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#1427 of 2122 Re: Options to choose? by colonelpanic

Oct 16, 2005 (2:48 pm)

I haven't been able to get a straight answer from the dealerships yet. So, does anyone know if you can get the Frontier's side airbag package with the traction package. I was able to find one 2005 CC left in my area but it was damaged on the lot and had to be repainted. The dealer didn't elaborate and I didn't ask how. When I tried building a 2006 on the Nissan web site it would not let me select both packages. The dealer has been vague and not answered the question directly. They just keep implying I can get what I want.n I'd like to know for sure before I go in.

#1428 of 2122 3" lift kit? by txsfireman

Oct 17, 2005 (6:31 pm)

I own an 05 frontier crew cab NISMO 4X4 is there a 3" lift kit yet i called calmini and they said not till next month maybe and any news on a body lift anybody have one done?

#1429 of 2122 Re: Options to choose? [colonelpanic] by txsfireman

Oct 17, 2005 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: colonelpanic (Oct 16, 2005 2:48 pm)
i think so but you cant get it with the 4x4

#1430 of 2122 hard cover for truckbed by mstgsh

Oct 18, 2005 (5:26 pm)

Nissan sells the hard cover for 950, and I just saw one on the street - looks good. I want to get a hard top, but can't find one on a lot to inspect. So I don't understand how it works - where is it hinged and how does it open? Looks to be 2 pieces, with a handhold or anchor point on each half. Does it fold up against the back of the cab, accordian style?

#1431 of 2122 Re: Options to choose? [txsfireman] by colonelpanic

Oct 18, 2005 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: txsfireman (Oct 17, 2005 6:35 pm)
Oh well. I need the 4x4 to get up my driveway when it snows in the winter. So I guess it's either 4x4 and side airbags or 4x4 and traction. I think safety wise the traction package would be better as it would help prevent accidents. The air bags will obviously help if involved in an accident but hopefully I would need them less than the traction control.
 
txsfireman, could you point me to where you found that information. Thanks for the help.

#1432 of 2122 Re: hard cover for truckbed [mstgsh] by badness

Oct 18, 2005 (6:06 pm)

Replying to: mstgsh (Oct 18, 2005 5:26 pm)
question, 2, so it looking at all dose anyone know??
 
whats everyone getting on MPGS

#1433 of 2122 Yes, Side Air Bags and Traction Package, Together by 81trekker

Oct 18, 2005 (6:11 pm)

With the O5 Frontier, you had to get the sunroof package to get the side airbags. (I didn't care about the sunroof but didn't have a choice in it. Does provide more light in the cab and my wife likes it.) To get the traction package, I had to get the NISMO model with the heavier duty shocks. I test drove both the NISMO and the regular model and did not find the firmer shocks that much rougher. But, I've been driving 4Runners or a Mustang GT, so I'm used to a tough suspension system. (I think the Mustang is still a rougher ride than the NISMO)
I did have trouble finding what I was looking for. Nissan apparently did not produce that many with the sunroof package which includes the side airbags. I was lucky that I found a dealer in the DC metro area that was willing to hunt for one and found it being built and scheduled for shipment to a dealer in NJ. He then worked out a trade. Whole process took about six weeks until I was able to pickup the truck.
 
Remember that with the traction package, the primary useful element in snow will be the limited slip differential and of course, 4 wheel drive. Need to be very careful with the locking differential as it will disengage the anti-lock brakes, needed in snow and ice. I've never needed it and I spent a lot of time off road in the national forest. I do not find the hill descent very useful. Tried it a couple times, but just don't need it that often.
Overall, the truck is great. Please see my other posts for details.
81 Trekker

#1434 of 2122 good news on lift by txsfireman

Oct 18, 2005 (7:21 pm)

calmini has a 5" lift for the 05 frontier coming soon looks great you can see it on their web site they have a sneak peak

#1435 of 2122 Re: Keyless Entry-Oldie but a goodie [mir0] by mir0

Oct 18, 2005 (8:24 pm)

Replying to: mir0 (Oct 10, 2005 5:26 am)
Just got my fobs and gave them a try. It worked like a charm. I managed to program up all three that I have, one with the fcc id of cwtwb1u415, and two from e bay with ID KBRASTU15.
Thanks to all that passed on advice on this subject.

#1436 of 2122 Re: hard cover for truckbed [badness] by badness

Oct 19, 2005 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: badness (Oct 18, 2005 6:06 pm)
sorry peeps,wasn't watching when typing,
Is the cover locking is what I meant to say.

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