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    2nd Gen - For Sale SOLD 2x Wavian 10L Metal Gas Cans (2.6 Gallons)

    Selling TWO of these 10L Wavian Gas Cans. These are perfect for the DepHep roof rack in the rear little tray area. They are full metal & made in Latvia. The real deal. I used them on for a couple of trips, but don't really get out to super remote areas very often so I don't need them. Also comes...
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    2nd Gen - For Sale SOLD: Radflo 2.0 Titan-Swap Rear Shocks

    Rear shocks for 3-4" of lift. These were on my Titan-swapped Xterra for about 4 years. I think about 45k miles on them. I replaced the uniballs at the bottom of the shocks about 10K miles ago. Otherwise, they don't appear to be leaking, and there are no scratches on the shaft. Should be good to...
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    Heater hose inlet with bleeder from Z1 Offroad - anyone tried it?

    My heat is acting up again (not warm when the car is idle) and I'm tired of doing the burping procedure to fix it. https://www.z1offroad.com/z1-products/z1-off-road/z1-frontier-pathfinder-xterra-vq40-billet-heater-hose-inlet-p-18561.html?list_name=BundledTogether I am looking at using the...
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    Updated Nisstec MKII vs. Radflo coilovers

    I've had Radflos for almost my entire ownership of my Xterra - first in advanced travel 2.0s, and then in Titan swap 2.5s. In the rear they are fine, but I've always never felt like I've had a really good riding machine in the front. I've rebuilt the front 2 or 3 times, and now the bearings in...
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    2nd Gen - Wanted Non-weathertech rubber rear floor mats

    I can't seem to find anything Xterra-specific that is for sale new anymore. Anyone have anything they are not using? I've heard other brands (not weathertech) have taller edges so that the water stays on the mat better. I can sponge/dry it out later. The weathertechs suck on the edges... all...
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    Anyone set up an ARB air locker themselves? I think I broke mine..

    I have some questions for anyone that might be an expert. Long story short - my air locker stopped working & I think I messed up the connection at the diff. I'm referencing this "how-to" thread even though it is using newer style fittings compared to what I have. A shop set up my air locker in...
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    Would you guys replace this CV, the boot, or let it die?

    I'm torn (ha, get it?). I got this (Titan) CV only a couple years ago. This is the inside joint, and when you spread the boot apart you can start to see some cracking. No leaking yet, though. CVs are cheap but not that cheap. What would you guys do? - New CV is about $100 - New...
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    Brake line rubbed tire - is tire toast?

    I am on my way back from a WA to CO road trip. Unfortunately I realized about 3500 miles in that my stainless steel brake line has veen rubbing the inside of the tire the whole time. The brake line started fraying and then the sharp fray dug into the tire. Rubber flakes were EVERYWHERE and...
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    Alcans + helper springs possible?

    So I picked up the classic Hellwig 550# helper springs in anticipation of a road trip coming up. My Alcans have sagged a decent amount since new & I don't wanna be sagging for 4000 miles of driving over 2 weeks. I realized that they aren't gonna be an easy fit. The big clamps that hold the...
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    Winch Line Extensions

    Hit a snow drift this past weekend & got quite stuck. The tree I originally was winching to was decently sized but had weak roots, so I started to tear it out. I felt terrible :( The next one was outside of my winch cable range by about 10 feet. I had to extended it with a tow-strap. More...
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    Xterranation is FAMOUS! They made it to TFL!

    @Prime how you gonna keep this a secret?? I'm glad they got someone who knows what they are talking about to be here. Awesome vid! Plus my thread is at the very top of the Xterranation scroll he does at the beginning, so I feel like a celebrity :') View...
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    How to: Extra simple & CHEAP interior bike rack

    I made this "bike rack" tonight. It took me more time to get out all the tools & put them away than it did to actually make it. If you have a welder, angle grinder, thread tapping set & barely know how to use them, this is the project for you. Material | Cost Flat bar steel | $10 Twisty Knob |...
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    Double checking - Is this a symptom of worn shock bushings?

    My rear radflos I've had in for a few years now. My fronts have seen a few rebuilds but I have never touched the rear. I noticed when I drive over very light chatter I get a rattle from the rear. When I push the shock up & down with it detached at the top, I can hear metal clanking at the...
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    Using my Xterra Armor [video]

    Finally edited some clips from last July together. Here are some shots of some rock obstacles at Tahuya ORV in WA, including painful scraping. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2RBH30NuiE
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    P0420 Cat Code vs. CATACLEAN - I think it worked...?

    My X is a 2011 with about 107k miles. Ever since I hit 103k or so, I've been getting intermittent P0420 code (passenger side cat). It first turned on for 100 miles on a road trip, and then went away for next 1000. Then it came back on for a week, off for a week, and has been like that for the...
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    2nd Gen - Wanted (found) Airflow Snorkel Head

    Mine is busted. I like the look of the original airflow head that came with the snorkel. It doesn't look like anyone inside the US stocks them. Anyone have one laying around?
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    Replacement Catalytic Converter Questions

    I have a P0420 code that is not going away. Been going through a lot of threads on replacement cats and it seems aftermarket fitment is hit or miss. I'm debating keeping OEM, spending the $$$ and ensuring good fitment and function vs. aftermarket. I want to keep the system stock (no removing...
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    Whining Front Diff - Next Steps?

    Ever since my 100k service, I have been getting what I think is the drivetrain whine that so many have experienced. It happens when I'm on the gas between 53-59mph and gets louder the more throttle you give. The pitch doesn't fluctuate with RPM so I'm 95% sure it has to do with driveline. BTW -...
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    Brake Caliper Bracket - Orientation Of Bolts?

    Anyone know if it matters which side either of these bolts go on in the brake caliper bracket? One of them has a little indent that needs a rubber cover over it. I don't really get the point. But I'm sure it's supposed to go on one side over the other. How do I identify which goes in which? And...
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    Help Identifying Possible Suspension/steering Noises? (video)

    I bought my X at 54k. It had to be a street-only truck before me. I am now at 102k. 35's at ~75k. I do a lot of off-road. I know the steering rack is a weakpoint on these trucks... how do I know if it is starting to fail? I get a LOT of popping at slow speeds. Turning, backing out of my...
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