. Was a perfect truck...
My dad has a '97 hardbody, and aside from having to replace the original clutch this year (25 years later), he's had no major problems with it. It's been to him what Scotty's Celica has been to him😄 Also, his father had an 80s Datsun pickup too!
I have an 1995 pathfinder with said v6 with almost 300k on it. The trick to get them to last so long is to keep up on the timing belt. Change them every 70k an she's going to run for along time. In my opinion I believe the 95 pathfinder and hardbody trucks were the last of a very reliable vehicle.
I always wanted one I was in high school from 89-92 so they were new back then. Recently I did trade a van for a 96 extended cab automatic 4 cylinder hardbody. It had a intake leak so I changed that out and then had a mass airflow sensor that needed to be replaced. Got everything situated and the truck was perfect. Drove it a year or two and ended up in a three car pile up. I was rear ended sitting behind a buss taking my daughter to school. The truck was totaled my daughter put her knee through the dash and my head broke the back window out. We luckily were not hurt. Lost the truck
That truck has definitely spent its life down south somewhere. I live down in Florida and most of the old trucks down here are clean like that. If that Nissan truly had spent all of its life up north in the salt belt it would be well rested out by now.
I just bought a '95 Hardbody here in the PNW that spent most of it's life in central Florida. No rust 😁 There are still a LOT of these trucks in the PNW as while we do have wet winters and some areas do get snow, we don't use salt here. I almost always see one when I'm driving around.
The Nissan hard body is a legend... Tyco rx made them as an rc car mass production... Ever see that with a Toyota? Yes but it was in kit form. Now they reproduce the Toyota more than the hard body... Tyco knew what they were doing
I have an 88' Pathy with the V6 VG30i, 260k miles on it, runs smooth as butter. Amazing 4wd system, that thing will crawl all over the place in 4 low. Been damn good to me. Many a long road trips with 0 problems. As long as you take care of them, they will run forever. My bro has a 93' D21 with 300k + miles on it
Had a red 91Nissan hardbody for my first vehicle. 5 speed 4x4, my dad bought it used off the lot and had it for 9 years before giving it to me. Sold it still running great at 235.000 miles with very little problems it's entire life. Replaced timing belt once and a couple water pumps. Now 14 years later I have a 02 Nissan frontier sc 4x4. Had it 4 years now and it's been another great truck. Replaced timing belt and water pump just as a precaution when I got it. Love this truck and to me this 2002 nissan is the last of the best Nissan trucks made. I definitely think Nissan went down hill after 02-04ish.
@Russ Sabourin It was a long time ago when I had to change that water pump, about 15 years ago, but I'm fairly certain it was a timing belt. The truck had the vg 3.0 V6 engine. I'm thinking the 4cyl's had timing chains but the V6's had a timing belt around 91-93. I specifically remember having a heck of a time getting it timed when I put it back together. For some reason the crank cog wasnt marked on mine like the top two cogs were, then I didnt expect the cogs to move when I pulled the belt off (and ofcourse they did) I was 18 and doing that belt and water pump job sticks out in my mind. The dang water pump is behind everything on the front of the V6 including the timing belt.
@Russ Sabourin The VG30 always had a belt. You can swap the pulleys with ones off a VG33, they changed the design of the teeth and the belt goes about 20k longer.
I had a '92 4WD automatic I bought in '96 and drove it for 10 years. It was an amazing truck and never let me down. The only issue I had was a vibration from the drive train at 50+ MPH that couldn't be fixed! New driveshaft, steady bearing, tires, the works.
Original owner, mine is a 87 2wd , going to get it running this year. Hauled six cords of wood for nine years straight in Montana and the truck out lived four deer. Lol :)
I bought a 94 hardbody after my cavalier blew the head. The parts for the hardbody were cheap compared to the cavalier. I also like how more open older vehicles are so they are easier to work on compared to the new crap they got out.
Sitting in my 2000 hardbody flatbed. This are super strong little trucks! Also very capable for work and offroad (with a few mods like tires and a lift). I love it
Scotty is 100% right on that at 1:20. Back in the late 70s/early 80s Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth had this electronic carburetor that was supposed to improve fuel economy but it was so unreliable that the majority of the time your car wouldn't run right or even run at all. Most of them were replaced by conventional carburetors. Cost Chrysler millions in warranty repairs. It was their equivalent of Cadillac's disastrous 8-6-4 engine.
That's what I like about my 96' Ford Ranger, also with Historic tags, 3L. V-6- it has old-school throttle body injection, two point inj. on a huge throttle tube. Nothing finicky to gum it up. The truck sat most of 3 years, and instead of dumping the fuel tank like I should have, I just topped it up. No problems. No problems with the truck at all, except squirrels wintering over and chewing up wires.
Scotty I work on new cars for a living I install aftermarket accessories on new vehicles It’s amazing how cheap these new cars have gotten I worked on a new bronco yesterday not the sport the full-size big Ben bronco it has a plastic transmission pan with nothing to protect it under the vehicle stupid if you ask me the interior of the vehicle is very cheap it’s amazing how cheap these cars are being made today and all the plastic in use in the engine bay And I’m still driving around in my 2003 Toyota Avalon with 230,000 miles with metal in my engine bay
OMG! My father had one of these just like this with a standard transmission! The rear seats fold out of the wall. There was nothing that wasn't solid on this truck except that they would rust badly in northern climates. I remember the rear bumper fell off when he went to trade it in. I think it was six years old at that point.
Scotty, a pleasant surprise from Mr. Toyota! Nissan did so well for so long. .why did they merge with Renault? I have a 2wd z24 version with 423k. I've been in the engine, but the rest is untouched except for Amsoil. The old R12 system has quit. Rated at 106 hp but will haul anything that i load in it and will keep up on the freeway. Lower end is basically the L engine from the 1960s with the 8-plug head. I replaced the beat up seats with Integra and the melted steering wheel with a Pulsar for $5. I had the fast idle issue for years. Ignored it until it caused smog failure. Had to replace the little wax solenoid that controls the cold idle, then adjust the cam. Surprised you said not supposed to mess with it. It doesn't govern mixture. Just idle speed. Now it idles better than 25 years ago. You can feature my antique and even give it the drag strip test! These old nissans...did you see the million-mile Frontier from Chicago on you tube? I don't know how people say that's junk compared to Toyota. I'd call them peers. I also have a cheap 88 Sentra with 360k on orig engine that still purrs. One head gasket only failure. Late 80s and 90s seems like a golden age for Japanese stuff. Wish the plastic parts could take the CA sun better! But I like the simplicity. Fuel injection is the only tech on board, and it was inevitable as the carbs and vacuum lines necessary for smog had become impossibly complex and tough to maintain.
My dad bought one before coming to America he left it to my grandpa in Mexico and my dad never really got to drive it for long he’s been here since 93 when he was 16. I drive it every time I go to Mexico and it’s manual a little hard but I love the truck
Been a Nissan guy for years. Had bunches of their trucks. One of the ones I miss was my 86.5 2wd, regular cab, 5 speed. That thing has 275,000 miles. That thing was awesome! Ran like a champ!
That's what I like about the older vehicles they are much simpler and easier to work on. My modern day Mercedes sprinter van has so many sensors it'll make your head spin. I have already had the engine replaced and there are 3 sensors showing fault code. One of them prevents the cruise control. The sad thing is the van only has 12k on it and it was made last year.
The only truck I ever owned was a 1987 Nissan Hardbody with a manual trans, Snugtop with carpet kit, mag wheels and no AC. I bought it slightly used in 88'. Best vehicle I ever owned. Had over 200K miles before I blew the engine. It had a recurring oil leak from years of neglect and I underestimated how much oil was in there. Rebuilt the engine and all was good. Got a new car (93' Jeep Grand Cherokee, first year). I stored my Nissan at a friend's house. He was driving it without my permission and totaled it in 97'.
I just got ahold of my fathers hardbody made in 12/1985 had the 4cylinder with a/c king cab 4wd with the bigger factory tires and the 5 speed manual, he converted it to electric Windows and locks out of a Nissan Pathfinder, the truck definitely needs some work but he bought the truck in 1987 from Nissan and put 300k miles on it. I was the last to drive it when it was parked 8 years ago and it ran perfect. I’m gonna fix it up and have it as a backup truck.
I had an ‘87 hardbody 4 cylinder all through college in the mid 90’s. Absolutely couldn’t kill the thing. I finally sold it in 1998 with 220k of the hardest miles ever and it was still going strong. It’s sad to think what Nissan has become since then.
@@buffalokrisgoldprospecting not so much the new ones. Had a buddy with a 2014 Titan and it’s had all kinds of problems and it only had like 125k miles. The rear end was totally shot and he didn’t even tow with it.
As a Hardbody owner, I can tell you the issue with the throttle body. Once a part breaks on it (wax idle solenoid) you will not be able to find replacement parts. Nissan only supplies parts up to 20 years back, so that throttle body is obsolete. Wrecking yards used to be the place to go, but they are all picked clean now. A used, 30-year-old throttle body injector will sell for $300 to $600 on eBay - if you can find one. Why? Because nobody makes an aftermarket replacement either.
@@shanetyler9391 both had the throttle body, so both have that issue. The newer VG30e has its own problems, especially with ethanol-based fuel, because the small o-rings in the injectors will dissolve if the engine is not driven regularly. I've replaced all 6 injectors on my VG30e injectors 3 times since taking ownership of mine in 2010, and they are expensive to replace.
Loved the video. I always have adored this trucks to death because I have one. Have had it for 6 years and always drove her without any real big work done to it and she's never failed me until just a few days the transmission went out on me. But I love the D21's they were so well made and very tough always has gotten me out of bad situations and kept me safe always. 93 D21 Automatic 2.4L never wanna get rid of it.
I had a brand new 85 D720 I traded for a 2WD 4cyl 86.5 Hardbody when they came out. Drove it for 5 years and only had to change the oil and filter. 2 years ago I was feeling nostalgic and bought a 97 4x4 4 cyl 5 speed. Truck is perfect and reliable. Only has 65,000 miles, so it will outlast me.
I love the older trucks! I'd love to of had one of these. I had a 82 gmc that had over 300 thousand miles didn't have to do much maintenance on it only a starter and a thermostat. Always changed the oil in it! Good running truck!
My dad had an 86 2.4 , bought it new 310k A 94 new 290k And I bought a 94 new 285k. They still ran great when sold. The Frontier replaced the Hardbody and it was "No Match" for the Hardbody..... Shame they quit makin em.
Got a 94 D21 Hardbody 4WD. LOKKA,auto diff lock in front factory LSD rear, new water pump and heavy duty clutch. Except for regular sevices thats it over 25 years. Everthing else original.I did fit a new alternator, didnt run so good. Replaced the bushes in the original, no problems.
I remember looking at the magazines that showed all sorts of trucks lowered and stuff. The Nissan Hardbody was very popular. I recently bought a new Titan. It seems like a good truck.
Fuel injection was more common than carburetors in 1986. I would have thought it had a carburetor also because of that big circular air filter on top of the engine.
Scotty Sir As a D21 enthusiast i say it is worth every penny my 97 is still rolling strong. had one of these go pass 300k til it got stolen but i love these trucks so much and you cant beat the Ka24 engine it's a hidden gem.
Loved my 86.5, except it was the 4 cylinder. Manual trans, manual 4x4 selecter. Only issue I had was 5th gear let go around 150K, rebuilt it and it away I went. Lol. Wish I still had one.
We had a 2wd 4 cylinder Nissan p/u from that same era. We put aggressive tires on it and were able to take it anywhere we wanted to go camping. The main drawback with it was that the engine was underpowered. It took forever to get up to highway speeds when it was loaded and towing anything very heavy was out of the question. Otherwise, it was a great truck. If we had gotten the six instead of the four, we might have kept it to the present.
I had one of those. I bought it new in Nov '86 and drove it for 15 years. I had a 4x4 long bed. Liked everything but the power. I could carry a lot of stuff in that long bed.
I wish the Trucks and Cars were still built that way. I dont mind rolling up and down Windows either, instead of them not working with electric Windows.
Colorado cars typically don't rust. They rarely use salt because the snow in the front rage is usually gone in a day or 2. Example: the temp in Denver right now is 43. I've seen people golf every month of the year.
The shop that I got my first job at bought a brand new 1987 hardbody for deliveries of seals. In Salt Lake City…..I absolutely loved that truck!! Never a hint of troubs…..
ive got a 95 model XE-V6 4x4 it leaks a little oil over time and the gas consumption is piss poor by modern standards but it's never had issue getting where it needed to go.
I KNEW it was a hardbody as soon as i saw the thumbnail. My friends mom drove us to the beach with us in the bed with the campershell on it as teen girls. Endless Summer! Ah good times.
Bought a new one in 97, the last year they made the hardbody. Was totaled by a red light runner two years ago with 400,000 on it. I miss that reliable little pickup,
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Scotty can u do a video on an Oldsmobile someday =) I have one and I love it
@scotty Kilmer my acura MDX has reached 150K what important maintenance should anyone at that mileage? Also how can I tell my shocks or struts need replacement? need advice from an expert.
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I had the same year hardbody with a manual transmission and the 4 cylinder, 8 spark plugs engine. No A/C, no power locks or windows but was a solid mini truck. I had to sell it back in 2005 when I moved out of state but I sold to my friend's dad who still has to this day and it's still running strong 😁
Back in the day certain brands that aren't very reliable today had a reputation for being some of the strongest at the time. I do like Nissan quite a lot and I want to turn one of their cubes electric.....give it a whole new lease on life because those transmissions you know are just junk.... I want to give it a better drive train and prove that nissan and others can be revived and saved by going electric. Plus i just want a cheep cute and reliable car that wont leave me stranded because of the dumb cvt
How many miles on it? My family has a 8 sparkplug 2.3 Ford Ranger with about 600k miles. Its a 1993 so its pretty basic. The engines been good but the transmissions had the clutch replaced and some minor work
@@carsonac4163 I sold it when it had about 180k miles on the odometer back in 2005. I don't know the current mileage but the last time I spoke to my friend, his dad just uses the truck if he needs to haul stuff. His dad is in his mid 70's and driving a truck with a manual transmission and no power steering gets challenging for him so he only drives it when he needs to.
did it at least have power steering? 😂
They were solid little trucks
Actually, BOTH the Nissans and Toyota Trucks from the 80's were like the BEST trucks ever made.
Some carmaker should create "simple" cars again, because they CAN be created to be less polluting as well.
I had an 82 toyo longbox 4 speed, am/fm radio, vinyl seats, bulletproof 22R 4 cylinder. Wish I still had it, stone simple, reliable and not hard to fix. Unfortunately Minnesota winters were unkind to body and frame. It dissolved.
@leeuniverse Like the Ford model a
100% fact. Best trucks made 😎👍
Hard to do when a bunch on know nothing bureaucrats in DC tell the car companies what to build.
That would be great, but then they wouldn’t be able to rob you blind bringing it into the shop every 6 months lol
My mother had one of those in the 80s. Got into a head on collision when the guy in the other lane pulled over and hit her at speed. She lived through the wreck, needing a new knee and hip replacement, but she survived, due to the construction of the truck! I will ever be thankful for Nissan making it as tough as it was!
You don`t know how it would have turned out in another truck.
The stiffer a truck is the more chance of dying, cars have crumple zones to dissipate inertia, but nevertheless god bless she survived
I thought you were going to say the crumpled pickup started right up or something
@@Nikkk6969 honestly probably did still run lol. Theese nissans and toyotas of the late 80s are invincible
As Colorado native, no Colorado doesn't use salt on roads , use sand instead. and deicer that has no salt agents. It's why this 36 year old vehicle frame is still pristine.
MsgChloride is a salt.
I had A 94 and 97 Nissan hard body. They were the best trucks I had. I did not have any problems with them. I miss those trucks.
I have a 2000 Nissan frontier. I bought it for $500 and replaced the timing chain with my father. Love it. It has never let me down in the 4 years I've had it.
$500 Frontier is a steal!
The D22 frontier is basically an updated of the basic Datsun truck.
Its bigger and wider but it still has the same Datsun DNA, particularly the 4cyl ones. The KA24DE Frontier engine can trace its roots to the L series engines that first appeared in Datsun 521 trucks in 1969!
@@twoeightythreez Yep. I once rebuilt the L20B and L28 in my Datsun 620 and Z car.
When it came time to do my 1987 D21 with the Z24i, I found that everything below the 8-plug head was L-series all.the way. Even the cam drive is the same.
The hardbody even sounds and drives much like a Datsun with a little more torque.
And in turn, all that DNA came from Prince Motors when Nissan bought them out, and Prince actually licensed it from Benz. So my truck actually has Mercedes genes, oddly enough. And now, the new Nissan 9 speed is licensed from Mercedes too.
The reason I'm still driving my 1985 Toyota 4wd pickup. Under powered (22RE) but extremely reliable. I'm closing in on 300,000 hard Alaskan miles. (not racking them up on interstates)
Brings back some memories! I had an 89 and it was the best vehicle I ever owned. That truck was solid built and the v6 was a great engine. Too bad they don't make them anymore.
I had one... bought it new for $5,800. Ran the hell out of it and towed a boat... fantastic truck!
v6?
How big was the boat want to know how much I can tow with my 93 v6 4x4 hardbody
Agree with you Scotty. I had a Nissan 1986.5 regular cab truck, bench seat, manual transmission, V6, 4x4 with manual lock hubs. 303,000 miles. On & off road all over the Rocky Mountains. The first and best truck I had ever owned.
I am 82 and have owned many,many vehicles of all brands. The most reliable one was a 94 Ford 4 cylinder with manual transmission, I sold it to a friend with 367,000 miles. Original clutch.
Definitely one of the best underrated small trucks ever made. Same with the Toyota that had the 22re motor(86-94)
Yea no doubt, I have the 88 toyota 22re 4x4 and love it its extremely reliable and easy to work on, took it to the beach and flipped it on a washout shore and just flipped over and it drove out fine 🤦♂️🤣
Yeah I had an 86 for a while. It was great when it ran right but some previous owner messed around with the engine and sometimes it would sputter and die. I tried so many things to fix it, but I never got it running right so I had to sell it.
Dude that sucks on so many levels!
@@jayray89 yeah😆 also I think the transmission in someway or another came disconnected from the transmission because one day it started rattling brown there, then suddenly wouldn't go into gear anymore, but it shifted great before that
Yoooo im new to the mechanic world. My 86 datsun/Nissan 4 cylinder 8 spark plug manual was over heating. I watched your thermostat video after cutting back the heater core hose back a half inch due to a slit. You saved my truck brutha!!! I'm glad to be well subscribed to your channel sir.
I got a 94 Nissan Hardbody my dad just gave me, I love the truck so much, I'm going to travel the country in it
I've crossed the county in my 1987. I replaced the old seats with ones from an Acura Integra. I can drive it comfortably for hours. Feels like I'm in a time machine. No desire for a new truck.
I had a 86 1/2 Hardbody Nissan truck, 4 cylinder, 8 spark plugs. Ran great... never any problems.
The best truck I ever owned was an 1986and a half. Sold it with over 300,000. miles on it. It was a solid truck.
I am curious how difficult it is to find parts for the 1986and a half? I'm an older guy and wish I had known about this model back in the day! I will have to try and locate one! That was one awesome video Scotty!
@@johnthroop2092Not hard at all.
bought a 1985 nissan 720 pickup last year for 1,000. Its a 3 speed with only 80k, I got it from some old man who sold it because and I quote " i got too many cars man". Ditched the old carb because it had problems like scotty described and put a weber on there, its been a fun and reliable truck to me so far.
Back when Nissan made good stuff. I love these old trucks. They will go forever and weren't built to be replaced like the new ones.
I used to ride in those back seats when I was a kid! That’s nostalgia right there!
I wouldn't want to be sitting in one of those seats if the truck got T boned .
@@HowardJrFord I wouldn’t want to be in any seat in any vehicle if it got t boned
@@HowardJrFord but yeah, me either…
5:23 “Electronic stuff will always break. The physical stuff, can last forever” I concur! 😎
Bought one brand new, it was bright yellow and never had 1 problem with it. Wish I still had it. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Yeah the fact that you still see these going around means something. These and the rangers/mazdas, pretty good trucks
Seen a 1996 single cab today . Looked fantastic and still being used as designed .
I have a 1988 4x4 D21 3.0 Hard Body. Bought it 15 years ago, it runs well and body is in great shape. To date it has 250,000 miles and still going strong! It's too bad they don't make trucks like this anymore.
I have a 98 frontier it's been my daily driver for over ten years still going strong.
I have the 1994 Nissan D-21 of this truck. Everything works great, A/c, heater, everything. Bought it from my neighbor for only $1,100. He's right, It's also the best truck I have every owned. Love also the 5 speed standard. Great gas mileage too, 26 to 28 highway. Even though I have the 4 cylinder, it climbs mountains at 80 mph as if the mountains are not even there. Great for hauling too! It's rated to carry up to 2,000 lbs. I have often hauled 1,500 lbs, in it.
I miss my family's 1989 Nissan Pick up. It wasn't 4x4 but the truck survived me, three older siblings and dad.
Engine overheated but was rebuilt and I continue to drive it until I finally got my '06 Frontier. Still nothing replaces this particular truck line.
the very first vehicle I purchased with my own money was a used 1990 hard body 2wd, std cab "base" 5spd manual pickup. Loved that truck and went all over the place. I put 100k additional miles on it then donated it to charity.
Simplicity at its finest! Nothing beats older Japanese vehicles 🙂👍
Yes, and this morning I was looking at late 80’s early 90’s Toyota Land Cruisers for sale in Japan and they go for around $50.000. Toyota quality 👍
I do miss my 1988 Dodge Ram D50 4x4 5spd made by Mitsubishi
They're not as simple but it could be argued that newer Japanese vehicles beat older Japanese vehicles. Either way, it doesn't really matter, Japanese cars are a cut above the rest when it comes to reliability, longevity and economy.
I've had VW's, Mercedes, GM's and even a Ford. I'm on my third Mazda now and I'm a Japanese car convert.
I had an 87 hardbody with the 4 banger engine. I pulled a ski boat to all the lakes. Other than not having much weight over the rear wheels, it pulled the boat up the ramp with no problem!
Still have an 89 pathfinder v6 5spd. same truck and still runs great and never fails to put a smile on my face when I get it out for a drive. Rolls like a bus and shifting is like rowing a boat but its fun and basic and a dream to work on. Wish they still made them like this.
The thing is just like my 1993 Nissan Pathfinder, 3.0 vg30e v6 engine, 4 wheel drive, 5 speed manual. The trucks got 197950 miles one it currently and I drive it every day. I bought it just last year for $3700.
I own 2 of these 97 and 93. Automatic and manual. 93 is 00006 off the Tennessee line straight outta Smyrna with v6 vg30e and 65,000 miles😜
My old boss let me drive his 86 & 1/2 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 with the 2.4L. It was the best 4x4 I drove. My 90 Nissan Hardbody standard 2x4 was the best overall
My '87 Hardbody is still going strong somewhere. I had it for 13 years before selling it because I needed something with air conditioning. Great video, Scotty.
In 1986 you could buy an f150 with a 4.9 (300c.i.) inline 6cyl (120hp, 255tq). That super cab was a better truck for similar money. The Nissan hard body was a great truck, but it didn't get much better fuel economy. These trucks ran forever because they were more simple than today. The only enemy was rust.
Bought a Nissan truck new in '95 w/ extended cab with V-6 and manual. Man...I so regret getting rid of that. kept it for almost 5 years, 75k miles on it when I sold it, and all I had to do was change the oil and put a new set of tires on it. Was a perfect truck...
I own a 97 Hardbody, still runs and drives strong
Hard bodies were top 2 small trucks ever made, up there with 1st gen Tacos.
Had an 87 hard body 4x4 5 speed manual. Was an amazing truck. I took it everywhere on and off road.
I miss the old lever type 4×4 setup .
And the old " Warn " lockouts were pretty simple .
My dad has a '97 hardbody, and aside from having to replace the original clutch this year (25 years later), he's had no major problems with it. It's been to him what Scotty's Celica has been to him😄
Also, his father had an 80s Datsun pickup too!
I have an 1995 pathfinder with said v6 with almost 300k on it. The trick to get them to last so long is to keep up on the timing belt. Change them every 70k an she's going to run for along time.
In my opinion I believe the 95 pathfinder and hardbody trucks were the last of a very reliable vehicle.
I always wanted one I was in high school from 89-92 so they were new back then. Recently I did trade a van for a 96 extended cab automatic 4 cylinder hardbody. It had a intake leak so I changed that out and then had a mass airflow sensor that needed to be replaced. Got everything situated and the truck was perfect. Drove it a year or two and ended up in a three car pile up. I was rear ended sitting behind a buss taking my daughter to school. The truck was totaled my daughter put her knee through the dash and my head broke the back window out. We luckily were not hurt. Lost the truck
That truck has definitely spent its life down south somewhere. I live down in Florida and most of the old trucks down here are clean like that. If that Nissan truly had spent all of its life up north in the salt belt it would be well rested out by now.
A lot of parts of Colorado use sand during the winter, not salt. He even said it spent it's entire life in Colorado before moving to Tennessee.
Yup , like mine , still running ( winter ) but even with care can’t contain the rust .
things don't rust in Colorado
I just bought a '95 Hardbody here in the PNW that spent most of it's life in central Florida. No rust 😁 There are still a LOT of these trucks in the PNW as while we do have wet winters and some areas do get snow, we don't use salt here. I almost always see one when I'm driving around.
The Nissan hard body is a legend... Tyco rx made them as an rc car mass production... Ever see that with a Toyota? Yes but it was in kit form. Now they reproduce the Toyota more than the hard body... Tyco knew what they were doing
I have an 88' Pathy with the V6 VG30i, 260k miles on it, runs smooth as butter. Amazing 4wd system, that thing will crawl all over the place in 4 low. Been damn good to me. Many a long road trips with 0 problems. As long as you take care of them, they will run forever. My bro has a 93' D21 with 300k + miles on it
Nice to be remembered that Nissan made good vehicles back then.
Had a red 91Nissan hardbody for my first vehicle. 5 speed 4x4, my dad bought it used off the lot and had it for 9 years before giving it to me. Sold it still running great at 235.000 miles with very little problems it's entire life. Replaced timing belt once and a couple water pumps. Now 14 years later I have a 02 Nissan frontier sc 4x4. Had it 4 years now and it's been another great truck. Replaced timing belt and water pump just as a precaution when I got it. Love this truck and to me this 2002 nissan is the last of the best Nissan trucks made. I definitely think Nissan went down hill after 02-04ish.
@Russ Sabourin It was a long time ago when I had to change that water pump, about 15 years ago, but I'm fairly certain it was a timing belt. The truck had the vg 3.0 V6 engine. I'm thinking the 4cyl's had timing chains but the V6's had a timing belt around 91-93. I specifically remember having a heck of a time getting it timed when I put it back together. For some reason the crank cog wasnt marked on mine like the top two cogs were, then I didnt expect the cogs to move when I pulled the belt off (and ofcourse they did) I was 18 and doing that belt and water pump job sticks out in my mind. The dang water pump is behind everything on the front of the V6 including the timing belt.
@Russ Sabourin The VG30 always had a belt. You can swap the pulleys with ones off a VG33, they changed the design of the teeth and the belt goes about 20k longer.
I had a '92 4WD automatic I bought in '96 and drove it for 10 years. It was an amazing truck and never let me down. The only issue I had was a vibration from the drive train at 50+ MPH that couldn't be fixed! New driveshaft, steady bearing, tires, the works.
Could be something with the frame. I've heard some frames shift and raise hecc on alignment that can come and go
Original owner, mine is a 87 2wd , going to get it running this year. Hauled six cords of wood for nine years straight in Montana and the truck out lived four deer. Lol :)
I bought a 94 hardbody after my cavalier blew the head. The parts for the hardbody were cheap compared to the cavalier. I also like how more open older vehicles are so they are easier to work on compared to the new crap they got out.
I love that scenery you're passing on the road test! Those old Nissans were great trucks.
My grandfather owns one of these trucks with over 300,000 miles with a 5-speed and it drives like a dream with original engine and transmission
Sitting in my 2000 hardbody flatbed. This are super strong little trucks! Also very capable for work and offroad (with a few mods like tires and a lift). I love it
Scotty is 100% right on that at 1:20. Back in the late 70s/early 80s Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth had this electronic carburetor that was supposed to improve fuel economy but it was so unreliable that the majority of the time your car wouldn't run right or even run at all. Most of them were replaced by conventional carburetors. Cost Chrysler millions in warranty repairs. It was their equivalent of Cadillac's disastrous 8-6-4 engine.
That's what I like about my 96' Ford Ranger, also with Historic tags, 3L. V-6- it has old-school throttle body injection, two point inj. on a huge throttle tube. Nothing finicky to gum it up. The truck sat most of 3 years, and instead of dumping the fuel tank like I should have, I just topped it up. No problems. No problems with the truck at all, except squirrels wintering over and chewing up wires.
Just got a 1988 hardbody, my first project vehicle and I am excited to work on it.
I drove a Nissan pick up truck one time in the 80's and I was impressed with how powerful that thing was. It must have
been a V-6.
I've told people over and over ,for years that the 1986 nisson 4wheel drive trucks were some of the most reliable ever made.
I've owned two. One lifted and the other stock. Haven't had any vehicles as reliable as these trucks and I had a 1986 Toyota too. It was great also.
4x4 had a straight front axle as well, right?
Scotty I work on new cars for a living I install aftermarket accessories on new vehicles It’s amazing how cheap these new cars have gotten I worked on a new bronco yesterday not the sport the full-size big Ben bronco it has a plastic transmission pan with nothing to protect it under the vehicle stupid if you ask me the interior of the vehicle is very cheap it’s amazing how cheap these cars are being made today and all the plastic in use in the engine bay And I’m still driving around in my 2003 Toyota Avalon with 230,000 miles with metal in my engine bay
Wow I didn’t know it was that bad ☹️
I see lots of these still on the road, bulletproof trucks!
I have a 4cyl 1996 Nissan Hardbody Automatic transmission with 186,000 and it still runs smoothe as ever. I'll never get rid of it!
OMG! My father had one of these just like this with a standard transmission! The rear seats fold out of the wall. There was nothing that wasn't solid on this truck except that they would rust badly in northern climates. I remember the rear bumper fell off when he went to trade it in. I think it was six years old at that point.
Scotty, a pleasant surprise from Mr. Toyota! Nissan did so well for so long. .why did they merge with Renault? I have a 2wd z24 version with 423k. I've been in the engine, but the rest is untouched except for Amsoil. The old R12 system has quit. Rated at 106 hp but will haul anything that i load in it and will keep up on the freeway. Lower end is basically the L engine from the 1960s with the 8-plug head. I replaced the beat up seats with Integra and the melted steering wheel with a Pulsar for $5.
I had the fast idle issue for years. Ignored it until it caused smog failure. Had to replace the little wax solenoid that controls the cold idle, then adjust the cam. Surprised you said not supposed to mess with it. It doesn't govern mixture. Just idle speed. Now it idles better than 25 years ago. You can feature my antique and even give it the drag strip test!
These old nissans...did you see the million-mile Frontier from Chicago on you tube? I don't know how people say that's junk compared to Toyota. I'd call them peers. I also have a cheap 88 Sentra with 360k on orig engine that still purrs. One head gasket only failure. Late 80s and 90s seems like a golden age for Japanese stuff. Wish the plastic parts could take the CA sun better! But I like the simplicity. Fuel injection is the only tech on board, and it was inevitable as the carbs and vacuum lines necessary for smog had become impossibly complex and tough to maintain.
My dad bought one before coming to America he left it to my grandpa in Mexico and my dad never really got to drive it for long he’s been here since 93 when he was 16. I drive it every time I go to Mexico and it’s manual a little hard but I love the truck
I have an 88 D21 5 speed manual short bed. Owned it since 94. Been a great truck.
Been a Nissan guy for years. Had bunches of their trucks. One of the ones I miss was my 86.5 2wd, regular cab, 5 speed. That thing has 275,000 miles. That thing was awesome! Ran like a champ!
Just bought the exact truck with 144,000, in awesome condition. I like it!
That's what I like about the older vehicles they are much simpler and easier to work on. My modern day Mercedes sprinter van has so many sensors it'll make your head spin. I have already had the engine replaced and there are 3 sensors showing fault code. One of them prevents the cruise control. The sad thing is the van only has 12k on it and it was made last year.
The only truck I ever owned was a 1987 Nissan Hardbody with a manual trans, Snugtop with carpet kit, mag wheels and no AC. I bought it slightly used in 88'. Best vehicle I ever owned. Had over 200K miles before I blew the engine. It had a recurring oil leak from years of neglect and I underestimated how much oil was in there. Rebuilt the engine and all was good. Got a new car (93' Jeep Grand Cherokee, first year). I stored my Nissan at a friend's house. He was driving it without my permission and totaled it in 97'.
I just got ahold of my fathers hardbody made in 12/1985 had the 4cylinder with a/c king cab 4wd with the bigger factory tires and the 5 speed manual, he converted it to electric Windows and locks out of a Nissan Pathfinder, the truck definitely needs some work but he bought the truck in 1987 from Nissan and put 300k miles on it. I was the last to drive it when it was parked 8 years ago and it ran perfect. I’m gonna fix it up and have it as a backup truck.
I had an ‘87 hardbody 4 cylinder all through college in the mid 90’s. Absolutely couldn’t kill the thing. I finally sold it in 1998 with 220k of the hardest miles ever and it was still going strong. It’s sad to think what Nissan has become since then.
I have 2006 Nissan frontier with 200k and it runs like a top. So smooth and perfect. Nissan is still bulletproof
@@buffalokrisgoldprospecting not so much the new ones. Had a buddy with a 2014 Titan and it’s had all kinds of problems and it only had like 125k miles. The rear end was totally shot and he didn’t even tow with it.
Scott thank you sooo much for putting this truck into the spotlight. My 96 4x4 is such a good vehicle
As a Hardbody owner, I can tell you the issue with the throttle body. Once a part breaks on it (wax idle solenoid) you will not be able to find replacement parts. Nissan only supplies parts up to 20 years back, so that throttle body is obsolete. Wrecking yards used to be the place to go, but they are all picked clean now. A used, 30-year-old throttle body injector will sell for $300 to $600 on eBay - if you can find one. Why? Because nobody makes an aftermarket replacement either.
Is that on the v6 or the 4cyl ?
@@shanetyler9391 both had the throttle body, so both have that issue. The newer VG30e has its own problems, especially with ethanol-based fuel, because the small o-rings in the injectors will dissolve if the engine is not driven regularly. I've replaced all 6 injectors on my VG30e injectors 3 times since taking ownership of mine in 2010, and they are expensive to replace.
My grandfather bought one of these in the late 80's and its still going strong.
Loved the video. I always have adored this trucks to death because I have one. Have had it for 6 years and always drove her without any real big work done to it and she's never failed me until just a few days the transmission went out on me. But I love the D21's they were so well made and very tough always has gotten me out of bad situations and kept me safe always. 93 D21 Automatic 2.4L never wanna get rid of it.
I had a brand new 85 D720 I traded for a 2WD 4cyl 86.5 Hardbody when they came out. Drove it for 5 years and only had to change the oil and filter. 2 years ago I was feeling nostalgic and bought a 97 4x4 4 cyl 5 speed. Truck is perfect and reliable. Only has 65,000 miles, so it will outlast me.
Great find!
I saw one of those with 620,000 miles. Paul Walker used to drive one of those.
I love the older trucks! I'd love to of had one of these. I had a 82 gmc that had over 300 thousand miles didn't have to do much maintenance on it only a starter and a thermostat. Always changed the oil in it! Good running truck!
Our 78 Chevy Monte Carlo, bought in 79, still running strong. Passes California smog, not just imports can last.
My dad had an 86 2.4 , bought it new 310k
A 94 new 290k
And I bought a 94 new 285k.
They still ran great when sold.
The Frontier replaced the Hardbody and it was "No Match" for the Hardbody.....
Shame they quit makin em.
Got a 94 D21 Hardbody 4WD. LOKKA,auto diff lock in front factory LSD rear, new water pump and heavy duty clutch. Except for regular sevices thats it over 25 years. Everthing else original.I did fit a new alternator, didnt run so good.
Replaced the bushes in the original, no problems.
I remember looking at the magazines that showed all sorts of trucks lowered and stuff. The Nissan Hardbody was very popular. I recently bought a new Titan. It seems like a good truck.
Fuel injection was more common than carburetors in 1986. I would have thought it had a carburetor also because of that big circular air filter on top of the engine.
My daily is a 97 hardbody, still going strong
Scotty Sir As a D21 enthusiast i say it is worth every penny my 97 is still rolling strong. had one of these go pass 300k til it got stolen but i love these trucks so much and you cant beat the Ka24 engine it's a hidden gem.
Loved my 86.5, except it was the 4 cylinder. Manual trans, manual 4x4 selecter. Only issue I had was 5th gear let go around 150K, rebuilt it and it away I went. Lol. Wish I still had one.
We had a 2wd 4 cylinder Nissan p/u from that same era. We put aggressive tires on it and were able to take it anywhere we wanted to go camping. The main drawback with it was that the engine was underpowered. It took forever to get up to highway speeds when it was loaded and towing anything very heavy was out of the question. Otherwise, it was a great truck. If we had gotten the six instead of the four, we might have kept it to the present.
I had one of those. I bought it new in Nov '86 and drove it for 15 years. I had a 4x4 long bed. Liked everything but the power. I could carry a lot of stuff in that long bed.
My 87 4x2 was put to rest at 325,000 miles. Never had a problem. Replaced brakes and exhaust only, as well as periodic maintenance.
I wish the Trucks and Cars were still built that way. I dont mind rolling up and down Windows either, instead of them not working with electric Windows.
Colorado cars typically don't rust. They rarely use salt because the snow in the front rage is usually gone in a day or 2. Example: the temp in Denver right now is 43. I've seen people golf every month of the year.
3:38 I just think of Scotty's neighbors watching him laying on the ground screaming at his camera.
The shop that I got my first job at bought a brand new 1987 hardbody for deliveries of seals. In Salt Lake City…..I absolutely loved that truck!! Never a hint of troubs…..
I still have my hardbody and it still runs great. 3.0v6
I worked where they where made. Solid trucks.
ive got a 95 model XE-V6 4x4 it leaks a little oil over time and the gas consumption is piss poor by modern standards but it's never had issue getting where it needed to go.
I KNEW it was a hardbody as soon as i saw the thumbnail. My friends mom drove us to the beach with us in the bed with the campershell on it as teen girls. Endless Summer! Ah good times.
Own three of those trucks!! Each one lasted for 300,000 miles with only routine maintenance...after that regular stuff needed replacement...
Bought a new one in 97, the last year they made the hardbody. Was totaled by a red light runner two years ago with 400,000 on it. I miss that reliable little pickup,