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Great looking X, brother. I just responded to your inquiries over in my build thread. You'll have to let me know some good spots to hit BC. I'd love to venture over the border next summer and get into some trouble.

Thanks, Tom. I'm also leery of going to far into the hills solo, as both the Cascades and Olympics are getting pounded with snow this year. I can only imagine how much of the white stuff you Montana folk are getting. I'll post my impressions of the coilovers once they see some more usage...

The Bucksnort, if you're familiar with him from over on TheNewX. Good reputation, from what I can tell, and gives me the option to add a tire carrier later if I want. Also, the price can't be beat, nor can the fact that I ordered it last Thursday and I'll have it this Wednesday.

New rear bumper en route. Pictures to follow after sanding, painting, and mounting.

As a Nissan guy, and therefore an unbiased third party observer in this thread, I've been able to deduce one enduring conclusion from all of this banter.... Scott Brady continues to lead a life most of us can only dream of.

Well, moving into the new house has kept me from doing anything big on the X or taking any weekend trips lately. Now that my move is complete, I'm right back at it. Firstly, I decided to swap out my OME + spacer setup with the new Nisstec MK84 extended travel coilovers w/600lb springs. This was...

Welcome, I've seen your setup over on TNX, as well. How are those 700# springs treating you with no extra weight up front? The X looks great, and I'm really impressed with your in-cab navigation setup.

I dig the rack system, as well. The truck is really coming together nicely!

Nissteclifts.com is going to be your best option for aftermarket Xterra parts. They have everything from suspension, to armor, to lockers. They also have great customer service and decent prices. Others' opinions may very, but in my experience they're your best option. A 2nd gen Xterra can pull...

Awesome pictures, as always. That being said, I can honestly say I've never been tempted to 'molest' an alligator. The bragging rights just aren't worth the inherent risk...

Welcome, and congratulations on the new addition to your family! You'll definitely be getting the most bang for your buck with the Xterra over the 4Runner and Wrangler. Depending on what your intent fir the truck is, it will likely suit your needs well. With the 2012, you'll be avoiding the...

I read through your post over on the Adventures forum page. Looks like an awesome trip! Love your frontier, as well. So you're planning on doing a slide-in camper?

Ouch, tough luck man. Glass half-full: this happened somewhere you could limp home, and not on a remote trail in the middle of BFE.

It was. No need to worry about the transmission bypass in a '12. Most of the 2nd gen 'bugs' were worked out by 2012. Your biggest issue will likely be the weak rear leaf springs. Depending on how much weight the previous owner(s) hauled regularly, these might need to be replaced or bolstered. If...

Thanks, man. I'm enjoying the documentation of your recent jaunts, as well. Did you make the Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival this year? I would love to trek up to BC sometime I the next year. I'm going to check out that video now!

Loving this report. I recently spent 7 months at Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista, and am quite familiar with the area. I never explored the region surrounding the Mule Mountains and Cochise Stronghold to this extent, though. I ventured mostly west and south of the Huachucas through the Montezuma...

This is, indeed, interesting. Please let us know your results.

Looks like a blast, man. Some of the most memorable times I've had with my wife over the years have come from weekends spent at remote cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Something about the lack of external stimuli, other than the natural happenings of the mountains, makes the...

Looks like a blast, man. Some of the most memorable times I've had with my wife over the years have come from weekends spent at remote cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Something about the lack of external stimuli, other than the natural happenings of the mountains, makes the...

In mid-October, I finally got the opportunity to run the Naches Trail outside of Enumclaw with the Northwest Overland crew. This is one of the most popular 4x4 trails in Washington, and is actually and off-shoot of the original Oregon Trail. The Lomgmire Wagon Train used this trail to become one...