Overland Nissan

[The BN Guy]

Thanks for the compliments on the truck.

We went to Sands a couple of years ago. This time we just drove by it on the way to Cruces and Paso. Wish we coulda stopped but didn't have the time. That area kinda intrigues me. All those little buildings on the Missle Range. What the heck are they for? It's one of those "I wonder what's on the other side of...". I'm a curious fellow.

Yep, it's beautiful up there. Probably be better if they could ever get some decent rain or snow. They've been in a drought for quite some time now.

Lincoln was cool. Seeing where Billy the Kid was...what a historical place. One thing that threw me was the Maritime Cemetary close to Fort Stanton. Yep. Maritime in the middle of NM! Odd.

 

[JMyerz]

Thats it!

I just posted the scooby for sale and told my auto broker to find me one. HE said he get one for $9k...done.

What are those nissan sites? I'd be very interested in the rerading material.

Thanks

Justin

 

[The BN Guy]

The main one I visit is www.nissanoffroad.net - I'm a moderator over there.

Others include...
www.4x4parts.com
www.nissan4wheelers.com
and of course the ever present...
www.xterraownersclub.com

All of the above have forums, but the 4x4parts.com one is actually a dealer of Nissan accessories - Automotive Customizers is the name of the company.

The Nissan4wheelers one is primarily based in AZ, SoCal, UT, CO, and NM. Probably NV as well. I don't get over there too much. NOR is my primary site. Well, Expeditions West is too.

 

[JMyerz]

Thanks!

It seems there are not very many solutions for a good lift out there on the market and that anything above 3" runs almost $1000. It also appears that to run 33s you need at least 5" of lift. Is this correct?

At $1000 I'm tempted to do a mild SAS...

Of course I still need to get one. hahah

Justin

 

[The BN Guy]

33's? Probably what you need is a setup similar to mine - 3" Calmini SL and a 2" Performance Accessories BL. I do still rub on tuck/hard turn manuevers. Not a lot but some.

1000$ for an SAS? Only if you're doing most of the work yourself. Like all of it. Most SAS setups have been in the 3k$ range and that was doing most of the work themselves. The engineering is the difficult spot. While the Calmini SAS may be expensive, it is afterall bolt on. The only welding needed is to mount the brackets onto the axle itself. No welding or cutting to the vehicle.

Soon as the accountant lets me go crazy that Calmini kit will be on its way. I love their equipment. It can be expensive but it's well built.

1000$ for a SL? Yep, sounds right on. I've done two and they're really not that difficult if everything goes right and you have some good mechanical knowledge.

Now I'll be honest, there have been some times lately when I've considered backing down to 32's and taking that BL off. But then I see it sitting next to a stocker and say naaaaaw!

 

[JMyerz]

I had seen guys were spending that much with coilovers and radius arms but I was contemplating a leaf setup which should cost a lot less and yield good results as well.

J

 

[The BN Guy]

Very true. Plus it's easier to engineer and more difficult to screw up.

 

[Scott Brady]

Thanks to Joel Ericson (HongerVenture), we have our first Expedition Portal Vehicle story.

Thanks for the great job Joel, and thanks to Patrick (BN Guy) for allowing us to feature your cool ride!

Overland Nissan: StormTrooper

 

[calamaridog]

What an awesome, well thought out truck:bowdown:

 

[The BN Guy]

Thank you very much and special thanks to Eric for doing such a great job on the write-up.

I've learned that sometimes sitting and thinking things through three or four times can save some $$$ in the future. It's all about planning. Now just need to get out and hit the trails more often.

 

[articulate]

Thank you very much and special thanks to Eric for doing such a great job on the write-up.

I've learned that sometimes sitting and thinking things through three or four times can save some $$$ in the future. It's all about planning. Now just need to get out and hit the trails more often.

Saweeeeeet, dude. What's the story with the Softopper? What do you like about it, any links to some details? What's the framing like? Rear window? Etc. I'm digging that thing.

Nice story about the near-sinking....YIPE!

However, nothing about the racking you have in the back. What do you have back there hosting the spare tire?

Gracias,
Mark

 

[The BN Guy]

I'd planned on doing an in-depth reply this evening but Mommy had school function and so Daddy had the baby. I'll try and reply about the Softtopper in them morning.

Let's just say I'm EXTREMELY happy with it!

I plan on doing a write-up on it very soon. Keep an eye open for it.

 

[The BN Guy]

Okay have a moment in class...

Love the Softtopper. The installation is so easy it barely needs instructions. Quality is great, price is MUCH cheaper than the Can-Back(if they're still operating which I heard they weren't), and I LOVE the fact that I can roll up the sides and rear. It is easily removable/installed by one person although a second set of hands makes life a little easier.

I am EXTREMELY happy with my choice too. In south Texas it gets quite warm thus I chose the tan top versus the black or charcoal. This was despite the fact that Stormy is mainly black and white. The tan actually looks awesome!

I don't have a place to upload pictures but if you email me I'll send some images out of the new top.

 

[Willman]

Overland?

Great looking rig!

Nice writeup on the ExPo West site!!

Just wondering?????.......What makes your truck a "Overland" rig?...Do you have a Overland trailer?...Or just for kicks as for a name?......Or this could be one of those dump qestions......lol

 

[The BN Guy]

Well, I go over land. Not being a wise acre but I liked the sound and plan on going bush once the daughter hits an age that we can hit the trails.