Lift parts arrived today. Install this weekend . . . .
I'm gonna just crank the front and hold off on getting HD torsion bars for now.
These are stunningly beautiful shocks. And the rear ones are HUGE!
Thanks! I read your build and appreciate the inspiration. I lived in MI for a few years (Spartan alumni) and love to explore the UP and Keweenaw. I will use this opportunity to say congrats on the new arrival and encourage you to keep your awesome silver Xterra! :)
And so it begins:
235/85R16 BFG AT KO2
No lift
Those tires are stuffed in there! There was a little rubbing up front so we removed the front mud gaurds. Which was fine because I was already planning to install flexible mud flaps. And yes, the step will be removed soon.
Replacing mud flaps...
Thanks guys! Timing belt is scheduled for Monday. Tires and liftt as soon as it warms up a little bit.
Update: Timing belt completed! Front end checked and everything is tight, so the tires and lift are on order!!!
Discount Tire matched 4wheelparts prices on the BFGs, so they are gonna get...
Hats off to you and your great work! You have potentially saved me a ton of time and $$$ with your shower kit. I can't wait to see the install.
And I love wheeling relatively stock rigs with the big boys too. Good times!
Proclip and RAM Mount. Normally I have to mount the RAM ball directly to the dash or fabricate some sort of bracket, so this was a nice and simple option. It feels sturdy enough to take some serious bumps.
Greetings,
I picked up a 2001 Nissan Xterra SE and thought I'd share my build that is starting this winter. I'm going to stiffen the suspension up a bit to compensate for gear and hauling a dirt bike on the receiver. I'm also going to set it up for week-long, self-sufficient, comfortable...
The Tracker is moving down the hierarchy in the family and is replaced with an Xterra. I need more space for gear because our mutt puppy that was supposed to max out at 50 pounds is now a happy 85 pounder who takes up more room than a human.
The Tracker is still running strong but will...
Skid plate:
I started wiring for a receiver-mounted winch. I will fab up a front receiver eventually, but for now it'll just be running from the rear. I went with 5k# badlands on sale and picked up some quick connects off eBay and 4g wire from a welding shop. All my current winch accessories...
Gate is holding up fine. There was more rattle from the gate. I adjusted the nifty little elliptical disc on the side of the rear door and eliminated the sound.
19-22. We'll see how much the lift effects the mpg.
The ride with the new shocks is an improvement over stock. It's smoother on most surface.
I pulled off the front sway bar and body roll is minimal. Body roll is comparable to stock with the sway bar attached.
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