Automobile Makes and Models Nissan

What a Difference a Letter Makes by Joe LaMuraglia GT is short for "Gran Turismo" and no, it isn't just a video game. It is Italian for "grand touring" and when applied to vehicles it is meant to mean a powerful, comfortable long-distance cruiser. At some point during the past three decades, automotive brands of various lineage adopted the "GT" moniker and slapped it onto everything from econo-boxes to station wagons with the hope that it would make them sound sportier. Sadly, because of this overzealous adoption of "GT", its true meaning has been lost, perhaps forever. Then along came Nissan. The brand wasn't ... Read Full Story

Step 1: Position truck on a flat surface and lift the front wheels off the ground using jack stands or a (2) two post lift if available. Remove the wheels and tires on both sides. Remove the two lower sway bar nuts on both sides of truck. (Insert A) Remove the driver’s side cotter pin and loosen but Do Not Remove the upper ball joint nut. Use of a hammer to break the ball joint free may be needed. It s recommended that you complete the installation on one side of the vehicle before beginning the other side. Step 2: Remove the strut from ... Read Full Story

A clutch is needed because the engine spins all the time, but the car's wheels do not in your Nissan 240SX as in other cars. The wheels need to be disconnected from the engine somehow, in order for a car to stop without killing the engine. A clutch is critical to reduce slippage enough to be able to engage the moving engine with the stationary transmission. Read Full Story

A clutch is needed because the engine spins all the time, but the car's wheels do not in your Nissan 240SX as in other cars. The wheels need to be disconnected from the engine somehow, in order for a car to stop without killing the engine. A clutch is critical to reduce slippage enough to be able to engage the moving engine with the stationary transmission. Read Full Story

PROCEDURE 1. Begin installation by working on driver side of the vehicle starting at the front of the inner rocker panel. 2. Located on the inside as well as the bottom inner of the rocker panel you will see one thread hole and one thread stud for each mounting bracket refer to diagram 1. (Note all brackets are labeled) 3. Install mounting brackets to inner rocker panel using 8mm 1.25 x 25 mm bolts plus 8mm nuts and washers as shown in diagram 2.Hand tighten only. 4. Attach side bar to brackets using the 3/8” button head bolts and washers. Align the side bar ... Read Full Story