Pre or Post Facelift R50 Nissan Pathfinder: Which Should You Get? (1996-2004) 

Thanks for the support Tyler! Yeah I realized after recording and editing everything that I mentioned the 4 cylinder for pretty much no reason lol. I've been watching lots of video of diesel Terranos so I guess thoughts of 4 cylinder engines were just floating around in my mind and ended up making it into the final cut. Thanks for including that additional info about the limited slips! Definitely not my area of expertise and I didn't want to try and make an authoritative "guide to LSDs" after only a few hours of poking around on forums. Unfortunately here in Canada, pick n pull type yards are illegal which really limits the availability of used parts. Salvage yards around here have been pretty annoying to deal with and command high prices for some reason. And yes, I was thinking of your video when I mentioned manual hubs, but I made it sound like a compabitibility issue with the hubs themselves and not just the stock wheels, ugh. I wish you could still add cards to videos so I could correct myself haha. As soon as this rain holds off I'm going to try getting back out there. My footage of summer soft roading is running thin!

@@TotalOutdoorsBC Haha, terrano's are cool. And those diesels.. there's at least one diesel R50 that I've seen pictures of in Canada, someone imported it. Bummer on the pick-n-pulls. That must make super packing a pain too (the shims are discontinued and no longer sold by nissan, you need used shims essentially). RU-vid studio should still let you add video cards.... its a little of a hidden feature, but it's still there in my RU-vid Studio. No worries on the hubs though, since wheels are OEM equipment and affect fitment of hubs, it can be explained both ways. Awesome! more footage would be great.

Nice notes and analyzing.. I'll just add this The 3.3 came with a defrential of 4.6 ratio to make up for the 170hp engine which is a lower output , on the brightside it proved more efficient off roading and better acceleration take off.. the twincam 3.5 engines 240 - 250 hp came with less defrential ratios that is not the best when it comes to off roading but comes in handy for maximum top speeds.

@@ghostofsparta6579 this is not true. The 3.3l R50’s can be found with both the 4.6 and 4.3 ratios. I’ve done a lot of hunting for the 4.6 ratios. I swapped my 03 to a 4.6 and have sold several 4.6 gearsets. Additionally, 01 and 02 R50’s with the VQ35 can come with 4.6 ratios, while the 03 and 04 are 4.3 only. They’re all interchangeable if you want to swap, and even some Xterra and Frontier 3rd members will swap in. My 03 R50 has a 4.6 LSD 3rd member from an 00-02 Xterra

@@208Tyler i was talking about Nissan pathfinder / R50 pacificly & rang from 2000 to 2004 Most of the VG33E that i came across came with the def ratio of 4.6 and it is mentioned on the engine bay data plate.. And of course there is minoritys with spacial advance features depending on the region the car comes from but the mass production line attend to come with features in a certain way.. The nissan pickup trucks comes with a separate different differential pattern based by the company and it is set by the years of the models .. i happend to have the list (for the pickup trucks setting) , but if i found it on line I will defnetly send you the link . My 3.3 R50 SE came full option sunroof electric heated seats widows curse control and a stick to swich to 4x4 and over drive button on the gear shaft stick witch some what rare .. the only disadvantage is ofcours its and automatic transmission & my 4.6 was open defrential so i added the bloka limited slip defrential parts that is from the company.. For the past 5 years i cheaked over 2000 r50 approximately and made friends with one R50 gruop leadr who got over 400 member across the country , realy nice guy. Last but not least the R50 results is my humble personal reserch and observation over the years .. ((maybe the region this cars come from a factor as well )) really sorry for the book ⚘

Thanks for watching!

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

Thank you for your kind words and good luck with your Pathfinder, that was definitely a good choice!

Thank you for the kind words! And yes, they are basically the same vehicles but the QX4's code is actually JR50, a Pathfinder LE would be nearly the same.

Sounds like a solid build, and it's barely broken in!

I also have the 99.5i got it at 200k miles but of course the tranny went out a month later but she's been unstoppable since and there's a 3yr warrenty on that tranny so it's good to go I still get confused which other rims fit it inhear the numbers all the time.but I'm.betyernwith names lol like those Tacoma's I swear they got.those rims.n new tires on OfferUp everyday but not.sure.if.it fit around the hubs lol ok i.mwant.tomjust saynyea I love my.pathfinder haha

But, which diff is better? I own a 99 Pathfinder SE

"slow as shit and gulps gas" hahahahahaha accurate 😅 True about the engine also, sometimes it makes me think I stalled it, tach is broken so I go by sound.

Thanks for the support! That's good to know, I'll update the article.

I have a broken 2000 automatic transmission. Is it possible to swap it on a 2004 automatic transmission? I heard bell housing size are different in size

Thanks for the comment! I really appreciate the feedback and support from you guys. I think I've come across your Pathfinder on NPORA before actually! And yeah, my brother's 2003 has a fold down armrest built into the middle seat in the back row. It's like what a lot of other cars have, but unfortunately it doesn't have cupholders and it folds down a bit low for my elbow. Yep BC, great place to have a 4wd haha. I'll see what I can do about the mailing list thing. Although I've barely put anything on the website so far I'm planning on overhauling it soon, I'll keep you in the loop!

Exactly i have an Canadian version 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum LE ed and mines is so different from every other one where i live and i have the towing package that it came with stock, it has alot of features, this truck is advance for its time, everyone that ask me the yr. always thinks its like 2 yrs younger than a 2004 mine is tan on the ext. and all black leather trim on the inside w/charcoal wood grain trim i think hp rating on theses particular models were the same as that of its brother/sister the Infinity Qx50 which is 260hp /280 tq. after all both is built by Nissan.

@@TotalOutdoorsBC Are you sure it does'nt have one its located on the bottom base of the front seat arm rest in the rear just pull it out and it slides back in, i have an 2004 Platinum ed so it should'nt be much difference the 03 and 04.

All tho I'm still looking for the fuel sender unit for my 96 le 3.3l

Interesting, sounds like an annoying issue. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with that system because mine does not have traction control. Good luck!

@@TotalOutdoorsBC Just to be clear, The VDC is a different system than traction control. Sensors for traction control vehicles are still available from after market venders. It's a shame the VDC type aren't available because otherwise the Pathfinder is an awesome and powerful off roader.

The manual says you can shift into 4H while going up to 80kph (50mph), which is also the maximum speed while driving in 4H.

Could it be the CV axles?

That is correct!

Oh no! Hope you can get it fixed :)

Thanks for the support! Looks good, you're making me want to paint my undercarriage now...

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