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    Random Xterra odds and ends

    the xterra got totally totaled, Got a few random items that would be nice to get out of the garage: Rear bench seats, gray with gray ballistic coverking covers. curt hitch, stock jack. Can email or text pics. best offers, any offers really. Pick up in Santa Cruz CA Thanks Just call...
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    2017 4XPEDITION Subaru Outback 3.6R Overland Road Warrior for Sale

    Curious how the lift affected the drive and handling?
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    Joined the Sprinter Revolution

    Hi All, Just curious about how these aftermarket 4x4 conversions compare to the current factory 4x4? Also, is the current factory 4x4 for US vans the same system as the European vans? Is there any advantage (price or capability) between the systems?
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    80/20 Frame for Tacoma sleeping platform

    Hey Guys, thanks for all the great suggestions. Its for my girlfriends truck and she likes to keep the full width of the bed open for lumber and as simple as possible. She actually came up with a very simple and cheap solution. 1x3 steel tubing, one support forward and rear. The platform is...
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    80/20 Frame for Tacoma sleeping platform

    Our currently sleeping platform is supported by 1x6's in the factory notches in the bed with no center supports and a 2 piece plywood panel with a 1x2 frame. This works fine for one person, but sags with the weight of two humans and a 68lbs hound dog. We are thinking of using 80/20 to build...
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    kiwi build thread. ARB, OME Dakar...drawers + fridge underway.

    Whats to status of the drawers and the Xterra? Sorry I got busy with school and xterra silly business got put on the back burner.
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    A tale of two vans' travels: Over 25 trips together

    Thanks for the info. What more could you ask for?!
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    A tale of two vans' travels: Over 25 trips together

    Really inspiring rigs and photos. I've been seriously considering getting rid of my 06 xterra for a astro. A sportsmobile would be amazing but its so far out of the budget. Since you guys have had so much time with these rigs side by side, any chance you could do a little pro and con? How...
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    The "Trick" 90 degree turn?

    I've been curious to actually see a 4x4 Sportsmobile do this 90 degree turn using front wheel drive with the rear brake engaged. Its described here at 4:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XkUvYn-T0M Any one know of a video of someone pulling this off?
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    kiwi build thread. ARB, OME Dakar...drawers + fridge underway.

    We should talk about that ome set up. I was going to go for the med weight set up, because I've got no plans for bumpers, but if the price is right... are you going to get new springs as well?
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    kiwi build thread. ARB, OME Dakar...drawers + fridge underway.

    Looking good. Will the drawers match the 60/40 split of the seats? Any plans for a sleeping platform? I've considered completely removing the back seats. At the moment the bench portion is replaced with my hound platform which creates a full flat surface for his bed and provides a bit of...
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    kiwi build thread. ARB, OME Dakar...drawers + fridge underway.

    I wonder if its possible not to paint the whole unit with LineX, but just the outside high wear surfaces? It doesn't seem necessary to paint the insides of the frame and would save weight. I know you've got the fridge to build around, but I wonder how much more efficiently the space could be...
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    kiwi build thread. ARB, OME Dakar...drawers + fridge underway.

    Have you seen this box build? http://xterranation.org/showthread.php?4547-mudchet-s-cargo-box-version-2 Its one of the better ones I've see for the xterra so far. He found a way to keep access to the underfloor storage, although its from behind the rear seats. Might be helpful in your planning.
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    kiwi build thread. ARB, OME Dakar...drawers + fridge underway.

    Will you still have access to the under floor storage?
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