Creek's Xterra Build Thread

Creek

Adventurer

• Sep 23, 2008

• #31

Well folks, tonight, I became the proud owner of a M226 rear end (with e-locker) and the matching front end (full front diff). Soon to be the 2nd locked 'S' model...in the world!

 

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CoastalDefender

Explorer

• Sep 24, 2008

• #32

Sahweet! You better show pics of the pull/install.

Now what do you mean by "full" front diff?

 

2K54X4

Adventurer

• Sep 24, 2008

• #33

Nice! Is the front dif just a spare or a replacement?

 

Creek

Adventurer

• Sep 24, 2008

• #34

By full front, I mean exactly that - the diff and the gears. It is an option to just regear by 'S' diff, but why not just swap the whole thing? I found one with 16K miles on it for $350 from a guy in Cali..and, it just so happens I'll be there at the end of Oct. for the West Coast Nissan Meet.

 

miller_au

Adventurer

• Sep 24, 2008

• #35

Great looking rig Creek! very nice!

 

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CoastalDefender

Explorer

• Sep 24, 2008

• #36

hey if you want a GOOD new home for your C200 rear diff cover, be sure to check with me first. :archaeolo

 

Creek

Adventurer

• Sep 29, 2008

• #37

There's been a change in plans...for the better. I'm going with a Titan front diff w/3.36 gears and V8 Pathfinder axle shafts to retain my track width and hubs. She's gonna be a beast! All parts should be here next week...let the fun begin!

 

ChuckB

Expedition Leader

• Sep 29, 2008

• #38

Creek said:

There's been a change in plans...for the better. I'm going with a Titan front diff w/3.36 gears and V8 Pathfinder axle shafts to retain my track width and hubs. She's gonna be a beast! All parts should be here next week...let the fun begin!

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"I'm not a smart man", but does this eliminate the problems with the front end that the X's have been experiencing.

 

Creek

Adventurer

• Sep 29, 2008

• #39

ChuckB said:

"I'm not a smart man", but does this eliminate the problems with the front end that the X's have been experiencing.

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yes sir indeed it does...woot!

good luck finding pathy shafts though. I bought 2 of the 3 remaining in the US

 

ChuckB

Expedition Leader

• Sep 29, 2008

• #40

Creek said:

yes sir indeed it does...woot!

good luck finding pathy shafts though. I bought 2 of the 3 remaining in the US

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That's crazy! How come so few left?

 

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CoastalDefender

Explorer

• Sep 29, 2008

• #41

ChuckB said:

That's crazy! How come so few left?

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Not enough Pathy accidents that preserve the front-end; I am in total assumption.

 

ChuckB

Expedition Leader

• Sep 29, 2008

• #42

CoastalDefender said:

Not enough Pathy accidents that preserve the front-end; I am in total assumption.

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Or someone that has an X or Fronty is buying them all up and hording them...:smileeek:

 

Creek

Adventurer

• Sep 29, 2008

• #43

well, there's one other guy on thenewx that's doing the same swap, so that's another 2 gone (before me). Besides, that, i have no explanation...except, I'm lucky as all get out to have gotten the last pair

 

mcm4090

Explorer

• Oct 3, 2008

• #44

Like anything else they can order more. May take a week or two by the dealer can get more axles.

 

bigdog

Adventurer

• Oct 5, 2008

• #45

great right up, and great looking rig!