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LupinOne

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LupinOne
« on: July 01, 2013, 12:05:35 AM »
Joined SCCX: 2012
Username: LupinOne
Real Name: John Ferdon
Year: 2010
Make: Nissan
Model: xTerra
Trim: Off Road
Color: Super Black  

Mods

Exterior/Armor:
- AOE 4x4 Sliders
- AOE 4x4 Full Set Skids (3/16" Steel plate based on Shrock Design)
- Converted OR lights to HID per THIS TNX thread
- Ironman 4x4 Instant Awning with Fourtreks Mounts
- Shrockworks Front and Rear Bumper w/Spare and Hi-Lift mounts plus D44 Shrockworks Armor for Rear Differential
- 12000 lb. Iron Man Monster Winch System with Synthetic Rope


Engine:

- Volant CAI W/Pro-5 (5120) Filter
- Bully Dog Gas Tuner

Communications/Interior:
- [url=http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=106&encProdID=FD01F8F398F2B94A9C9F4299F3D18732&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0]Yaesu FT-8800R Dual Band Ham Radio

- Yeasu VX-5 Dual Band Handheld Ham Radio
- Vertex VX-459 VHF Type Accepted Handheld (County Fire/USFS/SAR)
- Diamond K412S Antenna Kit
- Uniden Pro 520XL CB Radio
- Firestik KW-3B CB Antenna
- Workman NF-40 Bandit RF filter for CB
- Smittybilt 2781 Air Compressor
- Staun Automatic Tire Deflators Calibrated for 16PSI
- Interior V-LED map/dome lights
- GoPro 3+ Black Edition

Wheel/Suspension:
- Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10  285/75/R16
- PRG Radflo 2.0 Coilovers with springs upgraded to 700lb rating.
- PRG Upper Control Arms
- PRG urethane bumpstops
- PRG Deaver 2-Leaf Spring Packs
- Bilstein 5125 Rear Shocks


Safety / Recovery Equipment
- 5lb Dry Chem Extinguisher
- SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger (Distress/Recovery System)
- Thomas EMS Aeromed Pack - BLS
- Philips HeartStart FR-2 AED - Infant/Child/Adult Pads

- Hi-lift jack with neoprene cover, off-road base, tube mounts, and Nisstec Lotus Slider Adapter
- 15K and 20K rated tow straps


Pending Upgrades:

- LED Lightbar for front SW bumper (Ironman / Rigid 10" or 20")


Meet Shinken:
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Off%20Road%20Play/29245_392458012758_1589840_n.jpg
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Why yes, I do fly for a living, why do you ask?
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Off%20Road%20Play/29245_392458127758_6348702_n.jpg
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Honest, I was just watering the grass...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Off%20Road%20Play/29245_392458132758_4113817_n.jpg
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...ok, and maybe the photographer and your monitor...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Off%20Road%20Play/29245_392458142758_2136871_n.jpg
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First SCCX Run going stock over Gold Mountain...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Gold%20Mountain%20and%20Skyline%20OffRoading%20with%20SCCX/550706_10150875862292759_1439190371_n.jpg
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Hey look guys!! I got my first field mod!!
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Gold%20Mountain%20and%20Skyline%20OffRoading%20with%20SCCX/252321_10150875862327759_1042562757_n.jpg
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Aww, that nice mountain gave me an autograph...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Gold%20Mountain%20and%20Skyline%20OffRoading%20with%20SCCX/556195_10150875862357759_488087258_n.jpg
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Ok, ok, Here's the real planned mods...

Volant CAI Originally with Powercore I filter, and currently with Pro-5 Series, 5120
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/100_1355.jpg
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AOE 4x4 Armor and Sliders

Getting started at AOE
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Armor%20Project/599124_10151114730382759_1165172341_n.jpg
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New left, Nissan "stock armor" right... yeaaaaahhhhh.....
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Armor%20Project/527474_10151114730442759_546444832_n.jpg
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All plates fitted up and bolted up...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Armor%20Project/66586_10151114730557759_1620841994_n.jpg
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Positioning the sliders
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Armor%20Project/334419_10151114848927759_1295823297_o.jpg
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Frame prep
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Armor%20Project/620705_10151114849082759_1895926111_o.jpg
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They are on there now!
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Armor%20Project/617304_10151114849537759_963200383_o.jpg
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Close-up of the welding
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Facebook/Armor%20Project/169135_10151114872087759_556129889_o.jpg
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PRG Performance 4WD Advanced Coilover Kit

Post Install Ramp Play
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_2629.jpg
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Upper Control Arm
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_2630.jpg
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Radflow 2.0 Coilovers
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_2631.jpg
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2-Leaf Deaver Kit
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_2633.jpg
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Bilstein 5125 Rear shocks
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_2634.jpg
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5 Pound Dry Chem Fire Extinguisher
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/CA1AD85B-E838-4A65-98AD-36CCA1F6681E-9044-00000413E66F0BAF.jpg
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LED Interior Light conversion (Left light is the old incandescent for comparison)
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/E3D2EE88-4DCB-43C1-87DC-69FC940A7629.jpg
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http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/31231894-0A84-4C24-ABDB-07F981E49513.jpg
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HID Conversion Project

A little something special waiting under the light mounts
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/C1970888-0579-4058-B014-A8335180FB02.jpg
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The main power supply connector you must disconnect first
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/C86B63CC-32CA-481D-9EED-1ADC082DC8F8_1.jpg
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This grey support bar must be removed due to the size of the HID light backend.  I plan on modifying it later so I can reinstall it without the lights hitting it.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/6FBDAE85-30B0-4374-87AF-23C5FCF873AC_1.jpg
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New HID bulbs installed and connected to the power loom.  The other connections go to the ballast boxes.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/86463930-65C7-4036-ADB4-ADF2C071254C.jpg
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Showing the connection to the ballast once it's mounted.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/4A45014C-FFCB-4345-8532-A122EB9B6F5B_1.jpg
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Ballast boxes mounted to wet box.  Take your time and be careful here and you won't have any problem opening the lid later.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/0F70938B-7127-47ED-92DD-3F8B3370B653_1.jpg
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http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/8FF4B1F8-4C47-4664-AC59-DF959282978B.jpg
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Functional Check - OK.  Before buttoning it up.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/A11A28A5-273B-4B7F-8D7C-3E6A7B1BC008.jpg
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Ironman 4x4 Instant Awning

Initial Setup and Adjustment
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_3447.jpg
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Nice lighting for night ops and communications work
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_3449.jpg
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All put away nice and neat
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_3452.jpg
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Uniden 520XL CB Installation

Here's the finished job with the external speaker located on the driver side of the box behind the e-brake handle.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_3667.jpg
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Shrockworks Bumper and Ironman Winch Install

The "Precious" unwrapped...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/5935B8DE-9BF0-4EC3-BA7D-6F7A96B96723.jpg
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Transporting all the bits to the "Toro Skunkworks"
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/867C16F0-321D-4843-B7BE-835E7B893BAA.jpg
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...So it begins...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/FB11BEAE-C282-4098-9DBF-648A3A4C8F55.jpg
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http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/1ECAFAAE-DFDA-436C-B90E-E1597F1222A5.jpg
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These poor saw horses didn't have a good night...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/AA8B94F9-38C3-40DB-8BE8-DB090E5A3DBA.jpg
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The Australians couldn't keep it simple. Also they like to "weld" their bolts. Murphy really messed with us on this part.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/4533894A-5B02-4BD6-80E1-39127D2999FE.jpg
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A little caressing and it slid right in...
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/808CC9E4-E2DC-400F-A5F5-906188C2AA5A.jpg
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The big reveal!
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/5DCC562A-60C3-42A4-AC6A-7EE625D50553.jpg
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http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/3BD067FA-3031-47CA-9543-41044C27A6A1.jpg
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http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/CE3E2A7E-76D2-4456-A85D-38BE731C406E.jpg
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Communications Upgrade

Routing the RG-58X coax runs to forward Ham Radio and Center Console CB
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_5176.jpg
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http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_5177.jpg
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Used a leather punch to go through wiring grommet into brake light area
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_5178.jpg
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Prepping new L-bracket Antenna mount to TIG weld to Schrok Tire Carrier
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_5180.jpg
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http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_5183.jpg
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Bonding strap from swing-arm to frame for grounding.  Makes Antenna tuning and matching perfect.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_5192.jpg
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SO-239 connector with 4" extension to allow for Dual Band antenna match and tuning (left) and Firestik mount and Antenna (right)
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_5194.jpg
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« Last Edit: February 15, 2015, 10:37:14 PM by LupinOne »
John "LupinOne"
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Re: LupinOne
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2013, 04:54:45 AM »
Very nice.   Ready for Gold Mountain again?
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Re: LupinOne
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2013, 07:19:07 AM »
Looking good John...any shots of the new lift?
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2013, 01:21:54 AM »
Looking good John...any shots of the new lift?

She needs a bath and then I'll shoot a couple and get them up.  I am definitely ready for Gold Mountain and others now. :)

I head back to ORW to pickup a tire repair kit and get the 500 mile re-torque inspection done later this week.
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2013, 11:51:58 AM »
She needs a bath and then I'll shoot a couple and get them up.  I am definitely ready for Gold Mountain and others now. :)

I head back to ORW to pickup a tire repair kit and get the 500 mile re-torque inspection done later this week.

Hey John,
Just to let you know that I will be in BB and am planning on Gold Mountain this Friday.   If you can join me let me know.
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2013, 01:22:18 PM »
Hey John,
Just to let you know that I will be in BB and am planning on Gold Mountain this Friday.   If you can join me let me know.

Oooo I smell a plan developing... no... wait, that's the dog... but still! I think we may have to go play. ;)
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2013, 05:59:19 PM »
So you in  ;D  If you want.  Current plan (Albeit as spontaneous as it is) I'm going to meet my daughter in BB 0900-0930 Friday and I plan to be done by 1400 worst case.   My number (seven one four) two seven one - three five seven one.   From what I see you are equipped this time.   We will not leave any parts behind   ;)
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Re: LupinOne
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2013, 07:51:38 PM »
Pics are up from the install of the PRG Kit.
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Re: LupinOne
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2013, 06:25:17 AM »
Nice job on the lift John. Congrats!


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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2013, 03:22:32 PM »
Thanks all.

For my latest trick, I mounted the bracket for my 5 pound dry chem extinguisher in the cargo bay.  Not much of a "mod", for now, but hey, I have one now.

Picture above.
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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2013, 04:03:48 PM »
 ;D  Great addition John
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« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2013, 04:18:08 PM »

http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag15/jferdon/Modification%20Projects/IMG_2629.jpg
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Is this photo at ORW?

I think we flexed the same ramp.



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« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2013, 03:35:22 PM »
Yup! ORW Temecula.  Great guys down there.  :)
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« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2013, 09:56:00 AM »
They sure are! They are the ones that did all the fab to the back end of my rig

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« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2014, 04:02:47 AM »
Updated pending mods to reflect recent orders...

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