Co-opski’s Last Frontier Build
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Co-opski
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The d/t must be, these are a few years old and discontinued. Got them at sears on the sale rack for just over 400 mounted. I could not pass that up.
mortonm
Expedition Leader
Nope can't beat that price at all.
Co-opski
Expedition Leader
Just a transplant from Wisconsin, like the other 1/2 of Alaskans. Only been to Dillingham once to fly out and float the upper Nush. Had three weather days so I got out to the lakes by Wood-Tickchik SP, every summer I think about buying a pakcanoe to spend a few weeks out there.
Thanks Russell, I'll try to keep on top of the pictures.
Looking to do the ATF fluid before the snow flys too much. sticking with Amsoil. I get 6 qts out of a drain and refill every 6 months. I should do the filter next spring.
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wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Awesome pictures there. You sure do have a beautiful state to call home. Lucky man.
So some posts you put on Jack's and my build threads a while ago got my wheels turning. You were talking about wanting to add a light bar to your roof rack. After some looking, I'm about 99% sure you can run one of the Xoskel Xterra light cages if you wanted. The front section of the roof rack where they bolt up is (I believe) exactly the same as it is on the Frontier. I think the 2000-2001 cage would be the ticket. I'd do that over the Low Pro option. I'm sure you've read about my issues with the Low Pro bar. Granted, you couldn't run massive 8" lights like I do
but you could reasonably run a decent sized Hella or KC.
So some posts you put on Jack's and my build threads a while ago got my wheels turning. You were talking about wanting to add a light bar to your roof rack. After some looking, I'm about 99% sure you can run one of the Xoskel Xterra light cages if you wanted. The front section of the roof rack where they bolt up is (I believe) exactly the same as it is on the Frontier. I think the 2000-2001 cage would be the ticket. I'd do that over the Low Pro option. I'm sure you've read about my issues with the Low Pro bar. Granted, you couldn't run massive 8" lights like I do
but you could reasonably run a decent sized Hella or KC.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
I second the Xoskel (if it will work - not sure about the Frontier differences). I'm in the process of fixing mine, or going LED. Leaning more towards LEDs. Cheaper, last longer, and brighter without the alternator strain.
Edit - Xoskel does make Frontier bars - http://xoskel.com/Frontier.html
Edit - Xoskel does make Frontier bars - http://xoskel.com/Frontier.html
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
I can attest to the fact that the Frontier bar is not that great.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
That's disappointing to hear. I just read your comment about your issues. I'll have to read up on that.
For my light cage, the 6" lights fit with no problem.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
I was a bit disappointed too. It's well made and everything, but the design leaves a little bit to be desired.
Here's my blog post about it: That's disappointing to hear. I just read your comment about your issues. I'll have to read up on that.
For my light cage, the 6" lights fit with no problem.[/QUOTE]
I was a bit disappointed too. It's well made and everything, but the design leaves a little bit to be desired.
Here's my blog post about it: http://montanaoverland.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/the-frontier-a-little-illumination/"]http://montanaoverland.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/the-frontier-a-little-illumination/
Co-opski
Expedition Leader
:mixed-smiley-030::ar15::REOutArchery02::REOutShootinghunter
That should sum up the good ol' HooHaa Grass Roots steering. So my shop took out the bolts to put in some new hardware as the washers and bolts were shot, well so were the bearings. This steering fix has been the biggest headache my Nissan has experienced. Please do not do as I did and stay away from this steering system.
That should sum up the good ol' HooHaa Grass Roots steering. So my shop took out the bolts to put in some new hardware as the washers and bolts were shot, well so were the bearings. This steering fix has been the biggest headache my Nissan has experienced. Please do not do as I did and stay away from this steering system.
mortonm
Expedition Leader
I will STEER clear of it :elkgrin:
