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How to Read Nissan ECU Codes (1987-1995 Pathfinder & Hardbody)

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How to read ECU codes from 1987-1995 WD21 Nissan Pathfinder and D21 Hardbody

Having trouble pulling ECU codes for your Nissan Pathfinder or Hardbody? Below is a step-by-step guide on how to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes or DTC without needing a scan tool. Whether you’re diagnosing a check engine light or troubleshooting issues, this guide will help. Continue reading →

Posted by PathmakerProductions in Nissan Tech Articles, 7 comments
Winch Bumper Specs For WD21 Nissan Pathfinder

Winch Bumper Specs For WD21 Nissan Pathfinder

Winch Bumper Specs from the Pathmaker Rig

I’m not going to go into a step by step on how to build a bumper for your WD21 Nissan Pathfinder. There are many better fabricators out there that can teach you how to cut and weld metal much better than I will ever be able to, so I’d recommend learning from them! What I can share with you is the measurements from the front winch bumper on the Pathmaker Rig, which should help you design and fabricate your own bumper. Continue reading →

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Biggest Tires You Can Fit on a Stock WD21 Pathfinder (34×10.5 Tested)

How to Fit 34-Inch Tires on a Stock WD21 Nissan Pathfinder

The biggest tires I have successfully fit on a stock-height WD21 Nissan Pathfinder are 34×10.5 Super Swamper LTBs on 15-inch wheels with 3.75 inches of backspacing.

On my Project Cheapfinder WD21 Pathfinder, I ran 34×10.5 tires with no suspension lift and no body lift. The catch is that tire width, wheel backspacing, and fender trimming matter just as much as tire height.

The short version: 34s fit, but I had to remove the factory flares, trim approximately 3 inches from the front and rear fenders, and fold the inner fender lips for clearance. Continue reading →

Posted by PathmakerProductions in Nissan Tech Articles, Project CheapFinder, 2 comments