Trixter404's 2011 Night Armor Xterra

[Trixter404]

Received my new Engo E10000S (with synthetic line) from Metal Tech 4x4.

Next up, either a rear bumper/tire carrier or RTT (most likely the RTT since I'm going to the NW Overland Rally in June and Moab in September...not to mention the entire summer camping season in between).

 

[Trixter404]

I removed my custom drop-in roof rack and made a new mounting bar for my rear LED pods (mounted lower so that they fit below my new RTT). This is a temporary solution that cost less than $20 to make. I also reinstalled my OEM crossbars for now.

And the tent has arrived!

 

[Trikebubble]

Very cool. Congrats. Can't wait to see it all set up.


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[Trixter404]

I know Josh already shared this, but here are some photos from last weekend's camping/wheeling trip at Tillamook State Forest with @jhberria. Wind, rain, sleet, snow...we had it all. It made for a great day of wheeling/exploring and was a helluva way to break in the new RTT!

Photos taken by @jhberria and myself.

I'm still waiting for my Hefty Fab front winch bumper to show up and I have a few of other items stacking up in my garage (HID headlight retrofit, winch, differential and transfer case fluids, BF rear diff cover, rear diff breather extension...).

 

[Trixter404]

I finally installed the Ballistic Fab rear diff. cover that I purchased a couple months ago from a TNX member. I liked the raw look of it so instead of painting I used Duplicolor Adhesion Promoter and clear coat.

While I under there I also [finally] installed a rear diff. breather extension.

I also changed the front diff. fluid. Mobil 1 75w90 Synthetic now in both.

 

[Trikebubble]

That threaded fitting, where did you get it? I should do that mod pretty soon.


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[Trixter404]

That threaded fitting, where did you get it? I should do that mod pretty soon.


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I ordered it from courtesyparts.com. Part# 38323-C601A.

 

[Trikebubble]

I ordered it from courtesyparts.com. Part# 38323-C601A.

Thanks, I just ordered one from my Nissan dealer. This has been on my list for awhile now.

 

[Trixter404]

More progress...

Engo Winch, Morimoto LED fog lights and Hefty Fabworks bumper...installed
Grille...repainted but not yet installed
HID conversion kit and projector retrofit...done
Oil change...done (with Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic 5w30)
No-Spill Systems oil drain valve...over-torqued and broken (that's what I get for not following the directions provided by No-Spill and torquing to Nissan specs...oops)
Transfer case fluid...changed (with Nissan Matic D ATF)
Skid plates...reinstalled

I still need to wire up the winch, cut and reinstall the grill, and install my Airflow snorkel. I will post final pics once everything is complete. It would be nice if I could update the first post.

 

[Trikebubble]

Sweet. Love that bumper. And those lights look awesome. I added a second tranny cooler in behind the stock one when I had my front end all opened up. Figured it was a good time to do that.
I need to go out and get stuck So I can try my winch.


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[jhberria]

Awesome, Steve. Can't wait to see it person. Lose much height up front with the extra weight?

Speaking of which, your place or mine for the snorkel install this weekend? I'm actually heading down that way on Saturday anyways (buying a weed eater from a guy in Chehalis), so I don't mind coming down.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Sweet! That bumper looks pretty killer!

 

[bijanjames]

Very nice! Completes the truck.

 

[Trixter404]

Sweet. Love that bumper. And those lights look awesome. I added a second tranny cooler in behind the stock one when I had my front end all opened up. Figured it was a good time to do that.
I need to go out and get stuck So I can try my winch.


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Sweet! That bumper looks pretty killer!

Very nice! Completes the truck.

Thanks guys! The Hefty Fab really grew on me over the last couple of years. Initially I wasn't even considering it (was thinking Shrockworks or ARB), but I am all about the Hefty now! I still need to adjust it a bit...it's sitting back a little too far and needs pulled forward.

 

[Trixter404]

Awesome, Steve. Can't wait to see it person. Lose much height up front with the extra weight?

Speaking of which, your place or mine for the snorkel install this weekend? I'm actually heading down that way on Saturday anyways (buying a weed eater from a guy in Chehalis), so I don't mind coming down.

Thanks, Josh. I lost about a 1/2"-5/8", which is about what I expected and also the amount I would have adjusted the coilovers by if it hadn't dropped from the weight.

As far as location for the snorkel install, I'm good either way. If you're down this way, we can do it here (my garage is still a mess btw) or, if you prefer, I can head up to your place. I need to make a trip to Oly anyway.