2011 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x Build
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bijanjames
Adventurer
18.5mpg under ideal conditions. With the RTT around 16mpg. Bone stock I would average 19 on the highway.
The_Dude
Adventurer
I test drove a 2012 Pro-4x Crew Cab 6 speed 6cyl today and it pulled quite well. It was certainly a solid feeling truck. I too am a Yota guy and like Tacomas but the Nissan has caught my eye with some features that the Tacoma lacks.I did find the interior a bit basic. I have a FZJ80 right now and am not buying anytime soon but am always researching potential next rigs.
bijanjames
Adventurer
No question it's a great truck. I always been a car guy and appreciate a variety manufactures, but grew up going off-road in Jeeps and Toyota's. My Dad had one good jeep, a 1984 Jeep Cherokee with the hurricane 2.5L 4 banger, and a couple of 87' Jeep Wranglers with the 4.2L, that were not as reliable. The next 4x4 was a 1992 80 series, and then a 95' fully locked. These two vehicles, along with a Toyota truck, and 3 Tacoma's, sold us on Toyota's.
When I was due for a new truck, my brother mentioned the Frontier. After driving it back to back, and checking reliability reports, I was impressed.
bigskypylot
Explorer
Just curious what features you found that the Fronty P-4X had that a similarly equipped Taco didn't? For the record, I have a second generation Xterra OffRoad and love Toyota as well lol
bijanjames
Adventurer
I had a 5 gallon heftyfabworks fuel/water carrier laying around after moving up to a 10 gallon on the rear swing-out. I decided to mount it in the bed. I didn't want to drill, and noticed that the canopy clamp might just fit around the top opening on the carrier. Ended up working well, and is mounted securely.
bigskypylot
Explorer
Nice!
bijanjames
Adventurer
I want to switch my winch cable to synthetic line, which I thought was going to be easy enough. Thought about going with a hawse fairlead and ProLink. After inspecting my ARB bumper I realized that my fairlead mounts are too recessed for a hawse to work without dragging the line on the bumper at any sort of winching angle...I looked into the synthetic roller replacements on amazon and I'm not sure about the mixed reviews. Some say that the rollers are very susceptible to damage from the line and others say that the rollers don't fit in the warn roller fairlead without trimming. Who has experience with this? Are there any other options? Thanks.
mb1k
Observer
Great build! I want to thank you and the other Fronty owners on XP that have provided me such valuable information through your experiences. I have to say that you quote is nearly identical to mine. I would have never considered the Frontier and figured I was heading the Tacoma route had it not been for a last minute decision to give "fair audience" to all.
Mo4130
Adventurer
I was in the same boat. I went in with the mindset that I was going to buy a yota and was going to test drive the Nissan for "fairness", and the rest is history.
bijanjames
Adventurer
Thanks! Yes, very happy with my decision.
mb1k
Observer
Bijan,
Forgive me if I missed the answer to this buried in the past 28 pages ;-)
I want to go with the spare tire carrier on the Fronty as well, but without cutting into the sheet metal of the rear panels. I've seen a version of your bumper on Hefty's website (attached image) and have emailed them about that version versus the difference of yours -waiting to hear back. But would love to hear your take on it if you have time?
Right now, if you click on the rear bumper link on Hefty's site it only takes you to their bed mount tire carrier.
Forgive me if I missed the answer to this buried in the past 28 pages ;-)
I want to go with the spare tire carrier on the Fronty as well, but without cutting into the sheet metal of the rear panels. I've seen a version of your bumper on Hefty's website (attached image) and have emailed them about that version versus the difference of yours -waiting to hear back. But would love to hear your take on it if you have time?
Right now, if you click on the rear bumper link on Hefty's site it only takes you to their bed mount tire carrier.
bijanjames
Adventurer
Bijan,
Forgive me if I missed the answer to this buried in the past 28 pages ;-)
I want to go with the spare tire carrier on the Fronty as well, but without cutting into the sheet metal of the rear panels. I've seen a version of your bumper on Hefty's website (attached image) and have emailed them about that version versus the difference of yours -waiting to hear back. But would love to hear your take on it if you have time?
Right now, if you click on the rear bumper link on Hefty's site it only takes you to their bed mount tire carrier.
I do know that my design is there newest version as far as the swing mechanism goes. They switched to a new 3 stage swing out and a more durable swing bolt. I can send a pic of it if you would like.
bijanjames
Adventurer
I'm very pleased with how my mounting project worked out on the U.S. rack. I used Hi-Lift Jeep hood mounts for the jack and they worked out great. For the awning I used the supplied L brackets and quick fist clamps for the axe and shovel. The overall weight with the RTT is around 250lb, which is right at it's maximum load, but the weight is distributed well.
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