FlyingWen's Xterra

[The BN Guy]

Very cool!

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Looks good! I like how the shrock bumper covers the winch area like that. I'm leaning towards TJM because of availability. I've got a buddy thats can weld a good piece of metal over it, similar to the Shrock bumper.

Looking good Wen.

 

[kcowyo]

Excellent pics and considerations in a nicely detailed write up.

 

[flyingwil]

How about a rear bumper?

 

[datrupr]

Very nice Wen. You guys did a good job. And I agree with Wil, if you are going to pass on the "safety snorkle" a rear bumper would be very nice indeed.

 

[Willman]

Nice winch!

Let us know how the winch works out!

 

[articulate]

How about a rear bumper?

Ahhhhh.....
How about it? Seriously I think they're only 50% worthwhile on that series of Xterra since your handsome plastic corners will remain ... uh, plastic. Apply the brakes, bro! It's a very nice tire carrier, but I'd spend the cash on something with better bang-to-buck value (gasoline for a trip being #1). Do you need a tire carrier on that bad boy? Do you have a 2" receiver already? If so, you've got the recovery point in the bag. I'd tread lightly here, this being a light-duty OH vehicle: $800+ for a tire carrier and recovery point.

The voice of reason has spoken.

 

[flyingwil]

Ahhhhh.....
How about it? Seriously I think they're only 50% worthwhile on that series of Xterra since your handsome plastic corners will remain ... uh, plastic.

Yup, but it increase departure angle bymoving the spare. It will also allow for a hi-lift mounting point not on the roof.

Apply the brakes, bro! It's a very nice tire carrier, but I'd spend the cash on something with better bang-to-buck value (gasoline for a trip being #1). Do you need a tire carrier on that bad boy? Do you have a 2" receiver already?

It is very nice...the X has no reciever nor any rear recovery points other than the rear spring hangers.:smilies27

If so, you've got the recovery point in the bag. I'd tread lightly here, this being a light-duty OH vehicle: $800+ for a tire carrier and recovery point.

That is part of it... plus FlyingWen did mention that she wanted one. Thanks for your input Mark!

 

[articulate]

plus FlyingWen did mention that she wanted one.

Well why didn't you just say so?!?!?!! The only thing that matters.

 

[flyingwil]

Well why didn't you just say so?!?!?!! The only thing that matters.

Based upon the look of them it might be easier to fab one up than buy one.

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Any new wheeling pics???

 

[XJINTX]

Can't believe I missed this thread. Welcome to our "Cult"

Nice looking truck... but I'm partial

My rear bumper is fabbed and has worked GR8 on my two X's so far. Don't worry about the plastic... it's $29 and I still have my originals anyway. I ride my truck hard and they are never a factor.

 

[toyrunner95]

c'mon wen?! how often do you need a hi lift at the mall im mean really! j/k i like your truck. i kinda want an exterra, but i want toyota to make it. dont know if that will ever happen.

 

[FlyingWen]

I am really likeing the X :wings:
I have wanted one since the first came out.

We have the "Dixie Horn" all ready to install, but the Trophy has gotten in the way of that, GEESE!

We did get the Ammo box in the back for the recovery gear

 

[toyrunner95]

hey do a trail install! if i can install a wireing harness and remote fuse block in the dark during a wind storm with a lantern and a flashlight, im sure you can put that in at the trophy!