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While I understand the reluctance to use running boards for off-road activity, I had them on my 98-4 Runner and never had this problem. I'm sure Nissan engineers knew they had a problem at some point during their tests, but the bosses made the decision that it was too far along to change the design. The only possible solution is generic fender extensions available from JC Whitney. Last time I looked there were none available specially for the Frontier. - 81 Trekker
Also was looking to buy a folding tonneau cover, and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the fold-a-cover or the BAKflip covers...
Thanks
Cheers
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I have a boat and trailer combo which likely weighs around 4000 lbs. I am looking into buying a Truck/SUV that can tow this combo. I keep the boat in the water, so I wont be towing long distances often, maybe 4-6 times a year will I ever tow for hours on the highway.
I have some friends who are all about MORE POWER and tell me that any midsize truck or SUV will not cut it. But the Frontier has a 6500 lb towing capacity and a pretty beefy 4.0L V6, so I think it will have more than enough power to handle my boat just a few times a year.
Does anyone tow behind their Frontier frequently and can you please give me some insight as to how it does? Am I going to blow the tranny driving that boat up and down hills with this thing? Do I need to go Full Size truck like a Titan?
Any real life experience would be a huge help.
thanks!!
I have a 2005 Larson Senza 186 I/O. Has a 2700lb dry weight, and the trailer is a 900lb trailer. Add in the gas and all and throw some people in the truck towing it, and you can see why I am looking at a vehicle with at least a 5000lb capacity. I just really dont want a MONSTER Titan or F-150 or something like that. Too much truck for me for 98% of the year. Would only be worth it when I am hauling that sucker up the hills of the Catskills on my way to Lake George in NY!
I need to get a vehicle before the end of May, as I am taking my first boating trip the first weekend in June. Im considering everything from a Frontier/Xterra/Pathfinder or the Tacoma/4runner. I just figure a truck is better suited for the towing...and with the CrewCab, I can still bring people along easily. Did you look at any of these other models before getting your Frontier?
thanks again!
Do any of you have experience ordering a vehicle from a dealer? Our local Nissan dealer has 1 frontier, a 2005 2wd CC, the next closest Nissan dealer, 50 miles away, has 5 or 6, mostly basic SE models. I'm interested in an LE 4wd CC gray/gray with possible fosgate/xm and one or two other options/accessories. Have used the search dealer inventory feature on Nissan website, but can't find any even if I search way outside my area. Anyway, do you know what most dealers attitudes are as far as ordering a specific vehicle? This would be my first new vehicle so I want it right!
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I don’t know what state you’re in, but the dealer should be able to search all local inventories for what you what. Also they can search for what’s going to be delivered in the next few weeks to the same dealers and mark one for you. There may be an additional delivery charge, but it depends on the dealer. If this is your first new car/truck congrats! You will find that most Nissan dealers have very good customer service.
Cheers
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Good luck
On 02/28/06, I ordered an 06 Frontier LE Crewcab, with the RockFos Audio PKG. I was told anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks, but it could be as late as May.
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Same problem here, caused by the flaps getting bent into the wheelwell when hard off-roading. Two fixes:
1. Take them off and manually bend them back. Then reinstall them, pushing aft while tightening the screws. Holding them in the position you want while doing the final screw tightening will help hold them away from the tire. Sounds mickey-mouse, but this worked for me.
2. Installed a lift (less than $300) from Greg at prerunners.com. Now I don't hit the flaps when I off-road, so I haven't had to "deform" the flaps since.
Personally, I think bendable rubber flaps like Tacoma uses would be better than the hard plastic ones on the Frontier.
Worst problem I'm having with Frontier is the road rash on the front of the rear fender flares.
This did occur after a hard off-road trip so that’s where I’ll look. About the lift was it a two or three inch lift? Also how has it been working out since I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing in addition did your Nissan dealer whine about it?
Cheers
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2.5" lift has been great; superb support from Greg. No gripes from the dealer, as all the stock suspension pieces are still there.
How easy/hard, should I let the pros do it, or take on part of it myself?
I have heard that the Frontiers have a wiring harness plug that you can just plug into, but I don't think that would include the 7 pin with electronic brakes.
Most important, I got exactly what I wanted. Waiting two months was no big deal because it was a long-planned purchase rather than an emergency or impulse item.
Thanks,
Brad,
east coast,
NJ.
Go Yanks!
kcram - Pickups Host
Wife said "hello" she is from Canada...NB.
I'm planning on buying an Extang Trifecta for my 06 Frontier when it comes in June. Is it supposed to be water tight?
Thanks,
Matt
Still, I wouldn't push it. The guy and the concrete was a static load on the tailgate. If you have a heavy item on the tailgate *while driving,* one good bounce over a pothole or bump could be bad news.
You are asking about two things: loading and hauling. If the motorcycle stays securely in the bed (no weight on the tailgate) when it has been loaded, just remove the tailgate when loading, as the owner's manual says. If part of the weight must sit on the tailgate while driving, I would not do it.
The most weight I've had on the tailgate was about 400 lbs (two friends sitting on it). Again, this was a static load; neither they nor the truck was moving.
on that note...,yet it might be illegal it will save my bute from getting hit by somebody who is going to fast.so anybody who gets pulled over its a simple as saying thank you for telling me my light was on too the police man.
Forget about the squeak...just turn the radio up and then you don't have to listen to the squeak nor talk to your wife!!
Thanks!
I've tried the silicone spray too to no avail. All-in-all, it doesn't bother me much, but it'd be nice if it were gone.
Sorry if this seem like rookie stuff but I have never really done this.
I hope I don't get that problem or they have a fix for it by the time mine comes in June.
This happens on my '95 and nothing I've done so far fixes it.
Cheers!
The Nismo has disc brakes if the grind is constant than there may be a problem with a brake pad. If the problem occurs after the truck has sat let’s say overnight and it got cold outside its common for the rotors to accumulate moisture and along with the dirt in the moisture causing a grinding noise for the first few tines that you use the brakes afterwards the noise should go away. No ideals about the engine noise though although sometimes when I start my truck I hear like a running water sound from inside the dashboard for a few seconds. I hope this helps! You made a great choice in trucks enjoy.
Cheers
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I am ordered a 06 kc nismo fronty 4x4 yesterday. I was told by a friend of mine that he had seen a new fronty stuck in the middle of the road and the driveshaft on the ground. Anyone heard of this problem or have any major problems? Need help on my decision between a fronty or taco.
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I’ve had my 05 KC 4x4 Nismo since October so far I’ve got about 10,000 miles on it and no problems included in this is about 600 miles of very hard four wheeling and this truck is simply awesome off road. I’ve taken it up stream beds, rocks, sand hills and flats. The only problem that I’ve had besides scratching up the dickens on its paint job is whacking the front mud flaps so I’m planning on a 3 inch lift to fix the mud flaps getting whacked. This was recommended by another member in this forum. I share my off road runs with a 05 Taco owner and this truck performs awesome as well. Together the Nissssan and Toyyyota really turn the Jeepers heads. Anyway you have made a very good choice with your truck and since it’s the Nismo do take the time to enjoy the back roads I hope this helps.
Cheers
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HP is addictive in the sense that any efforts you have to give to get a lot is soon forgotten as you row through the gears.
He has carried the ATV in the bed like that for years (and over some roads he probably should have been traversing with the ATV rather than the pickup!) and never had a problem with the gate.
Does the Frontier shift like an Integra? No. It is a totally different beast. It is a 4WD, torque-heavy 6 cyl pickup vs. a high-revving FWD 4-cyl. I think it shifts well for what it is, though, and have had no problems with any squeak from the clutch. The clutch is not tough to push in, and it shifts fine. My 120 lb. wife loves to drive it.
We prefer the control of a manual, but that is purely a preference.
I hope you enjoy your truck.
I picked up a new frontier about a year ago. It's a 2005 Frontier SE 4x4 with the 6 spd shift. I was talking to another frontier owner and he said he couldn't believe I found a stick. The place I bought it from (in June 05) had to do a search to find exactly what I wanted. Are the 6 speeds kinda rare? I often stop by different dealerships and not once have I seen a stick. I guess the demand isn't there. Well, all I know is I'm quite happy with mine. Let me know what you all think.
I see where GM is quitting manual trannies on all versions of the '07 Colorado and Canyon when equipped with the I-5 engine; if Coly/Canyon buyers want a stick, they'll have to go with the 175 HP I-4 and only on the standard cab and extended cab versions.