Hello all!
I wanted to start a build thread for my 2015 Nissan Xterra (last year produced). I joined the group last week at Overland Expo 2017. I am quite active in the Arizona Xterra Club, but I figured another community would be great! I currently live in Flagstaff Arizona, but I am moving to Phoenix next month.
Starting Point:
2015 Nissan Xterra Pro4x
- Blue Metallic
- Pro4x Package (locking rear diff)
Interior Modifications/Additions:
- Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio
- Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow High-Volume
- Maglite mount passenger seat
- Tablet navigation arm
- GoPro mount on dash
- Replaces interior lights with LEDs (front: Red, backseat: Blue, rear: bright white)
- Molle Panels in rear area windows
Exterior Modifications/Additions:
- Overland Bound #5525 Emblems
- Roof rack HiLift jack mount
- Garvin Shovel Mount
- 2 Gal Rotopax (fits in wet-box on top)
- Airflow Snorkel
- Orange 4' Firestik Custom Ordered Antenna
- Rear Diff Breather Mod
- Blacked-out front stock bumper
- Trimmed front fenders to tuck 35 inch tires
Suspension, Tires, Wheels
- NissTec Radflo Extended Travel Ultimate Kit (Rear Lift Options: Nisstec/Deaver 2 inch AAL)
- Rear Shocks: 5100 Ext Travel Bilsteins (2-2.5 inch lift)
- Front Cam Bolt Kit
- Front Coilover Shock Size: Radflo 2.0 inch
- Front Coilover Spring Rate: 600 lbs
- Upper Control Arms: SPC
- 2 Degree Shims
- Ubolt Flip Kit
- PRG Shackles (set at the mid point)
- 2 inch Body Lift
- 315/75/16 Cooper MTPs (35s)
- Pro Comp 7089's
Protection
- Sasa Sliders
- Pro4x Skid plates
Recovery:
- 20' Smittbuilt recovery strap
- Assorted Shovel, Axe, Hatchet, and Saws
- P & P rear recover points
- 2 x Neon Orange D-Shackles
Near-Term Plans:
- Adjust Sliders for 2'' Body Lift
- Rear Tire carrier
Long-Term Plans:
- Add Aluminum Skid Plates (if not mid-term)
- Add Front Bumper
- Lock front Diff
- Offroading trailer
As she sits now (and some glamour shots):
I wanted to start a build thread for my 2015 Nissan Xterra (last year produced). I joined the group last week at Overland Expo 2017. I am quite active in the Arizona Xterra Club, but I figured another community would be great! I currently live in Flagstaff Arizona, but I am moving to Phoenix next month.
Starting Point:
2015 Nissan Xterra Pro4x
- Blue Metallic
- Pro4x Package (locking rear diff)
Interior Modifications/Additions:
- Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio
- Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow High-Volume
- Maglite mount passenger seat
- Tablet navigation arm
- GoPro mount on dash
- Replaces interior lights with LEDs (front: Red, backseat: Blue, rear: bright white)
- Molle Panels in rear area windows
Exterior Modifications/Additions:
- Overland Bound #5525 Emblems
- Roof rack HiLift jack mount
- Garvin Shovel Mount
- 2 Gal Rotopax (fits in wet-box on top)
- Airflow Snorkel
- Orange 4' Firestik Custom Ordered Antenna
- Rear Diff Breather Mod
- Blacked-out front stock bumper
- Trimmed front fenders to tuck 35 inch tires
Suspension, Tires, Wheels
- NissTec Radflo Extended Travel Ultimate Kit (Rear Lift Options: Nisstec/Deaver 2 inch AAL)
- Rear Shocks: 5100 Ext Travel Bilsteins (2-2.5 inch lift)
- Front Cam Bolt Kit
- Front Coilover Shock Size: Radflo 2.0 inch
- Front Coilover Spring Rate: 600 lbs
- Upper Control Arms: SPC
- 2 Degree Shims
- Ubolt Flip Kit
- PRG Shackles (set at the mid point)
- 2 inch Body Lift
- 315/75/16 Cooper MTPs (35s)
- Pro Comp 7089's
Protection
- Sasa Sliders
- Pro4x Skid plates
Recovery:
- 20' Smittbuilt recovery strap
- Assorted Shovel, Axe, Hatchet, and Saws
- P & P rear recover points
- 2 x Neon Orange D-Shackles
Near-Term Plans:
- Adjust Sliders for 2'' Body Lift
- Rear Tire carrier
Long-Term Plans:
- Add Aluminum Skid Plates (if not mid-term)
- Add Front Bumper
- Lock front Diff
- Offroading trailer
As she sits now (and some glamour shots):
