Creek's Xterra Build Thread

Year: 2007
Make: Nissan
Model: Xterra
Trim: SPORT - http://thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12320
Color: Night Armor

Powertrain/Driveline Mods:
Titan Front Differential
Titan Axle Shafts
M226 rear end w/ e-locker
DT Headers
Gibson SS Catback Exhaust Piping
Flowmaster Super 44 Offroad Muffler
Modified Stock Intake w/ Amsoil filter
Snorkel
Rear Diff Breather Extension
Napa built PS Cooler

Suspension/Tires/Wheels:
BFG KM2's 315/75/r16 - Letters IN
Stealth Rims
PRG Titan UCAs
OEM Titan LCA's
Ext. SS Front Brake Lines
PRG Tie-rod extensions
Radflo 2.5" Coilovers w/ 600lb springs
PRG 3" Shackles - Rattle Can Yellow
Alcan Replacement Rear Leaf Packs
Radflo Emulsion Shocks
Removed BOTH Sway Bars
Stillen Sport Rotors (drilled)
Metal Matrix Pads

Armor:
Shrockworks Front Bumper
Shrockworks Sliders
Shrockworks Skids (Rattle Can Yellow Diff Cover)
Shrockworks Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier

Misc. Exterior Mods:
2" BL
Vent Shades
Bug Deflector
Black Rattle Can Grill
GOBI Ranger Rack
Gobi Ladder (for Shrockworks w/ Hi-Lift Mount)
GOBI rear struts
GOBI jerry can holder
GOBI shovel/ax mount

Electrical:
Odyssey 1400 series drop in battery (kick ***)
Engel MT-45 Fridge/Freezer
Alpine IDA-x001 HU
Infinity Kappa speakers all around
Garmin 60csx GPS w/ dash mount
Uniden CB Radio - scored free from Freecycle
Wilson 2000 Trucker Antenna
Scan Gauge II
Keyless Entry
PIAA 520's - 4 on roof and 2 on bumper
PIAA 1500XT's on top rear

Recovery/Survival Gear
Ramsey 9500 winch w/ Amsteel Blue Line
Hi-Lift
Axe
Shovel
2 Fire Extinguishers
2 First Aid Kits
Survival Gear (tent, space blanket, 2 days of supplies, etc.)
SPOT Satellite Tracking Device
4 gas, 1 water Scepter 5gal jerry cans

I'm amazed by the X each and every time I go anywhere - what a great vehicle - Motor Trend picked it!!! The X turned 2 yrs old in June '09. Here's a video (well, 2) documenting the first year of ownership:

Part 1
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2070145564148356615&hl=en

Part 2
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6551772088561834597&hl=en

Pics from GONE 2009

DROOOOL
:eatchicke



What's your take on the 750 lbs coils up front? Too much too little, or just right?

So, it all started simple enough...I wanted a vehicle that I could load up for the weekend and go camping with as well as transport my kayak.


I really had no plans of doing ANYTHING to the X. That is, until I found out what it could do - as a stocker. Well, then I wanted more out of it. So, first thing, was bigger meats - while I was at it, I stealthed the wheels with Duplicolor spray on bed liner.


Then it was time to lift it. I went with PRG's advanced 4WD setup. This includes new UCA's, front coilovers, rear shackles, an AAL, and new rear shocks. Total lift was somewhere around 3"

After lifting, I placed my order with Shrockworks...what a bill that was. Anyway, in between ordering and receiving (it takes forever), I hit a deer - just in time for a new front bumper. The insurance money actually paid for my Shrockworks front bumper - BONUS!!!


Shrock'd






I then needed extra storage room, so I got a Yak Load Warrior. In addition, I added some lights.

After doing a x-country xcursion, I really noticed how top-heavy the truck was with a load up top. That, and I really couldn't fit a ton of gear up top. Solution - GOBI. It's expensive as hell, but for expedition style travel, it's almost a necessity.













Well, after wheeling hard for 8 months, my rear leafs were pretty much flat. Solution - ALCANS

What a difference these things make. First of all, I gained my rear lift back (and then some). I also increased my load carrying capacity by 300#. These things are awesome!





And that folks, is where it stands today.

Future mods include:
OBA - in the garage, just needs to be installed
Dual Battery setup

If you have any questions about anything I've done, just shoot.

articulate said:

What's your take on the 750 lbs coils up front? Too much too little, or just right?

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With the added weight up front from the bumper and the winch, the 750# coils are a necessity. I also removed the front swaybar - which I wouldn't have done without the stiffer coils.

Nice lookin' X!

Nice rig!!

:camping:

Dude, your X is the best 2Gen I've ever seen!!! Totally awesome, I'm insane jealous.

This is just how I want my wife's X to look like when after we get it (paying off my Fronty, then trading in her 4Runner for an X).


Isn't it amazing how much it just seems to get better each time you drive it?



By far the most awesome pic you've posted in this thead-

John...as always very sweet rig...I still am going to come out to CO on my trip and swipe your gobi!

Nice rig! I'm sure SAS is in the plans sometime soon?

The BN Guy said:

Nice rig! I'm sure SAS is in the plans sometime soon?

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Gawd I hope not. Too nice a ride wtih the IFS.





(I know, I know, pure blasphemy!)

Mmm, not really. I do enjoy that aspect of still having IFS on my rig. Yes I'd love to have the SAS but right now I really can't justify the cost of it.

SAS will come WHEN I blow the front diff...notice when and not IF (they're known to be the weak link)

OR, I'll go with a Titan swap (front end incl. suspension)

Creek said:

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Is your Rad. skid shrockworks?