- Location
- Livermore, CA
Added to my backlog of projects 
BrettX
Test Drive
Actively in the process of installing steering wheel controls with the backlit bluetooth Pathfinder lights, with an Axxess ASWC-1. Just updated the firmware on that to 4.19 last night.
The steering controls are repinned according to directions I've found all over the internet, so hopefully the wheel itself is done, and everything past this is just in the lower 4x2 8-pin harness.
Colors line up and from some Nissan documentation I was able to see pin arrangements, hence the mix of colors/numbers. Hopefully buttoning it up tonight, just need to wire five wires.
The steering controls are repinned according to directions I've found all over the internet, so hopefully the wheel itself is done, and everything past this is just in the lower 4x2 8-pin harness.
Colors line up and from some Nissan documentation I was able to see pin arrangements, hence the mix of colors/numbers. Hopefully buttoning it up tonight, just need to wire five wires.
Me!Here!
Bought an X
- Location
- Somerville, MA
4th Steelie ordered today, now for tires
- Location
- Livermore, CA
Small stuff:
-changed out the led lights mounted in the bumper mouth
-relocated the front license plate further down the bumper down using an eBay bmw rear bracket
-swapped the sun visor bracket piece so it won’t fall out when I try to use it
-and just dropped the ORG diff cover that I picked up off FB at the powder coater
-changed out the led lights mounted in the bumper mouth
-relocated the front license plate further down the bumper down using an eBay bmw rear bracket
-swapped the sun visor bracket piece so it won’t fall out when I try to use it
-and just dropped the ORG diff cover that I picked up off FB at the powder coater
Smileyshaun
Bought an X
Got the rest of the “cage” built inside the fender to hold up the liner , a little more stretching of the liner and trimmed off a tiny bit more of the fender to give the cut a smoother look . 
- Location
- Livermore, CA
Found out what I’m doing for the next hour or so... and also probably the source of the noise I’ve been hearing.
and also probably the source of the noise I’ve been hearing.
- Location
- Livermore, CA
Done. For now, need to get some new hardware and switch to the Rugged Rocks shackles in the spares bin instead of these too wide NISSTEC ones.
- Location
- Covington, Va
Oh poop!!Found out what I’m doing for the next hour or so...
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scoyoc
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
I slapped on a set of adjustable shackles and Bil 5100’s this morning.
Then went for a test drive on Baby Lions Back.
Then went for a test drive on Baby Lions Back.
Smileyshaun
Bought an X
Giving it a good polish with the high speed buffer before the for sale sign goes in the window . 
Replaced my AC compressor. My original one was squealing and chattering away. So while I had all the belts off and crawling around underneath I decided to change out my alternator while I was at it along with both new idler pulleys. Quiet as can be now, purrs like a kitten. Also had to replace my LED back up lights I had installed earlier as they were flickering. So installed a new set that are 90w each. Then finished off by cleaning up the engine bay and rig for spring. Which took a temporary vacation this morning, but just for a few days.
Attachments
- Location
- Covington, Va
Popped the cover on the M226 yesterday to look at the insides. Pattern looks good. Oil looks ok. Debating putting the OE cover back on and running it for couple weeks then changing the oil and slapping on the ARB cover.
- Location
- Covington, Va
I hate mud....
HanCholo
Test Drive
Ordered and wired up an OEM off road lamp switch. It'll be used to switch on a light bar I have on order that will go into the mouth. I also ordered a flip flop relay thingamajigger that will take a simple 12V pulse to turn on the lights and use another simple 12V pulse to turn it off. It's a 5V unit, so a 12V-5V converter is on it's way to my house as well. The lamp switch will function like factory, be connected to the dimmer and the lamp on indicator will light when in use. And I won't have to have my high beams on for it to work.
I went with the OEM switch because I didn't want one ugly duckling button.
I went with the OEM switch because I didn't want one ugly duckling button.
But the ugly duckling grew up to be a beautiful, vapid, asshole swan
- Location
- McMinnville, Orygun
Might need new battery soon.. Fire up the X.. get few sluggish turns out of the engine when it's been sitting for two day's. Ham radio, show's volts of battery.. Had reading of 11.6 volts,12.0Volts.. After driving for 20minutes.. no issues.
battery is 4 years old now.. ( thinking its dying )
battery is 4 years old now.. ( thinking its dying )
- Location
- Covington, Va
Throw it on a charger for a bit. I top mine off every oil change. I have one of the little 2/30/60A automatic jobs from the parts store and just toss it on there after I get the front tires on stands.
- Location
- McMinnville, Orygun
Well luck would have it.. This AM.. Turned Ham radio on 11.3 Volts.. Crap.. Gave it it a Crank. slow slow turn over Few another 1/2 volt would have gave the Dam Teeth chatter D.O.A.. but fired up.. Bought new Battery, Will toss in tonight. UN-plug Clean Base out. Install new battery.. Drive Granny slow till computer learns settings.
Battery was 6 years old.. OOP's.. I was wrong.. haha.
Battery was 6 years old.. OOP's.. I was wrong.. haha.
scoyoc
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
I've had my battery for 3 1/2 years now. It was felling pretty slow a couple weeks ago, so I cleaned the terminals and drove a trail. Now it feels good-as-new. But things don't die here in the desert, they petrify... LOL
What battery did you get? Did you upgrade?
What battery did you get? Did you upgrade?
- Location
- McMinnville, Orygun
Got Mid Rang 650 CC.. From Local Tire dealer..
Did check Terminals, had some Acid build up. Connections were tight, & Battery was just Failing. Have seen hard to starts in Summer, as with Cold winters. Just upper end of Low volts. Never dropped to 10 volts, ( Dead Battery zone). Terminals sprayed with the Purple Goo..
New battery Amazing First Crank Fired right up this morning.
Did buy one of these Many many years. AGO.. well worth the cost and I jumped Many many cars/trucks with it. Plus Few Floating toy's for River play.
Did check Terminals, had some Acid build up. Connections were tight, & Battery was just Failing. Have seen hard to starts in Summer, as with Cold winters. Just upper end of Low volts. Never dropped to 10 volts, ( Dead Battery zone). Terminals sprayed with the Purple Goo..
New battery Amazing First Crank Fired right up this morning.
Did buy one of these Many many years. AGO.. well worth the cost and I jumped Many many cars/trucks with it. Plus Few Floating toy's for River play.
General_Tarfun
Sliders
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
Converted my dash cam power plug from cig lighter thing to hard wired while keeping the built in 12v to 5v circuitry. On my first dash cam a few years ago I just lopped off the plug and wired it straight to 12v which promptly fried the thing lol.
- Location
- Covington, Va
Fiery slice! 
Smileyshaun
Bought an X
New struts and adjustable lower control arm bolts . another great part of living in the pnw no rust on bolts , only added about 5 min to the job because everything just slides apart . 
- Location
- Covington, Va
Looks good! I've got to take some time and paint my LCAs during this diff swap. The powder coat on those MOOGs isn't so great...
BCXterra
Bought an X
I like that antenna mount. Do you find it slaps at all when on rough ground? Been contemplating where to mount mine, the tailgate never even occurred to me.Used it to haul the bikes to some fun trails and finally mounted my antenna with an actual bracket not scraps i found at work.
- Location
- Colorado Springs
Thanks for this @Brunnie I have run the antenna yet. I was thinking about changing out my 4' antenna for a shorter one or a flexi one that i could tie to the roof rack.
Smileyshaun
Bought an X
Finished getting the holes welded up and fender smoothed back out from the fender supports and liner tabs after the fender cut 
Smileyshaun
Bought an X
it’s primer
Went down to the farm to put new front pads and rotors last weekend. Driver side got stuck and was in bad shape...
Was worried about the slide pins but they were fine. It was the pad ears that got stuck. Oh well, price of loaning out my truck for a few months. Those rotors might be the originals, lost some records in the move and can't remember for sure.
For the rest of the day I got to play in the forge. Made some really big nails. Mostly just cranked the blower watching my brother and son having all the fun. Planning to make some knives out of my old front coil springs next time I'm there.
Was worried about the slide pins but they were fine. It was the pad ears that got stuck. Oh well, price of loaning out my truck for a few months. Those rotors might be the originals, lost some records in the move and can't remember for sure.
For the rest of the day I got to play in the forge. Made some really big nails. Mostly just cranked the blower watching my brother and son having all the fun. Planning to make some knives out of my old front coil springs next time I'm there.
- Location
- Burtonsville, Md
Maybe some fixed blade 3.5-4.5 inch's with an X stamped in the blade. Considering where they came from you might have some taker's , at least when everyone get's back to normal !!
That's a real nice idea! Making an "X" punch will probably be my next project.
- Location
- Covington, Va
I think he was talking about the tape line.