Decided to start a build thread. Will try to keep it in order from the day I brought her home til now.
These are pics of the X when I 1st got her.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1248&d=1219885051
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1249&d=1219885162
These are some pics of the X with the step rails and mud flaps removed.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1449&d=1225394334
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1450&d=1225394354
This is the 1st set of wheels I put on the X.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1860&d=1234652450
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1861&d=1234652482
I got my PML done, and put new Rancho shocks on the X.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1941&d=1235676024
Then I painted the wheels. I bought them used of Ebay. Chrome was flaking.
I also went ahead and painted the Trim.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2274&d=1238966596

Then I decided I did not like the satin black, so I painted everything flat black.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2566&d=1244311852
Then I changed the wheels again. Painted them black about 1 week later. I also did the DIY intake mod at this time.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2707&d=1246708603
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2804&d=1247955456
Then I did the 2"BL. I took off the pinstripes.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2825&d=1248561166
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2826&d=1248561203

Then I got my final set of wheels. I got some Desert Runners, and put some 31" General Grabber AT2's on.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/007.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/004-4.jpg
I then installed a steering stabilzer and my IAB( which in the pic is on the wrong side, I changed it right after). I also installed new ball joints, centerlink, and tie rods. I also painted the roof rack.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/005-2.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/001-1.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/006-3.jpg
I then got a light bar install, with 4 pro comp 55w lights.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/008-1.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/008-2.jpg
Here's the X with a little mud.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/004-8.jpg
Then I painted the wheels to match the trim(flat black), and got my 33's. Trimmed up the front bumper.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/006-6.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/013-1.jpg
Then the latest I have done to the X , installed my cb and antenna.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/004-9.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/002-8.jpg

Sweet i like it ver much

Bro that is nice! I never realized how good the X looks without the rails.

Good build thread Mike

Thanks everybody! Hopefully sometime near future will have more mods to add.

Sweet Mikey!!!!

Sweet Mikey!!!!

Thanks Tom.

Lookin' good.

Any updated pix? :) Your X is a MONSTER :D

I sent you a PM.

Nothing here lately. Just too hot here to get much done.

I heard that Mike... I have a new 4 foot Firestik antenna I need to put on the X but it's just been too dang hot!

I heard that Mike... I have a new 4 foot Firestik antenna I need to put on the X but it's just been too dang hot!

I know! I did have to get out this weekend and change the brakes, hell I thought was going to die out there. I don't think I have ever sweat so much.
Hey Ratt I am wanting to get a ARB locker, but just found out my little one needs braces, so I do not know if I will have the funds to get it.

Yeah I had to mow the yard this weekend and thought I was gonna sweat to death...lol

poor guys... sniff sniff lol

I'll bet you make your kids do the yard work don't you Dave?

me hahaha no.. I love yard work

uh huh...haha

Green,

What's the difference between a BL & a PML? Been thinking of doing it to my X as well, and I personally like the clift you have on your X especially since mine and yours are 2000's and are only 2WD :P

Body Lift- lifts the body off the frame.
Poor Man's Lift- lifts the whole truck, body and frame.

hmm I'll make a new thread...

Don't wunna high-jack his thread :P

Body lift is just that... PML is a suspension lift

Looks great! I really like the flat black with the dark green. Sometimes I wish mine were green. 4x2's for life! Lol

Body lift is just that... PML is a suspension lift

No it's not. It's changing the specs on the factory components, which can result in stressed components and an inability to properly align the camber. A suspension lift requires UCA's, shackles and leaf springs.

I know you know this, and I'm not trying to be anal, but there are plenty of users here who don't know any better and who may easily confuse the two.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. A PML is NOT a good idea. You achieve a minimal lift for minimal cost up front, but the problems it can cause can come back to haunt you in worn steering and allignment components or tires.

Again, this is directed at those who don't know any better.

/derail

Truck looks badass. I love the painted roof rack but I can't be bothered to take mine off and spray it.

No it's not. It's changing the specs on the factory components, which can result in stressed components and an inability to properly align the camber. A suspension lift requires UCA's, shackles and leaf springs.

I know you know this, and I'm not trying to be anal, but there are plenty of users here who don't know any better and who may easily confuse the two.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. A PML is NOT a good idea. You achieve a minimal lift for minimal cost up front, but the problems it can cause can come back to haunt you in worn steering and allignment components or tires.

Again, this is directed at those who don't know any better.

/derail

Truck looks badass. I love the painted roof rack but I can't be bothered to take mine off and spray it.


Do what!!!! Man a PML wil not hurt the Xterra For one it is a suspension lift.
Its half of a 3" SL its the shackles for the rear and turning the T-bars.
Torsion bars are made to be adjusted.. Yes you will have to have a realignment but Ive ran mine for a year with ZERO issues as well as many on here have. A BL is a Body lift.. so its what it says it is.. Most run a 2" BL this is for looks and for running bigger tires...

Oh ps... Mike here is running a PML we better tell him he is in danger..

Do what!!!! Man a PML wil not hurt the Xterra For one it is a suspension lift.

No, it's not. It's HALF a suspension lift, without adding the stronger torsion bars to take the weight or the UCA's, or the shocks.


Oh ps... Mike here is running a PML we better tell him he is in danger..

Do what you want. I had a PML on mine and I killed $2000 worth of rubber and steering parts in a year. Your mileage may vary.

Let me be clear. If you overcrank the Tbars, even a little bit more than they can take, you will stress the torsion bars, the adjusters, the camber bolts, your tires, and may cause all kinds of sympathetic issues with other parts. I know this from first hand experience, so I think I'm entitled to report on it.

This isnt worth fighting about in Mikes thread... Im sorry Mike.. Your X is bad ass...

This isnt worth fighting about in Mikes thread... Im sorry Mike.. Your X is bad ass...

You're right, on both counts.

You know everybody is entitled to their on opinion. I have had my PML for 3 years , and have never had any trouble with mine. Well back to my X, Ratt here's a couple pics. Cleaned the rear diff and painted, and got some new stickers. Still waiting on my NOAS stickers.Hoping to have new pics of the X in action after this weekend.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/006-9.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/007-5.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af14/sholarsmyrna/003-8.jpg

Man I can't wait to start modding lol

I love the truck, wish mine was green or at least black, but I really like the green that your truck is :D

Mike I have a NOAS if you want it.. Remind me Sat its in my X

Mine is on it's way. There was a mixup, and everything is straight now. Appreciate the offer Dave.

I dig your rig...nuf said.

^ Werd! :)

For your new truck :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=QFHwRA74kR0

Lol!

Are you going to start a thread for the newspaper truck?