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DIY guide to lowering a Nissan/Datsun pickup truck

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Many people tend to be curious as to the lowering of their pickups when they get them. This is the simple process to lower a Nissan or Datsun truck. It covers models all the way from back in the Datsun days through the hardbody days. The process uses lowering blocks in the rear and adjusting […]

Custom fiberglass fabrication

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This article written by: Toby Broadfield This article will show step-by-step process of building fiberglass molded panels from the skeletal beginnings, to the final painted product. Keep in mind that a painted product is not always the route taken. Some customers want it vinyl wrapped, carpeted or wrapped in something else…. carbon, Kevlar etc. Using […]

Nissan Altima DIY License Plate Bumper Plugs

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This tutorial will show you how to make a DIY License Plate Bumper Plugs which are readily available at any Lowes or hardware store. You will need the following items: Hillman Push Fasteners “Nissan” #881204 or #881206 X-Acto Knife Touch Up Paint Clear Coat Sandpaper Procedure: 1. You can get these fasteners at Lowe’s. I […]

Installing an Under Drive Pulley for the Infiniti VQ35DE

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This instruction is specific to the VQ35 DE motor. Is to help guide you in the removal of the OEM pulley and installation of an aftermarket Under Drive Pulley. First jack up the car, (in my case, the lift) and remove the wheel and access cover which is held on with 5 clips. Here’s a […]

Infiniti Q45 Introduction to Performance Modifications

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By Wes Stinson Feel free to contact me with any questions about any of the things on this article. So, you want to make your Q better? You want to make it faster, handle better, and make it look sharper. Despite what you may think, it is much easier than you think. This is based […]

Nissan and Infiniti Air Conditioning Systems

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Overview Since we are now in the hottest part of the year, I thought I would create this thread so that the do it yourself people can fix their own AC problems, or at least give themselves a vague idea on what’s going on…. Refrigerants All cars up until 1992 or 1993 used R12, which […]

How To Paint Your Engine Cover

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You will need: 600 sand paper (wet or dry your choice) Dupilcolor Engine Enamel and Clear Coat( I chose not to clear as the final coat came out pretty smooth) Start by cleaning the cover with some dish detergent and a scrub brush to remove dirt and oil. Don’t bother drying it as the next […]