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  1. The other Sean

    Line-X on Sliders

    What they all said. I just use rattle can satin black on the spots that get scraped off.
  2. The other Sean

    Removing Gear from Rig Until Needed

    Pretty much that. In fact, I built my Fuel can mount to easily unbolt from the truck bed. In reality, I need it 2-3 times a year, so, no need to have the can or bracket taking up space.
  3. The other Sean

    GMRS license (Fee/Tax) process

    Yep.. Since I rarely use my CB, I leave it mounted, but pull the antenna and leave it on the floor behind the seats. I run a 4' antenna and noticed a MPG drop with it on.
  4. The other Sean

    Baja Rack stolen in Sunnyvale, CA

    It might be. There is a fair chance one or both have outstanding warrants, the van is not properly registered, it's not the first call the cops have had, etc.... Also, more than likely, they have discovered a spot they feel no one bothers them, so, a visit from the authorities questioning what...
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    9/15-9/17 Northwoods Rendezvous 3.0 Backus MN.

    This is an annual event put on by the Midwest Overland Society (not a O.B. sponsored event) Rendezvous 3.0 is on the calendar! Once again for the 3rd year running (hence 3.0) MOS will be hosting a free gathering of overlanders in northern MN outside of Backus MN at the Foothills Horse Camp...
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    Baja Rack stolen in Sunnyvale, CA

    This. Part of his thing is to be unnoticed by people and the police.
  7. The other Sean

    Question for Nissan Xterra owners equipped with side curtain airbags in their rigs...

    When I dropped my '11 frontier off on Friday the service writer said the same thing. But, upon picking it back up he said they had no issues with the update.
  8. The other Sean

    Spring Sag with added load

    I'll piggy back on Daniel Etter's comment. I'd add the spring with the proper lift height and spring rate for how the vehicle is normally loaded and THEN add the airbags for adjustability for when you load the vehicle up if needed.
  9. The other Sean

    What got you started overlanding/offroading?

    It was the creek near my house. I was the typical loner kid with divorced parents in the 80's and would ride my Huffy as far as my legs would take me in search of my place in the world. The Minnehaha creek was a tucked away nature area right in the middle of the city. When I was unhappy I could...
  10. The other Sean

    Daily driver?

    I have a $700 beater that gets double the MPG's that my truck does that I drive most days to work. Truck is used on weekend, for adventuring, when I need a truck and when I want to try to look cool.
  11. The other Sean

    Setting New Goals (coming back down to earth)

    I also agree. When I set out to look for a truck, I searched by features and not brand. I had never even thought of a Frontier and once I test drove what is now my truck, I had to have it. Also, price is why I did not get a Jeep.
  12. The other Sean

    Who's stock, and not planning to gear up?

    This is part of how I legitimized my front suspension upgrade last April. I was at 75K miles, so, things were a bit worn out anyway. My upgrade was going to require new upper and lower control arms as well as inner and outer tie rods. But, now at 78K miles my entire suspension and steering is...
  13. The other Sean

    Deaf First Responder in Southern Colorado

    Welcome. Have you looked in to adding a shift light? I know Drag racers use them and most can be adjusted for almost any RPM.
  14. The other Sean

    2WD Overlanding

    Awesome. my last truck was an '03 Ranger edge. Yours is built on the 4WD chassis, so you have ample ground clearance for a 2WD truck. I ran 31x10.5 All terrains on mine.
  15. The other Sean

    2006 Xterra Off Road Build

    X2 on aftermarket upper control arms. You may have issues getting the camber set right and will have limited droop with the OME setup and stock arms which will limit the ride off road. When I had a 2.5" spacer lift on my Frontier it rode not great off road and the camber was never ideal.
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    2WD Overlanding

    I can't tell from your profile pic, but are you driving a Ranger Edge?
  17. The other Sean

    Recommendation for US States with Flag Patches

    While not state shaped, I get a state flag patch for each state I have taken my truck to. I get them here. http://www.gadsdenandculpeper.com/state-tactical.html
  18. The other Sean

    Airing down.

    285/75/16 Duratracs. 25 psi for general no thrills off road and 20 for anything more involved.
  19. The other Sean

    Off-road traction bar?

    Not being familiar with the underside of your truck, Would you get better protection from adding full skid plates? While my Frontier is shorter than your truck, most of my driveshaft is protected by the transfer case skid, the gas tank skid and the muffler. But, as stated above, most problems...
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    Bf Goodrich AT/ K02's or Goodyear Duratracks

    Just to stir the pot, While great, unless there is winter and wet off road testing, all this desert and dry climate testing does nothing for me in Minnesota. And no, testing in a fresh snowfall is not "winter weather" testing.