2003 Atomic Orange Nissan Xterra 4X4 Overland Build (Codename : Tigger) Picture Heavy

[Dusther210]

Is there a Nissan owners thread on here? I think that would be really cool. Also when doing the PML I would recommend picking up the rear with AALs instead of extended shackles like I did. The flex is really nice but leafs are flat after a few months. For tires I went budget as well, running the Westlake SL369 (AT) in 235/85r16. They've been pretty awesome but when we get new tires we are gonna try 285/75r16 ATs on the Xterra and 285/75r16 Thunder Trac or Crosswinds (MTs) on the Frontier.

How is the rig coming along? How's the drawer system?

 

[JamesG83]

I have an 01 xterra running 265x70r x17 wanting to lift soon.

 

[Dusther210]

265 seems pretty popular here, especially without a lift. I’m surprised it doesn’t rub

 

[ryno9562]

No drawer system as of yet but i did just finish the suspension repair.

PML lift and chassis overhaul

 

[reaver]

I finished building my drawer system. I haven't painted it yet (been too cold), but I'm very happy with how it turned out.

There's some things you can't see in these pictures. There's a faucet behind the passenger tail light. All my electrical is underneath a hinged door, and behind the drawers, up against the seats. I have 5 more relays for lights, and one more switch open on the panel on the right side of the drawers that I'm not sure what to do with. I'll also probably replace the USB ports on the panels with USB 3 ports.

 

[Dusther210]

I finished building my drawer system. I haven't painted it yet (been too cold), but I'm very happy with how it turned out.

There's some things you can't see in these pictures. There's a faucet behind the passenger tail light. All my electrical is underneath a hinged door, and behind the drawers, up against the seats. I have 5 more relays for lights, and one more switch open on the panel on the right side of the drawers that I'm not sure what to do with. I'll also probably replace the USB ports on the panels with USB 3 ports.

That’s a very slick setup you got there

 

[reaver]

That’s a very slick setup you got there

Thanks! I took some plans I found on xterraNation.com, and modified them to suit my needs. I wanted the slide out table, and have an extension that slides in that I can use for a sleeping platform. I need to find a good hinge and a support system so I can keep the extension flat when it's not being used.

Right now, I just have a couple of 2x4s as legs for the extension.

 

[ryno9562]

I finished building my drawer system. I haven't painted it yet (been too cold), but I'm very happy with how it turned out.

There's some things you can't see in these pictures. There's a faucet behind the passenger tail light. All my electrical is underneath a hinged door, and behind the drawers, up against the seats. I have 5 more relays for lights, and one more switch open on the panel on the right side of the drawers that I'm not sure what to do with. I'll also probably replace the USB ports on the panels with USB 3 ports.

I like it! You got my gears turning now. I'm looking to put my camper up for sale so I can have some extra money to make my rig more camp-able. I have some other major repairs that need to be done to it first though. I am already past the value of this vehicle with the latest repair so I'm pot committed now. This thing has got to last me for a long while cause I do not want to go through the headache of purchasing another rig and possibly having a monthly payment. Tigger is PAID FOR!

 

[ryno9562]

Next on the agenda is a complete exhaust rebuild to fix the shade tree joe blow redneck repair. Going with Safari Snorkel Doug Thorley headers and and maybe cat delete to hopefully wake up this old VG33E engine.

 

[Dusther210]

I got the 100$ headers that have been working without issue for the last few years, after that I have Walker pipes for the 1999 Frontier running to a Walker quiet flow muffler. I love the way the truck sounds, no cats, no CEL and no angry neighbours lol

 

[ryno9562]

I got the 100$ headers that have been working without issue for the last few years, after that I have Walker pipes for the 1999 Frontier running to a Walker quiet flow muffler. I love the way the truck sounds, no cats, no CEL and no angry neighbours lol

What are these $100 headers you speak of? I'm curious.

 

[Dusther210]

I got the 100$ headers that have been working without issue for the last few years, after that I have Walker pipes for the 1999 Frontier running to a Walker quiet flow muffler. I love the way the truck sounds, no cats, no CEL and no angry neighbours lol

What are these $100 headers you speak of? I'm curious.

Performance Exhaust Manifold Headers Fits Nissan Frontier Pathfinder 98-04 V6
Enjoy :)

 

[reaver]

Performance Exhaust Manifold Headers Fits Nissan Frontier Pathfinder 98-04 V6
Enjoy :)

Oh man. I may have to look into this. Will save me from having to spend additional money on a catalytic converter down the road.

 

[Dusther210]

Performance Exhaust Manifold Headers Fits Nissan Frontier Pathfinder 98-04 V6
Enjoy :)

Oh man. I may have to look into this. Will save me from having to spend additional money on a catalytic converter down the road.

I’ve heard complaints of them cracking after a short time. Not an issue I experienced personally. I did open the bolt holes in the flanges a little and if you have to force exhaust components into position there’s something wrong so yea... a few years of abuse... no cracks or leaks and the truck sounds... I might have to make a video of it... I’m very happy with the sound...especially with my snorkel and my window opened a bit in a tunnel

 

[reaver]

I’ve heard complaints of them cracking after a short time. Not an issue I experienced personally. I did open the bolt holes in the flanges a little and if you have to force exhaust components into position there’s something wrong so yea... a few years of abuse... no cracks or leaks and the truck sounds... I might have to make a video of it... I’m very happy with the sound...especially with my snorkel and my window opened a bit in a tunnel

I'm hoping I can scrounge up enough money to get a snorkel this year. I want to buy a good one. The hard part's going to be sealing the airbox. I've not found alot of information on that one.

 

[Dusther210]

I’ve heard complaints of them cracking after a short time. Not an issue I experienced personally. I did open the bolt holes in the flanges a little and if you have to force exhaust components into position there’s something wrong so yea... a few years of abuse... no cracks or leaks and the truck sounds... I might have to make a video of it... I’m very happy with the sound...especially with my snorkel and my window opened a bit in a tunnel

I'm hoping I can scrounge up enough money to get a snorkel this year. I want to buy a good one. The hard part's going to be sealing the airbox. I've not found alot of information on that one.

I got the eBay one. Does not fit the V6 ...Some PVC pipe and end caps made it work well (see pic). I think for my wife’s xterra she will probably end up buying a name brand one if such a thing exists but the eBay one works with some creativity

 

[reaver]

I got the eBay one. Does not fit the V6 ...Some PVC pipe and end caps made it work well (see pic). I think for my wife’s xterra she will probably end up buying a name brand one if such a thing exists but the eBay one works with some creativity

I think I'll probably go with a dobinsons when I do get one.

 

[Dusther210]

I got the eBay one. Does not fit the V6 ...Some PVC pipe and end caps made it work well (see pic). I think for my wife’s xterra she will probably end up buying a name brand one if such a thing exists but the eBay one works with some creativity

I think I'll probably go with a dobinsons when I do get one.

Dobinsons Direct

Dobinsons Direct

www.dobinsonsdirect.com

This one? I couldn’t find one for the V6. Could you share a link for one so I can share with my wife for her xterra

 

[reaver]

That's the one. It's my understanding that it fits the vg33e just fine, but I've not done too much research on it yet, since I don't have the money to buy it. I need skids and new tires before I even think about a snorkel.

 

[Dusther210]

That's the one. It's my understanding that it fits the vg33e just fine, but I've not done too much research on it yet, since I don't have the money to buy it. I need skids and new tires before I even think about a snorkel.

Someone on the internet said the eBay one fit too lol. I hope the dobinsons does actually fit though.

Schrockworks skids were the first things I put on the truck