kmroxo
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I finally bought the vehicle I have been wanting for a few years - a Nissan Xterra Off Road. I found a 2008 via Carmax and jumped on it. It was so new to their inventory when I found it that they didn't even have pictures of it up yet, but it was silver (I didn't want a dark color), was the Off Road trim, and had a trailer hitch. I called them up and had them transfer it to my closest Carmax. I just picked up it yesterday.
As it turned out it had the bluetooth handsfree connection kit as well. I was pleasantly surprised by that since I wasn't expecting it. Another nice surprise was that the hitch it had was none other than a Shrockworks rear bumper! The shackles are under the cargo area. Shrockworks claims that the normal spare tire location can hold up to a 33" tire so I'm not worried about it not being the tire carrier version. Right now it has the stock size 265/75R16s which convert to 31.6 inches - plenty for my non-rock crawling intentions.
I call this my slow build because I'm working part time and going back to school (trying to get into medical school next year). The first thing I ordered was some ProClips mounts and holders for my iPhone and my Sirius Sportster 4. The order was just put in today so I should have the stuff by the end of next week. Next up will be some better floor mats. It only has the carpet ones right now. I'm looking at WeatherTech, Husky, or the factory ones unless someone knows of a better option out there. I'll probably order those later next week. I already have a Yakima Load Warrior so I'll be mounting that next weekend most likely. Soon to follow will be a mount for a shovel, axe, and high lift jack - I will probably mount those to the Load Warrior. I'm looking at the End of the Road Quick Fist as an option there, but open to other recommendations. It only came with two cargo area tie down points. Any where to get those, or just get them from the dealer? Also, I imagine the little pointy ends point up, right?
Future mods will include Shrockworks rock sliders and winch bumper with a winch to follow later on as well. No plans to lift it at this time, but who knows what the future brings. Right now I'm happy with the current height for exploring and camping. It is already higher than my old vehicles for the dogs to jump into and I want it to continue to fit in my garage. I also want to get some Wet Okole seat covers. Also on my "to buy" list is a National Luna PPP and a fridge. I like the idea and portability of the PPP as opposed to a hard wired second battery. Eventually I will want either an on board air set up or just a tank. Maybe one day I will get an AT Oasis or Tentrax trailer as well.
Here are the pictures of the X and the bumper right now. I'll post new pics next week of the ProClips and Yakima when I get them installed.
As it turned out it had the bluetooth handsfree connection kit as well. I was pleasantly surprised by that since I wasn't expecting it. Another nice surprise was that the hitch it had was none other than a Shrockworks rear bumper! The shackles are under the cargo area. Shrockworks claims that the normal spare tire location can hold up to a 33" tire so I'm not worried about it not being the tire carrier version. Right now it has the stock size 265/75R16s which convert to 31.6 inches - plenty for my non-rock crawling intentions.
I call this my slow build because I'm working part time and going back to school (trying to get into medical school next year). The first thing I ordered was some ProClips mounts and holders for my iPhone and my Sirius Sportster 4. The order was just put in today so I should have the stuff by the end of next week. Next up will be some better floor mats. It only has the carpet ones right now. I'm looking at WeatherTech, Husky, or the factory ones unless someone knows of a better option out there. I'll probably order those later next week. I already have a Yakima Load Warrior so I'll be mounting that next weekend most likely. Soon to follow will be a mount for a shovel, axe, and high lift jack - I will probably mount those to the Load Warrior. I'm looking at the End of the Road Quick Fist as an option there, but open to other recommendations. It only came with two cargo area tie down points. Any where to get those, or just get them from the dealer? Also, I imagine the little pointy ends point up, right?
Future mods will include Shrockworks rock sliders and winch bumper with a winch to follow later on as well. No plans to lift it at this time, but who knows what the future brings. Right now I'm happy with the current height for exploring and camping. It is already higher than my old vehicles for the dogs to jump into and I want it to continue to fit in my garage. I also want to get some Wet Okole seat covers. Also on my "to buy" list is a National Luna PPP and a fridge. I like the idea and portability of the PPP as opposed to a hard wired second battery. Eventually I will want either an on board air set up or just a tank. Maybe one day I will get an AT Oasis or Tentrax trailer as well.
Here are the pictures of the X and the bumper right now. I'll post new pics next week of the ProClips and Yakima when I get them installed.
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