603Knight
Test Drive
- Location
- Southwest Florida
Hey I'm new, just got a Gen 1 . Is a really rough ride normal ? Prior owner said it needed an alignment, I suspect more. Look forward to hearing from you all.
M.
M.
New To Me Gen 1 Xterra
- Thread starter 603Knight
- Start date
- Location
- All over PA
Welcome. Please elaborate on "rough ride". Could be a number of things. Alignment, balance, bent rim, etc etc
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
Welcome to XN.
As previously mentioned, give us some more details. We have a wealth of knowledge here.
As previously mentioned, give us some more details. We have a wealth of knowledge here.
- Location
- Ontario Canada
Welcome from Ontario Canada
- Location
- Covington, Va
Welcome!
603Knight
Test Drive
- Location
- Southwest Florida
Rough ride, , let's start with its an SE 2wd . the steering on corners responds poorly but is working. I'm having to hold onto the wheel firmly with some returning input shimmies. Bump responds shakes the whole front end where talking the road grind from removing line markings. That seems overly sensitive but this is a new to me truck. Today I will Jack it up and check the ball joints but they "look" ok.. I'm looking forward to owning this little Gen 1.. thanks for the welcome.
M.
M.
- Location
- Covington, Va
Ok. Sounds like you need to pay particular attention to the pitman and idler arms when you look at the steering. Seems like your idler is probably loose.
If you pull forward in a straight line, stop and then back straight up, do you have to use a lot of steering input to stay straight as you begin to back up?
If you pull forward in a straight line, stop and then back straight up, do you have to use a lot of steering input to stay straight as you begin to back up?
603Knight
Test Drive
- Location
- Southwest Florida
Good news kinda.. she kept a straight line in both forward and reverse, however I noticed what felt like a flat spot. On closer examination I have a different size tire on one of my trims. This might explain the unsteady feel while at speed.
M.
M.
603Knight
Test Drive
- Location
- Southwest Florida
I lifted both front tires and gave them a shake, nothing seems in your face bad. Power steering pump looked wet so I gave the engine bay a cleaning. I'll take it for a run later and see if anything looks wet again.
M.
M.
- Location
- Burtonsville, Md
Welcome in , there's plenty of good stuff here for both generation's !!
- Location
- Allen, Texas
Welcome! Following along to see if I can help.
how are your shocks?
how are your shocks?
603Knight
Test Drive
- Location
- Southwest Florida
I'll be replacing all four shocks w/ Gabrial ultras. Already arrived.. 4 new sneakers due in this week as well as exhaust pipe and muffler. ( one piece ).
603Knight
Test Drive
- Location
- Southwest Florida
Stage One ( Road ready ) done.
Replace right valve cover gasket ( and screws ).
Replace cracked right valve cover vent tube.
Replace left vent tube and PCV valve, ( nolonger smokes ).
Oil change w/ synthetic and stop leak 5w / 30. Oil filter
New exhaust from union pipe back and gasket as well as hanger rubbers.
New and replacement studs on both rear drums ( 3 broken on each drum ).
4 new tires, brakes inspected and adjusted.
Dropped step rails ( bent ) not to be replaced.
Replace right valve cover gasket ( and screws ).
Replace cracked right valve cover vent tube.
Replace left vent tube and PCV valve, ( nolonger smokes ).
Oil change w/ synthetic and stop leak 5w / 30. Oil filter
New exhaust from union pipe back and gasket as well as hanger rubbers.
New and replacement studs on both rear drums ( 3 broken on each drum ).
4 new tires, brakes inspected and adjusted.
Dropped step rails ( bent ) not to be replaced.
- Location
- Covington, Va
Cool! How much longer till it's on the road?
603Knight
Test Drive
- Location
- Southwest Florida
It's done!
Finished with..
4 Gabriel ultra shocks
Blower motor regulator
Bluetooth radio.
I'll probably get an alignment but that's about it.
Finished with..
4 Gabriel ultra shocks
Blower motor regulator
Bluetooth radio.
I'll probably get an alignment but that's about it.
- Location
- Burtonsville, Md
Looking good , from the pic's it looks like a Headlight Restoration kit should be in order. I try to make sure there's NO reason for"""them""" to pull me over -dull headlight's and non functioning bulb's are a no go !! 
- Location
- Caldwell, ID
Good looking X! Welcome to the forums!