Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Display Case => Topic started by: scottmen on March 04, 2013, 12:00:10 PM
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Joined SCCX: April 28, 2010
Username: scottmen
Real Name: Scott
Year: 2008
Make: Nissan
Model: XTerra
Trim: X
Color: Night Armor
Suspension and Tires:
Calmini 5 inch lift.
PRG Upper Control Arms (http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/PRG-UCA-X/)
PRG Spacers (http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/prg_xterra_front_lift_spacers_and_mini_kits/)
ProComp 7089 Wheels (http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/Pro-Comp-Alloy-Series-7089-Cast-Blast.aspx?t_c=11&t_s=210&t_pt=100073&t_pl=3635)
BFG AT 285/70R17 Tires (http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-selector/category/off-road-tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko/tire-details)
Radflo 2.0s (http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/radflo_xterra_fabtech_calmini_lifted_coilovers/)
Ajustable Front Sway Bar End Links (http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/prg_sbel/)
I know everyone on here knows it but Greg is very helpful and answers all your questions. He really knows his stuff. I know he can be hard to get a hold of, but I would say worth the wait. I always found that a phone call was the best way to talk to him.
Installation Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPtOnWYWToU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPtOnWYWToU)
Armor:
Calmini skid plate
Shrockworks Sliders (http://www.shrockworks.com/2005-2013-Xterra-Rock-Sliders-pr-16157.html)
Transfer Case Skid (http://www.shrockworks.com/Gen2-Transfer-Case-Tcase-Xterra-Skid-Plate-&-Frontier-Skid-Plate-pr-16182.htm)
Shrockworks Gas Tank Skid (http://www.shrockworks.com/Gen2-Gas-Tank-Skid-Plate-Xterra-&-Frontier-pr-16181.html)
Ballistics Fab Differential Cover (http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Xterra-Diff-Cover-Welded_p_1683.html) - Took some communication with them to work out the actual bolts. They sent me right length and wrong pitch. Eventually just bought them from McMaster-Carr. I do love the cover though. It's beefy.
Exterior:
MAXterra rear bumper
Hefty Fabworks Front Bumper
Weathertech vent visors - only fronts, tossed the rears
Yakima LoadWarrior w/ Extension (http://www.yakima.com/shop/cargo/gear-baskets/megawarrior) - added Feb 22, 2011
Yakima BigPowderHound (http://www.yakima.com/shop/snow/top/big-powderhound-wlocks) ski racks.
Rigid Industries (https://www.rigidindustries.com/category-s/131.htm) - Dually Flood LEDs & Dually D2 Spot Lights
Xoskel (http://xoskel.com/LoProLightBar.html) - Lo Pro Light Bar
ORTATTW (http://www.otrattw.com/) light switches.
Performance:
K & N Intake Kit (http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-6014)
MagnaFlow Catback Exhaust (http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=all&id=7749) - I really like the sound of these and you can find them cheap sometimes. I got mine for around $300.
Interior:
Pioneer Blue Tooth Stereo
USB Port Mounted in Cigarette lighter (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28123) - Voted best mod on NewX.org by me
Infinity Bass Link (http://www.infinitysystems.com/car/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=BASSLINK)
Garmin Nuvi 750 in OEM dash mount
Nissan Brand Gray Blanket stored in door storage bin for the gf.
MISC:
Hi-Lift Jack (http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-Jack-HL485-Red-Cast/dp/B000688VNE/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1362428640&sr=1-3&keywords=hi+lift+jack) mounted to rear bumper
Snatch strap (http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Comp-330000-Recovery-Strap/dp/B000CN9ZTW)
Shackles (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CF1A6U/ref=oss_product)stored under the backseat
Cargo Matt - Man that thing was expensive
Tire Pressure Guage (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00080QHMM/ref=oss_product)
Slime Valve Torque Tool (http://www.amazon.com/Slime-20109-Valve-Torque-Tool/dp/B002ZBWK6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1295307470&sr=1-1)
Air Compressor (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BM8RT8/ref=oss_product)
Horse Power Enhancing Stickers
The Wish List:
Deciding on a front bumper
The Pics:
(http://www.thenewx.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=83&pictureid=1853)
(http://www.thenewx.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=83&pictureid=1204)
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Nice build thread Scott!
Thanks again for the coffee and donuts on Saturday...an unexpected treat. Also enjoyed trading Xterra/SCCX stories, always nice.
Hope we can catch you out on the trails one of these days!
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I just pulled the trigger and ordered a new bumper.
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I just pulled the trigger and ordered a new bumper.
Do tell!!
Front/Rear? Manufacturer?
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Guess that was vague. Front Hefty Fabworks bumper.
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Well, after a glance at your pix I could have guessed...but thanks for the details!!
And grats!!!
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Guess that was vague. Front Hefty Fabworks bumper.
Cool...look forward to checking this out.
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It's your fault John. Got me all jazzed up on Saturday.
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It's your fault John. Got me all jazzed up on Saturday.
The better you get to know John, the lighter your wallet becomes...and the more mods you NEED for your rig....it's strange...
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Installed the gas tank skid and transfer case skid last night.
Don't think I am going to be able to use the transmission skid with the drop bracket. Not as worried about this area, since it is up higher. I would have to modify the skid quite a bit to make it fit.
The gas tank skid was the one I wanted most, luckily no problems there.
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It's your fault John. Got me all jazzed up on Saturday.
Hey...it's infectious for sure Scott!
The better you get to know John, the lighter your wallet becomes...and the more mods you NEED for your rig....it's strange...
Hey Christiaan...you did the ultimate MOD...you replaced the whole RIG!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Hey Christiaan...you did the ultimate MOD...you replaced the whole RIG!!! ;D ;D ;D
Thanks John....you had a hand in making that decision as well!!!
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Don't worry guys, Ghost's wallet as about to get a little lighter.
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Don't worry guys, Ghost's wallet as about to get a little lighter.
For services rendered. ;-)
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The next project!!
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Those look like Titan arms and spacers...very nice Scott. ;D
Before or after Mojave?
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Not Titan arms. Just the PRG upper control arms and spacers.
Hopefully will be going on today.
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Not Titan arms. Just the PRG upper control arms and spacers.
Hopefully will be going on today.
What coils are you running?
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The PRG extended coil overs with Radflos 2.0 and Eibach springs.
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Installation of UCAs is complete.
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Installation of UCAs is complete.
pix or it didn't happen ;)
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Ok now it officially happened.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/a3yhebad.jpg)
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Haha!
Nice pic Scott. :)
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Ok now it officially happened.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/a3yhebad.jpg)
NICE WORK!!!
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Updated 3/18/2013
After I installed the coil overs I noticed that it seemed like the shock was the limiting factor for droop (not coil bucket contact). I first considered getting a 1in spacer so that I could move the shock down and adjust the spring back to pre-spacer height. I talked to Greg and just decided to go with an even bigger spacer and the upper control arms. I was going to purchase them eventually, but just decided to get everything done at once. Went to my buddy's place for the install. First thing we did was install the new UCA. Then we took out the coil over, removed the spring and reinstalled the shock with the new spacer. We marked the top and bottom travel points on the shaft of the shock, now I am getting full extension limited only by up and down stops. We reinstalled the spring on the shock and adjusted out the spacer with the new spring location. We then did the other side, UCA and spacer install (also moved spring on shock to compensate for spacer) then put it back on the ground. Drove it around a little bit, nothing fell off (WHEW!) and went home. It's currently at 4Wheel Parts getting an alignment done. Feels a little smoother on dips so I would say it was a success.
One think I was contemplating was the neutral location of the suspension. Meaning at rest do you want the shock to be at it's center point so you get equal up and down travel or do you want it biased a little one way. I know short course trucks for example are all droop and less up travel, but I am looking for a good all around ride, and my jumps are quite as large as Carl's. ;D
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What a hassle. Driving into work today and stepped on the brake pedal just hit the floor, rolled right through a stop sign. Pumped the brake and got some pressure back so thought it might have been just a fluke. Next stop same thing. Made a U-turn and went home. Found a puddle in the garage and it was still leaking. Thought it might have been the banjo fitting since I loosened when I added the UCA. Crawled under the car and saw it was leaking from the middle of the brake line. It had been smashed, not sure how, only thing different was that 4Wheel Parts has aligned it. Didn't have a flare nut wrench so used the open end and started to round the nut, tried a vice grip and that didn't work. Gave up and came to work. What a hassle, don't know if it was 4Wheel Part's fault or what.
I sprayed some PB on the flare nut that goes into the brake line and hopefully it will move by tonight. If not?
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once rounded Vice grip is the way to go. if that doesn't work and if you have a dermal, you can cut a notch in the nut then use a flat head and a small hammer and start tapping the nut lose.
Check to see if the line is binding up with the coils. If it is, it might have pinch the line.
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It took me a good two hours to get the pipe separated from the flex brake line. Finally gave up and cut the braided line. That let me get the closed end of the wrench on the braided side of the connection, clamped like hell on the flare nut with the vice grip and just went for it. It finally gave way and loosened up. I got lucky and found a place that could make custom brake lines close to my work and didn't have to wait for a special order. I put it all back together and bled the line.
There was a bunch of brake fluid around the wheel and LCA so I got some simple green and doused it. Took it to the self car wash and hosed it down. Luckily I was able to stop when I got there.
Can't figure out how the line actually got crushed. It runs vertical next to the coil and can't see how it could have gotten crushed in there.
Next thing to be done is the melt mod, because I am getting some serious rubbage with the new UCA.
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Great looking rig
+1
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It finally came in!! 10 weeks, not bad.
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Great looking bumper Scott,
When you installing?
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Hopefully this weekend!
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i wanna see this thing, since mine hasnt come yet i can drool on yours :D
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Congrats Scott...10 weeks is pretty quick. :)
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Hopefully this weekend!
Christmas in May!!
Looks awesome!!
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nice clean 2nd Gen.
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Finally did the installation today. Crappy cell phone pic as proof. More to come later.
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Better pictures stat!!
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Here you go Jordan.
I still haven't installed the radiator skid because it will not fit with the Calmini drop on the front sway bar. I think I am going to remove it.
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Awesome, how was the install? How do you like it?
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The directions they sent were crap. No pictures and not the best descriptions of things. I had not taken apart the front bumper before so I was a little apprehensive. Here are two great HOW TO write ups if you need direction.
Grill removal
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2311
Front Bumper removal
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2314
You might not need them, but I liked having them at my finger tips for reference. I actually did the install by myself, just got a neighbor to help lift it into place.
One tip that isn't clear in the directions is, don't tighten the bumper once you mount it to the brackets. The final step is installation of the four bolts in the bottom of the bracket through the frame for the radiator skid plate. I misunderstood and tightened the bumper into the right place, then when i went to install bottom bolts they didn't line up perfectly. Had to loosen the bolts for the bumper then installed the bottom ones.
So far I really like it. I really like the new design that follows the grill pattern. Fog lights are on there way and a winch will probably be next year.
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neato, i normally dont have trouble taking things off, its the putting them back on without too many "extra" parts left over :D
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Removed the front sway bars. Ride didn't change much. Pulled it off to make hefty skid fit.
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I noticed that my truck handles bumps and normal driving much better without the sway, freeway on ramps are the only time I wish I had it.
Did the skid fit no problem after the sway was removed?
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Without the front sways it's a lot better than I thought it was going to be. The big freeway interchanges aren't too bad. But the bumps and driveways etc get soaked up a lot better.
The skid still didn't fit. It's too wide for the cross bad and hits where the LCA bushing is mounted.
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Want a new skid?
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I am going to talk to hefty, but if that doesn't work, I should be able to cut this one.
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Nice looking bumper Scott...we had some issues with Hefty bumpers in Moab.
A Hefty to Hefty recovery with Kaotik and Panathrasher maxed the winch load capabilities and both suffered torque/bending issues. Interesting to see them in the environment and unfortunately perform less than up to spec. Andy and Chris were both surprised.
PM either of them for the scoop. Hope to see you on the trails soon.
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was this with the newer design or old design john?
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My first thoughts too Jordan.
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was this with the newer design or old design john?
New design.
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F
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did panathrasher upgrade to the new design? he has pictures of his truck on thenewx with the old style hefty bumper, same with the member KaiOtiK, closest name i could find to the one you posted. and yes i was bored and stalked them on the forums to find pictures of both trucks :D
and yes in my heart i want you to be wrong john, mainly because i have already ordered one and i like the look too much to have it not be good haha.
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The KC LZR fog lights came in yesterday. I am such a sucker for LED lights.
Still waiting for the adapter from Hefty, only been a month and four promises of it being on the way. Someone out there has a bunch of adapter plates that were supposed to be sent to me.
(http://ecustomhitch.com/images/F75064156.jpg)
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Nice Scott...
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did panathrasher upgrade to the new design? he has pictures of his truck on thenewx with the old style hefty bumper, same with the member KaiOtiK, closest name i could find to the one you posted. and yes i was bored and stalked them on the forums to find pictures of both trucks :D
and yes in my heart i want you to be wrong john, mainly because i have already ordered one and i like the look too much to have it not be good haha.
I think you are correct Jordan...my memory serves me wrong. Must've been all those concussions before helmet laws applied to kids on bikes.
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Last night I installed the KC Fog lights. It was relatively easy once I removed the grill and a couple brackets that were not used anymore. Real nice fit, hopefully I will get a chance them to wire them up this weekend.