Jmnielsens "Stormtrooper in training"

[jmnielsen]

Then:

Now (sorta):

Username: jmnielsen
Year: 2006
Make: Nissan
Model: Xterra
Trim: S
Color: White
Mods:

Interior
Custom Interior Rack
Midland 1001LWX
Uniden 5W Ext. Speaker
Blue accent lighting

Exterior
Bucksnort bumper Installed! Waiting for tire carrier to be fabbed up!!!
Homebrew-X-Awning
Removed OEM mudflaps
Stealthed OEM rims
Removed OEM side steps
HUSKER STICKERS :rockin:
other HP adding stickers


Suspension and tires
255/85/16 BFG KM2's
2"spacers
2 Leaf AAL - they were used, I only gained about an 1"
AC shackles- painted blue and added an additional 2" to the rear


here are some pics of my CB/PA system installed.

i noticed on one of the how-to's for installing the PA speaker that whoever did it crammed it in up higher and sideways. I put it in how i did because i felt it would be louder, and its not really visible through the grill.

andd my interior rack!

and roof rack! -(no longer have it)

Well I finally got my lift installed!
ADF spacers and some random AAL I bought from someone off here. It was a 3 leaf but the longest leaf was longer than the bottom leaf on my stock pack, so instead of 3" like I was planning for the tear it's only 2" because I didn't want to disassemble my leaf pack to put it in. I think I'm going to buy an extra leaf to for the aal to make it 3"
Here is the only picture I have at the moment. I'll dig through some old pictures so I can do a before/after photo.

Got my accent lighting wired up! I think I have an LED addiction, I planning on wiring EVERYTHING with them now. I want to replace everything (dash, cd player, etc) with blue led's. Not too great at soldering though so i'm not to sure about those 1206 smd's.
Three switches:

This is the passenger side, I have the same on the drivers side

next on the list is sliders built for more of a step, as I hate the step rails but the girlfriend needs help getting in now! I'm hoping this summer I can snag a welder and knock out some projects.

distant future mods
-custom Sliders
-Custom front bumper
-double up on stock skids

 

[jmnielsen]

saved!

 

[Ricel]

nice rack man. Working on one my self right now for a first gen.

 

[jmnielsen]

nice! there are a few things I would have done differently, but I still really like it!

 

[SMH]

Very cool man

 

[gorillamel]

Your accent lighting, is it always on when headlights are on? Ive actually never looked at the how-tos for those (And I suppose my answer would be in there), but just curious how they are set up....switch or what?

 

[RATTFINK]

Nice build man! I share your LED obsession haha

 

[Macland]

I'm diggin the roof rack man. Simple and effective.

 

[jmnielsen]

Your accent lighting, is it always on when headlights are on? Ive actually never looked at the how-tos for those (And I suppose my answer would be in there), but just curious how they are set up....switch or what?

No I didn't want them on whenever my headlights were on, so they are on switches. The cupholder is one switch, floors are another, and the ones by the ac controls is a third. If you'd like, I could add more pictures of the install?

 

[Jmac289gt]

The X looks good sir, so does the lighting.

 

[jmnielsen]

I was out the other day fishing and doing some mountain biking so I took some photos.

Then after sitting in the hot sun, I decided to build an awing! Link to thread... http://xterranation.org/showthread.php?1611-How-To-Homebrew-X-Awning

On the way to Moab, Bucksnort and a few others stopped in Nebraska and I picked up a rear bumper from him. It is installed, but not painted yet. I'm having someone from the local 4x4 club fab up a rear tire carrier for me. It's going to be bolt on, so I can take it off if I feel the urge to. I'll post pictures of that when it's done! I also picked up a matching spare and stealthed it, just need to get a decent spare tire of the same size.

 

[bigjim247365]

nice X, i might steal that awning idea from ya lol

 

[Le Loup]

Those LED lights are bad a$$!

 

[jmnielsen]

Those LED lights are bad a$$!

Thanks man! Im hopefully going to swap out a few more in the gauges when I have time this summer.

@Bigjim- do it! It's awesome having it. I have been down the interstate at 80mph and had no problems!

 

[bigjim247365]

- do it! It's awesome having it. I have been down the interstate at 80mph and had no problems!

ill be putting it to good use at Country Thunder up in twin lakes WI!

 

[jmnielsen]

Got my rear tire carrier welded on!

And my interior bike rack

I'm stoked about the tire carrier. I'm taking it back this weekend so he can finish it up. He's adding a hi lift mount and a zerk fitting on the hinge.

 

[Jmac289gt]

Looks real good man.

 

[jmnielsen]

Thanks!^

Built some sliders/steps over the weekend and by request if the short girlfriend added some steps.

I'm not quite finished though. In going to add diamond plate to the steps for grip, cover the holes, and paint them.

I also installed an alpine head unit and holy cow, it's crazy how much better the stock speakers sound.

 

[jmnielsen]

I'm gonna bump this guys. My xterra is getting passed on to a work buddy, who is an xterra lover. I will still be around, though, as I thoroughly enjoy this place! I'll make sure to point him in the direction of the site.

 

[Macland]

I'm gonna bump this guys. My xterra is getting passed on to a work buddy, who is an xterra lover. I will still be around, though, as I thoroughly enjoy this place! I'll make sure to point him in the direction of the site.

Bummer dude, what are you moving to? You better stick around for fantasy football.

 

[metzican]

crazy man. Atleast its going to a good home.

 

[jmnielsen]

Bummer dude, what are you moving to? You better stick around for fantasy football.

I bought an '05 F150 Lariat. Lifted and had some all terrains and a cat back dual exhaust.

Ill definitely be around for fantasy football. I like this site for more than just being an xterra site. It's a good group of people and its always something interesting and new when I get on here. One of this days ill make a build thread for my truck.

 

[Roadwarrior]

Sean, NMTerras, bought Chef_Nate's old rig and it was named "Chef" after him. You better have your buddy join up and name the truck after you. I hope you stay around, and you can put that build thread up in our "other rides".

 

[Macland]

Awesome man, definitely post up your new rig, we need to fill out the other rides section with kick ass trucks too.