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@@craigslistseller9354 to be fair to the CVT haters, there is a very large number of documented failures in CVTs even with proper maintenance being done. Nissans was the most notorious for this with a lot of them failing before 60k miles. This is a big reason Nissan has the bad rep it does. I'd blame Renault more there for cost cutting. I've only had 2 trans missions outright fail on me. One was a 4L60E in my 2003 S10 Zr2. The other was a 4L65E in my 2006 GMC Canyon. The S10 went out at 224k and the canyon went at 197k. I'm pretty religious about maintenance myself too. But its not unheard of for people to get lucky and get good ones and it sounds like you've been pretty lucky.

@@craigslistseller9354 I have had a decent list of cars myself over the last....say 15 years. In no particular order they are; 1999 Saturn SL1 (MP6) 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (42RE) 2003 Chevy S10 Zr2 (4L60E) 2004 Chevy Impala (4T60E) 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (40TE) 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (5R55E) 2006 GMC Canyon (4L65E) 2006 Chevy Uplander (4T65E) 2008 Grand Cherokee (W5A580) 2008 Kia Sedona (5spd auto) 2014 Grand Cherokee (850RE) 2014 Ford Escape (6F35) 2024 Frontier (JR913E)

@JJsGA I would bet most of those CVTs that failed at or before 60K miles never had their CVT fluid changed at the 30-40K mile intervals recommended by Nissan. A service writer I was loyal to would share the many times cars were towed in whose CVTs were severely neglected. Most never had fluid servicing because owners employed outside shops or oil service centers that aren't interested in or were unfamiliar with CVTs. Additionally, he humorously shared of many cases (since the mid- to late 2000s) of the havoc caused by backyard mechanics (usually relatives or friends of friends) who filled regular ATF in the failed CVTs. Wrong! Hopefully, the learning curve in the US has plateaued by now, as Honda (HRV, CRV, Accord) and Toyota (2014+ Corolla) have also experienced catastrophic CVT failures (but Toyota & Honda are masterful at suppressing this type of reputation-damaging info much better than Nissan). I've had two friends who were mechanics at Toyota and one who is still a master tech at a major CA Lexus dealership for nearly 20 years now. Over the past 15+ years, all 3 have shared what happens behind the scenes. Information suppression is real.

@@craigslistseller9354 I bet and don't deny the suppression. Yeah a lot of backyard "mechanics" doing work on things they know nothing of. I personally just don't have an interest in CVTs, just not my thing. My Frontier is the 1st vehicle I've owned since new....I say owned as I have no intention of missing payments lol and have taken steps to ensure I never do. But being that I'm the only owner of the truck, I have full control over its maintenance vs buying used and not having a known history on it. I myself have a strong mechanical background with a decade of being a mechanic with 3 of those years working for Roush on their Thermal Aero Systems Engineering team (TASE)....let's just say I've had my hands in a lot of things Ford and it's competition durring that time....can't really say much due to NDAs (which expire 2029!)

@JJsGA 👍👍👍 That's an impressive list!!! Since high school back in the early '80s, I've probably owned over 120 vehicles from German, Japanese and American brands. I've self-medicated since childhood with automobiles! As a youngster, I watched my dad and second oldest brother overhaul American V8s, Nissan L-Series 4-cylinders and BMW inline 6s. One day, I need to list all the vehicles I've owned. Today, life perspectives are much simpler, especially after caregiving my mom -- who suffered from late-stage Alzheimer's and was fully-bedridden-- from 2015-2020.. I currently own a stable of unpopular sales failures in the US market: Bulletproof reliable and simple misfits with a lot of character that were derided by the mainstream American automotive press brigade. I love every single one of them. Go figure. 😆

@@eddiehaskell5578 did mine at 1500, next one set for 4500 then 3k intervals after that. I run Penzoil Ultra Platinum in everything!

@@JJsGA good deal brother. I run the same oil. 👍

You're not wrong lol. Personally I do use mine for groceries but also for work reasons. Being a property manager, I do need to move appliances or get supplies to flip an apartment or to move bags of salt from one side to the other. It's not too often but I do lol. Which is why I'm fine with the 5foot box. It meets my needs and the large back seat space is great for Thor!

@@PRO4XKEV that's what I'm saying. Some have them some don't and idk why when it's the same engine across all trims.

@@JJsGA Yeah it is odd.

@@junelipinski2025 unfortunately the 3rd gen still has the diff breather issue. But the same mod to extend it works as it's the same axle. I myself had 2 GM trucks before this one. A 2003 Chevy S10 Zr2 and a 2006 GMC Canyon. Both of them had the transmission do 4l60 things lol

@@aaronjones1220 lol

@@PRO4XKEV interesting...I hadn't considered the titan dif cover...I just worry with it being a finned cover thay I'd plug the fins up or bend it up...which is why I want the thicker ARB cover

@@PRO4XKEV nope. And that's assuming they get past Thor, our 80lb Pitbull

@@PRO4XKEV oh I know. They are on manufacturer backorder. Thats the only reason I haven't done it yet

@@Brandon-j2q that's awesome! Glad I could help!

@@ItxStxck I'd say it depends. If your an audiophile like I used to be, maybe not as you could build a better system. If you just want something better then the base system that sounds pretty decent....yeah I say it's worth it. It's a 440w, 10 speaker system. Despite not having mid range adjustment or being able to adjust the subwoofer level separately from the bass level, you can make it sound good by playing around with it.

@@monocogenit1 I agree with all of this! I do plan on having 300ish lbs of constant load with the addition of a full skid plate package, rock rails and an offoad bumper n winch setup..... I've also been eyeballing shocks from OME....their BP51s and the Dobinsons MMR shocks. I want the adjustability so I can fine tune it. I do know there are Fox shocks available thay are adjustable as well. So it sounds like I don't want the parabolic spring. What about the ADO BROverland springs? Or a leaf pack from Dobinsons?

@@JJsGA the bp51 look really well made, but don’t have any experience with them or the Dobinsons. I think the dobinsons are actually made for our trucks (well, the Navarro). And not sure about the brover land, looks like a more traditional leaf pack though. And I’d like to know who makes ADO leaf packs, due to there being a structural component of the suspension. Obviously Chad ain’t back there forging leafs out. I asked, he wouldn’t tell me, guessing he thought I was going to try to source them myself, kinda silly. Was just curious, guessing deaver or something

@@monocogenit1 yes dobinsons makes kits for our trucks. I have some speculation that titan shocks will work for the rear....but there's no dobinsons there. Radflo yes lol. The only shock I've seen that can accommodate a 3in lift in the rear is Rough Country's N3 shock...and well 🤮

@@JJsGA ha yeah, rough country is what you buy when you want your truck to "look" well, not actually perform well.

@@monocogenit1 I just got confirmation from Z1 Offroad that the titan and Frontier share a 14mm shock mount in the rear. This means I can run titan shocks in the rear to accommodate a 3in rear lift! This opens up more options then just having Rough Country

@@OVAZUSA that's great! How has it been for you? I've had mine now for nearly 2800 miles and nearly 2 months and so far so good here.

@@JJsGA Just under 14,000 miles with absolutely no issues in Arizona’s environment. Truly a dependable and great looking ride.

@@OVAZUSA that's good to hear! It'll be interesting to see how mine holds up here in northern Michigan, especially with how harsh winters can be

@@ygyffc 😂 Well the good thing about the rangers is that there was NO recalls on the 5th gen. Time will tell with the 6th gen ones. At least you can get a V6 twin turbo in them! That was the one thing that turned me off the 5th gen was they only had the 2.3eb for is in the US

@@JJsGAyes the 2.3 liter I’m a little iffy about but my company truck has a ecoboost and the engine has took a beating and still going strong so I’ll give it a try. I originally ordered the 2.7 but canceled after it was gonna take 6 months and that was just a guesstimate.

@@ygyffc I had the Colorado Trail Boss as my number 2 pick if I wasn't able to get my Frontier. That 2.7 is over built so if I was to do a turbo 4 in a truck it would have been that one. The issue with the ecoboost 4s is that they are an open deck design. I came from a 1.6eb escape which was prone to warping the block....

Nice! I'm planning on doing an MBRP catback but with a twist. I am going to equalize the exhaust!

Exactly! I am under the strong belief that the Frontier offers the greatest "Cost to Value" ratio. Mine was 48k out the door and the only package I don't have is the "Pro Premium" as well....I don't care for leather or the sunroof. I'm changing wheels eventually so why pay for different stock ones....and I don't have a garage so a garage door opener is useless. I do wish I had the auto dimming mirror but I can add that in for a couple hundred and wire it up!

Oh I follow him!

I went with these as they are "slightly" less intrusive to the grill. Simply clips into place. But I do like how the Z1 kit is recessed in the grill....idk about 100$ nice tho. If these fail then I'll do the Z1s

@@PRO4XKEV I think I remember you mentioning that. Either plug is a great option!

@@JJsGA Z-1 has very good stuff.

Right on

@@eddiehaskell5578 thanks brother!

@@knifedudetodd same! 4dtech has the "eliminator" for about 100$

@@shawnmazurek1017 they are good trucks! Hopefully one day you find yourself inna position to buy.

@@monocogenit1 nice! Bet your loving it still like I am mine!

@@craigslistseller9354 I watched the same video. The problem with the Z1 system (and I liked that one too) is where the merger between left and right side happens at. It makes it significantly harder to make the exhaust equal lenght...which is what I'm going for. The rest of the systems the merge happens closer to the muffler which gives room to install a loop in a manner that will allow me to also install a full skid plate package (lol I realize I'm spilling some beans on truck build plans here) To this end, I feel the any of the MBRP setups would be best and still deliver a sound profile close to the Z1....and more VQ like in note with the exhaust equalized.

@JJsGA I'm glad the Fronty is finally getting some well-deserved attention. It can only be for the better. 👍

@@craigslistseller9354 agreed!

@JJsGA Kudos to Z1. It was an 'exhaustive' and informative comparison!

@@craigslistseller9354 yep, gleaned a lot of information from it

@@tonyb.5768 no. You missed some of the good thinks I mentioned about the truck before I reached the spot. How about next time you clear a spot for me.

@@aaronjones1220 and it's still louder then mine lol. But you got over 17k on that taco so it's probably way broken in.

@@whodey59 if you think it's a waste of time then you missed some of the things said that were positive about the truck. Don't like a little ride n chat? Don't watch. That's the problem nowdays, you people are impatient. You want everything NOW.

@@mandytuning litterally installed it today 😂 put up an install video a few hrs ago

@@Sasquatchflow there's much needed quality of life changes there. Plus the boost to towing is nice!

@@michaelcook6240 so you didn't actually watch the short. Got it. And no, that's incorrect.

@@tomclams3689 it's funny that you mention that actually. The exterior accents are "Lava Red" according to Nissan and that's the same color on the inside. But I'd agree that the larger accent pieces do appear more orange in color...could be due to the mettalic finish they have. Could be the camera but it does appear more orange to the eye. It's not much, but thinking about it I can't unsee that lol

@@jlg395 you see, that's not ice-cream. I have this 80lb, 4 legged friend who likes to ride in the back

@@bricks-mortar but they all do lol. All 3rd gens have a compass. Maybe he confused it with the Pro-4X which has an offroad page...

@@JJsGA OK. TY.

Love the compass feature especially on Road trips.

@@knifedudetodd it's a Gator SRX roll up realtruck.com/p/gator-srx-roll-up-tonneau-cover/v/nissan/frontier/2024/ It's not bad and can roll up out of the way when i need to use the bed. It doesn't seal all that great up at the front tho...it does let water in up front at the corners but that's only under a hard rain

@@JJsGA Thanks!

@@Frontier2022 cool. For your purpose the 6 foot is better. For mine, the back seat is more valuable. That's not to say I don't use the 5 foot bed. I do. Often acutally. And best believe living in northern Michigan right in deer country I know all about them lol. But I think a lot of the older generation has forgotten or doesn't want to acknowledge that trucks have become multi purpose vehicles these days, they fill more roles. For me that's more cost effective then having multiple vehicles (which we've done) A lot of things were a lot simpler back in the day. But from one veteran to another. Thank you for your service!

The pen pencil story I was not aware of but it says everything. Great comment. Thanks

@@LK-bz9sk fisher space pen you can still find them in Staples.

@@Frontier2022 we used to have a staples here in town....it became a harbor freight about 8 years ago. We do a lot of reports for the property management company we work for...wonder if I can find em online.

@@mikebiron7339 from what I hear the new KO3s have a very much improved tread pattern and compound. Been hearing some good things but there could be some balance issues still that have been an issue for them since the KO

@@JJsGA Besides grip issues, they also suffer from early sidewall cracking. Ask me how I know. I had 2 sets of them crack within 5 years and 1 blow out because of it at 70mph. I contacted BFG and they said they were aware of the issue but only offered a 25% off coupon for my next purchase. WRONG move dude. They lost me as a customer and I went to Nitto\Toyo. Far superior, almost no weights needed, no cracking after 6 years now, and unbelievable grip. I had the same experience with General. Both great companies.

@@mikebiron7339 have you had KO3s? I know KOs and KO2s suck. Ask me HOW I KNOW. You ain the only one to have experience BFG "quality" but again they reworked the compound and I've been hearing good things about it. Which is why I'm even considering them. I've also had Nittos, Goodyears, Generals, Hankooks and Coopers. I've even had Milestar and Mastercraft.

@@jtstone7632 oh look a nobody with no content or subs. How cute. Better come at me better then that or I'll kick ya lil bro

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@@JJsGA Will you make a video of the kicking?

@@jlg395 lol don't temp me with a good time

@@jlg395 I would, but I don't wanna bite Caseoh's style 🤣 then again hes had enough bites 🤣🤣

@@seanforeman1457 sure, it's unwise to make a major purchase without research 1st. But don't get it mixed up, my nitpicks are by no means saying I dislike the truck. I still believe Frontier currently is one of the best cost to value ratios out there in the segment!

Not necessarily. I bought a new '23 Tacoma right before the release of the 4th gen and I can definitely say buying the tried and proven model was a better decision than buying into a new model that's been plagued with issues in the first year.

@@aaronjones1220 this!

@@JJsGA​​⁠I'm leaning towards the GMC Canyon myself but the Nissan has some cool things.

@@aaronjones1220I totally agree... exactly what my research of all the midsized trucks has shown me in the past two months. I'm heading towards the 2025 GCMCanyon AT4.

@@eliteexposure5594 right! With 2025 having a telescoping wheel I do wonder if it's possible to swap it out for the new one

@@JJsGA Might be a lot of work to swap it out because the steering wheel shaft would have to be able to extend closer.

@@eliteexposure5594 should be a simple swap. The telescoping part is built into the colum so you'd just have to swap that over and reuse your wheel and switch stalks. It would mount up like how it is now.