Year: 2007
Make: Nissan
Model: Xterra
Trime: X, 4wd Auto
Color: Super Black

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/December2009snowstorm009.jpg

Suspension, tires, and wheels:
Front suspension:
PRG 2" lift spacers
Bilstein 5100 ride height adjustable shocks
Rear suspension:
Deaver 2" AAL
Bilstein 5125 rear shocks
Phase 2:
AC 1 1/2" shackles
Wheels:
Procomp 7089 16x8 wheels
Tires:
Firestone Destination AT 265/75/16
Misc. hardware:
PRG ubolt/shim kit (2/23/10)
Energy Suspension LCA bump stops
Nissan adjustable cam bolts
Stainless steel front brake lines

Armor:
AJ's Offroad Armor super squares
Ballistic Fabrication C200 differential cover

Engine/Drivetrain performance:
Optima 34M (blue)
Air box mod
Amsoil drop in air filter
Amsoil diff fluids (waiting on rear diff cover)

Electronics:
Kenwood KDC-MP638U headunit
Infinity Kappa 10.7T 1" tweeters in dash
Infinity Reference 9623i 6x9's in front doors
Infinity Reference 5022i 5.25's in rear doors
Infinity Ref1052W 10" Subwoofer in sealed box
MB Quart NAU260 amplifier
Sirius Starmate 4
Bluetooth interconnect
Ipod Nano (orange) via connecter in glovebox
TomTom GPS

Interior:
Dome light LED mod
12 volt outlet strip in center console
Nissan All-Weather floormats
LOBO shelf with quickfist clamps, quick release buckles, and LED pucks (soon to be removed)
Raingler large ceiling net (enroute from Arizona)
McMaster-Carr 175# rear hatch struts
Fire extinguisher
2D cell LED Maglite mounted on passenger side center console
Relocated VDC button to slot next to 4wd switch
OTRATTW amber switches
Blue Sea fuse box (not installed)

Exterior:
Rage Powersports roof basket
Raingler grab handles
Xoskel lo pro light bar
Xoskel lo pro rear light bar
Xoskel bumper mouth bracket
Nissan tow hitch
4 Vision X 6" 100w halogen lights on light bar
2 Vision X 6" 100w halogen lights on front bumper
2 KC hilites 26 backup lights on rear light bar
2 Navigator (cheap Advance Auto) yellow fog lights
LED side marker, backup, license plate mod
Removed mudflaps
Melt mod
Hood rod mod
Fram locking gas cap

Recovery gear:
EW recovery strap
EW tree strap
PMI recovery gloves
Black Rat (Beaver) shackles (2)
Shovel

Cosmetics:
Stealthed roof rack
Stealthed grill
Stealthed front and rear bumpers
Stealthed rear hatch handle
Stealthed wiper cowl
Misc stickers

Future mods:
285/75/16 MT's (for stock steelies), rear bumper with tire carrier, Raingler large ceiling net and half barrier, and much, much more...

Pictorial timeline:
In May 2009 a freak meeting with a tree on the way home one night led to this:
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/xterrawreck2.jpg
The untimely demise of my 2007 Lightning Silver X. I searched around for a month looking for a replacement vehicle and eventually found a 2007 Super Black X...
1st day home
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/blackxterra001.jpg
Put my roof basket and wheels on from my old X
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/blackxterra0032.jpg
I waited all of two weeks and decided to bump up from the 265/70/16 Uniroyal Laredos to 265/75/16 Firestone Desti AT's
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/FirestoneDestinations002.jpg
In July 2009 I orderd the 2" basic lift from PRG with the AAL and rear Bilstein 5125's. I also took the opportunity to order my front Bilstein 5100's (ended waiting till the end of August for the front shocks to be delivered)
Here's a pic after they were installed in the beginning of September 2009
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/newlift001.jpg
Flashback to August... while waiting for the lift to be done I got a little crazy with the spray can
Painted front and rear bumpers, grill, roof rack, wiper cowl, and rear hatch handle
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/paintingroofrack004.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/paintingroofrack002.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/paintedbumpers003.jpg
At the end of Oct 2009, I orderd a set of AJ's Offroad Armor super squares and a Ballistic Fabrication C200 Diff cover
Here are a couple of pics after they were powder coated in Jan 2010. I also added a splash of color to the diff cover
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/powdercoatslidersanddiffcover001.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/rockslidersinstalled001.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/powdercoatslidersanddiffcover003.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/diffcoverinstalled002.jpg
Nov 2009 Black Friday sale... ordered front and rear lo pro light bars from Xoskel
Pics with the 4 6" 100w halogen Vision X lights for the front and KC 26 flood lights for the rear
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/frontlightbar002.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Rooflights001.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/backuplights001.jpg
Jan 2010, one final mod, the stock battery gave out so I replaced it with this:
Optima battery
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/optimabattery001.jpg

Well that brings the X pretty much up to date. I haven't wired the lights yet, I have been busy collecting all of the pieces and waiting on the weather and a break between work and school before I can tackle this project. I also have to wait for it to warm up so I can paint my skids and get them mounted.

Thanks for looking...

Alright man... you've teased enough :mocking:

This sounds like an awesome X. Can't wait to see some images though! ;)

Updated the first post with more photos to show the progression of my build from day 1 till now.

lookin good

Very good lookin Xterra....

Nice X!

I've got those same tires

No pictures yet, but I placed an order yesterday for a set of Radflo 2.0 coilovers, PRG delrin UCA's to upgrade the front suspension. I also took the opportunity to order a set of PRG variable height shackles for the rear. I felt the change was needed with all of the extra weight I've added or plan to add to my Xterra. Will post pics when the new stuff comes in.

This is SWEET!!!!

Well it's spring break and the weather has finally warmed up a bit, unfortunately I had to put my X in the shop to get a timing chain issue fixed. I figured I'd take the time to paint my skids, here's some pics of the radiator and t-case skids. I'm thinking about waiting until my new suspension is on before installing the skids. I'll decide later after I'm done painting and have my X back.

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/paintedskidplates001.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/paintedskidplates002.jpg

great lookin x

The X looks sick!

Thanks for the compliments everyone! I've been trying to build it up right to make it trail ready for when school is done. I'm not trying to make a rock crawler but more of an expo type rig. Between full time school, work, and kids, I don't get to play too much. I plan on taking it out some this summer (maybe sooner) and have plans on trying to attend MOAB 2011 after I graduate. I've got lots of other plans like front and rear bumpers, winch, and either a low pro roof basket or full replacement rack. Also plan on investing in some 285/75/16 MT's sooner or later. Anywho, thanks for looking

nice job spence! awesome X! I know i tell you this all the time but...I LOVE THOSE LIGHTS!

nice job spence! awesome X! I know i tell you this all the time but...I LOVE THOSE LIGHTS!

Thanks man, one these days I might actually get to wire them up. I wanted something different than the normal Hellas, KC's, and PIAAs. I guess I won't know how they perform till they're hooked up. I'd love to get one of their LED light bars, big bucks though.

Spent today installing my Ballistic Fabrication rear diff cover. I wasn't pleased with the seal so I drained the fluid again, took the cover off and resealed it. I have to get more fluid now, lesson learned, when buying fluid it's probably good to get some extra. Anyhow I updated the first post with a pic of the cover installed.

Ahh i hear ya man...you prob coulda re-used that fluid...as long as it werent contaminated with the silicone sealant. Nice work tho! cant wait to see it all installed! ....and dude..... get yo lights wired...lol ;)

btw...what kinda bulbs those suckers use? can u do an HID retrofit...it's worth every penny...trust me.

btw...what kinda bulbs those suckers use? can u do an HID retrofit...it's worth every penny...trust me.

They use a H3 bulb, I'm not sure if the housing is big enough to do a conversion. I'll have to check into that.

as long as it's H3 it is fine...you mount the ballast externally...in my case..right under the forward air damn on the roof...fits right in there...all you need is roof for the light to slip thru...the back area of the light behind the reflector is not that much bigger than a reg H3 bulb...and can be pushed out of the way a little bit too...if it is a problem.

Finally started on my lighting project today. I ran the main power wire from the engine compartment back to the rear cargo area and placed the aux fuse block. I don't know when I will get more done with working 12 hr shifts on the weekend and being in school all week.

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/fuseblock001.jpg

if this was facebook, i would press 'like' about 20 times.


:D

but its not, so just know that i love this truck. would love to see some beefier tires on her tho.

would love to see some beefier tires on her tho.

I have plans on getting 285/75/16 Treadwright Guard Dog MT's for my stock steelies, hopefully before summer. The Desti's are just my DD tires.

I had some more time today so I was able to run the power and ground wires for my roof lights.

Vision X lights mounted on Xoskel lo pro light bar:
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/Rooflightwiring001.jpg
You can kinda see where the power wires go into the rear hatch:
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/Rooflightwiring002.jpg
Here is a pic of the power wires going thru the grommet into the cargo area:
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/Rooflightwiring003.jpg
And lastly, a pic of the neatly placed power wires in the cargo area:
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/Rooflightwiring004.jpg

That's about it for now. I ran the power wires back along the left roof rack rail since I didn't want to drill any holes. All of the grounds are connected to the roof rack bolts, like others have done. Not sure when I'll get to work on this some more.

nice truck

love your x!

I took delivery of the new suspension I ordered from Greg at PRG. Just waiting on a u-bolt/shim kit.

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/newsuspension003.jpg

I swapped my LOBO shelf for a Raingler ceiling net in the cargo area. Same amount of stuff stored and full visibility out the rear window.
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/Rainglerlargeceilingnet001.jpg
Decided to paint my PRG shackles to match the skull on the rear diff cover.
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/paintedshackles001.jpg

Anhow, that's it for now. Still working on finishing the wiring for the lights and waiting to install the skids after the suspension upgrades are completed.

I finally got tired of looking at skidplates sitting around in the basement, so wih some spare time today I got the gas tank and t-case skids on. The gas tank skid was a little bit of a PITA to manuever about.
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/skidplatesanddiffcover002.jpg

Still need to mount the last three, finish up my lights, and install the suspension upgrades. Will probably be a couple of weeks, when the semester is done before the majority of this is completed. Plus I'm waiting on some shims and new ubolts before I start messing with the rear suspension.

lookin' good man...keep up the awesome work.

Spent a little time working on the X today. I placed the relays for all of my lights; connected the switches to the relays; connected the relay power and ground wires; and connected the main ground for the auxillary fuse block. I still have to run power to the switches and then get the fuses in the fuse block. Anyways here's a pic, it is prior to running the ground wires.

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/lightwiring1.jpg

Disregard the blue tape, that is just temporary so I can keep everything straight. I'll do something more permanent for labeling my relays later.

Ok, after a pretty frustrating afternoon and a lot of help Rev over on thenewx.org and Jim from OTRATTW, I finally got my rocker switches powered. I still need to troubleshoot some things with my lighting. As of right now only the auxillary backup lights will work. Here are some pics of the switches.

Lower light lit when parking lights are turned on
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/poweredswitches2001.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/poweredswitches2005.jpg
Upper light lit when switch is activated
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/poweredswitches2002.jpg
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/poweredswitches2006.jpg

If anyone is not familiar with OTRATTW and their switches, here is a link
http://www.otrattw.com/index.php

Well, I think I finally got all of the gremlins out of my aux lighting (only time will tell). Here are some daytime pics...

Roof lights
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/lights2001.jpg
Driving lights
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/lights2003.jpg
Fog lights
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/lights2004.jpg
Backup lights
http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu177/Spencerswahoos/Xterra/lights2005.jpg

I can't express enough gratitude to Alton (Rev), Bryan (Rook), Chase (IZVERG), Jim at OTRATTW, and all of the others that have contributed by doing how-to's and answering all of my questions.