Lol thanks, I went back and read threw and realized you had said that, my bad! I really do like that bedliner just so far I haven't done anything other then the wheels on my truck but trust me that stuff is hard to take off unless you use a grinder or a rock. For just a simple cheap rattle can it is great stuff!
Casper's Xterra Build
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Lol thanks, I went back and read threw and realized you had said that, my bad! I really do like that bedliner just so far I haven't done anything other then the wheels on my truck but trust me that stuff is hard to take off unless you use a grinder or a rock. For just a simple cheap rattle can it is great stuff!
Casper - I'm looking at that Raingler net you put up to keep Porthos out of the front. As I've got a chocolate lab who really really wants to come up front, I'm interested in that. How'd you mount it up front? It looks like some sort of custom mount. And was it the RBN Barrier net?
Casper
Adventurer
The net is the same Raingler net they sell for the back "Pet Barries" I think they call it, just moved forward. It fits perfect. As for the mounts, they are custom, but simple to find. They are just "strap" holders, I will get a photo tomorrow and post. The hard part was bolting them in. You could just use self tapping screws. This will keep the pup from coming forward on his own. However, this WILL NOT work if you get into a head on colision or rollover. Your pup will end up come forward, and, well you can imagine the rest. I wanted the nets for HIS protection and safty, not just to keep him from eating my beef jerky. So I made small plates out of steel that go behind where it mounts and then bolted it through those with lock nuts. To say the least this was a PITA to do and keep the factory trim looking good.
To test them once installed, I hooked up a strap and pulled it with a buddies winch. The screw head sheered off just before the truck tipped completly over. Will it servive a head one with Porthos's full wieght hitting it............................................................................I hope to never find out, but am comfortable in the knowledge that I have done the best I can to ensure his saftey without putting a full cage in it.
Wow, sorry, long post. But worth the read. I will take some photos of the mounts tomorrow and post them up.
Cheers,
Josh
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Porthos
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Josh - that's great info. My wife wanted to get one of the metal ones that just kind of lock in place based on friction, but I want something that's functional for everything you mentioned above. I didn't realize you had a plate behind the trim, but that's a great idea and I'm definitely interested in seeing the pics. No rush as I'm not going to be buying this quite yet.
One question, though - do you have the side curtain airbags in your X? If so, do the mounts appear to interfere? That's really my only concern here with your set up. If not, I'm on it like white on rice.
One question, though - do you have the side curtain airbags in your X? If so, do the mounts appear to interfere? That's really my only concern here with your set up. If not, I'm on it like white on rice.
Hey Josh, I was just thinking the other day how you were telling us about your plans for the engine *wink wink* back at the last gone. I was wondering have you started that? I don't know if you are keeping it under wraps or not, but if you aren't and you have a thread some where else on it I would love to see if I could!
Casper
Adventurer
Not under wraps, just don't have everything in line yet. Engine, got that. Tranny, think I have that. Going with the one I got with the engine. Tranfer case, not sure yet. Thinking atlas, but haven't made up my mind. Wiring, this is one of the hard parts. I have been in contact with Painless and will have a harness made by them so the engine and computer interface with the xterra gauges and a small laptop, all plug and play. Fitting seems to be looking ok. May need a small BL, but still measuring. Now it's on to the cooling, don't want "getto" and AC. Yes, I want my AC. The pup needs it :sombrero:
I am trying to make sure I have everything ready, so as not to have to many "Oh C$$ps" I should of thought of that. Won't be done this year, hopefully next winter I will start the swap, pending money, time and research. Once I do the swap I will document EVERYTHING, and post it EVERYWHERE I can think of. So don't worry, you won't miss it. :wings:
Cheers,
Josh
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Porthos.
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Casper
Adventurer
Hey Roger,So am I going to see this rig at GONE this year?
Oh, I just may be able to make this one. We shall see. :wings::victory:
Did I see your driveing an XJ on 32's now? No more X?
Josh
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Porthos
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Casper
Adventurer
Thanks man. In the mist of some changes to both right now. Nothing too major. I am lowering the truck by about 1 1/2 to 2 inches to fix a front driveline angle. New rear springs, new bigger tranny pan and relocated pickup tube. For the trailer I am continplating getting rid of the noise box. (it's hit the back of the X too many times) and will be replacing the Overland tent with a Maggilona (sp) Extreme.
I will post up when I get things done.
Cheers,
Josh
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Porthos
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XJINTX
Explorer
Yea, the X was built to where SAS was next. Just went back to an XJ for solid axles
Switched in a dana 44 in the rear and locked front and rear.
No regrets I'm gona run in the back and away from the coverage at GONE
Looking forward to seeing you... Ryan (airebornenurse) and I are in the cabins again this year.
Switched in a dana 44 in the rear and locked front and rear.
No regrets
I'm gona run in the back and away from the coverage at GONE Looking forward to seeing you... Ryan (airebornenurse) and I are in the cabins again this year.