2006 Nissan Xterra

[KStPeter]

Purchased my Xterra back in 2012- originally purchased as something to lug my hockey and camera equipment around, as well as safe transportation for my family, the modding/offroad bug hit me quick.

Current look (As of Nov '16)


Mods-

Tires/Suspension:
285-70-17's
2" lift

Armor:
Shrockworks front
InSain Fab rear tire carrier

Lighting:
Xoskel Lightcage
4x KC Daylighters

Communications:
Cobra 29LX CB
Firestik 4' antenna

Misc.:
Rear Molle panel



Day I purchased it-


First change was putting on 285/70/17's.



Next was the addition of an Xoskel light cage and KC Daylighters, and a Gobi ladder. (Disregard the Jeep decal, was a joke between myself and a buddy of mine who had a Jeep at the time lol)



Then someone decided to run a red light and tagged my front end.

 

[KStPeter]

So while the truck was getting its front end repaired, I had a 2" lift installed, and as a temporary fix, the front bumper got some "stitches". I say temporary because something a little more durable was on it's way due to the accident...


Something in the form of a Shrockworks front bumper


Then some small changes- double din radio (with intentions of adding navigation in the future), molle panel on the rear window, and some fun decals.

 

[KStPeter]

After waiting a few months, I got a notification to go pick up a package from UPS...

An InSain Fab rear bumper with swing arm spare carrier




Did I mention I like decals?

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

Very Nice Xterra!

 

[Jhberria]

Awesome! We need to start one of those "registries" for xterras. There's enough of us here, now.

 

[Maxterra]

Awesome! We need to start one of those "registries" for xterras. There's enough of us here, now.

I concur! [emoji848][emoji106][emoji592][emoji41][emoji736]

Nice rig!!
Love the passenger rules![emoji23]

 

[KStPeter]

I concur! [emoji848][emoji106][emoji592][emoji41][emoji736]

Nice rig!!
Love the passenger rules![emoji23]

Agreed, lets get a registry going- I've seen quite a few X's on here already!

And thanks, people always get a kick out of that decal

 

[boehml]

Really nice build so far, keep us updated. Being a Jeep guy, it's so refreshing to see more than just Jeep builds!

 

[Billy "Poserlander" Badly]

How's the rear bumper working out? How was the install? That's my next major mod...

 

[KStPeter]

How's the rear bumper working out? How was the install? That's my next major mod...

PM'd

 

[KStPeter]

How were you able to mount your swing arm bolt threads down and fit a shackle on the passenger side? I tried with mine but the bolt comes through too low.

I've only been able to mount a shackle to the driver side, I ran into the same problem on that passenger side. I vaguely remember people talking about a workaround over on thenewx but I'm not 100% sure, I actually haven't been too active over there in recent months. The photo where I have our dog leashed to the truck is actually just the leash looped to the main bolt before I had fully tightened it down.

 

[KStPeter]

Just got the email with tracking info for my OB emblem, can't wait!

 

[KStPeter]

These showed up today. When I had the lift installed, it was discovered the LCA bolts were seized and the adjustable cam bolt couldn't be installed leaving me with some positive camber and uneven tread wear. So the old ones will just be getting cut off and these installed with some anti-seize on the new bolts.

 

[Rogue Beardsman]

These showed up today. When I had the lift installed, it was discovered the LCA bolts were seized and the adjustable cam bolt couldn't be installed leaving me with some positive camber and uneven tread wear. So the old ones will just be getting cut off and these installed with some anti-seize on the new bolts.

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Im in the same situation. Luckly for me they are able to align it pretty dead on so i haven't had any uneven tread wear. I have it on my to do list. I don't have the tools or skill to do it on my own. So im just saving up so i can take it to a shop.
Which LCAs did you go with?

 

[KStPeter]

Im in the same situation. Luckly for me they are able to align it pretty dead on so i haven't had any uneven tread wear. I have it on my to do list. I don't have the tools or skill to do it on my own. So im just saving up so i can take it to a shop.
Which LCAs did you go with?

Yea I've got some pretty visible positive camber. Up till now I just dealt with it as I wasn't driving the rig as much, but with it getting ready to come back to daily driver status it's time to get it sorted out. I went with the Ultra Powers from Rock Auto.

 

[KStPeter]

Got my emblem today! #2538 checking in!

 

[KStPeter]

And now installed on the rig. Put it on the driver fender, just below where the A-pillar and fender meet.

 

[KStPeter]

Sorry to the OP for bringing this up in your build, but has this happened yet?

I haven't seen one yet!

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

How about for Nissans?