dhyde79's Jekyll-X **PIC HEAVY** (now with even more plotting!)

[dhyde79]

dhyde79's Jekyll-X -- PROJECT IMPENDING DOOM

Name:"Jekyll-X"
Year: 2010
Make: Nissan (who'd have guessed right?)
Model: Xterra (I'm going out on a limb and guessing you already figured this one out)
Trim: Offroad
Color: Night Armor (occasional "dirt" coloring mixed on as well)

Current Photo:

• ***MOD LIST***
  • Exterior
  • * Midland glass-mount CB antenna
    
  • * BFG Mud Terrain KM/2 265/75R16
    
  • * Custom Rock Sliders (local friend built)
    
  • * Custom Drop In Roof Rack
    
  • * Rear Diff Breather Mod
    
  • * Rear Sway Bar Removed
    
  • * Bedlined Hood
    
  • * RLC Customized Front Bumper
    
  • * Waterproofed Engo E9000 Winch (w/steel cable)
    
  • * OME HD Lift Coil Springs
    
  • * Nisstec 2" Lift Add A Leaf
    
  • * New U-Bolts
    
  • * 3 degree leaf shim
    
  • * Camber Bolts
    
    
  
  
  • Interior
  • * scotch guarded seats
  
  
  
  • Electrical
  • * H11 HPX 65W Xenon Fog Light Bulbs (I got the 6000K ones, nice and bright....as bright if not brighter than my stock high beams)
    update: these bulbs are nice...until they blow. which, I've already had one do, I'll be ordering another set, and grabbing a second set as backups for now, because they're considerably brighter than the silverstar ultras that I tested and took back, and they're only $21 a pair instead of $40 for silverstars or $50 for ultras
    
  • * Cobra 19 DX IV CB
    
  • * External CB Speaker (in cabin, not PA...yet)
    
  • * Hella 500 Driving Lamps (behind grille) - DELETED
    
  • * Custom wiring system for lighting and other mods. Blue Sea 6 circuit under hood and off brand 6 circuit block inside vehicle
    
  • * Totron SR10" LED bar rear mounted
    
  • * Hanma 6" LED Bars (x2) on front bumper
    
  • * Warn F350W 3.5" Halogen Fog Lamps
    
  • * Gigglepin/Albright Industrial Contacter (winch solenoid replacement, 800A constant, waterproof, and SMALL)
    
    
  
  
  
  
  • Engine/Driveline
  • * K&N Air Filter
    
  • * Custom Tune
    
  • * XL Aux Transmission Cooler
  
  ***IMMEDIATELY PENDING MODS***
  • * 4" HID Driving Lights (these are already purchased, were supposed to go in the RLC bumper, but, they're physically too large to fit, so, if I can fit them on top with the LED Bars, I will, if not, I'll delete them and sell them)
    
  • * TYT TH-9800 HAM quad band radio (10m/6m/2m/70cm) with external speaker and face relocated off of main unit (still trying to figure out where to mount the 50" antenna that this thing needs, so, if you have ideas, send em my way)
    
  • Pending Mods List
  • * beadlocks to mount 285/75R16 KM/2's on allowing something a bit more fuel efficient on when not wheeling.
    
  • * rear bumper with spare carrier (will be custom made)
    
  • * ARB Front Locker
    
  • * forward, rear, and "front tire spotter" night vision cameras, attached to small screen in cabin
    
  • * "blackout mod" I'm working on coming up with a mod that'll black out all internal lights, and external lights on the vehicle when the switch is on, this will be a rotary style switch that disables head, tail, brake, reverse, and any other lights I can tie to it, I'm not entirely sure how to accomplish it yet, so, I'll happily take any suggestions on it that ya'll think of.
    
  • * push-style e-fan to force air across aux transmission cooler for better temp management while on trails and in summer heat

I'm working on making this a fairly tactically sound vehicle once I'm done, I haven't really plotted any armoring or anything, but, I do want the vehicle to be able to go wherever I want, without the need of being spotted by anyone or anything that might be watching. To that end, I'll be aiming for custom skids, locked front and rear, front and rear bumpers that can get me anywhere that I need, as well as as much or as little lighting as need be, in addition, the plan is to start building toward an exo cage, and in doing that, I *want* full door protection as well, but, I'm not entirely sure how to go about covering that angle.

 

[dhyde79]

I'll leave my pics in the second post here, it just works a little easier for me

taken in the mountains above Silverton, CO, up the hill from a ghost town named Animas Forks.

playing at the river, Canadian River ORV area, north of Amarillo, TX

A few pics from the outing Feb 11th, 2012

More New Pics, March 3rd, 2012

(this one was coming up out of an ugly hole, deep enough that the water actually goes over the hood for about 3 feet then you're out of it)

(front shot of hitting that hole slowly, note the people waving out the windows...my X was the only vehicle out of the 5 or 6 that went through that hole that didn't stall out and have to fight to get it to restart after going through once....I went through 5 times ranging from nice and easy to flat out hauling *** through it.)

(different photographer, same hole)

 

[dhyde79]

I'll put my Current Mods that I'm in process of completing.

Building the Custom Rack

The rack was inspired by the dephep rack, building it out of 1"x1"x14ga square tubing


Final layout of rack's floor in framing stage

we've got the floor finished on one side, and flipped it to weld the rest of the floor, then we'll put on the light bar on the back and start putting uprights on, then the top rail too. As far as mounting, gonna do a 2x2 square or 1x2 rectangle tubing with the long side running across the existing rails... More pics to follow as we get it constructed and mounted.

 

[dhyde79]

Or here!

 

[Macland]

Between your thread pics and my screen saver pics at work I'm itching to go back to CO.

 

[dhyde79]

well lets go!

 

[jmnielsen]

I noticed you said you haven't installed the PA... yet. I've got pictures of my install if you want sometime? Or I could post a how to I suppose.

 

[dhyde79]

sure, my plot was to put it up in my wet box, but, I suppose under the hood might work as well. I just haven't had the time or spare funds to grab the speaker, and didn't need it yet.

 

[Jmac289gt]

Very kool looking rack you got going, We have a few very handy guys on this site.

 

[GoBUFFS]

Your x is killer man! I was thoroughly impressed today

 

[dhyde79]

thanks man, had a blast, looking forward to taking you & your X down some trails, I'm curious as to how a 1st gen handles....I may look into grabbing one as a dedicated toy build...

also, updated pics post with more/new pics

 

[GoBUFFS]

Yeah we'll see how it goes, Im optimistic. It would be nice to have a first gen buddy.

Btw those pics all turned out really good!

 

[dhyde79]

indeed.....I've got 4 or 5 other xterras in my neighborhood, I just haven't figured out if it's someone that can actually wheel or not that owns them....there a nice new 2nd gen on the other side of the street just before you hit teckla....I may go down and see sometime....

 

[GoBUFFS]

I saw a silver lifted one covered in mud on coulter a few days ago but haven't seen him since.

 

[dhyde79]

yep, I need to figure out who the yellow one is over by where I work...

 

[Macland]

Looks like you guys had a good time. Did ya'll go that one guys place to check it out too?

 

[dhyde79]

nope, a little bit of research before hand made the decision that if we're gonna try to do something locally it's gonna be at the river. the bit of info I found indicated that the land owner was going to have us all go out and do the work to cut the trails, but give no one but a few heads of the major offroad clubs free access, and no one gets any discounted pricing in going out, whether they helped establish the place or not. I was quoted around $50/weekend as expected rates, and to be honest, that's simply not something I'd support.

The river is one that if you get the sticker, that's all it costs you. So, we're gonna roll that way, I'm aiming to get a deal set up with the park rangers to set up a gathering out there if possible.

 

[Macland]

Sounds like that dude was definitely looking for free labor. Got anymore pics?

 

[dhyde79]

a few.....

located here: http://flexy.wtxrc.com
(if you want, keep eyes on the site, it's where I'll post all the wheeling pics from trips I go on....)

 

[xearth]

nice X man! Those are some great pics too!

 

[dhyde79]

thx sir

 

[Timrich]

Nice X! THose are some great action shots! Looking forward to seeing your rack completed...

 

[dhyde79]

well, it's done, just waiting on the straps to tie it down, then rough it all and herculiner it. I kinda want to make a spare mount that bolts the spare down to the rack up there too, and obviously that'll be something that I've got to decide before I prep and finish it...

 

[jmnielsen]

well, it's done, just waiting on the straps to tie it down, then rough it all and herculiner it. I kinda want to make a spare mount that bolts the spare down to the rack up there too, and obviously that'll be something that I've got to decide before I prep and finish it...

That's what I did with my roof rack. Had some 3/16" steel plate I welded in and drilled out 2 holes to mounty spare up on top with grade 8 hardware. It's only up there for wheeling though.

 

[dhyde79]

well, when I do it, it'll be a permanent move if I have anything to say about it....I don't like having it under the rear end....

 

[jmnielsen]

Yeah, I just don't fit in my garage with it up there.

 

[dhyde79]

ah, non-issue, I don't do garage...

 

[Jmac289gt]

I don't like keeping mine on top at all, it just adds to what kills your gas mileage and making it more top heavy.

I have run it like that on the trails but not day to day and the last few times I went out I just left it under there but we don't have crazy rocks that can puncture it either around here.

 

[dhyde79]

it's not puncturing that bothers me, the fact that the sidewall of the tire rubs the frame is what bothers me, I prefer not to risk ruining my spare without it even being on the vehicle.

 

[dhyde79]

added new mods to the list and put some new pictures in too...(had to add the redneck carwash)

 

[Jmac289gt]

You my friend need a snorkle.

My oldest son just went to your town for work, he does shut downs in the plant type stuff.

 

[RATTFINK]

I'll second that. After seeing pic of your X going through water, a snork seems high on the list.

Sent using telepathy.

 

[TN4x4Xterra]

Yup Snorkel is a must.

 

[Jmac289gt]

Did we forget to mention that you need a "snorkle"?

 

[dhyde79]

You my friend need a snorkle.

My oldest son just went to your town for work, he does shut downs in the plant type stuff.

well, if he's an offroading type, and going to be here for a while, PM me and I'll give ya my number that you can pass on, I might could go play the 18th if he wants to go....

I'll second that. After seeing pic of your X going through water, a snork seems high on the list.

you'd think that, but, I checked the air box after I'd even stopped to shift in into 4LO in the middle before driving out, and not even a drop inside the airbox....I've got way bigger fish to fry before I consider something like a snorkel....like a lift and an ARB front locker....

Did we forget to mention that you need a "snorkle"?

nah, I just can't see myself doing a snorkel...I mean...I'd have to find a junkyard xterra that's the right color, and buy a fender so that I can cut a hole in it, and honestly, there's rarely enough water here to worry about it....

 

[Macland]

nah, I just can't see myself doing a snorkel...I mean...I'd have to find a junkyard xterra that's the right color, and buy a fender so that I can cut a hole in it, and honestly, there's rarely enough water here to worry about it....

That's for damn sure.

 

[dhyde79]

yep.....the "river" was high, because the freshly dug out hole was deep enough to get water over my hood driving into it slowly....the month before the water was barely enough to get my hubs while driving across the same spot...

 

[dhyde79]

sweet action....I just got approval to redo the headliner and get some custom seat covers made.....

here's my material source....

they match the BDU's that I've got a few sets of, and, should set off the color of the X quite nicely....and yes, I may be a little redneck, shush

 

[dhyde79]

Ok, time for a possible renaming, the neighbor says to rename the beast "The XterraTerrestrial"

What do ya'll think?

 

[Macland]

I don't know, you're the only person who Jekyll really works for.

X nerds unite!