Golden Chariot <March490`s Build Thread>

march490

Bought an X
Hey all! Long time lurker. New here to Xterra Nation, was recommended by a local X enthusiast. I suppose it is time to make my own build thread after seeing so many other great builds! Mine is nothing too special yet but I love this X! I will do my best to keep this updated as the mods roll in. I'll start off with basic information on my X.
2000 Nissan Xterra SE (5-speed m/t)
Bought this baby late October in 2013. To my fortune it had this beautiful ARB bumper on it already.

Current Mods:
ARB Front Bumper
PML (AC)
Interior Dome LED Conversion
Front Bumper Off-road Lights
Rear Sway Bar Delete
Running Board Delete
Mud Flap Delete
Tail Light Guards from MaxMate
Front D-Rings by SmittyBilt
15x8 Cragar Soft 8's
31x10.5 R15 Yokohama Geolander A/T S
Bed Lined exterior plastics and roof rack.
Upgraded the rear wiper blade to a larger one.
Cobra CB radio
4' Tunable Firestick "Firefly"

Next Mods:
Diff Breather extension
Winch
2" Body Lift
Maybe some 33" Tires

The day I brought her home.
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Realized when winter hit how amazing this thing gets around in the snow. A lot of fun.
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Mod fever happened nearly instantly. Started off with some off road lights for the bumper.
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Had a lot of issues with distributor and rusted out exhaust. Had to remove two of the catalytic converters out of the four do to being plugged up. Ran some cheap flex pipe and clamps so definitely hear the exhaust leak.... Replaced distributor, plugs, wires, fuel filter, retimed.
Next came the PML and some Cragar Soft 8s. 15x8. I stuck with rims that my current Yokohama Geolanders (31x10.5R15) would fit on cause they are still at 9/32nds tread depth.
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Also added a few decals to personalize my rig (pics later on). And also a new stereo to replace the stock turd.
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march490

Bought an X
Then I got some tail light guards for protection. (Lots of brush/trees in NW Arkansas to back into) also love the aggressive look of them.
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Next I deleted the rear sway bar and side steps...
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Getting a lil dirty...
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march490

Bought an X
Got my Smitty D Rings today!
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Installed... Have a feeling they will rattle a lot.
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Also... New decal today. Live Long and Prosper!
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Got pretty dirty today.... AR mud blends well on the gold color.
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Last but not least... Sprung a PS Leak... :"(
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All in all it was a good day.

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march490

Bought an X
4x4parts... Thought about adjustable ones but settled with these AC shackles. Also ordered some ultra low profile UCA bump stops to crank the front up a little more. Glad I have access to lifts and alignment rack at work... Haha. Last I tweeked torsion bars adjustments were barely in spec. This time may take some more adjustments....

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march490

Bought an X
Thanks man. And yeah I never have either. From what little information I have found this Gold Metallic was only available for 2000 Xterra SE. Correct me if I'm wrong.
This list only shows one for Gold Metallic. http://gtcarlot.com/colors/Nissan/All/Xterra/
Also tried Google image searching 2000 gold xterra and results are very limited. Mostly Gold RUSH metallic. I believe this is ultra rare factory paint. And the fact that its the 5 speed manual makes it that more interesting. I love this X. She's a jewel. Just needs a name. Thanks for the feedback man!

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march490

Bought an X
"Had" to take a quick detour from my trip to Lowes for some rustoleum bed liner for my plastics. I ended up getting balls deep in some muck. Thought I was screwed for sure. The little mud pond sucked me right in! Managed to throw it in reverse and get myself out. Took some effort since the mud just wanted me to sink in deeper. Here's a few pics I took before I almost sunk into the mud hole. A little flex.
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march490

Bought an X
Nice idea... Love the classic Sean Connery 007's. I'll definitely think about it! I was tossing Merkaba around as it is the golden chariot. But I'm not Jewish nor religious for that matter haha

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march490

Bought an X
Look what arrived today! Ultra Low Profile bump stops. Going to try and squeeze every inch out of my torsion bars! But obviously leave 1/4 -1/2 inch space.

Quarter for scale
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march490

Bought an X
Installed the low profile bump stops.
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Sorry for picture quality...
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And newest edition. Two B&M T-Handle knobs for 4x4 and 5speed.
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:D

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march490

Bought an X
Bed lined the roof rack! Ran out of paint for the basket. But there will be more....
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Bald... I kinda liked it..
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Roof basket and other body plastics next....
I used Rustoleum Bed Liner (Spray On)

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YouWatchHockey

Bought an X
Location
Rogers, AR
I just noticed you have the moon roof man. I wish I had one but at the same time I like my wet box on top its where I store my recovery strap and ratchet straps. What can you do?!

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march490

Bought an X
Well I've never used it untill today. If it makes you feel better. The factory basket covers it up!

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march490

Bought an X
Front fender trim and mud guards bed lined, cal and wiper arms bed lined.
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Looked a little too clean so gave her a mud bath.
4/23/14
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Got all my body lift parts in... Now just gotta find time, a place, and a volunteer to tackle it!


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march490

Bought an X
Not really a mod update but I went off grid for 4 days and my X was great. Utilized the roof rack and also ditched the tent this year and got an SUV air matress with a cig outlet air pump. It was much more comfortable!
The Golden Chariot and bonus... my buddys X he also used his to sleep in.
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march490

Bought an X
Installed my fathers day gift! Cobra 19 Ultra III. With a 4' Firefly Tunable Firestick.
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march490

Bought an X
I agree. Thanks for the observation. Unfortunately my mobile camera itself is a turd and the lens covering the camera in it is scratched to hell. I work in a shop so it has gotten some wear and tear.
 
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