BobbyJ
Test Drive
- Location
- Spotsylvania, Virginia
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- Location
- Denver Adjacent
Had better be.
Well my Xterra was feeling a bit neglected the past couple years. During my last oil change they informed me that my lower Ball joints were shot. I've been getting lots of popping sounds up front.
So with my tax refund this year, she's having all of these things repaired/replaced
Both Lower Control Arms
Idler Arm
Power steering hose - slow & steady leak
Replacing Calmini Shocks with new Bilstein 5100 series (broken bushings already on the Calmini's and only 15k miles). If the bushings are replaceable - I'm willing to sell these cheap LOL
Possibly 3 more Goodyear Duratracs (one was replace last month under road hazard warranty). And the rest of my tires are a bit choppy and loud now. Still good tread - if anyone in North Texas is interested? I can sell them cheap, probably only will sell two of them. My spare is over 10 years old and I should keep one of these and swap it right? LOL. 31x10.5x15
After the work was done to replace the control arms the shop worked with me in reindexing my Calmini Torsion bars. And as they were beginning that project, only 2 turns into removing the bolt when it fell out. Needless to say the previous shop stripped the bolt and could not get my lift up any higher because of it. The new shop bought new bolts and installed them for just the price of the bolts. Now I have the full lift in the front. I had Firestone realign it again and for the first time since the lift was install it aligned all green everywhere. I'm so pleased.
Well that's it for now. I hope. LOL
Old tires
So with my tax refund this year, she's having all of these things repaired/replaced
Both Lower Control Arms
Idler Arm
Power steering hose - slow & steady leak
Replacing Calmini Shocks with new Bilstein 5100 series (broken bushings already on the Calmini's and only 15k miles). If the bushings are replaceable - I'm willing to sell these cheap LOL
Possibly 3 more Goodyear Duratracs (one was replace last month under road hazard warranty). And the rest of my tires are a bit choppy and loud now. Still good tread - if anyone in North Texas is interested? I can sell them cheap, probably only will sell two of them. My spare is over 10 years old and I should keep one of these and swap it right? LOL. 31x10.5x15
After the work was done to replace the control arms the shop worked with me in reindexing my Calmini Torsion bars. And as they were beginning that project, only 2 turns into removing the bolt when it fell out. Needless to say the previous shop stripped the bolt and could not get my lift up any higher because of it. The new shop bought new bolts and installed them for just the price of the bolts. Now I have the full lift in the front. I had Firestone realign it again and for the first time since the lift was install it aligned all green everywhere. I'm so pleased.
Well that's it for now. I hope. LOL
Old tires
The engine, no. The radiator, yes I used the 2 row radiator.
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TheRenderJunkie
Test Drive
- Location
- Chicagoland, IL
Had new valve cover gaskets put in. Drive belts, timing-belt and everything that goes with that replaced as well. Here's (hopefully) to another 105k. 
ellisfamilyokc
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- OKC
Put off changing my fuel filter till it was a big problem. It demanded to be replaced today. Glad that's all that was wrong.
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Shizane2002
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
Picked her up in late December 2014, previously owned by one person. Here is a pic from 28 December 2014 and a pic from 24 March 2015
- P&P Engineering anchor points
- Surco aftermarket roof rack
- Debadged OE decals all around (Nissan emblems are staying though)
- YETI COOLERS!
- Added a lot of decals (+5whp each)
- Pioneer headunit with Pioneer 6x9s and 6's
- GoPro Hero3+ mounted to dash (multiple mounts on vehicle exterior)
- Garmin Foretrex for land navigation with MGRS (for trails and camping/day-hiking)
- Restored a few things
Engine bay before and after:
Roof liner before and after:
Went on ahead and grabbed a Hi-Lift Jack, mounted on factory roof rack with Quick-Fists.
- Sitting on 265/75/16 Primewell Valera ATs (same on spare)
- Blackrock 16x8 rims
- Sanded, primed, and painted the factory roof rack and side rails with texturized metallic paint and hot spots are covered with safety adhesive tape.
- Mounted multiple straps, cases, and other utility friendly items
- Smittybuilt seat covers with MOLLE
- Loaded with multiple camper friendly items, safety equipment, and maintenance stuffs
- My most enjoyable type of up grade (see what I did there?)
- Jawid, my German Shepherd (my favorite mod)
Feedback, advice, criticism (constructive) is welcome. I had a modified 1998 Dodge Avenger for ten years before I got this XTerra. So I'm learning off-road/SUV stuff almost daily.
Here's my old Avenger.
But this is more fun
- P&P Engineering anchor points
- Surco aftermarket roof rack
- Debadged OE decals all around (Nissan emblems are staying though)
- YETI COOLERS!
- Added a lot of decals (+5whp each)
- Pioneer headunit with Pioneer 6x9s and 6's
- GoPro Hero3+ mounted to dash (multiple mounts on vehicle exterior)
- Garmin Foretrex for land navigation with MGRS (for trails and camping/day-hiking)
- Restored a few things
Engine bay before and after:
Roof liner before and after:
Went on ahead and grabbed a Hi-Lift Jack, mounted on factory roof rack with Quick-Fists.
- Sitting on 265/75/16 Primewell Valera ATs (same on spare)
- Blackrock 16x8 rims
- Sanded, primed, and painted the factory roof rack and side rails with texturized metallic paint and hot spots are covered with safety adhesive tape.
- Mounted multiple straps, cases, and other utility friendly items
- Smittybuilt seat covers with MOLLE
- Loaded with multiple camper friendly items, safety equipment, and maintenance stuffs
- My most enjoyable type of up grade (see what I did there?)
- Jawid, my German Shepherd (my favorite mod)
Feedback, advice, criticism (constructive) is welcome. I had a modified 1998 Dodge Avenger for ten years before I got this XTerra. So I'm learning off-road/SUV stuff almost daily.
Here's my old Avenger.
But this is more fun
metzican
Suspension Lift
- Location
- Lafaytte, la
Wow dude, you did an amazing job and brightening everything back up. I like all your storage choices. You should probably start a build thread so people can get some good ideas from what you have done.
Malin_Rebate
Skid Plates
- Location
- Tennessee
Time for a build thread shane
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Cruecible
Titan Swapped / SAS'd
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
Changed the oil on the Xterra last night and switched over to Amsoil. I was running Royal Purple before, and the morning before the oil change I put some Sea Foam into the crank case (It's about a 15 mile round-trip from work to home). Before I drained the oil, I noticed that I have a very small, very slow leak where the engine connects to the torque converter(?), or the transmission, it's right where the front crossbar is under the engine. Checked the oil level prior to draining and it was good. I probably should have taken a picture of the leak for reference. Anyways, drained the oil and my mind was blown how dirty it was in the drain pan. I completely cleaned off the surfaces where the leak had gotten on and finished the oil change.
I've never had a fluid spot under my truck, and I do look for them regularly. I get under my truck about every other month or so and haven't noticed it before, but I have noticed where that spot on the cross bar seemed to have a slight saturated look a few months ago. I don't think the Sea Foam had anything to do with the leak, and logic would tell me this is maybe a winter thing? In the sense that with it being colder, everything shrinks a bit (lol) so some slow leaks may develop and seal back up when it's warm. I'm going to get back under there tonight and look at it. Like I said, I've never had any oil drip spots, and my oil level has always been good so I'm not super concerned about this. Any tips though are mega appreciated!
I've never had a fluid spot under my truck, and I do look for them regularly. I get under my truck about every other month or so and haven't noticed it before, but I have noticed where that spot on the cross bar seemed to have a slight saturated look a few months ago. I don't think the Sea Foam had anything to do with the leak, and logic would tell me this is maybe a winter thing? In the sense that with it being colder, everything shrinks a bit (lol) so some slow leaks may develop and seal back up when it's warm. I'm going to get back under there tonight and look at it. Like I said, I've never had any oil drip spots, and my oil level has always been good so I'm not super concerned about this. Any tips though are mega appreciated!
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
Sounds like a seeping leak at the rear main.
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
Dude. Build thread. You need one for this much epic.
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- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
My bad, brah. Fix0red.
Cruecible
Titan Swapped / SAS'd
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
How screwed am I? Is it something I should catapult to the top of my list asap? What would be the total cost to fix it in your best estimate?
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
As long as it's not a GUSH I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just keep an eye on your oil levels. If it starts to puddle, then it needs fixing. Not sure if it's a 2 piece seal on the 3.3 or not. If it is, all you have to do is drop the crossmember and the oil pan. Drift the top half out with a punch and replace the bottom half in the pan.
If it's a 1 piece seal, the driveline has to come off the back of the engine to replace it.
If it's a 1 piece seal, the driveline has to come off the back of the engine to replace it.
Cruecible
Titan Swapped / SAS'd
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
Thanks for the advice Prime. It doesn't seem to be that bad, yet, but I'm thinking it's been like that for a little while now. I'll give my mechanic a call to get a quote just incase.
- Location
- All over PA
Just ordered an ARB awning. Pretty pumped.
- Location
- All over PA
Buffing and detail done!
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ellisfamilyokc
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- OKC
Hail appraisal scheduled.
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- Location
- Denver Adjacent
I heart that color so much.Buffing and detail done!
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Jack Stilts
Skid Plates
- Location
- Michigan
- Location
- All over PA
Nice!
I got the 49"x82". I didn't need anything huge. Just something to sit under in the rain while fishing. Plus will be nice to use at the beach too.
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I got the 49"x82". I didn't need anything huge. Just something to sit under in the rain while fishing. Plus will be nice to use at the beach too.
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TheRenderJunkie
Test Drive
- Location
- Chicagoland, IL
Mounted a full set of shrockwork skids underneath this weekend. The drilling was a PITA, but luckily you only have to do it once.
- Location
- Glenside, PA
Malin_Rebate
Skid Plates
- Location
- Tennessee
I went fancy this weekend
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Thanks48
Bought an X
- Location
- Chattanooga , TN
DIY SNORKEL $65 money well spent.
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- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Man you guys are all doing cool stuff. Spring fever is hitting the nation.
Cruecible
Titan Swapped / SAS'd
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
Did a FULL clean and detail under the hood. It needed it...
- Location
- Gulfport, MS
Added another passenger
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Malin_Rebate
Skid Plates
- Location
- Tennessee
I moved my light bar
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- Location
- Columbus OH
Not the X but the trailer got a new pair of shoes, falkin wilderness AT. enough people raved about them that I gave them a shot. Six ply truck tires should hold up pretty well.
Cruecible
Titan Swapped / SAS'd
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
Grats GP!!!
added another passenger
Dude, CONGRATS!!!
- Location
- Gulfport, MS
Thanks! She'll be ready to wheel in no time lol
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Replaced my old worn Goodyear Duratrac's with brand new ones... I used the best one to replace my spare tire that was over 10 years old,
I have 2 tires that are still good enough to sell, if anyone is interested let me know?
31x10.50x15 25k miles (approx) I'd guess someone could get another 10k out of them, they were loud from my front end having bad shocks and lower control arms. But they work and hold air... Price Cheap (negotiable) how much would you want to pay? Pics upon request, or look at my last post in here I have a picture or two of them.
I used the best one to replace my spare tire that was over 10 years old, I have 2 tires that are still good enough to sell, if anyone is interested let me know?
31x10.50x15 25k miles (approx) I'd guess someone could get another 10k out of them, they were loud from my front end having bad shocks and lower control arms. But they work and hold air... Price Cheap (negotiable) how much would you want to pay? Pics upon request, or look at my last post in here I have a picture or two of them.