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Author Topic: What have you done for your Rig lately.  (Read 498254 times)

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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1590 on: May 09, 2018, 09:55:54 AM »
I removed my Radflo 2.5s, and I'm taking them to be rebuilt today. In the interim, I threw my stock coilovers back on, just so I can move the Xterra around and out of the garage if I need to...

That stance though..... don't be jealous of my rake.  lol

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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1591 on: May 09, 2018, 11:03:58 AM »
I removed my Radflo 2.5s, and I'm taking them to be rebuilt today.

Rebuild? How long / many miles have you had them on?

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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1592 on: May 09, 2018, 12:53:41 PM »
Jeff- They're being rebuilt at Radflo. I know it's something that can be done myself or at another shop, but I didn't mind paying the $ to not have to mess with it and for the piece of mind of knowing it was done correctly. It's supposed to be $110 per shock, which basically includes removing the spring, tearing them down, cleaning them up, and recharging them with fresh oil. I thought they were in pretty good shape, and so did Radflo when I dropped them off this morning. But after tearing them down, it turns out both shafts were bent, and that was an extra $75 each. They did say they could reuse the bent ones if I didn't want to spend the extra money, but I'd rather have them done at the same time and not have any problems with them down the road.

TurboChris - I've had them on for about 30,000 or so, and I bought them used from another member here on the forum who put somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 on them himself. He was pretty hard on them and so was I. Lots of washboard roads over the course of many, many off-road trips! They were starting to ride pretty harsh, and it was very noticeable even just driving around town (potholes, etc). They'll ride like new when I pick them back up tomorrow.

Jayrat - be sure to take photos of this new trend at Overland Expo this weekend! haha  lol


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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1593 on: May 09, 2018, 08:06:01 PM »
Jayrat, the parts stores will all read engine codes for free as well.  I have that same code, p0448 i believe on my blue X and Dave has it on his yellow X as well.  He already tried the blowout method + extension and it helped for awhile and the code came back.  The last run to the junkyards we both just bought newer complete canisters from newer street only Xterras to just swap the whole thing, $25.
Jeff , what junkyard do you go to ??
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1594 on: May 09, 2018, 08:06:19 PM »
Jayrat, the parts stores will all read engine codes for free as well.  I have that same code, p0448 i believe on my blue X and Dave has it on his yellow X as well.  He already tried the blowout method + extension and it helped for awhile and the code came back.  The last run to the junkyards we both just bought newer complete canisters from newer street only Xterras to just swap the whole thing, $25.

Jay: Jeff is right on the free code reading.
  Plus you don't have to remove the fender, I've clean/checked mine three times.  I would be happy to help for PBR.

Jeff:  You guys have all the good junk yards down there.   For $25, pick up 2 more for Jay and I next time you're there (if they still got 'em).  I pay cash plus beer.
Also, I'm not sure where Joe is going but I've heard that Radflow rebuilds at there place in Anaheim.
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1595 on: May 09, 2018, 08:14:26 PM »
Yes, I took them to the radflo shop. It's actually in Fountain Valley, near Costa Mesa. They called me this evening and said they're already done, so I'll go pick them back up tomorrow.

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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1596 on: May 09, 2018, 08:49:15 PM »
This would't happen if we became Mall Crawlers
We could set up our tents in the Parking lot and roast Marshmallows >:D
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1597 on: May 09, 2018, 10:37:41 PM »
This would't happen if we became Mall Crawlers
We could set up our tents in the Parking lot and roast Marshmallows >:D

 We could sit around posting on "some websites" about what is needed to crawl some mall's too...I'm sure plenty of people would be able to chime in with their .02 with a voice of reason..... 8)

  D'oh, I digress people just need to get out and wheel.
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1598 on: May 10, 2018, 08:50:35 AM »
If you have full overlanding equipment at the mall then you are a Mall Squatter, up one level from a mall crawler.

Jayrat, I have the best luck at "Topatio" pick yourself place down by the border - 32°34'18.4"N 116°59'53.7"W

I just went to the junkyards last month, I probably dont need to return until aug-sept.  I'll put the canisters on my list.

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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1599 on: May 10, 2018, 09:24:29 AM »

TurboChris - I've had them on for about 30,000 or so, and I bought them used from another member here

Ahhhh, got it, good info,  thanks!
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1600 on: May 10, 2018, 09:29:01 AM »
The real magic is under the cover, but the cover is nice too.  4.56 gears installed with arb dif cover
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1601 on: May 10, 2018, 09:53:33 AM »
The real magic is under the cover, but the cover is nice too.  4.56 gears installed with arb dif cover

Be sure to clamp down that metal brake line.  Remember what happened to mine?
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1602 on: May 10, 2018, 11:21:14 AM »
Really nice job, I'm thinking those 4:56's are going to be very nice to have.
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1603 on: May 10, 2018, 12:36:54 PM »
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Re: What have you done for your Rig lately.
« Reply #1604 on: May 10, 2018, 04:54:56 PM »
The real magic is under the cover, but the cover is nice too.  4.56 gears installed with arb dif cover

Feel a big difference in the drive?  I need to pull the trigger on gears.
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