Chixterra's build

ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
Chixterra's build (Going SAS)

I bought the X in October 2010 from a local dealer. She had 72,XXX miles on her when I brought her home. I started looking around on a couple forums, and then, that's when I got bit by the mod bug. I started talking with a friend of mine about lifts (a Jeep guy), and I placed my order a few months after I had bought the X. I went to his place in April 2011 to work on my lift. Now, I am rolling around on a 3" AC SL, with 32" Cooper ST tires on my Pro Comp 7032 rims. I thought I would be done at this point, but I was mistaken. Currently, I am slowly compiling parts, and working on my two axles for my SAS. I have a matching set of axles out of a 1979 Ford Bronco (high pinion Dana 44 front, and high pinion Ford 9" rear). The going is slow since a lot of the bolts are tough to get out thanks to years of rust.

2004 Xterra XE

Mods
  • AC 3" AAL SL
  • 32" Cooper Discover ST's
  • Pro Comp 7032 Alloy Rims
  • Touchscreen Pioneer CD/DVD player
  • 12" JL Audio W6 Subwoofer
  • Polk Front Speakers
  • Painted Bumpers and Trim
  • Dephep Roofrack
  • Volant CAI
  • Transmission Cooler

Compiled Parts
  • Deeza Inner and Outer TRE's
  • HD AC TRA's
  • AC 2" BL

Accessories on the Way
  • RLC Custom Bumper

Future Add-ons
  • RLC Custom Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier
  • RLC Rock Sliders
  • Calmini SAS

First time at home:
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After removing the side rails:
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Right after putting on the SL:
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Most recent picture I have (before painting bumper and trim):
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Bumper was just finished yesterday, it's going to be off to the Powdercoater in a few days
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Jmac289gt

Jmac289gt

Sliders
Founding Member
Location
Dickinson, TX
Very kool color, nice ride. It is hard to tell if people are male or female from there username but now I see your from Chicago and that is what the Chi stands for.



Can't wait to see more pictures.
 
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ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
idratherberidin said:
I'm guessing not a female but from Chicago. Nice looking x. Have you talked to James about the rear bumper and sliders?
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Yep, from the Chicago area, and definitely not female, lol. I have to talk with James some more regarding those items. But, I am sure he has some ideas for both. I don't anticipate the sliders being too hard to build, but the rear bumper may take more time.
 
idratherbe

idratherbe

Skid Plates
Location
North Shore, MA
chixterra said:
Yep, from the Chicago area, and definitely not female, lol. I have to talk with James some more regarding those items. But, I am sure he has some ideas for both. I don't anticipate the sliders being too hard to build, but the rear bumper may take more time.
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Keep us informed, Please! I wouldn't mind giving him some more of my money for sliders.
 
ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
I ordered my 33" tires yesterday: after much deliberation, and research, I chose the Kelly Safari TSR's. They're made by Goodyear, and are somewhat similar to the Duratrac, minus $300. I honestly wanted to go more aggressive on the tires, but this is my DD, so I figured it wouldn't be wise considering the rising gas prices. Good think it's getting warmer, then I can ride the motorcycle. I have all my AC BL that I found used, my AC TRA's, and Deeza TRE's and Bandit4x4 bushings all waiting for my mod day in April. I am going to do everything over a 2 day stretch, then I can get an alignment immediately after.

Just finished the rear brakes, and have to finish the u-joint replacement. I am most likely going to pick up some longer brake lines from AC, so I don't bust one during my adventures.
 
Jmac289gt

Jmac289gt

Sliders
Founding Member
Location
Dickinson, TX
I do like the looks of the duratracs, sounds like you have a little bit of work to do...good luck with everything.

I was thinking about extended brake lines too, I have an AAL and the 1.5 shackle so it goes full droop till the shocks run out and the lines have 0 slack left at that point...kind of scary to me. I was thinking extended lines and longer shocks for more flex.
 
lbishop

lbishop

Need Bigger Tires
Location
Polk County,TN
Really nice x. I wanted one in that color but never could find one.

anways... got a question about those pro comp rims
1: Is the backspace on those 4.5 and wat abou the rub when there stuffed
2: The lugs are recessed right? How big of pain are they to take off the truck?? The rims I have now are ridicoulus and I plan on swapping to a set of pro comp 7089
 
ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
lbishop said:
Really nice x. I wanted one in that color but never could find one.

anways... got a question about those pro comp rims
1: Is the backspace on those 4.5 and wat abou the rub when there stuffed
2: The lugs are recessed right? How big of pain are they to take off the truck?? The rims I have now are ridicoulus and I plan on swapping to a set of pro comp 7089
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Those Pro Comp rims are 4.5" BS, but they don't rub when stuffed. The lugs are recessed too, but they're easy to get off. You have to buy the Lug Kit for it, though. With that kit, you'll get splined lugs, with a socket.
 
AZhiAZiAM

AZhiAZiAM

Suspension Lift
Location
Fresno,CA
hey said you were running coopers discovers STT's how did you like them? shop around here is pushing to get rid of a ton right now and could come accross them at a great price 32x11.50's. but haven't heard any reviews on how they were.
 
ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
AZhiAZiAM said:
hey said you were running coopers discovers STT's how did you like them? shop around here is pushing to get rid of a ton right now and could come accross them at a great price 32x11.50's. but haven't heard any reviews on how they were.
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I am running the ST's. The STT's are the M/T version: which I hear good things about. They're a harder tread compound, so people get a little longer life out of them. I have heard the only downside to them is due to the harder tread compound: they tend to not be as good as some tires on rock crawling.
 
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