Shizane2002
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
Hello gents. Ever since 1999 I have liked the Nissan XTerra and I've always wanted one since its release. I finally picked one up on 28 December 2014. I'm gearing the truck towards an overland build.
The majority of my project details has been simply about cleaning the truck up. I've also replaced some OE items with better/lighter/smaller aftermarket products. The previous one-time owner took good care of it mechanically.
Name: Safia
Mileage: 184k
Year/Model: 2004 XE 4WD
Short term goals include:
- Rear tire swivel mount
- RLC front bumper
- Kayak attachable/detachable mounts on roof rack
- Skid plates
- Badlands 9000lbs winch
- Fog lights (Rigid Dually D2)
- 2" suspension lift
- 33s
Long term goals include:
Things I've done so far:
Replaced:
- OE radio antenna with 5" metal antenna
- OE headunit with doubled din Pioneer headunit
- OE light bulbs all around with new/higher quality bulbs/LEDs
- OE headliner (which was irreparable) with regular automotive carpet
Exterior:
- Black Rock 942 16x8 cast steel rims
- P&P Engineering Level II rock sliders
- Nissan Navara Snorkel
- 265/70/16 Primewell Valera AT (and spare)
- Rugged Rocks 2" aluminum spacers
- Surco roof rack
- P&P Engineering aft anchor points
- Multiple d-rings, hooks, and snap-buckles/straps to secure various cargo and gear.
- Bed-lined the hood to reduce sun glare
- Bed-lined front bumper, side plastic trim, rear bumper.
- U-Line anti-slip tape on hood, rear door wells, rear bumper, roof rack
- MILSPEC backpack used as a Trasharoo, mounted to drivers side roof rack
- Debadged except for Nissan emblems
- Subdued Nissan emblems
- Wire brushed bad rust spots and rust proofed the entire underbody
- An absurd amount of stickers (each adds 5whp)
- HQRP 32" caution strobe/traffice advisory light bar (mounted on rear)
- Apollo 32" LED Light Bar (front 180* light coverage like a damn neutron star, toggle option)
- Rigid Dually D2 3x3 LED spot-flood lights mounted to factory roof rack, centered above front doors (both sides 180* light coverage, toggle option)
Interior:
- Mounted straps and hook points for multiple utility/options to secure cargo
- Hep's MOLLE window panels
- Midland CB and 3ft firestick antenna
- Replenished and enhanced OE first aid kit
- Rotopax First Aid Kit (mountable on hood during off-roading and mountable on interior C-pillar for daily driving).
- Mounted first aid kit for dogs
- Mounted safety items (fire extinguisher, emergency/signal flares, VS-17 panel (insanely bright nylon sheet for signalling aircraft/vehicles)
- MOLLE Smittybuilt seat covers
- MOLLE pouches stocked with a variety of cargo straps, tow hooks and straps, 550 cord, chem lights, and various other vehicle recover and camping items
- MOLLE panels mounted on liftgate and D-Pillars
- GoPro dashboard mount
- Garmin Foretrex for MGRS land navigation
- Raingler Mini interior roof-liner cargo net
- Raingler A-pillar oh-snap grab handles
Engine:
- K&N air filter
Suspension:
- 4WheelParts lift shackles (PML)
Drivetrain:
- OE
Current Picture (as of 30 January 2016):
Day 1 Pictures (28 December 2015):
The majority of my project details has been simply about cleaning the truck up. I've also replaced some OE items with better/lighter/smaller aftermarket products. The previous one-time owner took good care of it mechanically.
Name: Safia
Mileage: 184k
Year/Model: 2004 XE 4WD
Short term goals include:
- Rear tire swivel mount
- RLC front bumper
- Kayak attachable/detachable mounts on roof rack
- Skid plates
- Badlands 9000lbs winch
- Fog lights (Rigid Dually D2)
- 2" suspension lift
- 33s
Long term goals include:
Things I've done so far:
Replaced:
- OE radio antenna with 5" metal antenna
- OE headunit with doubled din Pioneer headunit
- OE light bulbs all around with new/higher quality bulbs/LEDs
- OE headliner (which was irreparable) with regular automotive carpet
Exterior:
- Black Rock 942 16x8 cast steel rims
- P&P Engineering Level II rock sliders
- Nissan Navara Snorkel
- 265/70/16 Primewell Valera AT (and spare)
- Rugged Rocks 2" aluminum spacers
- Surco roof rack
- P&P Engineering aft anchor points
- Multiple d-rings, hooks, and snap-buckles/straps to secure various cargo and gear.
- Bed-lined the hood to reduce sun glare
- Bed-lined front bumper, side plastic trim, rear bumper.
- U-Line anti-slip tape on hood, rear door wells, rear bumper, roof rack
- MILSPEC backpack used as a Trasharoo, mounted to drivers side roof rack
- Debadged except for Nissan emblems
- Subdued Nissan emblems
- Wire brushed bad rust spots and rust proofed the entire underbody
- An absurd amount of stickers (each adds 5whp)
- HQRP 32" caution strobe/traffice advisory light bar (mounted on rear)
- Apollo 32" LED Light Bar (front 180* light coverage like a damn neutron star, toggle option)
- Rigid Dually D2 3x3 LED spot-flood lights mounted to factory roof rack, centered above front doors (both sides 180* light coverage, toggle option)
Interior:
- Mounted straps and hook points for multiple utility/options to secure cargo
- Hep's MOLLE window panels
- Midland CB and 3ft firestick antenna
- Replenished and enhanced OE first aid kit
- Rotopax First Aid Kit (mountable on hood during off-roading and mountable on interior C-pillar for daily driving).
- Mounted first aid kit for dogs
- Mounted safety items (fire extinguisher, emergency/signal flares, VS-17 panel (insanely bright nylon sheet for signalling aircraft/vehicles)
- MOLLE Smittybuilt seat covers
- MOLLE pouches stocked with a variety of cargo straps, tow hooks and straps, 550 cord, chem lights, and various other vehicle recover and camping items
- MOLLE panels mounted on liftgate and D-Pillars
- GoPro dashboard mount
- Garmin Foretrex for MGRS land navigation
- Raingler Mini interior roof-liner cargo net
- Raingler A-pillar oh-snap grab handles
Engine:
- K&N air filter
Suspension:
- 4WheelParts lift shackles (PML)
Drivetrain:
- OE
Current Picture (as of 30 January 2016):
Day 1 Pictures (28 December 2015):
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