Trixter404's 2011 Nissan Xterra Build & Adventure Thread

[utspoolup]

Nice, I have also retrofitted all my lights on my X as well. I still need corners and after seeing these above, I know which way I am going. Looking good on the build. I have DD XP80 LEDs on all 3 of the rear lights. Luxeon LED fogs. And switch backs for the front turn. I just need the corners (thanks to your post) and headlights (looking at lifetime 22/30W). Thanks for the post and keep up the great build. Enjoy following it here.

 

[Jhberria]

Lights look great man. The hefty's going to bring it all together very nicely (plus, you know, the ancillary benefits of complete front end protection, better approach angle, and winch mounting surface. Those are all afterthoughts when it comes to sexiness, though).

What kind of RTT are you looking at?

 

[Trixter404]

Thanks guys! @Jhberria I'll likely get either the CVT Mt. Bachelor or Mt. Shasta.

 

[Maxterra]

Very nice!

 

[Trixter404]

Found some snow with NWXC this past weekend. Went up NF-54, south of Mt. St. Helens.

 

[rooster_sauce]

This thread makes me want an xterra so bad... good work, man!

 

[murps]

This thread makes me want an xterra so bad... good work, man!

seconded

 

[Maxterra]

Nice rig, and looks like you've been on some great adventures!

Dave

 

[Trixter404]

I made it out to Tahuya ORV Park near Belfair, WA this last weekend with NWXC. Unfortunately, I didn't take many pics but I did manage to get one at the end as I was about to air up.

I also recently installed a tablet mount for my 7" Galaxy Tab. Nothing fancy and it's easy to remove when I'm not using it.

And my latest purchase, a Ballistic Fabrication rear diff. cover, will be installed soon.

I'm still patiently waiting for my Hefty front bumper (ordered in December). I plan on installing a winch, HID projector headlights (retrofit), and 22" amber LED light bar once it arrives.

 

[Overland-Indiana]

That is a sweet diff cover!! I am currently looking into new diff covers for my XJ, I want ones with drain plugs tho.

 

[Trixter404]

Winch ordered! I ordered an Engo E10000S (with synthetic line) from Metal Tech 4x4. Next up, either a rear bumper/tire carrier or RTT (most likely the RTT).

 

[Geoffrey]

@Trixter404 Welcome to the forums! I believe that's the most detailed build sheet I've ever seen... with links and all. I think we need to see some more pics of this thing.

Agreed, more pics of the modifications. What rear bumper with tire carrier are you looking at ?

 

[Geoffrey]

Great pics.

 

[Trixter404]

Agreed, more pics of the modifications. What rear bumper with tire carrier are you looking at ?

I know, I need to do a better job of taking pictures while I'm doing the installations. As for the rear bumper, I'm getting a Max-Gear (Maxterra) with tire carrier and Jerry can holder.

 

[utspoolup]

NICE! did you order already? I ordered mine on Dec 28. Looking forward to it. There are many members here and TNX that run his since he is local to us.

 

[Trixter404]

NICE! did you order already? I ordered mine on Dec 28. Looking forward to it. There are many members here and TNX that run his since he is local to us.

Do you have an idea of what the lead time is? I haven't ordered yet, but soon. Gotta buy an RTT first! I will be in UT in September so the plan is to get it ordered and then pick it up on my way south to Moab.

 

[utspoolup]

Email him for the latest but the number he told me was way better than shrockworks. I have a shrock tirecarrier/ hilift/ CB that I will be offloading hopefully to one of the guys driving thru to GONEmoab this year. Ill hold whoevers factory rear bumper till they travel home after GONE as well. Just trying to decide a good price for it. I'm thinking 10-15% off? But it should be up on the forums shortly.

But Email Dave and ask his lead time and questions. I am sure you will like the time frame he gives and I know you will like the bumper. He has a bunch of options for it as well, so plan in future mods as well, such as a ladder, so he can offset the basket for the jerrycans if you see that in your future.

 

[Maxterra]

Right at the moment, I'm booked out 10 to 12 weeks at least.
Crazy amount of overtime at work and burning it too much at both ends since last summer ran me down.
Got bronchitis after xmas for about 6 weeks. Got over that and tweaked my back pretty bad at work. Missed a few days and slow for a couple of weeks....

Good thing is I finally ordered a new "hydraulic" tubing bender after I've been using my JDsquared mechanical unit for about 27 years I think. No way I can operate it right now, so this will get me going quickly again, and overtime has finally slowed down!!

New roof tray project is just about done. Just ran parts for 6 more and hope mine is back from powdercoat this week to see how it works and get the rest of the accessory bracketry finished up, and the fact I'll have a roof rack again!!

 

[Trixter404]

Got my RTT ordered! I bought a Tuff Stuff Overland RTT w/ Annex (basically the same as the CVT Mt. Shasta and Tepui Autana). I should have it in a week or two. So excited!

 

[Maxterra]

Su-Weet!
You'll love it!