wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Can't wait to see where you take her next Brian!
Jack's Adventure Thread (previous Xterra build)
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Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Thanks man, I appreciate that!
The NWT was incredible. I'm planning an eventual trip back up there in the summer. I'm sure the UP misses you too
so weird to think that it's a 5-hour drive for me to cross the Mackinac Bridge, but I could probably get to where you are in Ohio sooner.Thank you sir! Looks like the next place I take her is...my garage
Need to do a full exterior LED conversion. Tail lights, reverse lights, and turn signals / flashers. Also going to get some engine bay lighting going.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Started my roof revamp. Sold the DepHep rack, as much as I didn't want to. Wasn't great for what I needed, so I got Thule 50" crossbars instead for the rooftop tent, kayaks, skybox, etc.
Got a few more things left and it will be all done.
Got a few more things left and it will be all done.
richard310
pew pew
Started my roof revamp. Sold the DepHep rack, as much as I didn't want to. Wasn't great for what I needed, so I got Thule 50" crossbars instead for the rooftop tent, kayaks, skybox, etc.
Got a few more things left and it will be all done.
You know, I was debating on that roof rack awhile back, but for my uses as well, decided not to purchase it. As nice of a rack it is, I just don't see any reason to throw anything in there besides gas/water. Most everything, if properly organized, can fit in the cargo area.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Agreed! I got a great deal on mine a few years ago, and it was perfect for firewood and miscellaneous stuff. But the more I started using the rooftop tent, kayak cradles, etc., I started to think "...why am I still dealing with this when it doesn't fit my needs?" The realization just sort of hit me that I never use it the way I used to. As much as I liked it, it was time.
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
LabRak awning mounts have arrived!
They are versatile, well-built, and they look damn good. One side holds the awning and one side grips the Thule / Yakima bar (can be used upside-down for a shorter vehicle, too). Mine is at the perfect height that I can walk under it and still have headroom. Granted, the Xterra is 82" tall at the roof rail.
My only complaint is that it sticks out a little far, but that can be adjusted. It's going to need to stick out anyway to house the CVT tent at the same time.
They are versatile, well-built, and they look damn good. One side holds the awning and one side grips the Thule / Yakima bar (can be used upside-down for a shorter vehicle, too). Mine is at the perfect height that I can walk under it and still have headroom. Granted, the Xterra is 82" tall at the roof rail.
My only complaint is that it sticks out a little far, but that can be adjusted. It's going to need to stick out anyway to house the CVT tent at the same time.
richard310
pew pew
Nice Brian. Those brackets look well made.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Looking good!
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Thanks guys! I do have a concern with the upper portion of it - there is a piece of the bracket that might get in the way of the rooftop tent.
I don't have a trip with the rooftop tent planned until Memorial Day, so I might have to toss it up there this weekend to see what the scoop is. I suppose worst case, I can cut that part off, but I really don't want to hack up such a pretty piece of metal.
I don't have a trip with the rooftop tent planned until Memorial Day, so I might have to toss it up there this weekend to see what the scoop is. I suppose worst case, I can cut that part off, but I really don't want to hack up such a pretty piece of metal.
urstin
New member
Alright this build thread is ridiculous. Beautiful work! I used to live in the UP (I went to college in LSSU, then graduated at NMU in Marquette), it's super tough to leave! I'm actually 80% sure I've seen you on either I-75 or US-23 at some point (not recently). Do you have any interest in selling that Xosekl light cage anytime soon?
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
That's awesome! I have a hard time planning a trip that's anywhere outside the state. Even though it's a 6+ hour drive to all the good stuff, it's totally worth it.
You'll have to pry that Xoskel from the cold, dead fingers of the Xterra after it gets scrapped
Jack Stilts
Subaru Ambassador
Well yeah! Mine's been great. I got lucky and snatched it up before Xoskel went MIA.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
It's too bad Xoskel just sort of fell off the face of the earth. I got one of their last products with my old Frontier, a low profile light bar.
He made some cool stuff.
He made some cool stuff.