Gorillamel's X- Interceptor Edition

[gorillamel]

Xterra's should never be that far off the ground. LOL

Haha it was awesome! I could really look at the undercarriage better than I could w/ jacks. Guys pointed out some stuff that could use some work and gave me good ideas. I miss it already. Being vehicle-less sucks! Later on they'll fab me up the rest of my skid plates, too. Yayness!

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[civicjoe]

awesome on the skids. yeah no rig is bad news

 

[gorillamel]

*grins*

Not done yet. More to come...

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[NismoFire]

Nice rear!

 

[civicjoe]

Tire looks a bit high for my likings, but aside from that awesome!

 

[Macland]

I do like how it's offset to the side. Maybe that will allow you plenty of vision out the rear.

 

[civicjoe]

easy solution! back up cam! You order one, we could probably wire that beast too

 

[gorillamel]

I do like how it's offset to the side. Maybe that will allow you plenty of vision out the rear.

Yeah, my orig plan had it on driver's side. They mentioned seeing out rear better from other side and to not put so much weight on driver's side since, well, all our weight is there, too. Made sense to me. Gas cans go next to tire.

HA, just what I need, more things for the X...back up camera, ahaha! I'd rather a GoPro first :-D
But, once I get all the stuff for my CB, I'll head to the Mucc and we can have a mod day if you want.

 

[RATTFINK]

W00T!!!!!!!!!! Lookin BA Mel! \m/

 

[civicjoe]

Yeah i gotta get the rest for mine too, i need an antenna a mount and wire, sounds good. Some time in february, or march, just not the last week of march ill be in Hi, Whoo! Just let me know when. I got the gopro covered thank to my wife and xmas, so the back cam maybe in my future.

 

[TJTJ]

A lot of people mount spares to LOW, and it messes up departure angles....a higher mount is better for departure angles. If TOO high though, it messes with your center of gravity....This one looks right to me though.

The offset to the passenger side is OK as far as off setting the driver, but, the gas tank and battery for example are also on that side for the same reason. Offset to the passenger side helps visibility the most though, as that's the primary line of sight for the driver looking back.

 

[gorillamel]

The offset to the passenger side is OK as far as off setting the driver, but, the gas tank and battery for example are also on that side for the same reason. Offset to the passenger side helps visibility the most though, as that's the primary line of sight for the driver looking back.

True. Very good points. Now I just have to get used to that new blind spot...


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[OKXterra]

Looking good, Mel. Can't wait to see pics of it all finished!

 

[Jmac289gt]

Yeah I don't see many mounted on that side myself. But either way it looks good.

 

[gorillamel]

Here is a view of the profile.

Dropped it off at the shop this morning for the final touches. Still need to decide how I should paint it.

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[gorillamel]

Ok there it is! Now just need to paint it. Yay!

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[Jmac289gt]

Looking real good Mel, Im a little jealous.

 

[RATTFINK]

sick!!

 

[civicjoe]

Here is a view of the profile.

Dropped it off at the shop this morning for the final touches. Still need to decide how I should paint it.
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Is it just me or is there something wrong with this photo? Looks squished or some smashed or something

 

[ryandavenport]

A lot of people mount spares to LOW, and it messes up departure angles....a higher mount is better for departure angles. If TOO high though, it messes with your center of gravity....This one looks right to me though.

The offset to the passenger side is OK as far as off setting the driver, but, the gas tank and battery for example are also on that side for the same reason. Offset to the passenger side helps visibility the most though, as that's the primary line of sight for the driver looking back.

On 2nd Gens the gas tank is on the driver's side.

 

[gorillamel]

Yeah, I realised that after I replied, haha. Massive blonde moment there, esp b/c mine stands out with a lime green skid.

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[gorillamel]

Is it just me or is there something wrong with this photo? Looks squished or some smashed or something

Correct. Apparently my phone sucks at horizontal photos. I'm dog-sitting for the week, so no camera. :-(

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[civicjoe]

aw got it

 

[gorillamel]

Here are more pics. Sorry they're from my phone.

View from rearview mirror.

My bottle opener.

You cannot tell really well from pic, but tire carrier leans back toward the hatch in line w/ the curve of the hatch.

T handle.

Plug in for towing (under bumper)

Carrier open. View of hitch and recovery pts.

Where the heim is locked at when carrier open. So tire does not hit tail light.

carrier open view of back.

More stickers! Get Some Fab (they even matched my green!) Is the place that made it.

Profile. Metal strap over gascan locks it in place. They added a loop where I can fit a padlock, too.

Heim joint. Goes past where oem bumper stops so that it could fit gascans.

 

[civicjoe]

Noice!


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[RATTFINK]

Very sweet! And a bottle opener... the bumper is complete

 

[gorillamel]

Thanks! I hope the weather holds out so I can paint it soon.

 

[Jmac289gt]

Very sweet all in all, good luck with the painting.

 

[gorillamel]

Painted the base bumper in bedliner (just one quick coat) and shackles green.

Also relocated my license plate. Still not 100% sure where I want it.

And I made sure you can still sorta see my fav sticker :-D

Ok, so the kind of steel used is 120 wall and is estimated to weigh about 250lbs when fully loaded with both gas cans and 33" tire. So, my guess (non-educated at this point) is that it weighs about 120-150lbs empty....I think.

Here is the shop's info in case anyone wants it:

GetSome Fab
1720 W Franklin Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
208.888.3565
www.getsomefab.com
john@getsomefab.com

Guy who made bumper is John Hoffman (owner). Kyle Yelton is the manager and very helpful, too.

 

[Jmac289gt]

That wheel is dirty girl.

 

[J Everett]

Damn, with the exception of the T-Handle, I love everything about that bumper! Will GSF be putting these into regular production?

 

[drbandkgb]

Looks good


Sent from the satellite of love..

 

[Oz_X]

Looking good Mel ! Gotta love those Stormtrooping Xs

 

[gorillamel]

That wheel is dirty girl.

Hahah yeah, well you know me- I'm a dirty girl anyway. But yeah, it was the spare under the rear, so it's a bit dirtier than the others. No bath is in its future either.

Damn, with the exception of the T-Handle, I love everything about that bumper! Will GSF be putting these into regular production?

If you call them and tell them you want the Xterra bumper, then yes, they will make it for you. I gave them the heads up people may contact them from non-local areas.
They have not posted pics on their website yet, but I've been nagging them to do it, haha. I plan to have them make me my skid plates, too. If they are willing, I will ask about sponsor stuff, etc.

Looking good Mel ! Gotta love those Stormtrooping Xs

Heck yeah! We kick bum!! This Stormtrooper will keep on trooping along for as long as it can!

 

[gorillamel]

Here ya go, Wild West version of the Stormtrooper (taken this morning):

This is how we roll in I-da-ho!

 

[gorillamel]

OP updated for my new rad skid plate, wooo!

 

[Jmac289gt]

Very sweet....ahhh just like you.

 

[civicjoe]

Dont for get mel I MAY only MAY need to barrow that stock skid at moab

 

[gorillamel]

Yeah, Im gonna have to go find it at the shop. Told him to save it then forgot to remind him. I'll give him a call tomorrow.

 

[gorillamel]

Very sweet....ahhh just like you.

You, Sir, clearly do not know me very well.