Mortonm's 2001 Xterra Build

[wreckdiver1321]

Yep, thats how it works. I did that several times in vehicles I had before. Very useful for those instances. I used it a few times to do impressive burnouts

Like slicky said, it will spin the front drive shaft, but without the hubs engaged the power effectively goes nowhere.

 

[mortonm]

Have you ever used it in this configuration?

Yep, thats how it works. I did that several times in vehicles I had before. Very useful for those instances. I used it a few times to do impressive burnouts

Like slicky said, it will spin the front drive shaft, but without the hubs engaged the power effectively goes nowhere.

Thanks for the confirmation guys, now I just need one of those stock auto locking ones to die before I can go to the Warns

 

[Allof75]

I used it a few times to do impressive burnouts

Cheater

Good info though, I'll have to try it out.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Cheater

Good info though, I'll have to try it out.

I admit nothing.

I remember the one time, in my first truck. It was a 1990 GMC Suburban. Some dude tried to show off his new Beetle. I dropped it in low and stood on it. Made some decent smoke... right up until my rear diff exploded.

 

[partsflyin]

Yep, used to use 2 low all the time in my trail rig. Like the guys said, awesome torque/take off. I would use it when wanting to take advantage of the power and torque but only wanted rear wheel drive for the handling.
Worked great for tuff truck racing. Awesome off the line but when getting into the tight stuff you could really make the truck "drift" through the turns.

 

[Allof75]

Yep, used to use 2 low all the time in my trail rig. Like the guys said, awesome torque/take off. I would use it when wanting to take advantage of the power and torque but only wanted rear wheel drive for the handling.
Worked great for tuff truck racing. Awesome off the line but when getting into the tight stuff you could really make the truck "drift" through the turns.

I'll have to try this technique next chance I get

 

[mortonm]

With the big heavy load range E 235 85 tires on there and 170 raging factory ponies, I don't think I'm burning anything out except my drivetrain!

 

[mortonm]

This came today, now I can start planning my 10 day trip later this summer

 

[Shanfari]

Miss VA . Never been to West Virginia though, but must have the same great wilderness

 

[mortonm]

Miss VA . Never been to West Virginia though, but must have the same great wilderness

Very much so, it's been about 15 years since I have been to either, looking forward to going back

 

[Shanfari]

Very much so, it's been about 15 years since I have been to either, looking forward to going back

Wow! It's been 9.5 years to me since high school :sombrero:. Or should I say since cicada bug invasion :Wow1:.

Please show us some naughty squirrels!

 

[mortonm]

Wow! It's been 9.5 years to me since high school :sombrero:. Or should I say since cicada bug invasion :Wow1:.

Please show us some naughty squirrels!

10.5 years for me sine high school

 

[Shanfari]

10.5 years for me sine high school

You're senior to me then ^_^.

About the map, why not use some of Garmin's devices with topo maps or even birdeye map? Birdeye maps are like google earth maps, super useful!

 

[mortonm]

You're senior to me then ^_^.

About the map, why not use some of Garmin's devices with topo maps or even birdeye map? Birdeye maps are like google earth maps, super useful!

A couple reasons, the first being I dont have any devices that will load topo maps, and two I like the idea of a paper map, it wont ever be searching for a signal, or lose its battery charge. It is also nice for looking area new areas to explore, as you can see at a very quick glance what is there

 

[mortonm]

Nothing new on the truck front, but I did order some new boots today.

For a couple seasons of hiking my old Asolo boots have been getting close to being done. They are 12 years old now and unfortunately have a welded outsold are not repairable/recraftable.

I had purchased a set of Northface winter boots (seen below) and was a little leery doing so since boot isn't exactly what they are known for. They were great, light and comfortable and warm....while they lasted. After about 6 weeks of light use the sole started to delaminates from the boot. North Face just warranties them and since they soon were discountinued I was left without boots most of the winter.

I had planned on getting some Zamberlan Tofane NW 1025 boots this year to replace my aging Asolos, they look like great boots but aren't exactly "street" friendly and why I had purchased the North Face boots.

My number one factor for the new boots was a stitched sole construction, I want the enext boots to last a couple of decades. Here is what I ended up with, the Danner Mountain Light II

Made in Portland, Oregon and legendary durability. After having seen some of the before and after "recrafting" photos it's amazing what they can do to old boots, it was a major selling feature.

I also really enjoy the old school looks, and they are nice enough to wear around town in the winter too!

I should have them in a week or two and then I can begin the longish breakin process.