Chixterra's build

NMTerras

NMTerras

Suspension Lift
Location
New Mexico
Subscribed. Very interested in the build, and how much it ends up costing as I may end up doing the same thing with the long travel conversion, putting it together from several sources. They might end up roughly equal...
 
ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
NMTerras said:
Subscribed. Very interested in the build, and how much it ends up costing as I may end up doing the same thing with the long travel conversion, putting it together from several sources. They might end up roughly equal...
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Quite possibly. I am trying to save money where I can, but without cutting corners. Kind of hard to do with an SAS.
 
Roninjiro

Roninjiro

Need Bigger Tires
Location
Austin,TX
Your build is amazing... never ceases to amaze me how brave you guys are to cut out the front suspension to put in a solid axle. But, even though I wouldn't know if that is in my future, please post a crap load of pics for us! I might need the pics if I ever go that route. :D
 
ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
Roninjiro said:
Your build is amazing... never ceases to amaze me how brave you guys are to cut out the front suspension to put in a solid axle. But, even though I wouldn't know if that is in my future, please post a crap load of pics for us! I might need the pics if I ever go that route. :D
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You think we're brave? You're the guy who did a diesel conversion without anyone else doing a prior conversion. There is a lot of info on SAS'ing Xterras, but none on doing a diesel conversion, at least till you came along.

I will start taking better pictures of my parts, etc.
 
M

midget

First Fill-Up (of many)
Location
what cheer,Iowa
It doesnt take bravery to cut out ifs just enouh busted parts to get a guy pissed off.

Now back to work if you ever get this thing done well have to go wheeling so I can see how bad my ride does against coilovers and stuff done right lol.
 
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ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
midget said:
It doesnt take bravery to cut out ifs just enouh busted parts to get a guy pissed off.

Now back to work if you ever get this thing done well have to go wheeling so I can see how bad my ride does against coilovers and stuff done right lol.
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LOL! You should donate to the cause... :D
 
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Silver dude

Silver dude

Sliders
Founding Member
Location
machesney park IL
Nice! I would agree that its one of the many steps or a true project vehicle, spare car. After I put my trans in I'm saving for a dd. Gives you time to do it right and put other things first, women, job etc.

I'd start in the garage with a sawsall. Personally, I have a lot of desire to seek revenge on the terrible IFS that has drained my wallet and ate my weekends.
 
ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
Everything has been on hold for right now, while I get some saving done. I just got engaged last week, and spent much more than I wanted on my trip to the UP. So things got put on hold.
 
ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
Roadwarrior said:
After all that work put into the parts and knowledge? Well if no SAS, then what?
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Save money, and just use my X the way it is. My SAS was a dream I was trying to fulfill, but money is getting tighter, time is getting harder to find. I have a huge log of parts, and I will probably lose money, but not as much money as I would lose by completing it. I will have to inventory everything, and then figure out where I am going to sell it all.
 
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midget

First Fill-Up (of many)
Location
what cheer,Iowa
Dude.......Dude.......seriously..... weak........sauce...............................

Change your sig you quitter lol. stuff happens to us all Im thinking about ditching my truck to get back into racing if I can get the right $$$$ I cant blame you just poke fun until I give up the X or if Im not sure if I want the drama back.
 
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bigjim247365

bigjim247365

Anime boobs & male genitals? Sign me up!
Supporting Member
Location
Hainesville IL
ChiXterra said:
Save money, and just use my X the way it is. My SAS was a dream I was trying to fulfill, but money is getting tighter, time is getting harder to find. I have a huge log of parts, and I will probably lose money, but not as much money as I would lose by completing it. I will have to inventory everything, and then figure out where I am going to sell it all.
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i know that feeling. thats why i have the PML instead of $900 3 inch. if you need help finding parts, GLX can help.
 
ChiXterra

ChiXterra

Wheeling
Location
Northern Illinois
You never fully realize how much $$$ you put into stuff until you inventory it. I already have quite a bit of money wrapped up in this. Once its all gone, it will be a huge relief. I will give it some time on the forum before I move it to Craigslist.
 
TKDx00

TKDx00

Lockers Installed
Founding Member
Location
S.Subs of Chicago, IL.
One's dreams are hard to give up. Even more so when time and money have been invested. HOWEVER !!!! Dreams are things to strive for...slow and mythodically acheived. TIME is your partner here...There is no rush to do a SAS other than PRIDE (the killer of dreams). If you want the SAS do the SAS...no one said it was going to be easy, quick or cheap. If you need a hand, foot or a shot of Single Malt to keep you moving and on track...gimme a holla.

But, if you've decided to not continue with this dream...I'm sure you have another ready to take the forfront...keep moving.

<<<< NOW look over at Gretchen.
 
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