Got some questions guys, please help.

[apg0106]

alright, sorry for the long post guys. just got back from iraq, and the Fronty is needing some LOVE! so, heres a few questions i got, didn't find what i wanted with the search button. its a 2003 Nissan Frontier XE. 4x4 off road edition.
1. Is there a 6spd tranny to throw in?
2. What can i do for a lower gear ratio to get the rpms down? mpg sucks.
3. Am i able to correct valve lash? trucks got 52000, some ticking starting
4. whats a good website for parts for our trucks?

thanks guys, any help is appreciated.

[rorybellows]

i think 1st gen guys (you included) have more gearing options. the valve tick thing, you might just have to take your valve covers off and adjust them. other than that, might be sol. where were you stationed at over der. i was in taji/all over in '05. welcome home and thanks for serving.

[Dr Phat]

Hey welcome home brother. Im looking to enlist (USCG after college).

I think there is only a 5 speed tranny (correct me if Im wrong).

Yes you can re gear a 2003

Caint help yeah on the valves.

And for internal parts and stuff like that 4x4parts.com is the best.

[cnicook]

welcome back, nothing quite like redeploying after a year+ away from home, been through it a few times myself.

[joefrontier2]

Can't help you with the other stuff but I can say that my 2003 is going in for making too much noise. quiet There is however a TSB for lifter ticking on cold start. The lifters quiet down after three seconds. However, my has ticking sound under the left valve cover. The hardest valve cover to get to. Mine has 54,000 miles on it. Mine has knock/slap after the engine is started and until it warms up. I think mine started this year (I live in the cold north and did not notice it until the temp dropped).

I have not heard of 5 speed trans for these trucks. But I wonder what the path finder has in?

Check out this thread

Engine still sounding bad /w audio

Taking off the valve covers on this truck takes a lot of time. So I am going to see what the Nissan dealer says.


Welcome Home!

[Dr Phat]

Gen 1 was availbile in a 4 and 5 speed manual.

[fusionfronty99]

there is no six speed tranny for the 04 and below frontys

as for gears, what you got? check your sticker on your drivers side door jam n tell us the axle code

i have 4.3s which is the lowest (tallest in reality) you can go

ur 03 prolly has 4.6s..

if you have a limited slip h233b and its a 4.6 or 4.9 and your 4wd, ill trade you straight up my 4.3s

[joefrontier2]

lol - i meant to say 6 spd and not 5