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murphy
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Post subject: Western Mass mod days Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:18 am |
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Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:05 am Posts: 1151 Location: Leyden, Ma.
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Some of you know I purchased a 2005 Xterra.
My plan is to swap the skids and suspension between the new to me X and my Frontier. Plus some other maintenance things and add on's on the X as well. I don't really need help, it is just more fun with friends.
That being said, weather permitting since it is in my driveway, Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12 I'll be working on the Nissans. My zip is 01028 (just outside of Springfield, MA.) so you have an idea of where. PM me if you are interested and I'll send my address.
My list.
Frontier->Xterra Coilovers UCA's Bump stops Rear shocks? Viair and tank? Intake manifold spacer? Hypertec?
Xterra->Frontier Coilovers UCA'S Front sway bar Bump stops
Xterra maintenance/mods Oil pressure sender Extended brake lines Rear brakes Add-a-leaf Axle vent mod Air filter Cb antenna/cable Mount hi-lift Mount shovel Re-seal diff cover Remove Garmin
This is way more than I wil be able to complete in a weekend. There will be further mod days I'm sure.
Thanks, J.
_________________ John Murphy Leyden, MA. TheNewX. ClubFrontier. NEA4WD Delegate. My X. http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopi ... =71&t=9534
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TKX
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:31 pm |
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Joined: Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:47 pm Posts: 680 Location: Enfield, CT
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I may be around and didn't realize we live in the same small town.... I'll send a pm..
Tony.
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murphy
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 5:57 am |
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Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:05 am Posts: 1151 Location: Leyden, Ma.
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Nice! Hope you can swing by Tony.
Ordered some stuff. -Oem 7 pin Tow harness -Oem License plate lenses -Firestik antenna/cable -Shovel -Tow strap -Snatch strap -Hitch clevis -(2) Extra clevis' -Tire repair kit -M12-1.25 tap -Phone holder -Charging cable -USB adapter -AEM dryflow for Volant -Axle vent fittings/hose/filter -Rear rotors and pads -Extended brake lines -Roof rack clamps for shovel, Hi-Lift, Firestik -Adjustable shackles -Axle shims -Oil pressure sender
For the Frontier -Rear 5100's (+2-3")
Still need -33" spare for the Frontier. I'll run the 32's I have for now. -I'm sure I'll come up with more as I dig into the X.
I have a pair of TJM extended travel coilovers that will go back onto the Frontier. I'm toying with the idea of pulling the body lift also. Initially I was setting the Frontier up for 35's. This plan was stalled because of the expense of regearing. It will not necessarily be moved to the X.
Additionally, the power steering hoses are looking a little suspect. The axle seals at both hubs are shot. This last one will have to wait a month or two, until I have more $$$. At that time I'll change the fluids in the trans, t-case, and diffs.
_________________ John Murphy Leyden, MA. TheNewX. ClubFrontier. NEA4WD Delegate. My X. http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopi ... =71&t=9534
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MtDewMike
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 5:19 pm |
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Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:54 am Posts: 10028 Location: Brockton, MA
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murphy
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:15 pm |
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Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:05 am Posts: 1151 Location: Leyden, Ma.
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I have received the majority of my ordered parts.
The adjustable shackles, and extended brake lines for the X, and the 5100's for the Frontier are coming from Nisstec. They are expecting the front brake lines on Monday. I'm assured by Steven that they will be delivered by next weekend. All of the brakes are completed, and the new air filter is installed. This afternoon I'll take care of the pinch weld/melt mod and license plate light housings.
As of this past Thursday it's registered and insured. The license plate lights should be the last thing I need for an inspection sticker. I'll take care of this this afternoon also, or after work sometime this week.
_________________ John Murphy Leyden, MA. TheNewX. ClubFrontier. NEA4WD Delegate. My X. http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopi ... =71&t=9534
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Bass4Runner
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:37 pm |
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Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:08 pm Posts: 6773 Location: Middletown R.I.
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Nice !!
_________________ The Yota Guy You need Big Sockets if you Have Big Nuts....
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murphy
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 5:54 am |
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Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:05 am Posts: 1151 Location: Leyden, Ma.
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Yesterday I took advantage of a short work day and the nice weather. I was able to pull the Radflos, SPC arms, and skids from the Frontier. Tjm coilovers and stock UCS's went back on, along with the anti-sway bar from the X. The suspension went pretty well. The hardware for the skids was a different story. About 1/3 came off no problem, 1/3 broke off, and I had to grind of the last 1/3. Pretty much the farther back on the truck, the more the hardware resisted. I assumed I would need new hardware for the skids. I'll be able to use the skid bolt washers from FOURTREKS that I won at B2SR.
While I was under the X I noticed that the sliders are mounted using 3 bolts each. Looks like the previous owner had them on for show. I will need to remedy this before the Fools Run.
_________________ John Murphy Leyden, MA. TheNewX. ClubFrontier. NEA4WD Delegate. My X. http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopi ... =71&t=9534
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:47 pm |
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Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:08 pm Posts: 6773 Location: Middletown R.I.
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sounds like some good progress
_________________ The Yota Guy You need Big Sockets if you Have Big Nuts....
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murphy
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:17 pm |
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I'm glad I had the opportunity. Since it won't get out of the 20's this weekend I probably won't have the chance to work on them much.
(On the Frontier) Having pulled the Radflos with 650 pound springs and all the skids, then adding the TJM's with 480 pound springs netted me either no difference in lift, or even a little extra. It's tough to tell, especially since the 33" duratracs and wheel spacers were moved to the X, and 32's were put back on. My perspective is shot. Now I'll have coil bucket contact for the time being, until I buy an additional set of UCA's, or if by some miracle I get a bunch of cash and T-swap the X.
Nisstec received the extended brake lines I was waiting for on Wednesday. They shipped my order the same day. I won't see them till Tuesday. Another setback for this weekend.
_________________ John Murphy Leyden, MA. TheNewX. ClubFrontier. NEA4WD Delegate. My X. http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopi ... =71&t=9534
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:36 pm |
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Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:05 am Posts: 1151 Location: Leyden, Ma.
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Thursday after work I was able to swap the +2-3" 5125's with the radflos in the rear of the Frontier. This completes the items I am scavenging from it for the X.
I had a buddy call me this morning. He offered a spot in his shop for the day. I was able to install the SPC control arms, adjustable shackles, extended brake lines, and Radflos in the X.
I removed the rear sway bar also. I wanted to leave it for in street handling. Unfortunately the end links are too short. The bar rotates up and contacts the rear shocks before full droop. This is with the shackles set to 1". Since I have a definite reverse rake with the rear set to 1", next time I have a chance to work on it, I'll take some of the preload out of the front and raise the rear to 1.5". I can't go too much lower in the front. The cv shaft will start to make contact with the 2.5 coilovers.
Next weekend I should be able to take care of the skids, as long as the hardware from shrock is delivered in time. And the cb cable. I was going to order a new t-case skid, because the Frontier's is longer than the X's. My buddy suggested we modify the one I have to fit. Seems like a good idea to me. This should be all I need to have completed for the Fools Run. There is more on my list, but nothing that will effect its drivability or off road capabilities.
_________________ John Murphy Leyden, MA. TheNewX. ClubFrontier. NEA4WD Delegate. My X. http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopi ... =71&t=9534
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Bass4Runner
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:53 pm |
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Joined: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:08 pm Posts: 6773 Location: Middletown R.I.
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nice !!
_________________ The Yota Guy You need Big Sockets if you Have Big Nuts....
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:06 pm |
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Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:05 am Posts: 1151 Location: Leyden, Ma.
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Got a notification today. My new hardware from Shrock will be delivered on Thursday. I should be all set for Saturday. I forgot to mention the axle vent mod is scheduled for Saturday as well. Hopefully the Nissan dealer in Enfield will have my license plate lights in as well. If so, I'll get the X reinspected too.
_________________ John Murphy Leyden, MA. TheNewX. ClubFrontier. NEA4WD Delegate. My X. http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopi ... =71&t=9534
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 6:22 pm |
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Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:05 am Posts: 1151 Location: Leyden, Ma.
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Spent some more time at my buddy's shop today.
Got all of the skids onto the X. I was able to trim, bend the edges, and weld the Frontier t-case skid to fit the X. If anyone would like to know, the 2nd gen Frontier t-case skid is 8" longer than the 2nd gen X's.
I also ran the CB wire and pulled the cb from the center console. For the time being it will live wedged between the console and the passenger seat.
Hopefully I'll get a little time tomorrow for the axle vent mod and to tune the Firestik. This should cover my 'need to do before the Fools Run' list.
At some point I should change the name of this thread and move it. It has become more of a build/progress thread than a mod days thread.
_________________ John Murphy Leyden, MA. TheNewX. ClubFrontier. NEA4WD Delegate. My X. http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopi ... =71&t=9534
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MtDewMike
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:15 pm |
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Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:54 am Posts: 10028 Location: Brockton, MA
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Post subject: Re: Western Mass mod days Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:39 pm |
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