Danner's 09 Xterra "Storm" Build

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Matt Danner

Test Drive
Location
Brick, NJ
Been lurking this forum for over 2 years now, decided it was time to start up my Build Page

Username: Matt Danner

Make: Nissan
Year: 2009
Model: Xterra
Trim: X - 6spd MT
Color: Silver

MODS


Armour:
Rear Diff Cover - PRG
Sliders - White Knuckle Offroad


Wheels/Tires:
Stock Steelies powder-coated flat black
285/75/16 General Grabber AT2s


Suspension:
Complete Old Man Emu Suspension with HD leaf packs from Nisstec
PRG U-bolt flip kit


Exterior:
Viggs Hood Black-out vinyl
Gobi Ladder - passenger side
Dephep roof basket
Raingler Roof Rack handles
2[SUP]nd[/SUP] tow hook up front
Tow hitch - Nissan
Rear diff breather extension
In-channel window deflectors - Wade
A whole slew of decals and stickers


Electical/Lighting:
Cobra 19 CB unit
Magnetic CB antenna on roof
39" Single row LED light bar on roof
21" single row LED light bar in bumper mouth
Flush mount LED pods in back bumper corners
Power Inverter on passenger kick panel
HF air compressor under passenger seat


Interior:
Replacement Hatch Struts - McMaster-Carr, 175lbs.
Added Clutch Cancel Switch
Relocated VDC Switch
Paracord wrapped oh-sh*t handles
LEDs in all dome lights

Removed:
Mudflaps
Step Rails
Rear sway bar

Additional Comments: I named her "Storm" because I bought her 5 days before we were hit by Hurricane Sandy. Without her, I never would have gotten down the streets that had 2+ feet of water when I was trying to evacuate. I lost my house to over 5 feet of water, but at least the X survived!

PHOTOS

The week I got her, had the steelies powder-coated immediately


Most Recent picture:


And a quick progression of MODs:


My X pretty much lives on the beach. See’s a ton of sand and salt


Added 33s – 285/75/16 General Grabber AT2s


Needs some lift!


Just out playing in the woods



Bedlined all of the platics on the truck and added Viggs Hood Blackout


Got a mangnaflow muffler and ditched the stock y-pipe


Gobi Ladder installed!


Representing Xterraperformance.com


Dephep drop in roof basket:


Added some White Knuckle Off-road sliders:


Extra HP


OEM vs OME HD leaf packs (2.5” lift)


OEM vs OME Front shocks and springs (1.5” lift)


Ended up being about 2” all around:


New rotors and pads:
 
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Matt Danner

Test Drive
Location
Brick, NJ
The back side:



More sand:


Added 39” lightbar up top and 21” lightbar in the bumper mouth:


Blue sea fuse block



All new switches:



Relocated the VDC switch out of the way:


Holy Bright!


My X is my office on a daily basis for work


Added a clutch start cancel switch:




Some driveway flexing after removing the rear sway bar:



My first official Xterra meet up. Out in the Jersey Pine Barrens



Xterra was in the shop for over a week, the whole ABS system was shot. This is how I felt when I got it back!


Dirty

New parking brake shoes:


Was getting a wicked vibration at speed, tracked it down to this busted u-joint.


And… again, more sand
 
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drbandkgb

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Founding Member
I remember this rig in IG.. Noticed the odd looking XN sticker..


Great looking build man . .
 
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Matt Danner

Test Drive
Location
Brick, NJ
drbandkgb said:
I remember this rig in IG.. Noticed the odd looking XN sticker..


Great looking build man . .
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Thank you sir, yes I'm all over IG. The sticker has definitely caused some trouble. Bought it from someone who apparently wasn't supposed to be making them. Needless to say, he doesn't make them anymore lol.
 
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Matt Danner

Test Drive
Location
Brick, NJ
Added some more HP stickers!



Also, gave her a good work out towing this boat today. Friend got stuck in a pinch, so the X came to the rescue. Towed about 60 miles with no problem. Was definitely near our max tow weight.
 
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Matt Danner

Test Drive
Location
Brick, NJ
Got my "Hardcore Offroad" rear bumper and tire carrier installed today. The hardest part was getting the old bumper off. The bumper quality truly impressed me. It was not only the cheapest bumper with tire carrier i could find, but it was also delivered in less than a month.


I chose to go with bare steal because I wanted to see all the welds and truly inspect it as they are a newer company supporting Xterras. I'm more than happy with it and would recommend their company to anyone here.


And alas, The pictures.






 
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drbandkgb

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Founding Member
I'm not a fan of those rims on the stock tires but once you add a more aggressive tire they look great
 
GPD605X

GPD605X

Lockers Installed
Founding Member
Location
Gulfport, MS
Man.... I'm jealous of those wheels! I like the new wheels. If you don't mind me asking, how much were they? Also, are they 16's or 17's?
 
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