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    2nd Gen Xterra Rear Bumper/Carrier Build (Open Source)

    what files are you looking for specifically?
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    2nd Gen Xterra Rear Bumper/Carrier Build (Open Source)

    Ill be updating the files this weekend including the farm jack mount and the planned 7 pin trailer plug.
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    2nd Gen Xterra Rear Bumper/Carrier Build (Open Source)

    Good Morning Capp10, I use Fusion 360 for modeling. There are some slight differences in my actual build and my planned drawings. I can post whatever you would like. I now have a Farmjack mounted and just received my Jerrycan mount (idk if there is room). I made a mistake in my design of the...
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    2nd Gen Xterra Rear Bumper/Carrier Build (Open Source)

    Here are some pictures from today. I decided to test fit it. As for a perch, the height is just right that i can put in an oil impregnated plastic strip on the top of the receiver. Its rests there. The latch is a knock off but i have abused the one thats on it for a while. They hold up great...
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    2nd Gen Xterra Rear Bumper/Carrier Build (Open Source)

    Here is the amazon hitch curt hitch i ordered. Up to you if you want the larger one. I opted for the larger but im not sure if it necessary.
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    2nd Gen Xterra Rear Bumper/Carrier Build (Open Source)

    This is the link for the Skin. This would require a powerful metal brake. I am working on a dwg that will allow you to bend at home. Stand By. There are some good photos of the actual skin mocked up on the X.
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    2nd Gen Xterra Rear Bumper/Carrier Build (Open Source)

    Lets just get this out there. Im a cheapskate. I will drive across town to get gas 10cents cheaper. This may even mean that I burn up any savings in the distance traveled. Well this project is much like that. I set out to build an affordable, reliable, and sturdy tire carrier and bumper for the...
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    Head Gasket Fouling Plugs??

    Assume i just go the reman full engine replacement route. If upgrade the suspension (ome), lower balljoints what else usually goes around this millage? how long do these transmissions run before rebuild/replacemnt?
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    Head Gasket Fouling Plugs??

    I am in the process of getting a 2002 3rd gen on Clist He was asking 1000 but i was able to talk him down to $500 About the truck: 2002 Im not sure if its a sport or not, it has the hood scoop. 320kmiles From his post he said this.. "I think one of the head gaskets has gone back. It does run and...
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    I think I found my Overland Rig.... Help me out here

    Thats really awesome! I jsut looked around and the prices are comparable to here but the rust seems nonexistant! Looking at flights .... haha .. and omg i cant beleive that round trip in december is only $86.. wonder what 1 way would be... lol This may be a next year thing I found out last...
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    I think I found my Overland Rig.... Help me out here

    How about going all in on this purchase? I found a guy in columbus, about an hour drive for me with the following ad https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/2002-toyota-4runner-sr5/6339074508.html This would get me a good base vehicle with what seems to be a very clean body. Talking engine...
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    I think I found my Overland Rig.... Help me out here

    This is from the "sport" 4 runner I went and looked at on saturday.
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    I think I found my Overland Rig.... Help me out here

    I'm going to re name this thread to "adventures in purchasing a runner with Josh" The guy never called back and is ignoring my calls. I will continue to hunt these down and test-drive every listing on Craigslist. I will without restraint share my experiences on here as more of a support group...
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    I think I found my Overland Rig.... Help me out here

    The truck was actually in really good condition he had all the service records from 2010 on with every single oil change and new part that was added or replaced. I think the mileage was a true mistake but he won't budge on price as of right now he said he's going to check with his wife and we...
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    I think I found my Overland Rig.... Help me out here

    https://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/d/4runner/6333326980.html So we decided to get up this morning and make a three-hour Drive North to Clinton Ohio to test drive the one in the ad above everything looks really really good the interior is immaculate the exterior has minimal rust only on the...
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