03 Xterra Overland/Crawl Build

[CrazyCole0579]

Hello all! Been a member for awhile but new to the forums. Just thought I’d share my build.....a lot is custom or DIY because of the lack of aftermarket support for the first gen Xterra. Feel free to message with questions and enjoy!

AC Upper Control arms, 2” shackles and AAL, 2” body lift, total of 5” lift
35x12.5R15 KM3’s on 15x8 steelies, stock 4.9 gearing
Addicted Offroad front bumper
Warn m8000, warn steel fairlead, factor 55 prolink
Working on the rear bumper currently, custom fitting a smittybilt src tire carrier. In the pictures its sitting on a custom drop down roof rack with a fabtech tire hold down
RotoPax 3 gallon on rear hatch
MaxLux underlighting, ditch lights on custom brackets, 13” light bar on bumper, led fogs, led 7” rounds on roof mounted rack light bar
Rocky road outfitter super sliders
Warn manual locking hubs
Custom 3/16” oil pan skid plate
HD steering-grassroots centerlink, bandit 4x4 idler arm bushings, calmini IAB, HD tie rod adjusters
Lokka front locker and diff drop kit
Cobra CB
ARB awning and traction boards on roof with custom brackets
15LB powertank plus on board air compressor
Fenders cut...lots!
Custom rear cargo area shelving
Custom work on doors so all 4 are removable

 

[WJJEEPIN]

Doors off with the tube bumper, best Xterra I've seen. Very cool.

 

[reaver]

Sick first gen. There's not a ton of aftermarket support, but there's enough for pretty much anything.

 

[Dusther210]

This is inspirational! I can’t wait to see more!

Just wondering if you know about the Schrockworks rear bumper/tire carrier?

 

[CrazyCole0579]

This is inspirational! I can’t wait to see more!

Just wondering if you know about the Schrockworks rear bumper/tire carrier?

Thanks! And Yes! That is a beautiful bumper. I just can’t justify spending 1000 bucks to hold my spare right now. So trying the $400 do it yourself option for now haha. Also the wait time on those is pretty substantial...

 

[Dusther210]

This is inspirational! I can’t wait to see more!

Just wondering if you know about the Schrockworks rear bumper/tire carrier?

Thanks! And Yes! That is a beautiful bumper. I just can’t justify spending 1000 bucks to hold my spare right now. So trying the $400 do it yourself option for now haha. Also the wait time on those is pretty substantial...

I feel you completely, that’s why I have a tire on my roof lol

 

[CrazyCole0579]

I feel you completely, that’s why I have a tire on my roof lol[/QUOTE]

Haha yeah that’s where mine has been too. Just don’t want that weight up there anymore

 

[reaver]

So, if anyone is interested, hardcore offroad has a weld together kit for a steel rear bumper. That's the route I went, and added a swing out tire carrier for about $100 worth of materials. Something to think about. Weld together kit was 280 shipped, if I recall. Took about a week and a half to ship out.

 

[Dusther210]

Do you have links? Will it work on a D22 frontier?

 

[reaver]

Xterra bumpers:

Nissan Xterra - Page 1 - Hardcore Offroad LLC

hardcoreoffroadpa.com

Unfortunately they don't have anything for frontiers (d22 or D40).

 

[CrazyCole0579]

Yes I have seen that kit, looks awesome! Unfortunately I don’t weld tho. But so far the Smittybilt swap is working out! It’s very solid and clears the door. Should be just fine for holding the spare. Still some work left to do tho haha

 

[reaver]

A good welder could probably put it together in 4 hours or less. My buddy welded mine, and built the swing out in a day, so it probably wouldn't be more the 250 to get it welded.

 

[Dusther210]

Xterra bumpers:

Nissan Xterra - Page 1 - Hardcore Offroad LLC

hardcoreoffroadpa.com

Unfortunately they don't have anything for frontiers (d22 or D40).

It’s ok, no one does lol I’m used to it

 

[Dusther210]

any updates?