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Can't see why it would hurt anything
The 5th one won’t be synced at all. Every time you rotate one in you have to reset and re-sync the sensors.Hey Y'all
I decided I wanted to get a "real" rim for my spare so I could do a 5-tire rotation. When I got it the wheel already had a TPMS sensor on it. Should the spare have a TPMS sensor? If so (when doing the full TPMS reset) what should the inflation pressure be? Discount Tire can get the sensor dash light to go out, but it comes back in a mile or so of driving. Any ideas?
JG
Or be like lazy, cheap me and have the sensors removed in favor of regular valve stems and let that little light SHINE!Hey Y'all
I decided I wanted to get a "real" rim for my spare so I could do a 5-tire rotation. When I got it the wheel already had a TPMS sensor on it. Should the spare have a TPMS sensor? If so (when doing the full TPMS reset) what should the inflation pressure be? Discount Tire can get the sensor dash light to go out, but it comes back in a mile or so of driving. Any ideas?
JG
This is what I did. I don't have any sensors.Or be like lazy, cheap me and have the sensors removed in favor of regular valve stems and let that little light SHINE!
The latch is adjustable a bit, and that might help. I also put felt pads where the rubber bumpers make contact with the body and that helped a lot.My rear hatch is rattling when hitting bumps. Can I move the latch catch to tighten it up? Or maybe the rubber bumpers have shrunk with time? Replace them? Any other fixes?
The latch is adjustable a bit, and that might help. I also put felt pads where the rubber bumpers make contact with the body and that helped a lot.
The three screws on the lift gate latch were ever so slightly loose and that solved my squeaking and rattle..Thanks, that’s a good idea. I’ll try it out, the damn rattle is starting to drive me nuts.
My squeaking came from the MO-RON'S that installed the rear window tint before I bought it . They broke a snap fitting and deformed one on the inside plastic panel getting their tint to disappear behind it !!My rear hatch is rattling when hitting bumps. Can I move the latch catch to tighten it up? Or maybe the rubber bumpers have shrunk with time? Replace them? Any other fixes?
First - Where oh where does one find Maxterra - I have done googles searches and come up with lots of look at my bumper posts but have not found a website or such. I saw somewhere he had a Facebook page which I have yet to find. Was just trying to find if he had prices posted somewhere or............
I can send you the PDF he sent to me but prices might fluctuate due to market pricing on raw materials a note says on the flyer but you'll get an idea. If you would like to take a look shoot me your e-mail via PM.Today we are going for 2 that's right 2 stupid questions for the price of 1!!!!
First - Where oh where does one find Maxterra - I have done googles searches and come up with lots of look at my bumper posts but have not found a website or such. I saw somewhere he had a Facebook page which I have yet to find. Was just trying to find if he had prices posted somewhere or............
Second - Anyone running a Lokka locker in the front? I had a lunchbox locker like this on my Jeep when I first started and it did great and with the hubs unlocked had no idea it was there. Not sure how it would perform on the X. ARB is cool as hell of course but also $$$ just looking at all options before I start clearing out the wallet. So thoughts????
Will do and thanks!I can send you the PDF he sent to me but prices might fluctuate due to market pricing on raw materials a note says on the flyer but you'll get an idea. If you would like to take a look shoot me your e-mail via PM.
TodaySecond - Anyone running a Lokka locker in the front? I had a lunchbox locker like this on my Jeep when I first started and it did great and with the hubs unlocked had no idea it was there. Not sure how it would perform on the X. ARB is cool as hell of course but also $$$ just looking at all options before I start clearing out the wallet. So thoughts????
My Jeep has a front locker so I have a fair amount of driving experience with one ( including driving into Moab on the front axle after I broke the rear on a trail - Took the highway and even at lower speeds was a scary 10 or so miles ). I was curious if it was noticeable at all when in 2 wheel drive ( with the hubs out on the Jeep it of course had no effect ) and the longevity of the cv axles. Mine is a 07 sec. gen with a auto. - I'm going to go ARB or Factory in the rear, I've driven for years with a Detroit in the rear and while I have no issue putting up with the tires barking while turning or the occasional jerk when it cams over I'm going to try and keep the X a bit more daily friendly. Thanks for the help!!Lokka used to be sold in the US under the trade Name Aussie Locker. Same stuff. Different name. That being said, I’m not sure what year your Xterra is, but the Second Gen XJ’s have unitized hubs. No locking hubs to speak of, unless of course you want to modify it to run a more traditional hub/bearing assembly. But if you wanted to go that route, you might as well get the ARB now and forget the hubs. Now all that is it if the way, steering will be somewhat heavier, especially on low traction surfaces like snow, where the front tires cannot differentiate as they would on dry pavement. There might be some torque steer and definitely a little under steer. But it comes down to learning how to drive your vehicle after you’ve done probably one of the most substantial upgrades you can do for less than $500. Since it is similar to a detroit locker in some respects, it’ll ratchet and clunk a bit, but if your radio is as loud as mine normally is, you won’t hear it. I had a detroit in an old Dodge some years ago (old design) and when it did it’s clunking thing, I always thought I just ran over a VW Beetle.
if you are locked up in the rear, you could experience binding in the drivetrain under really high traction scenarios. I prefer a selectable locker in the rear for this very reason. But realistically, it might not be a huge thing, depending on how you drive. I baby my Xterra quite a bit, so I very rarely get to see how much abuse she can take (unless I’m camping at Lake Powell and helping a stuck motor home get out of the sand).
I dunno. Seeing as how it's critical to get it right, and I have ZERO experience doing anything diff related, I'm planning on paying somebody to put mine in for me.So I might tackle putting my Lokka in the front diff tomorrow. Looks like it’s about a 4 hour job? Is that accurate? Also, is there a gasket for the diff cover or is it just gasket maker?
It's gray RTV for the cover and the Lokka shouldn't be that big of a deal to install. Just remember that the clearances are key to proper function.So I might tackle putting my Lokka in the front diff tomorrow. Looks like it’s about a 4 hour job? Is that accurate? Also, is there a gasket for the diff cover or is it just gasket maker?
Let me know how it drives and if you get a chance to drive in the snow what you thinkSo I might tackle putting my Lokka in the front diff tomorrow. Looks like it’s about a 4 hour job? Is that accurate? Also, is there a gasket for the diff cover or is it just gasket maker?
They have to come out of the hub first. Just pop the top ball joint loose and you can usually get them out of the hub.Ahh crap. I just realized the cv axles are not the same as my old first gen, they don’t bolt to the diff. Do I need to pull wheels and release the spindle to get them out of the diff? Can the cv come out without having to pull them from the hub?
They have to come out of the hub first. Just pop the top ball joint loose and you can usually get them out of the hub.
Yeah. Pull the big hub nut off and the stub shaft slides out of the hub. It's a sealed unit.So it’s not like the first gen where you need to repack bearings? They come out of the hub from the back?
If it was me, I would pull the diff. It's not that difficult. The carrier and spiders will not come out with the CVs in.Two more dumb questions. Can I put the Lokka in without removing the diff? Do the gears come out without removing the cvs?
If you need an extra set of hands I’m off work about 5:30 tonight. No experience with a front diff tear down though.Two more dumb questions. Can I put the Lokka in without removing the diff? Do the gears come out without removing the cvs?
I always look after having the same experience..Ok stupid question - right after I bought my X I noticed I seem to have a blind spot on the left side - it looks like I can see everything in my mirror but when I went to pull over I got a honk and a finger. I have since learned that there is one little area that somehow doesn't show up and so now I look over my shoulder before turning. My question is does everyone have this? If so I will get a little mirror and pop it on there and call it a day. If not as my mirror seems to be fully out I will look into a new full mirror or look for issues there. It's a 2nd gen btw
Ok stupid question - right after I bought my X I noticed I seem to have a blind spot on the left side - it looks like I can see everything in my mirror but when I went to pull over I got a honk and a finger. I have since learned that there is one little area that somehow doesn't show up and so now I look over my shoulder before turning. My question is does everyone have this? If so I will get a little mirror and pop it on there and call it a day. If not as my mirror seems to be fully out I will look into a new full mirror or look for issues there. It's a 2nd gen btw