Thank you!!
This is awesome! The rear sleeping platform is what I'm aiming to do in my X. I have the drawers done, just need to figure out the forward sleeping section. Your setup has given me some ideas.
Out of curiosity, why not V8 swap the xterra and gain the benefits of power, gearing and rear solid axle? Or did you keep the xterra to continue wheeling harder trails with?
Thank you. I tried to check out your build but the pics for the drawers were broken for some reason (I have the photobucket plug in) so not sure why. As far as why I didn't keep the X (Sold over 2 ...
First being I live in Denver County where the emissions test is a dynometer; but doesn't measure power, it enables the vehicle to be "under-load" when accelerating through gears so the "sniffer" (tube hooked to exhaust) can adequately read the emissions. The X had to go on the rollers because it was too old to be plugged in to ECU to check for any codes. So the hassle being that they wouldn't allow me on the rollers with my 35's as they are too large. I stated that "a large commercial truck would also have a tire of this diameter, maybe even larger." I politely spoke to the staff and the manager after and they concluded that because my vehicle did not come with tires of that size that they cannot justify passing it like they do the other trucks that come stock with 35" tires. So long explanation stating that it is a hassle for me to borrow my friends tires.
2nd... as you can see they plug in your vehicle via OBDII port which reads the ECU/VIN/etc. This will not match up with the V8 swap/ecu so would fail emissions. There is an option to register in a non emissions county; but requires a little trickery and would be a process that I wasn't willing to proceed with.
Finally it was because I found myself being more into overlanding and getting to remote areas, setting up camp and then dismounting the dirtbike to explore. First trip to moab with the r180 X ended with a blown front diff and a fried electronic 4wd engagement motor. I was lucky to be able to drive it home and not have to repair on site or tow home. But I found pushing my vehicle to the limits and risking failure wasn't something I was really in to; however always knew it was a part of the game. Eventually I will build a little buggy that I trailer; but until then full armor, 3.36's and a front locker on the Pathy should do the trick!
