Project RumRunner

[RumRunner]

Time to start the build thread.
Here is your introduction to my project called "RumRunner"
Ideally the idea behind this build is to build something you would see running the Borders smuggling alcohol as if back in the Prohibition days. Full of Utility options and can sustain several "Night Runs" without any assistance needed. lol odd but that's the inspiration hence "RumRunner"


Purchased in OCT 2011

Took the mud guards and shortly after this pic took the step rails off

first purchase arrived 3 weeks after i got it.. K&N cold air intake
here is the install
Before...

After...

shortly after added the Rain Guards.


HAd to install a safty light, i liked this location
(No relation to 2nd gen in BG)

Here is my best friend Francisco

in turn making me next add some Raingler netting to keep him at bay and added storage

didnt do anything after that for about 2-3 months...


Then i decided to add some small fog lights

and found a cool switch for them

Spring came around so i added some new Rocky Mounts on top so that i can haul the bikes.
i had to modify the Yakima ski racks to allow the mounts to fit inbetween the bike rails
but i think it turned out really well. can haul 2 boards and 2 bikes.

with my other modes of transportation on top

Added some new meat not long after... Got a great deal on some 285/75R16 Nitto Terra Grappler All-Terrian
They barely fit with stock ride so i did some light triming however its certainly not a long term solution. So as of now i am waiting
on some Calmini Shackles that are in the mail as we speak. PML is the project for this weekend.

Added the Hammock Relaxation and Hydration Attachment

here is how she sat before PML

 

[RumRunner]

then these arrived
Look what just arrived at my door.

but first came some sticker mods

at the very least giving her more identity!

then came payoff time!!
she is all paid off and title is in my hand!

 

[RumRunner]

Ok Pre PML pics...

So we dug in (And had some help with my Step Father..(He has all the top end quality tools))


Started with the back end...
and finally found my chance to remove the rear sway bar also

Time to Dig In

getting things done

Removing the Stock Shackles

Replacement time!

Sorry for the darkness on the following pics... (Taken on an IPhone with lots of back light)
Installing the new Shackles... And utilizing the Factory jack as found in "robcarync"
How To Thread.. to match up the bigger shackles...THANKS robcarync !!!!.. This made this such an easy process!

Hung the new shackles from the leaf springs first

Again using the factory jack for assistance

first shackle on

Working on the second

Ok so Rear end is down and here she sits before we moved to the front

So im sorry guys but once we dug into the front torsion bar side of things we cranked through it
so fast i didn't get any real good pics... and they wouldn't have been any different than "robcarync" PML how to sticky anyway.


So after all said and done here she sits in all.
Rear Before

Rear After

Front Before

Front After

I will try to get better shots of her current stance when i can get more time...and without all the shadows and such skewing the view
but here are just a couple more

Overall after all the measurements were taken i added 1.5 inches in the rear and just a couple mm shy of 1.5 inches up front.
Bumpstop gaps all still clear and once i have my alignment done tomorrow should still be riding with 0.5 inch gap as it sat stock.


Hope to post more very soon.. till then thanks for checking out project RumRunner!:cips-big:

 

[RumRunner]

Just some more post PML fun shots

 

[RumRunner]

ok so first off i completely forgot who's thread i saw this on but thought it was awesome!!
So bored in my X i drew my own "Warning" label

haha thanks to whoever inspired this!


anyway just hanging with the "Isabella" the other day and found a space open next to a stock Xterra!
Did what any modder in us would do.. Photo time next to stock X!

!


So then yesterday after work my bud who drive a new 2012 Scoob WRX got a new mod that replaces his license plate on the right front fender...(and after seeing another X thread about the same thing..)
i had to do it to.. love the look... just one of those mods where people go "HUH" that isn't right!...

Ill keep up as new things happen..RumRunner loves your responses or input on how to do things better...

 

[RumRunner]

Well finally had an afternoon to test my new PML!


First off i did find my old 2001 Xterra faring from my old X i had back in 03'

Long story short.. was young.. got a new job.. bought the X then lost my job cuz the company went under...
had to give it back to bank..


however finding this old sticker up faring and making my first off road trail ride with my newly
fully paid off 04' modded Xterra made the trip somewhat sentimental... anyway sappyness gone!!!


Hit up my classic day trip trail.. Pole Hill RD above Estes Park Co!

Trail report in appropriate Thread when i get time.. Links will be posted here.




Time for ne PML flex shots.. and wow was i surprised!

So PML was great however i now know why you all are like.. "YO'! YOUS NEEDS A 2"BL YO AND ALL KINDS B!!!".. haha still need more room for the PML Life style!


Spent the rest of the very relaxing day with my best Mod and friend "Francisco"

Finally just some end of day fun shots

 

[RumRunner]

So there is my now updated Build thread as it is over on ClubXterra.org. But wanted to introduce myself as i have found yet a new X forum to grab insight and chat with new X Friends! ill keep posting as new things come!
cheers!

 

[Kris&HerX]

Well hello hello again. Glad to see your build thread here. =) we definately need to go wheeling sometime.

 

[RumRunner]

hello again Kristen! again thanks for the invite note. hit me up, Me and Francisco are always down for a last min weekend day trip on the hills.

oh yeah and i added this bad boy last week.. its the newest mod
Gobi Ascending Device

and my new Hi-Lift X-tream should be arriving in the mail today.. so need to find a nice way to attach that sucker to the roof... anyone have any good ideas or mods they have done to do so.. want a clean look but secure and safe also!

Plans are in order to get all the plastics painted wither this weekend or next also before it gets to cold.

 

[Macland]

Nice build man. Looks like a nice set up.

 

[RumRunner]

Nice build man. Looks like a nice set up.

Thanks amigo!

 

[Timrich]

Looks good man! Time for some new shocks to give you a little more flex in the back.

 

[AZhiAZiAM]

for the hi lift mounting. we had a thread open about it. search for it tons of ways people found to adding it up there.

 

[02Xterra]

Looks good!!

 

[drbandkgb]

Nice build man...

I edited a few early post from other members to keep the pix and thoughts all together...




Keep on truckin

 

[ymbhonk]

Nice build. Some of these first gens come out really nice.

 

[RumRunner]

for the hi lift mounting. we had a thread open about it. search for it tons of ways people found to adding it up there.

funny you mention that cuz i did find that thread late last night and found these

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TJVX14/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3C_ST1_dp_i1

to be my best bet.. should be at my door by Monday/Tuesday

 

[RumRunner]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! i sure am enjoying this forum the most out of all the others im on.

More mod updates
Yesterday i received my Hi-Lift

However i ordered the XT485 Xtreme (Silver and black one) but Amazon sent me the model below it.. its only a $20 difference but not the one i wanted. So i called Amazon about it and was told to wait for an email containing all the return labels and such. and that i could return the red one for the correct one i ordered... ok yadda yadda.. long story short i just received an email notifying me that the XT model has just shipped and i havnt received any info to return the first one..

SOOOOO i may have scored 2 jacks for the price of one... (although i will attempt to return the first one but if i don't hear anything back from amazon on it within a few weeks then i'm keeping it) their mistake..BAZINGA!

Also just got a nice Smittybuilt D-Ring Clevis for my hitch

However after installing it brought more attention on how much clean up work my hitch needs.. a bit of an eye sore... so i think this weekend plans are a lot of plastics and metal clean up painting.

 

[drbandkgb]

Stepping it up I see

 

[Timrich]

funny you mention that cuz i did find that thread late last night and found these

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TJVX14/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3C_ST1_dp_i1

to be my best bet.. should be at my door by Monday/Tuesday

Nice! That's what i have mine mounted with.

Sent from my Galaxy S III

 

[RumRunner]

Nice build man...

I edited a few early post from other members to keep the pix and thoughts all together...




Keep on truckin

Thanks man....
I guess i should have done that whole "Reserve" concept... but i am the poster whole loves to post photos.. who knows how many pages will end up on here! haha

 

[RumRunner]

Nice! That's what i have mine mounted with.

Sent from my Galaxy S III

AWESOME! those look like they will be slick...

Where did you get the wing nuts? i know im gonna need to add a longer thread and such.. but don't want to just slap a bolt on where ill need a tool to take the jack on and off.. your wing nuts (tehehehe) look great.. wouldnt mind picking up some of those also.

 

[Timrich]

I got my set from Drake. Not sure where to get those wing nuts from. I belive he got that whole set up from work. He does trade shows and uses those for the displays.

Sent from my Galaxy S III

 

[AZhiAZiAM]

funny you mention that cuz i did find that thread late last night and found these

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TJVX14/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3C_ST1_dp_i1

to be my best bet.. should be at my door by Monday/Tuesday

same ones i ordered.

 

[RumRunner]

soooooo

what to do with 2 Hi-Lifts???????

 

[Timrich]

Sell one if they don't send return info.

Sent from my Galaxy S III

 

[Xado89]

Looks good man, love the decals. Keep it coming!

 

[RumRunner]

Yo Amigos!

Been MIA for quite a while! Been super busy and now that holidays are over i can try to get back into a posting routine!

Plenty of mods have been added however so ill try to post pics tomorrow. (when its daylight for them)

for now a list

Silverstar HD 9006 Headlights
Calmini Tube Step Rocker Skids
Calmini Rear Axle Skid
Mounted the Hi-Lift on the Top Rack
More Stickers/Rearrangement

On the UPS truck:
Catback Exaust system
Front SkidPlate
Gas Tank Skid

Till then... Adios Amigos.. hope everyone had a fantastic Holiday/ New Year!

 

[Macland]

That's quite a list. Sounds like Santa was good to you.

 

[bigjim247365]

ya that is an awesome holiday in itself, can wait to see all that on your X.

 

[RumRunner]

well finally i got around to take some photos!

as Follows are the upgrades since last posts in order.

High lift installed

Calmini Tube Step Sliders

Calmini Rear Axle Skid

and me and Francisco having a holiday slumber.

Hopefully when the rest of the goods arrive and installed i can do a bit of a better job posting.

Also gonna start trying to plan some Colorado Front Range spring rides when the time is appropriate and snow clears up. That's my 2013 resolution... to ride as many new trails as i can.
hope to share the adventure with you mi compadre's

Adios...

 

[RumRunner]

oh yeah!

Sticker Fun...
(Yet to be applied!)

and one more Ty and Francisco gem i found! Love my pup

 

[drbandkgb]

What kit do you play?

Im a Mapex guy...

 

[RumRunner]

Gretch Renown 57 5 piece in red. I can upload a pic of my current kit if ya wanna see! Been drumming for 17 years...

My first true passion in life... Then came offroading and Xterras!

 

[RumRunner]

Www.badgrammaroverload.com that's my band! ( sorry for the spam! )

 

[NMTerras]

Nice rig man...I like the sideways hi-lift mount. I decided against the wing nuts, only because I didn't want to make it easier to steal.

 

[Alpine Spirit]

Looks good!!

 

[J Everett]

Good looking rig! I really love those Calmini sliders.

 

[bigjim247365]

very nice!

 

[Syst3mcr4sh3r]

I know this is a bit late, but referring to getting the second one free, if you got it direct from Amazon (not a 3rd party fulfilled by Amazon) they'll sometimes just go ahead and let you keep the original item. I work for them and see that.

Wish it'd happen to me lol.

That aside, the X looks good man. Got me wanting to go do my shackles tomorrow..hopefully it isn't too cold and I can get a jack, since mine is out of commission.