Chuckamazuk's Build Thread

[chuckamazuk]

A few updated pics...

XN represent:

A couple poses from a recent offroad trip to Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, IN:

 

[chuckamazuk]

I got my front windows tinted, 15%. I really dig it!

 

[drbandkgb]

Dang dude.. Looks nice.. I so need to do this

 

[chuckamazuk]

I got some new goodies. I'll be doing my timing belt next month and while I'm at it I'll upgrade my alternator to a Quest 125A one and I'll be moving to an electric fan setup. I'll use a Derale 16749 fan controller and a 16" 3000cfm fan; how I'll shroud it is yet to be determined. I'll use an inline temp sensor adapter (3/8") from Steiger Performance to get the temp readings. It will be more accurate than a radiator probe.

 

[02Xterra]

Anything new with the e-fan stuff? I'm looking into doing this soon and one of your awesome write-ups would really kick ass lol

 

[chuckamazuk]

I did my timing belt this weekend; everything went well. The X is running and I'm relieved. Feels good to save some serious $$$.

Here is a pic of torn down:

In prep for my electric fan conversion I installed a inline hose adapter for a 3/8" NPT to be used as the temperature sensor. I using the mechanical fan for a week or two until I do my alternator upgrade and e-fan swap. I intend to do a e-fan swap write-up when I do the work.

 

[Timrich]

Nice work! I did mine with some help and it is nice saving that $$$.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

Nice Job man! Any chance of doing a how-to for the e-fan?

 

[chuckamazuk]

Nice Job man! Any chance of doing a how-to for the e-fan?

I intend to do a e-fan swap write-up when I do the work.

 

[SnickerDoodle]

AWESOME! I look forward to using it in the future!

 

[bigjim247365]

doing an e-fan eh? ill be stopping in this thread a lot to see how this is done. looking forward to it!

 

[chuckamazuk]

I finally have something new to post! Grad school has been keeping me busy and the X has been neglected.

Although I ordered it a few months ago, I just picked up my new RLC front bumper! Oooh yeaaaah!!

RLC Shop

Just mounted (not painted yet)

Close ups

I'm real happy with the look and the James' at RLC really do craft a nice product. Highly recommended.

More pics to come after I paint it.

 

[drbandkgb]

Awesome man.. Looks great

 

[BlOwNXT]

Looks awesome

 

[Macland]

That looks great!

 

[Roadwarrior]

That's awesome, well done

 

[02Xterra]

Did you ever do the e-fan install?

 

[chuckamazuk]

Did you ever do the e-fan install?

Unfortunately, no. I won't have time until May to do it.

 

[chuckamazuk]

Fortunately, I did have time to do some painting on my RLC bumper and mount some PIAA's.

 

[drbandkgb]

I love how each bumper people buy from RLC all have their own look

 

[Timrich]

Looks awesome!!!

Sent from my Galaxy S III

 

[02Xterra]

Bumper looks great!!

 

[chuckamazuk]

Got some fog lights mounted. I plan to do some wiring tomorrow. I also added a few pics at the beginning of my build thread.

 

[drbandkgb]

I bought some of these and took them back.. 4" lights are a pain to find.. I think I'll add Piaa's down the road

 

[chuckamazuk]

They were $20 at Walmart; that was my sweet spot.

I ordered a SPDT switch from OTRATTW to modify the PIAA 525 OEM switch. Once that comes in I'll get those wired up. Really looking forward to some mod time.

 

[drbandkgb]

Mod away sir..

Yeah I paid 30 I think.. They were ok.. I just knew down the road Id be over them.. Thats why I havent done them in mine yet.. That and PIAA wants 250 for them lol

 

[chuckamazuk]

Yeah, PIAA's aren't cheap. I got a set of 525's from a fellow X'er at the Badlands last year for $100. Just now getting around to doing something with them. I got my fogs wired up today and right as I was about to do clean the mailman drove by and dropped of my OTRATTW switch. I'm gonna try to get the PIAA's online tomorrow morning. We'll see if that pans out.

 

[RATTFINK]

Oh man, I love PIAAs.

Sent from a Galaxy SIII
FAR FAR
AWAY

 

[NOXIOUS007]

Looking good Chazworth!..... Holler at yer boy!!! we are headed out to shop tonight for a little pre-wheeling inspection.

 

[xterror04]

chuck the truck is looking awesome!

 

[chuckamazuk]

Thanks y'all.

I got some more done today. The PIAA 525's are wired up and functional using a custom SPDT switch instead of the ugly OEM one. Pics below:

 

[chuckamazuk]

My graduation winch came in today! I need to schedule in some truck time real soon.

 

[drbandkgb]

Very cool buddy

 

[chuckamazuk]

I got my winch up and running today with some help from Noxious007. The RLC front bumper has a great design; works perfectly!

When is the next run???

 

[NismoFire]

That's gorgeous, Chuck.

 

[drbandkgb]

Better go get an alinement ..

I never had to take my bumper of to install it.. Was there a reason or ?

 

[chuckamazuk]

Thanks guys. We didn't take it all the way off; just the front 4 (of 6) bolts so we could rotate it down. We supported the bumper with jack stands as we mounted the winch and then just bolted it back where it was. It took us about an hour and a half and we were taking our time.

You really think 62 pounds will throw off my alignment that much?

 

[drbandkgb]

Did on mine.. Killed my toe..

 

[Roadwarrior]

That winch looks awesome with the RLC.

One quick question. Are you running a thermostat on your efan? I am planning on running a setup and just trying to figure out what I want to run, so I figured I would ask the people who have them. I am buying the fan from Dave, who got it from Ian (Nox).

What would you recommend for those who want to run a thermostat switch?

 

[chuckamazuk]

That winch looks awesome with the RLC.

One quick question. Are you running a thermostat on your efan? I am planning on running a setup and just trying to figure out what I want to run, so I figured I would ask the people who have them. I am buying the fan from Dave, who got it from Ian (Nox).

What would you recommend for those who want to run a thermostat switch?

I don't have my e-fan installed yet. I'll be doing it very very soon and will do a write-up when I do it. The switch/relay I'll use is the Derale 16749 fan controller (pic above). Whatever you are getting from Dave will work. I helped Nox install his e-fan setup on his old Gen1 so whatever relay/wiring you get from Dave should be good to go. Let me know if you have any questions; I may be able to help.