Sassy the SAS’d Xterra. Rescued from under a tree

[Sassy]

I just bought David Boyd’s Calmini SAS’d Xterra (Nissan Nation Podcast/WENT Windrock event). The poor thing has sat under a tree for the last 2 years. I’m going to resurrect her

it’s a 2000 Xterra with a used Calmini SAS kit installed. Waggy Dana44 front axle with an OX locker and 5.13 gears

Front drive shaft is a shortened Ram 1500 unit with a Rugged Rocks t-case adapter.

Front suspension is Fox air shocks. I have no experience with these so after I wheel it a bit I’ll make the decision to keep them or swap to coilovers.

Rear suspension is a bastard leaf pack and lift shackles for now. Will likely get an Alcan leaf pack at some point.

Tires are 35” Goodyear Wrangler MTR.

Im doing a bunch of maintenance now to get her ready to drive. The front pinion is seized in the housing so I’m having a local shop go through the entire axle.

The Calmini tie rod and drag link and all the end links are shot and are being replaced with Wide Open Design aluminum 1.5” bars and QA1 Chromoly end links.

I’ve also been massaging the front Hannemann 4” wider fenders to fit the body better.

 

[Sassy]

 

[Prime]

I just bought David Boyd’s Calmini SAS’d Xterra (Nissan Nation Podcast/WENT Windrock event). The poor thing has sat under a tree for the last 2 years. I’m going to resurrect her

it’s a 2000 Xterra with a used Calmini SAS kit installed. Waggy Dana44 front axle with an OX locker and 5.13 gears

Front drive shaft is a shortened Ram 1500 unit with a Rugged Rocks t-case adapter.

Front suspension is Fox air shocks. I have no experience with these so after I wheel it a bit I’ll make the decision to keep them or swap to coilovers.

Rear suspension is a bastard leaf pack and lift shackles for now. Will likely get an Alcan leaf pack at some point.

Tires are 35” Goodyear Wrangler MTR.

Im doing a bunch of maintenance now to get her ready to drive. The front pinion is seized in the housing so I’m having a local shop go through the entire axle.

The Calmini tie rod and drag link and all the end links are shot and are being replaced with Wide Open Design aluminum 1.5” bars and QA1 Chromoly end links.

I’ve also been massaging the front Hannemann 4” wider fenders to fit the body better.

Nice! Good to see that truck moving again.

 

[kirk]

Very cool! Cant wait to see this come back around.

 

[Sassy]

Replaced the steering link and tie rod with 1.5” Aluminum links from Wide Open Design. Was originally only going to replace the rod ends but they were rusted together so into the recycling bin they went.

Removed the Hannemann wide front fenders and replaced with a set of oem. I have to do some trimming so the tires will clear, but only about 1.25”.

Also replaced the hood with one that wasn’t rattle-can bed lined.

What isn’t pictured is I replaced all belts, hoses, and gaskets under the hood. New spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor. New AC compressor, dryer, and condenser. New Quest alternator.

Next up is to replace the radiator with one from a SC model and a new fan clutch. I will also make some baffles and such so it forces air through the radiator. Lots of holes that let the air escape. I’ll post pics.

Im also in the middle of installing a 8-button lighting control panel, and some KC rock lights and some generic LED cubes.

Also trying to figure out a way to install this winch temporarily until I can get a winch bumper. I see a welder in my
future.

 

[Bklyn.X]

Cool!