XterraKevin's ArcticX

[XterraKevin]

Let the build begin!

This is when I first got the ArcticX



I had the beauty for a while and did not know about the capabilities! Then, I went off roading in her! Handled better than my 1986 D21 Pickup truck. From there it was only a matter of time before the Interwebz showed me the true capabilities! So let the Mods begin...

First was the PML,
Then removed the Nerf Bars and the rear sway bar, and added horsepower



Then removed the resonator



Got some 265/75/r16 Wrangler Duratrac 10 Ply tires to help out





UPDATE: I have been very busy lately with baseball and vacation! Recently, I painted my bumper and my rails. I am also trying to replace all of my ball joints (Major Pain) and also replaced my idler arm and my center link.



This is where the ArticX stands today!


Soon to come:
() Front Bumper from RLC,
() Snorkel,
() Custom Rocksliders,
() Painted Rims, and Plastic,
() Idler Arm Brace,
() Smittybuilt X20 Winch,
() Hi-Lift Jack
() GOBI Rear Ladder,

 

[Roadwarrior]

Welcome to the Nation! I am diggin the white X.. I might be biased but I do like it. I am sure others are going to chime in and say welcome and hello!

 

[XterraKevin]

Thank you! The white is pretty nice! haha A fellow Chiver I see! KCCO

 

[Roadwarrior]

There are a few of us Chivers on here, myself, drbandkgb, Macland, AzHiAzIAm and thats just to name a few.

 

[XterraKevin]

Now I want to add the KCCO to my signature haha Maybe another day

 

[drbandkgb]

I miss my white x ;(

 

[Xterraforce]

You're off to a nice start. The future plans sure look good to.

 

[XterraKevin]

I am trying to! I just got set back though.. I need new upper and lower ball joints, a new idler arm, and a new centerlink... I need recommendations! and links for how to's if possible... hehe how bad is it to replace all of those parts?

 

[Roadwarrior]

Not difficult at all. Novice mechanic has it done in a day

 

[XterraKevin]

That's me! haha Its nice to know I can do it!

 

[Muadeeb]

I am trying to! I just got set back though.. I need new upper and lower ball joints, a new idler arm, and a new centerlink... I need recommendations! and links for how to's if possible... hehe how bad is it to replace all of those parts?

I did all four balls on mine in a day with only hand tools. You will want the 1 7/8" socket for the lowers, and need a press for the uppers.

Center link I wouldn't expect to be too bad, especially if the knuckles are already off. Idler arm is simple, but make sure you buy a brace to go with it; it is the weak point of our steering.

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[Roadwarrior]

And when you buy a IAB buy the Total Chaos one. It is better built and more stream line opposed to the AC one.

 

[drbandkgb]

Or calmini

 

[DC xterra]

Welcome to the nation! nice start, one thing tho why are you removing all the cats? also i got a calmini IAB for sale if u want

 

[XterraKevin]

Okay I will look at those different kinds of idler arms. I was already buying a brace for it Haha and I possibly might remove my cats because I have one that's already out and if I get a new one, my engine that already burns a lot of oil will possibly burn more and its more money to fix. I will leave it for now though

 

[XterraKevin]

Also how much for the brace?

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[DC xterra]

I sell it to u for $15 and u cover the shippig, also there's 4 cats in ur x just for heads up

 

[XterraKevin]

How used is it? And yeah but the 2 that connect to the o2 sensor is out. But I am leaving it for now. That possibility of a big fine is to risky

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[DC xterra]

Used it for like two months because a got a good deal on full calmini steering, which two? down stream ?

 

[XterraKevin]

I also did some off roading as well! It was in Salida, Colorado! It was awesome! and my new tires handled everything like a boss! Also, the view was unbelievable!


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[drbandkgb]

Sweet pix man

 

[XterraKevin]

It was a great time! I wish I could have got better pics but I wanted to go as far as possible before the sun went down

 

[Macland]

I'm only seeing one picture ATM and I'd fix it for you but the way everything is jumbled I didn't know where to start.

 

[XterraKevin]

Whats wrong with the pictures? how do I fix it?

 

[Muadeeb]

I'm only seeing one picture ATM and I'd fix it for you but the way everything is jumbled I didn't know where to start.

Looks fine on my machine

 

[Macland]

Looks fine on my machine

Must be an issue with forum runner.

 

[XterraKevin]

Ordered a RLC Bumper

 

[Xterraforce]

Nice. Any center hoops or other options?

 

[XterraKevin]

I got the hoops and the fog light holes... I just loved the look of your bumper so I had to get it

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[XterraKevin]

Rust is the bane of my existence. I would be done with 4 projects without rust for my X by the time i finish my ball joints.

 

[XterraKevin]

Picked up a hi-lift jack for $20 from a guy moving, good deal to say the least! Now how do I mount it to the X? Any recommendations?

 

[Roadwarrior]

If you mount it to the front our X's could be twins.

 

[XterraKevin]

If only! That would be awesome to be a twinsie with you haha My new bumper that is getting made wont have the room when I put more lights on it. How you have yours though is awesome

 

[Roadwarrior]

When the day comes that I am able to get a front bumper I am going to mount the hi lift on the hood/cowl area.

I recommend keeping it low, as when you mount it on the roof rails it will want to go down and I have seen dented roof lines from a loose mount.

Or you could mount it on the flat bars up top. Just remember that it is going to want to move around so give it some flex room.

 

[XterraKevin]

Just like the jeeps in front of the windshield? I like that idea

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[XterraKevin]

My bumper came in Now I need to go to the Grandparents house and weld the tubes on, paint it and put it on! Oh! and go get my winch! Started on my rock sliders too! These next couple weeks are going to be busy for my X! and I will probably paint the rims soon

 

[Xterraforce]

Awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing your X with the new bumper.

 

[Jack Stilts]

Dang. Exciting news man!

 

[XterraKevin]

Ordered my snorkel too! Finally catching up on what I wanted to do...

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[Xterraforce]

That's some fast changes you've got going on. Nice!