List of DIY's 2000-2004

Hugetanker

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Founding Member
Location
Nesquehoning, PA
Okay, this is a borrowed idea but a good idea non the less. I figured I would get it started early so it's easier to keep track as the list grows.

For those who don't know. It's a list of all the DIY's. This is obviously for first gens only being in the first gen section of the forum. I will seperate them by section as the list grows and I have more time. All of these were originally posted by forum members and all are done at your own risk so be sure to do your research before attempting.


How To: DIY 2" Body Lift
$80 DIY Body Lift parts list (list of parts only)
How To:Hood Struts
How To:Hitch Flip with Stock Bumper
How To:Engine Bay Lighting
How To:Removable Roof Light Wiring
How To:Rear Speaker Install
How To:Custom Bumper, Mouth Light Bar and Lighting Install
How To:Custom Garage door opener
How To:power Inverter Install
How To:Bilstein Shock and Calmini Idler Arm Brace Install
How To:"The Riehle Mod" Beer Holder!!
How To:Fix Brake lines rubbing heat shield
How To:Remove dash trim
How To:Low Profile Snorkel
How To: Front Brakes


Will be updated as much as possible as the How To's arrive.



Alright I thought I'd Try to get the most comman all together


Body and Suspension

DIY 2" BL http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?328-DIY-2-quot-Body-Lift

DIY 2" parts list http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?21-DIY-Body-lift-parts

Hood struts http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?260-How-to-Hood-struts

Hitch flip w/stock bumper http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?192-Gen-1-Hitch-Flip-with-Stock-Bumper

PML (poor mans lift) http://xterranation.org/showthread.php?2812-How-To-PML-Fully-Explained

Re-index torsion bars http://xterranation.org/showthread.php?2813-How-To-Re-Index-Your-Torsion-Bars&p=77859#post77859

Remove rear sway bar http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2814-How-To-Remove-Rear-Sway-Bar

Bilstein shocks and Calmini idler arm brace install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?178-Bilstein-Shock-and-Calmini-Idler-Arm-Brace-Install

"The Riehle Mod" Beer Holder!! http://www.xterranation.org/showthr...The-Riehle-Mod-quot-Beer-Holder!!-for-1st-Gen

Rear tire carrier http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?1382-HOW-TO-Rear-tire-carrier

DIY rear bumper and tire carrier http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?4139-How-to-DIY-rear-bumper-and-tire-carrier

Extend rear diff breather http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2628-How-to-Extend-your-rear-diff-breather

2wd to 4wd conversion http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?4176-Diy-2wd-to-4wd-conversion-(Pic-Heavy)

Ebay snorkel mod http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2500-ebay-snorkel-mod

Homebrew X-Awning http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?1614-How-To-Homebrew-X-Awning



Mechanical/repair

DIY front brakes http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2937-How-to-replace-the-front-brakes

Fix Brake lines rubbing heat shield http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?386-HOW-TO-FIX-Brake-Lines-Heat-Shield-Rubbing

Replace in cabin filter http://www.xterranation.org/showthre...er-replacement

Blower motor resistor replacement http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?1482-DIY-2000-2001-Blower-Motor-Resistor-Replacement

Clutch install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?1749-How-To-1st-Gen-3.3-Clutch-Install

U-joint replacement http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?792-u-joint-replacement

Fix power steering hose leaks http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?3780-How-to-Fix-power-steering-hose-leaks

Hub replacement from Autos to Manuals http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2157-Hub-replacement-from-Autos-to-Manuals



Electrical/interior and exterior

General wiring http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?182-How-To-General-Wiring

Engine bay lighting http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?194-Engine-bay-lighting

Removable roof light wiring http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?193-Removable-Roof-Light-Wiring

Fog Lights With Running Lights http://www.xterranation.org/showthre...ights-Write-Up

Change parking lights http://www.xterranation.org/showthr...hange-Parking-Lights-The-easy-way-(with-Pics)

Back up lights in rear bumper http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?896-Backup-Lights-in-Rear-Bumper-Corners

Custom bumper light bar http://www.xterranation.org/showthr...uth-Light-Bar-amp-Lighting-Install-Hella-FF75

Front speaker install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2165-How-To-Front-Speaker-replacement-(6.5)

Rear speaker install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?41-How-to-Xterra-Rear-Speaker-Install-1st-Gen

Custom Homelink install (garage door opener) http://www.xterranation.org/showthr...melink-quot-System-(fancy-garage-door-opener)

Power inverter install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?180-Power-Inverter-Install

Remove dash trim http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?389-HOW-TO-Remove-dash-trim-02-04

Cargo drawers http://www.xterranation.org/showthre...rs-(2000-2004)

Mount GPS center console http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2288-HOW-TO-Mount-a-GPS-to-the-center-console

Interior hatch release http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?331-How-to-Interior-hatch-release

CB/AM/FM antenna http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?4873-Cb-AM-FM-antenna

Headlight alignment http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?4457-Headlight-Alignment.
 
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Prime

Shut up Baby, I know it!
Admin
Location
Denver Adjacent
Is there actually one for the proper T-Bar replacement???

More importantly, one that mentions where adjusters should start when swapping for the 3" lift? I have this vague flash in my brain of 40-degrees...but I can't remember.
 

chuckamazuk

First Fill-Up (of many)
Founding Member
Location
Bloomington, IN
When I adjusted my T-bars I marked the bar before I took them out of the anchor and then moved them out 1 notch (spline). That was for a PML. For a 3" I would be that you would need to move over 2 notches (splines).

I think the 40 degree thing is right if you do it that way.
 

Cameron23

Skid Plates
Founding Member
Location
Kansas
You, sir, are magical.

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01XterraPhilly

First Fill-Up (of many)
Location
Conshohocken, PA
Is there one for a lobo rack? I've seen plenty of people with them but I'm always wondering if I'm on the trail do they back into the windows? And what do they use to make them. If someone has one and wants to do a write up for it that'd be awesome. I'll be hopefully doing a write for interior d rings and a hanging camping table soon
 

Frogstar7055

Wheeling
Location
Jacksonville FL
Alright I thought I'd Try to get the most comman all together


Body and Suspension

DIY 2" BL http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?328-DIY-2-quot-Body-Lift

DIY 2" parts list http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?21-DIY-Body-lift-parts

Hood struts http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?260-How-to-Hood-struts

Hitch flip w/stock bumper http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?192-Gen-1-Hitch-Flip-with-Stock-Bumper

PML (poor mans lift) http://xterranation.org/showthread.php?2812-How-To-PML-Fully-Explained

Re-index torsion bars http://xterranation.org/showthread.php?2813-How-To-Re-Index-Your-Torsion-Bars&p=77859#post77859

Remove rear sway bar http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2814-How-To-Remove-Rear-Sway-Bar

Bilstein shocks and Calmini idler arm brace install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?178-Bilstein-Shock-and-Calmini-Idler-Arm-Brace-Install

"The Riehle Mod" Beer Holder!! http://www.xterranation.org/showthr...The-Riehle-Mod-quot-Beer-Holder!!-for-1st-Gen

Rear tire carrier http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?1382-HOW-TO-Rear-tire-carrier

DIY rear bumper and tire carrier http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?4139-How-to-DIY-rear-bumper-and-tire-carrier

Extend rear diff breather http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2628-How-to-Extend-your-rear-diff-breather

2wd to 4wd conversion http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?4176-Diy-2wd-to-4wd-conversion-(Pic-Heavy)

Ebay snorkel mod http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2500-ebay-snorkel-mod

Homebrew X-Awning http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?1614-How-To-Homebrew-X-Awning



Mechanical/repair

DIY front brakes http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2937-How-to-replace-the-front-brakes

Fix Brake lines rubbing heat shield http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?386-HOW-TO-FIX-Brake-Lines-Heat-Shield-Rubbing

Replace in cabin filter http://www.xterranation.org/showthre...er-replacement

Blower motor resistor replacement http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?1482-DIY-2000-2001-Blower-Motor-Resistor-Replacement

Clutch install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?1749-How-To-1st-Gen-3.3-Clutch-Install

U-joint replacement http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?792-u-joint-replacement

Fix power steering hose leaks http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?3780-How-to-Fix-power-steering-hose-leaks

Hub replacement from Autos to Manuals http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2157-Hub-replacement-from-Autos-to-Manuals



Electrical/interior and exterior

General wiring http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?182-How-To-General-Wiring

Engine bay lighting http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?194-Engine-bay-lighting

Removable roof light wiring http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?193-Removable-Roof-Light-Wiring

Fog Lights With Running Lights http://www.xterranation.org/showthre...ights-Write-Up

Change parking lights http://www.xterranation.org/showthr...hange-Parking-Lights-The-easy-way-(with-Pics)

Back up lights in rear bumper http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?896-Backup-Lights-in-Rear-Bumper-Corners

Custom bumper light bar http://www.xterranation.org/showthr...uth-Light-Bar-amp-Lighting-Install-Hella-FF75

Front speaker install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2165-How-To-Front-Speaker-replacement-(6.5)

Rear speaker install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?41-How-to-Xterra-Rear-Speaker-Install-1st-Gen

Custom Homelink install (garage door opener) http://www.xterranation.org/showthr...melink-quot-System-(fancy-garage-door-opener)

Power inverter install http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?180-Power-Inverter-Install

Remove dash trim http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?389-HOW-TO-Remove-dash-trim-02-04

Cargo drawers http://www.xterranation.org/showthre...rs-(2000-2004)

Mount GPS center console http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2288-HOW-TO-Mount-a-GPS-to-the-center-console

Interior hatch release http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?331-How-to-Interior-hatch-release

CB/AM/FM antenna http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?4873-Cb-AM-FM-antenna

Headlight alignment http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?4457-Headlight-Alignment.


Not a complete list of all mods in this section.
 

NoWhining

Test Drive
I'd like to add my shock replacement write up.

To re-iterate the torque settings, the torque specs for the shocks:
Front Shock Top: 12 - 16 ft-lbs
Front Shock Bottom: 87 - 108 ft-lbs
Rear Shock Top: 30 - 37 ft-lbs
Rear Shock Bottom: 30 - 37 ft-lbs

Tools required:
Standard screw driver, anti-seize/WD40/oil, 14mm and 17mm wrenches, 14mm, 17 mm, 18mm and 21mm deep sockets, 7mm allen wrench, torque wrench, breaker bar,

Started by replacing rear shocks and removing the Rear Sway Bar. Sway Bar took about 20 min. to come out, most of that time just getting the spare tire down. Hard to see the fitting to lower the spare. No salt on the roads where I live and ski, so bolts/nuts are pretty clean. 14mm socket along with a breaker bar (I used 3/8 inch drive) and open ended wrench are the only tools I needed.

I borrowed the 18mm socket needed from a neighbor, but it was a little too shallow. Not wanting to torque the fitting if it wasn't biting well, I bought a deep socket 18mm. Rear shocks took about 1.5 hours. I did the right side first and hard part was getting it to compress and slide back on. A little bit of oil helped it go on fairly easily in the end and the left side went right on with the same treatment. Only other problem was the top fitting on the left rear shock is too close to my muffler to get the deep socket and my torque wrench in there.

Front shocks took a little under a couple hours. Hardest part was compressing the shock to get it the bottom fitting lined up. I found it best to compress it until you can bring it in from behind the fitting. I could then use a screw driver to adjust the bottom of the shock against the lower A-arm and line up the shock bolt. The top of the Bilstein shock has a 7mm allen socket that can be used to adjust the top fitting, but due to the difficulty in getting a torque wrench on top of that assembly, I tightened until the new bushings were slightly compressed. This should be in the 12-16 ft-lb range as that's not much force. You'll also need a 17mm wrench for the top shock nut. Interesting, the old shocks used a 14mm nut which indicates the increased size of the new shock.

I torqued my bottom bolts to 96 ft-lbs (about as between 87 and 108 as any). I also used a 21 mm socket for the lug nuts and torqued those to 80 ft-lbs as recommended.
 
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