1990 Nissan Pathfinder - Path-Ology - Four Wheeler Magazine
What makes a popular brand popular. Parts, both stock and aftermarket, must be easy to come by. Finally, a brand's popularity often depends on technical information, especially related to tips, tricks, and parts swapping. While several other brands have long enjoyed such a critical mass and the popularity that goes with it, Nissan has generally lived its life with a much more compact enthusiast following. The Nissan knowledge base is growing thanks to enthusiasts like Steven Lutz. Steven likes the Nissan brand so much that he's started Rugged Rocks Offroad, a business catering to Nissan exclusively. Steven's Pathfinder is the rig that gave rise to Rugged Rocks. Purchased new by his parents, the Pathfinder started out as a humble, stock 2WD model. When Steven was handed the keys at age 16, he'd already formulated a plan for the Pathfinder. The 2WD transmission was set aside in favor of a 4WD transmission and matching transfer case. He figured out how to use Nissan parts to overcome the roadblocks. Yes, there are a couple of non-Nissan parts on board, but they're there for all the right reasons. Source: www.fourwheeler.com
