Post by: RikRong on May 06, 2015, 05:36:23 AM
Username: RikRong
Real Name: Rick Long
Xterra's Nickname: BluX
Make: Nissan
Year: 2015
Model: Xterra
Trim: Pro-4X
Color: Metallic Blue
MODS
Suspension:
- SPC Titan UCAs
- OEM Titan LCAs
- Radflo 2.5 coilovers
- Titan tie rods
- Deaver rear leaves
- PRG/Nisstec/Nissan hybrid u-bolt flip
- Radflo 2.0 in rear
- Nisstec rear bump stop extensions
- PRG adjustable shackles
- Nisstec extended rear brake lines
- PRG extended front brake lines
- SPC camber bolts
Engine:
- Bully Dog tune
- XTP IMS
- AFE Hi-tuck exhaust
- 350Z thermostat
Footwork:
- 285/75-16 BFG T/A KO2's
Exterior:
- LED reverse bulbs
- Bucksnort rear bumper
- White Knuckle sliders
- Hefty full skid set/aluminum fuel tank skid
- Hep's Designs roof basket
- LEDs in roof lights
- Nissan window visors
- MaxGear Armor ditch lights
- Rear LED pods / custom dust lights
Drivetrain:
- M205 front diff/OEM Titan half-shafts
- PRG diff cover
- diff breather extension
- PRG aluminum front diff bushing inserts
- PRG delrin steering rack bushings
Interior:
- CoverKing tactical seat covers
- ScanGauge
- LED dome lights
- Hep's Designs MOLLE panels
- Raingler interior roof net
- Paracord headrest handles
- McMaster-Carr 175# hatch struts
- 5% tint back windows/15% tint front windows
- Yaesu FT-7900R dual band radio w/Tram NMO antenna
- Uniden 520XL CB, with RoadPro RP-550 antenna
PHOTOS
As she sits now
(https://i.imgur.com/aBVcIEA.jpg)
When she was brand new and just after installing the mild lift from the Frontier I traded in
(https://i.imgur.com/vTEjn73.jpg)
Titan Swap
(https://i.imgur.com/3mqh4xb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0Ivr5J9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8wVZu6W.jpg)
Yes, I was caught by SpeedHunters at Nissfest
(https://i.imgur.com/D9fRuzc.jpg)
Now, for the random pics...
In the El Paso Mountain range and Last Chance Canyon. Thanks to JFanaselle for the TOTM photo!
(https://i.imgur.com/Qpqq1cY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/il2M3ce.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NebUhjP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/f7JAfKg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HDQ8os9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/P6TUhvp.jpg)
Getting muddy in Hollister with BCBrian, JeniorNV, and the rest of the NorCal/NV crew
(https://i.imgur.com/Klww1NQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6nays5v.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1Yzg1t0.jpg)
Flexy in Big Bear
(https://i.imgur.com/sufkk1u.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Vt2UDx1.jpg)
Holcomb Creek in Big Bear with SoCalXTerry & Celt
(https://i.imgur.com/sWQPC0S.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0pJBkHw.jpg)
Post by: Ghost65 on May 06, 2015, 08:27:07 AM
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/wolfie34/images-1-1.jpg) (http://media.photobucket.com/user/wolfie34/media/images-1-1.jpg.html)
AFTER:
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h82/paun05/Funny/54bb938c.jpg) (http://media.photobucket.com/user/paun05/media/Funny/54bb938c.jpg.html)
:D :D :D
Great looking Xterra...keep the mods coming! :)
Post by: RikRong on May 06, 2015, 09:31:54 AM
Post by: RikRong on July 29, 2015, 08:55:10 PM
Soon to come, Bucksnort rear bumper and P&P front bumper..
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Post by: fourxfunk on July 29, 2015, 09:25:40 PM
Post by: fourxfunk on July 29, 2015, 09:34:43 PM
Post by: RikRong on July 29, 2015, 09:40:51 PM
Never mind, just saw it. Looks great! Who makes the molle racks?Yeah sorry, I'm trying to keep the format of the other forums and keep the pics in the first post.
The install wasn't bad, prep is key. Patience when you're squeegeeing is important, too. There are a few small bubbles, but I'll have to take a look at it in the daylight tomorrow.
I ordered the MOLLE panels from Xterra Performance.
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Post by: Celt on July 29, 2015, 11:28:46 PM
Post by: PainRoller on July 30, 2015, 02:26:48 AM
Post by: RikRong on July 30, 2015, 08:11:46 AM
What about all the desert mods that get applied on each run?Oh, there are desert mods down both sides of the truck.;)
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Post by: Ghost65 on July 30, 2015, 08:26:06 AM
Yeah sorry, I'm trying to keep the format of the other forums and keep the pics in the first post.
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Wait...you visit other fourms???
Post by: RikRong on July 30, 2015, 08:44:40 AM
Wait...you visit other fourms???Noooo...::)
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Post by: RikRong on August 10, 2015, 08:57:50 PM
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Post by: JFanaselle on August 11, 2015, 03:04:15 AM
Post by: RikRong on August 11, 2015, 05:45:39 AM
Bumper looks great! I noticed you got your hood black-out on too. Looks nice. :)Thanks, I'm happy with both. I'm not really sure how functional the hood black out is, but it looks good anyway.;)
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Post by: JFanaselle on August 11, 2015, 01:35:04 PM
Post by: RikRong on August 11, 2015, 02:18:13 PM
Mine is VERY functional! I'm so happy I got one. I notice a huge difference just driving around in the daytime, and an even bigger difference when my light bar is on at night. I guess it's probably a bigger issue with white Xterras because the light reflects so badly off of a glossy white surface. :-\It does actually cut down on the sun glare quite a bit, though probably not as much as on your white truck. I noticed this because I drive straight east into the sun in the morning and then drive straight west into the sun coming home from work in the evening. I haven't used it with the roof lights yet.
Post by: GreenGoon on August 11, 2015, 02:32:42 PM
Post by: RikRong on August 11, 2015, 03:18:26 PM
Looks good Rick!Thanks Tom, it's getting there.
Post by: Toro on August 12, 2015, 06:56:39 AM
Post by: RikRong on October 07, 2015, 03:12:58 PM
Post by: JFanaselle on October 07, 2015, 03:54:58 PM
Post by: RikRong on October 07, 2015, 03:57:26 PM
Looking really good! You'll love that roof basket. :)I like it already, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it even more when I actually start heading out on long trips with you all and utilizing it for storage.
Post by: Celt on October 07, 2015, 05:16:43 PM
I like it already, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it even more when I actually start heading out on long trips with you all and utilizing it for storage.
Plenty of space for firewood!
Post by: Alex on October 07, 2015, 05:39:57 PM
Post by: RikRong on December 06, 2015, 07:13:50 PM
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Post by: PainRoller on December 06, 2015, 09:54:37 PM
Post by: fourxfunk on December 06, 2015, 10:03:35 PM
Post by: RikRong on December 07, 2015, 05:38:26 AM
WOW!!!! That's a sharp looking rig! Super clean look. Really like the look of that bumper. And I love our Hefty Skid Plates - cheap insurance and great protection. ::) ::)
Wow, I'm loving the look of that bumper!Thanks. I wasn't sure how such a minimalist bumper would look, but it turned out well.
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Post by: Kjswa on December 31, 2015, 08:22:48 AM
Post by: RikRong on December 31, 2015, 08:52:43 AM
Did you go with the steel skids or aluminum?They're steel.
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Post by: RikRong on February 23, 2016, 06:53:28 AM
Post by: RBduffer on February 23, 2016, 10:49:38 AM
I really like the cockpit layout and the matching M/C in the backround lol
Post by: RikRong on February 23, 2016, 12:37:29 PM
Man O man, your rig just keeps getting better and better.Ohh, you mean this guy? It was originally meant to match my Frontier, which was silver, but I guess it does match the Xterra pretty well too.
I really like the cockpit layout and the matching M/C in the backround lol
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Post by: RBduffer on February 23, 2016, 04:44:53 PM
Post by: RikRong on February 23, 2016, 05:20:01 PM
Only really fast guys have front wheel stands 8)Ha-ha Six months of storage when I lived in ND pushed me to get a full set.
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Post by: nworker on February 23, 2016, 05:29:52 PM
I love the pictures. I'm working on building out my 2015 PRO-4X overland style and hope to have some pictures up soon. Right now I am recovering from a rather unfortunate holiday injury (dislocated ankle)
In looking through your build there are the following:
Drivetrain:
- PRG aluminum front diff bushing inserts
- PRG poly steering rack bushings
I can't seem to find the poly steering rack bushings on PRG site. How do you like them and what are they called on the site? Thanks!
Post by: RikRong on February 23, 2016, 06:08:34 PM
Wow that is some nice PRO-4X.
I love the pictures. I'm working on building out my 2015 PRO-4X overland style and hope to have some pictures up soon. Right now I am recovering from a rather unfortunate holiday injury (dislocated ankle)
In looking through your build there are the following:
Drivetrain:
- PRG aluminum front diff bushing inserts
- PRG poly steering rack bushings
I can't seem to find the poly steering rack bushings on PRG site. How do you like them and what are they called on the site? Thanks!
Thanks and can't wait to see your build. The bushings did make some difference, but not huge because they're only inserts. I think they were worth it, though.
http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/delrin-rack-bushing-kit/
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Post by: PainRoller on February 23, 2016, 06:37:51 PM
Post by: GreenGoon on February 23, 2016, 06:45:59 PM
Post by: RikRong on February 23, 2016, 06:57:21 PM
Damn! Your rig is looking mighty fine.. O0Thanks, that's what she said. Oh, wait.
Looking good Rick! She's come a long way from the first time you hit the trail with Randy and I. I also like the picture of your bike in front of those turbines. I'll have to give you a call if I'm working out there.Yeah, definitely give me a call when you're up here. Do any of the turbines you work on use LM blades? They're made in North Dakota and my wife was wondering if they are used down here.
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Post by: GreenGoon on February 23, 2016, 07:45:28 PM
Post by: RikRong on February 23, 2016, 08:17:50 PM
Yes, so far I've only worked on GE turbines and they use LM blades and Tecsis blades.Oh nice, she'll get a kick out of that.
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Post by: GreenGoon on February 23, 2016, 09:05:24 PM
Post by: nworker on February 24, 2016, 08:30:01 AM
Are these what you describe as - PRG aluminum front diff bushing inserts - on your build?
http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/diff-bushing-kit/ (http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/diff-bushing-kit/)
One more question (definitely not my last), did you get the Ubolt flip kit or gather the parts separately?
http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/xterra-ubolt-flip-kit/ (http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/xterra-ubolt-flip-kit/) I purchased and have yet to install the OME Dakar setup which includes new ubolts. If the kit is the right way to go, I'll give Greg a call and see what it would cost w/o the ubolts.
Thanks,
Hank
Post by: RikRong on February 24, 2016, 09:10:04 AM
Rick,Hank, I don't mind answering questions.
Are these what you describe as - PRG aluminum front diff bushing inserts - on your build?
http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/diff-bushing-kit/ (http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/diff-bushing-kit/)
One more question (definitely not my last), did you get the Ubolt flip kit or gather the parts separately?
http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/xterra-ubolt-flip-kit/ (http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/xterra-ubolt-flip-kit/) I purchased and have yet to install the OME Dakar setup which includes new ubolts. If the kit is the right way to go, I'll give Greg a call and see what it would cost w/o the ubolts.
Thanks,
Hank
Yes, that is the correct bushing insert set that I have. Also, you'll notice I changed the description of the steering rack bushings to say "delrin" instead of poly.
Are you ordering the springs through Greg? If that's the case, just have him nix the round u-bolts and see if he'll knock some cost off the springs. I ordered my springs from Nisstec and I had them include the square u-bolts, instead of the round ones. I ordered the bottom bash plate from PRG and the Titan u-bolt plates from Nissan separately. Had I ordered the springs from PRG, I would've just purchased the entire kit and had him remove the round u-bolts from the cost of the springs. I'm not sure procuring the parts separately would save you money.
Post by: nworker on February 24, 2016, 04:13:39 PM
Thanks for the response. I'll order the kit from Greg and ask him to delete the ubolts.
Keep on rolling...
Post by: RikRong on February 24, 2016, 08:38:28 PM
Rick,No problem, looking forward to the build.
Thanks for the response. I'll order the kit from Greg and ask him to delete the ubolts.
Keep on rolling...
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Post by: RikRong on March 20, 2016, 01:02:22 PM
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Post by: Celt on March 20, 2016, 02:05:45 PM
Post by: RikRong on March 20, 2016, 07:43:38 PM
Looks good on there, I'm interested to see it on the Mojave Road!Thanks, and I'm definitely looking forward to meeting quite a few people I haven't met yet.
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Post by: JFanaselle on March 21, 2016, 08:23:38 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on March 21, 2016, 10:51:57 AM
Post by: RikRong on March 21, 2016, 11:24:53 AM
I smell a Titan Swap coming... 8) 8) 8)Possibly, in the future, but not the immediate future. ;)
Post by: RikRong on March 28, 2016, 12:31:45 PM
Post by: beedee on March 28, 2016, 04:05:14 PM
Post by: RikRong on March 28, 2016, 06:01:44 PM
Nice man, how does it sound?It sounds pretty good, a little raspy and it does drone on the freeway. I like it, though.
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Post by: nworker on March 30, 2016, 09:10:04 AM
Post by: PitSnipe on April 03, 2016, 09:21:33 PM
Post by: RikRong on April 03, 2016, 09:33:11 PM
Nice rig. Love the front bumper and Chive On!Thanks and right back at you.
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Post by: knightrider on April 05, 2016, 01:49:07 PM
Post by: RikRong on April 05, 2016, 02:12:11 PM
just fyi, having your front plate on the dash is about the same as not having it on the front at all. also since you have out of state plates, no cop will give you shit for not having one at all as they have no clue if ND requires them or not.Yeah, honestly I just set it up there and forgot about it. I haven't taken it down completely because I'm pretty sure the security forces gate guards on base would give me grief about it. If it weren't for that, it would be gone.
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Post by: GreenGoon on April 05, 2016, 08:09:10 PM
Post by: RikRong on April 05, 2016, 10:02:26 PM
Love the exhaust! I need something like that for my X. The tailpipe on the Goon is in horrible shape. I'll probably need to get something custom made for the Gen 1.If you have a bender at the shop, it should be pretty easy to fab up.
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Post by: RikRong on May 02, 2016, 12:44:37 PM
Post by: RikRong on May 09, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Post by: fourxfunk on May 09, 2016, 03:01:25 PM
Post by: RikRong on May 09, 2016, 03:11:35 PM
Wow, killer photos man. The BluX is looking good!Thanks! Hank is an awesome photographer, he made the X look good. O0
Post by: fiercextreme on May 12, 2016, 06:01:45 PM
Post by: RikRong on May 12, 2016, 06:22:03 PM
Looks "toit"! Just wait for my latest mod! He He He! I'll show u in a few days!
Ohhh, can't wait to see this.
Post by: RikRong on July 15, 2016, 02:33:02 PM
Post by: Kjswa on July 15, 2016, 08:16:08 PM
Post by: Celt on July 15, 2016, 09:34:16 PM
Post by: RikRong on July 16, 2016, 05:51:25 AM
Rik, you have one nice rig there that's for sure!Thank you! The thing is never done. I thought I was done, but the Titan swap was sitting in the back of my mind. I finally conceded and decided to do it. Plus, after actually using my truck, I think it needs the extra travel that comes from the swap. Not necessarily for high speed stuff, I think it currently handles that well, but for climbing. I'd like to be able to climb things, without getting three wheel action on every single obstacle.
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Post by: Ghost65 on July 16, 2016, 08:25:59 AM
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Titan%20Swap%20Day%20-%20GhostX/DSC_0004.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/DzrtX/media/Titan%20Swap%20Day%20-%20GhostX/DSC_0004.jpg.html)
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/Titan%20Swap%20Day%20-%20GhostX/DSC_0003.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/DzrtX/media/Titan%20Swap%20Day%20-%20GhostX/DSC_0003.jpg.html)
(the debut of the blue gloves ;) )
Post by: CAWoody on July 16, 2016, 09:46:11 AM
Post by: occupantX on July 16, 2016, 02:04:59 PM
Blue gloves are still available if you need help, I don't mind helping and learning on other guys rigs while plotting my own upgrades :) Those pics was one of the first 'mod days' I attended and working with Ghost on the Ghost was a blast. Working with you on the Smurf will be just as much fun, color coded to the gloves
Post by: RikRong on July 16, 2016, 10:37:54 PM
You're going to love it. If you buy the PRG uppers be prepared to have to force the UCA in. Mine were about a 1/4" off. Greg said to muscle it in which made me nervous, but haven't had one problem. Beyond that it was cake.Yeah, I hope so. After Last Chance Canyon today, I see that I can definitely use it. I ordered the new SPC UCAs, hopefully they'll go right in.
Congrats, its a big upgrade...not that I have it on my rig yet, but th evidence off-road is clear.We'll definitely need to work a mod day when I get everything, and you're invited.
Blue gloves are still available if you need help, I don't mind helping and learning on other guys rigs while plotting my own upgrades :) Those pics was one of the first 'mod days' I attended and working with Ghost on the Ghost was a blast. Working with you on the Smurf will be just as much fun, color coded to the gloves
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Post by: RikRong on July 17, 2016, 05:58:07 PM
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Post by: JFanaselle on July 17, 2016, 11:10:34 PM
Post by: RikRong on August 13, 2016, 03:32:54 PM
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Post by: RikRong on August 24, 2016, 03:13:25 PM
Current suspension measurements:
Front - 22.5" hub to fender
37" fender to ground
Rear - 22.75" hub to fender
37.5" fender to ground
Post by: RikRong on August 28, 2016, 03:37:52 PM
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Post by: EJsarus on August 28, 2016, 04:45:58 PM
Post by: RikRong on August 28, 2016, 04:51:33 PM
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Post by: RikRong on September 01, 2016, 08:58:26 PM
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Post by: RikRong on September 04, 2016, 09:44:43 AM
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Yep, that's a little bit of grease coming out of the inner boot. I got three boots in time for the swap, but the fourth didn't come in time, so I reused the old one. It leaked pretty good, I have grease all over the bottom of the truck. I'll be ducting and zip tying it to hold me over until I get a chance to replace the boot.
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Full droop.
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Squatting just a little bit right after the install, but it settled nicely after the alignment and the drive.
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Post by: Ghost65 on September 04, 2016, 10:51:22 AM
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Post by: RikRong on September 04, 2016, 11:34:05 AM
Looks great Rick!Thanks! I'm extremely happy with the results.
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Post by: ghenderson21 on September 04, 2016, 12:36:11 PM
Post by: lutsie on September 04, 2016, 01:38:21 PM
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Post by: RikRong on September 04, 2016, 03:11:58 PM
What are the updated measurements?I think we measured it at about 39" right after the install, that's about 2" higher than it was before. However, it has settled quite a bit, so I'm going to measure again when I get back home tomorrow.
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Post by: lutsie on September 04, 2016, 05:18:12 PM
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Post by: GreenAcres on September 04, 2016, 06:06:42 PM
Post by: SyK0 on September 04, 2016, 08:59:24 PM
What were your fender to ground measurements before the swap??
Post by: lutsie on September 04, 2016, 09:41:57 PM
Looks great! Hope to see it in person in the next SCC or SCXF meet 8)
What were your fender to ground measurements before the swap??
He listed in post 82. Been following intently I'm thinking of going this route
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Post by: RikRong on September 05, 2016, 08:05:39 AM
Looks great! Hope to see it in person in the next SCC or SCXF meet 8)Yeah, check out that post, I can't remember exactly where I was at. I will post updated specs when I get home.
What were your fender to ground measurements before the swap??
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Post by: RikRong on September 05, 2016, 07:45:27 PM
First off, deduct .5" off the measurements I posted in post #82. I measured with the tape straight today. With it bent, the measurements were off about .5". Anyway, new height is 38.25" from fender to ground, front and rear. 23.5" from fender to hub, front and rear.
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Post by: Jayrat on September 05, 2016, 08:36:05 PM
Post by: Toro on September 05, 2016, 09:59:28 PM
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Post by: Kjswa on September 08, 2016, 11:15:33 AM
Post by: RikRong on September 08, 2016, 12:01:01 PM
Looks killer!! You've got yourself a great rig! Only 4 hours? I helped a friend replace the ball joints and coil-overs on his '96 Tacoma took three of us 2 days. HahaWell, it was little over 4, to be fair. haha I was on one side, Toro was on the other. Woody and OccupantX plugged away on the skids and then the diff, while we were working on the suspension. It was a pretty good team.
Post by: SyK0 on September 14, 2016, 03:10:31 PM
Did you have your front sway bar on before the swap??
Post by: RikRong on September 14, 2016, 03:16:12 PM
Looks awesome man! Saw the pics on IG first.Thank-you. The truck is a little bit of an IG whore. lol
Did you have your front sway bar on before the swap??
I did have the sway bar installed prior. At this point, I wish I had removed it a long time ago.
Post by: SyK0 on September 14, 2016, 05:57:52 PM
Thank-you. The truck is a little bit of an IG whore. lol
I did have the sway bar installed prior. At this point, I wish I had removed it a long time ago.
Haha, mine has taken over my page too.
Ahhh, dang. I was hoping you had it off before to see how much of a difference it was with your aftermarket suspension vs. titan swap. I was thinking most guys say its a huge difference because most run sway bars and then with a titan swap they don't have one for the first time. No front sway really is a huge difference.
Post by: knightrider on September 15, 2016, 08:40:14 AM
Post by: RikRong on September 15, 2016, 11:22:22 AM
I ran no sway bar before my titan swap, it really isn't much difference before and after swapping. the timbrens up front really helped with limiting body roll with 600lb springs, it would roll over pretty hard until the bumpstops kicked in then it was really stable. Running 700lb springs now, and it handles like a dream on road, little rougher off road but still handles great.I have SuperBumps in the mail, we'll see how those do. I'm also going to start shopping around for some heavier springs in the same length as the ones I'm running now. The truck doesn't handle too bad at all, but I think about 50 more pounds in the spring will be perfect.
Post by: knightrider on September 16, 2016, 11:04:14 AM
Post by: RikRong on September 16, 2016, 12:35:49 PM
Just a tip for the bumpstops. The LCA has 2 holes for the stock bumpstops, the outer hole is for the threaded stud and the inner hole is to prevent the bumpstop from spinning. drill out the inner hole and mount the bumpstop there instead of the outer hole that the stock bumpstop uses, you will get much more engagement on the frame mounted bump plate.Thanks, I'll take a look at that. The stops I have in there right now don't even close to the strike plate. Luckily, I've only topped the strut once so far. I've also considered tapping the strike plate and putting the bump stop there. What is your opinion? Is it better on the LCA or on the strike plate?
Post by: knightrider on September 16, 2016, 04:07:28 PM
Post by: RikRong on September 20, 2016, 08:05:25 PM
Yea I thought about mounting them to the frame instead of the LCA but didn't. I think there may be some benefit to enlarging the strike plate as well, when squishing the soft timbrens, they will conform around the narrow strike plate, but this may be a good thing, allows a little more compression of the bumpstops. I am on my second set of timbrens, the first set showed no signs of wear but they were seized to the LCA so I had to rip the rubber from the threaded metal collar to remove them from my old LCA's so timbren sent me a new set because they consider that a failure(great customer service).
I went ahead and installed the Super Bumps on the LCA. I drilled out and tapped the hole that was further inboard. Comparison shot of the universal stops.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160921/6c2f1c737bdd9f8e7e0006d4b5cfe294.jpg)
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Post by: RikRong on September 22, 2016, 01:35:59 PM
That guy is pretty big, does it interfere with travel?It feels like it is hitting under compression, but they are pretty soft and compress a lot. I checked flex and rebound by running through the desert on Tuesday. I'm sure it limits travel, but it didn't seem to limit it by much. I need to break out a jack and actually measure travel.
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Post by: Celt on October 26, 2016, 10:44:48 PM
It feels like it is hitting under compression, but they are pretty soft and compress a lot. I checked flex and rebound by running through the desert on Tuesday. I'm sure it limits travel, but it didn't seem to limit it by much. I need to break out a jack and actually measure travel.
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Does anyone near you have a flex ramp? Maybe you could get on one of those and see what it's doing. Either way your build is looking really nice.
Post by: RikRong on October 27, 2016, 07:12:37 AM
Does anyone near you have a flex ramp? Maybe you could get on one of those and see what it's doing. Either way your build is looking really nice.I'll have to check. I'm sure GreenGoon has one at his shop. However, here's a couple pics from this weekend. The stop IS slightly hurting up travel, I think I need to trim it a little.
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Post by: Celt on October 27, 2016, 07:36:16 AM
Post by: RikRong on October 27, 2016, 09:22:56 AM
I didn't know you were near the Goon. I'm sure you will get everything dialed in with him. He's a good dude with a Bad-A X.Yessir, he's only about 45 minutes away.
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Post by: RikRong on April 14, 2017, 09:20:34 AM
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Post by: Ghost65 on April 14, 2017, 02:07:12 PM
I'm not sooo happy with my Shittybilt seat cover's that I got last Black Friday....
Post by: RikRong on April 14, 2017, 06:35:20 PM
Those look nice Rick!Thanks! Can you see the pics? They're not showing on Tapatalk.
I'm not sooo happy with my Shittybilt seat cover's that I got last Black Friday....
Not impressed with the Smitty's? I had Rugged Ridge Jeep covers prior and they were great.
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Post by: RikRong on May 08, 2017, 11:35:15 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on May 08, 2017, 12:40:49 PM
Nice looking campground.
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I especially liked the KIA recovery shot over on FB.The Kia was turning heads all weekend.
Nice looking campground.
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Post by: ultrapc40 on May 22, 2017, 10:13:58 AM
Post by: RikRong on May 22, 2017, 10:16:36 AM
Did you have to drill through your knuckle? Or did they give you a taper insert?No drilling, the pillow is tapered.
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Post by: Riz98 on June 11, 2017, 12:29:39 AM
Post by: Celt on June 11, 2017, 06:59:25 AM
Looks good. Why the switch from alloy to steel? Just curious as I will be going the other way around from steel to alloy to try and loose some weight as the 3.3 is slow.
If you ding up an alloy wheel you can't hammer it back into place to accept the bead. The wheel is essentially ruined. With a steel wheel and a BFH you can reshape them in the field. RikRong may have a different reason though for his decision.
Post by: RikRong on June 11, 2017, 10:10:22 AM
Looks good. Why the switch from alloy to steel? Just curious as I will be going the other way around from steel to alloy to try and loose some weight as the 3.3 is slow.
If you ding up an alloy wheel you can't hammer it back into place to accept the bead. The wheel is essentially ruined. With a steel wheel and a BFH you can reshape them in the field. RikRong may have a different reason though for his decision.Really, I just wanted to change up the look a little, but Celt does have a good point. The wheels I took off all have dings that would never be repairable.
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Post by: ultrapc40 on June 11, 2017, 10:43:19 AM
Rick black wheels and a blue lock ring would like super clean on your X.
Post by: EJsarus on June 11, 2017, 11:57:49 AM
http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/8848/ar767
Post by: RikRong on June 11, 2017, 01:15:38 PM
You can repair them, they do have professional wheel repair. I had one wheel that had a repair. The PITA thing is getting it balance. They had to use so much weight, rim weight and sticky weight.I might have to get them repaired so I can sell them.
Rick black wheels and a blue lock ring would like super clean on your X.
Hey rick, have you considered the american racing steel wheel?I have but it doesn't look like they have the right hub spacing. You're in luck for your first gen, though.
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Post by: Riz98 on June 14, 2017, 03:09:58 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on June 14, 2017, 10:32:09 AM
Post by: RikRong on June 14, 2017, 12:10:19 PM
Steelies look great Rick. 8)Jury's still out on what I think, but thanks. lol I'm hoping the black lugs will help the look.
Post by: ultrapc40 on June 14, 2017, 12:11:56 PM
Post by: RikRong on June 14, 2017, 12:15:48 PM
Or matching blue lugsWhy did you have to throw in that curveball? :D That sounds looks a good idea...
Post by: ultrapc40 on June 19, 2017, 03:45:54 PM
Why did you have to throw in that curveball? :D That sounds looks a good idea...Since there is no update, I feel like my curve ball didn't hit the strike zone. So I trying again
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Since there is no update, I feel like my curve ball didn't hit the strike zone. So I trying againI put the black ones on today, no blue ones yet. lol
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Post by: RikRong on October 14, 2017, 09:40:31 AM
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Post by: Celt on October 23, 2017, 12:47:05 PM
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Post by: RikRong on October 23, 2017, 01:27:03 PM
Looks great, I'm thinkin you are gonna be pretty darn happy with those!
Looking very nice man. I also have the KO2's and have been very pleased.I'm definitely looking forward to testing them out.
Post by: Celt on October 23, 2017, 04:42:09 PM
I'm definitely looking forward to testing them out.
I know just the people who can help you out with that....
Post by: RikRong on October 23, 2017, 06:14:19 PM
I know just the people who can help you out with that....Do you now?
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Post by: RBduffer on October 23, 2017, 10:27:57 PM
Post by: 0317 on October 23, 2017, 11:15:14 PM
Changed to my OEM wheels and finally put on some decent tires.
You won't be disappointed, I have the same tires on my 2nd gen.
Post by: RikRong on October 24, 2017, 11:23:12 AM
That looks way more badasser Rick. Well done.Thanks Duffman, I just couldn't get used to the steely look.
You won't be disappointed, I have the same tires on my 2nd gen.I'm looking forward to actually having decent offoad tires.
Post by: RikRong on October 24, 2017, 09:18:23 PM
Post by: RikRong on December 08, 2017, 02:53:16 PM
I've been trying to fight ordering Radflos and look at other brands, but there's really no good solution out there, besides going custom. My Tundra 5100 setup has worked fine, but I'm limited on my up-travel since I don't have the custom top hats. Additionally, both front shocks are leaking already, just over a year in. To get the setup correct, I'd need to order new 5100s and get the custom top hats, but is it worth it if I'm blowing shocks once a year? The setup is great to get a budget entrance into a Titan swap but I'm not convinced it will work for the driving I do. Yes, there's some technical off-roading I do (or attempt lol ) but I also like to get some speed in the desert. The speed, I think, is what has contributed to a premature death for these shocks. Oh, did I mention one of the rears is leaking too? Rear Rads are in the near future, as soon as I get a response back from 4x4 Parts about whether they have 3-5" rear shocks or Greg calls me back, whichever comes first.
Why did I go with 4x4 Parts? Well, they literally have the shocks sitting on the shelf right now. I love the other companies out there, but I don't want to wait. I'd like to try to get these installed ASAP. The picture is not correct, they are built with the shock body down and spring up.
Post by: EJsarus on December 08, 2017, 06:09:15 PM
Post by: RikRong on December 08, 2017, 06:13:45 PM
nice! but why against radflo? i been hearing nothing but good reviews. Curious...It just seems like rebuild rates were kind of high, but after talking to many people, they're not really that bad.
I'm also trying to cancel this order and go with 2.5s. I ordered these for instant gratification, but I think the 2.5s will be better for me.
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Post by: ultrapc40 on December 08, 2017, 07:36:42 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on December 09, 2017, 10:00:23 AM
It just seems like rebuild rates were kind of high, but after talking to many people, they're not really that bad.
I'm also trying to cancel this order and go with 2.5s. I ordered these for instant gratification, but I think the 2.5s will be better for me.
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Had my 2.5's rebuilt in 2012 before Moab for $207, 48 hour turn around.
Post by: RikRong on December 09, 2017, 10:45:20 AM
Find out if the shaft has coating. I had issues with my shock shaft rusting. I know they started doing a better coating later on.I'll keep that in mind, thanks.
Had my 2.5's rebuilt in 2012 before Moab for $207, 48 hour turn around.I'm just waiting to confirm that 4x4 parts will cancel, then I'm ordering from PRG. Being in SoCal, I just drive this down whenever it's rebuild time. I'm also going to research rebuilding myself. I've rebuilt aircraft struts, these can't be much different.
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Post by: knightrider on December 09, 2017, 12:24:19 PM
I have a spare set of rear shocks that I may practice on. I had them rebuilt by radflo but the passenger side lasted about a month before starting to leak. They replaced the shaft on one of the shocks but I have no idea if it was the blown one or the good one.
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Post by: Celt on December 18, 2017, 01:04:42 PM
We opened presents this weekend, since we're heading to ND on Thursday. The wife nailed it. Now, you all won't have to wait for me, then fill my other 2 remaining tires when you're done with yours.
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Nice! Man she's a keeper!
Post by: RBduffer on December 19, 2017, 10:08:04 AM
That goes for the wife too :D
Post by: RikRong on December 19, 2017, 11:58:16 AM
"Nice! Man she's a keeper!"Yeah, I guess I'll keep her around.
That goes for the wife too :D
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Post by: JFanaselle on January 03, 2018, 09:45:05 AM
I'm looking into getting those same rear shocks. I need to have my Radflo 2.5s rebuilt in the front. They've got 40K or so on them now, with several trips that had miles and miles of hard (and high-speed) washboard. My wife was just commenting that my rig doesn't ride smooth anymore like it used to. I'm sure I've worn out my rear Bil 5125s at this point as well, hence why I'm looking at the Rads now. You'll have to let me know how they do. I think that's the size I'd need also, or maybe I'd need the 0"-3" lift version. I'm probably right on the cusp.
Post by: RikRong on January 03, 2018, 03:03:01 PM
Sweet! You're going to love the ride!I'm pretty sure three out of my four Bils are leaking a little, not sure how. My rears are for sure and I think the front passenger is too. I beat them a little, but I think they should have lasted longer then they have. Oh well, I'll let you know how those rears work out.
I'm looking into getting those same rear shocks. I need to have my Radflo 2.5s rebuilt in the front. They've got 40K or so on them now, with several trips that had miles and miles of hard (and high-speed) washboard. My wife was just commenting that my rig doesn't ride smooth anymore like it used to. I'm sure I've worn out my rear Bil 5125s at this point as well, hence why I'm looking at the Rads now. You'll have to let me know how they do. I think that's the size I'd need also, or maybe I'd need the 0"-3" lift version. I'm probably right on the cusp.
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Post by: ultrapc40 on January 03, 2018, 06:11:21 PM
Post by: RikRong on January 03, 2018, 08:39:50 PM
Baller when will it get here?Nisstec quoted a three week turnaround. Hopefully, that holds true.
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Post by: RikRong on March 02, 2018, 06:58:21 PM
So where are we testing?Mojave whoops?
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Post by: RBduffer on March 03, 2018, 01:21:50 PM
Post by: RikRong on March 03, 2018, 07:18:53 PM
Nice Rick, well done.Thanks Randy, it's amazing the difference good shocks make. The ride is drastically improved.
Comparison of the Tundra Bilsteins to the Titan swap Radflos. The Bilsteins were longer, but the Radflos netted 1/4" more lift. Bushings on the Bils also showed visible settling, they were off center.
I didn't keep the rears installed because the bodies are too long. I'm going to exchange them.
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Post by: EJsarus on March 03, 2018, 08:43:50 PM
Post by: RikRong on March 03, 2018, 09:21:18 PM
Rik was too excited that he forgot to host a mod day for this install. lolHaha, when I have a lift 5 minutes away, I forget about a mod day.
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Post by: 0317 on March 03, 2018, 09:45:32 PM
Post by: knightrider on March 03, 2018, 09:53:29 PM
Post by: RikRong on March 03, 2018, 10:24:18 PM
Nice work! Glad to hear it was an upgrade and that you have a better ride now!Upgrade is almost an understatement. Those Bils were shot. The truck hasn't felt this good in a long time.
I wish I still had access to the hobby shop on base, now I just have to crawl around on the ground and pay to have tires mounted :(It's a long drive, but if you ever have any large project come up, let me know. Heck, I can come to you and go to a base around there.
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Post by: RBduffer on June 02, 2018, 08:08:35 PM
Post by: steve c on June 02, 2018, 08:17:29 PM
Nice rear end fella ???
^^^This :-*
Post by: Celt on June 02, 2018, 08:47:14 PM
Post by: RikRong on June 03, 2018, 06:49:10 AM
Nice rear end fella ???
^^^This :-*🤣
I know a lot of guys like the Radflo's. What made you go with them? What differences are you noticing between them and your older Bilsteins? I have no experience with them but need to start getting some information compiled when my current rear shocks are ready to be replaced.One of my Bils was leaking and I felt the other was due to go. I like the fact I can send the Rads back for rebuild when I need to. I also feel like the Bils didn't quite provide the correct dampening. It's hard to describe, but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about, it's like they didn't provide enough dampening to keep you from getting the leaf spring "float" over bumps. Also, of note, any of the longer Bils are actually Titan specific with Xterra bushing pressed in, if you ordered from PRG or Nisstec. It's nice having a shock in there that's actually designed for the X.
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Post by: Celt on June 03, 2018, 08:47:18 AM
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Thanks for the .02 buddy!
Post by: JFanaselle on June 04, 2018, 10:36:30 AM
Post by: RikRong on June 04, 2018, 12:53:54 PM
This is literally my next purchase. I almost got them last month, but had my fronts rebuilt first. Now the rear is riding noticeably bad compared to the front (I'm on Billstein 5125s in the rear with about 30k miles on them). What length did you go with?I was suprised at the difference. Even when the Bilsteins were new, I don't feel like they were as good as it is now. I originally ordered the 3-4" lift shocks, but they were wayyyy too long. I believe these are the 2-2.5" rear lift shocks. They are showing the appropriate amount of shock shaft, so that's good. The original ones I ordered only showed about 2" of shock shaft, definitely too long.
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Wow! You really did a great job with those.They're not perfect, but they turned out pretty nice.
Good job eliminating Soda LakeThese were Steve's old Deavers, I'm sure there was some salt from past trips, but I'd be willing to bet my springs will look far worse if I take them apart.
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Nice! Just in time for the winter Mojave run and the local mountain snow season. :)They kept all the mud and melted snow in check this weekend.
We had a great run from Apple Valley to Big Bear on Sunday with the SoCal Xterra Owners FB group. There was some snow, some slick packed snow, and a ton of fun.
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Post by: Gunslinger2N on January 14, 2019, 08:48:42 PM
HASHTAG... MUDMONSTER!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: RikRong on January 15, 2019, 09:37:45 AM
Ha ha ha......So much mud, but it's clean now. The truck sat in the rain, then I hosed it off, and finally took it to the car wash.
HASHTAG... MUDMONSTER!!!!!!!!!!
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Nice, bring on the rocksThey've torn up my PRG cover. Lol
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Post by: JFanaselle on May 21, 2019, 09:21:25 AM
Post by: RikRong on May 21, 2019, 08:18:15 PM
Looks like you're having a great time Rick! Do I spy SoCalXTerry spotting you up that hill?Yes, you do. Dani was leading and Terry was running around spotting.
Now, for some flexy shots from Seven Mile Rim today.
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Post by: x4dblduty on May 21, 2019, 09:07:45 PM
Yes, you do. Dani was leading and Terry was running around spotting.
Now, for some flexy shots from Seven Mile Rim today.
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Nice! So, would you say 3" lift proper, I mean UCA, AALs or pack, skids, sliders, bumpers are enough for this trip? I'll have a winch by then, too, yeah!
Post by: RikRong on May 22, 2019, 04:43:46 AM
Nice! So, would you say 3" lift proper, I mean UCA, AALs or pack, skids, sliders, bumpers are enough for this trip? I'll have a winch by then, too, yeah!Yes, that'll be good for the blue trails. You might want to consider 285's, but there were a couple people on the trail with 265's.
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Post by: x4dblduty on May 22, 2019, 06:35:11 AM
Yes, that'll be good for the blue trails. You might want to consider 285's, but there were a couple people on the trail with 265's.
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Yep I’m on 33” KO2s already, no problems at Sedona, White Mtn W-E, Anza so far, plenty of clearance. Just no Titan swap.
Post by: RikRong on May 22, 2019, 09:01:49 PM
Yep I’m on 33” KO2s already, no problems at Sedona, White Mtn W-E, Anza so far, plenty of clearance. Just no Titan swap.You'll be fine without a T-swap.
I got the opportunity to run a trail today that I thought I'd never run. The pictures speak for themselves.
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Post by: x4dblduty on May 22, 2019, 10:26:52 PM
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Post by: RikRong on May 24, 2019, 08:10:39 PM
super rad pics dude. looks it was fun with all the crazy weather!!It was an awesome time.
Awesome. Rick! Great groupMaayybbeee...Next year is on my plans. How about Hell’s Gate, hmm?!!
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Post by: RikRong on May 27, 2019, 11:56:53 AM
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Post by: Celt on May 27, 2019, 03:53:53 PM
Post by: RikRong on May 27, 2019, 05:11:48 PM
After Holcomb creek Moab is easy doings. Glad you got out there as it amaxing wheeling with sandpaper traction. I'd love to put together a SCCX Moab run if there is interest.The boulders on Holcomb still give me anxiety. Lol I talked to Terry and Dani about the Holcomb run when we were in Moab. As for a trip out to there, I'll bet you could get some people to join. Heck, depending on when it is, I'd come down for it.
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Post by: Celt on May 27, 2019, 06:13:08 PM
The boulders on Holcomb still give me anxiety. Lol I talked to Terry and Dani about the Holcomb run when we were in Moab. As for a trip out to there, I'll bet you could get some people to join. Heck, depending on when it is, I'd come down for it.
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Holcomb was some serious Bravo Sierra with the mud and heat. Maybe 2020 would be a good year for a SCCX Moab trip.
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Post by: RBduffer on November 21, 2019, 09:51:15 AM
Glad to hear that all is well.
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Post by: Jayrat on December 04, 2019, 06:56:43 AM
Nothing much has happened on the X in a while,though I do have parts on order to install the Audi R8 coil packs. However, I did head back north in July.I want you to take the photo again , BUT lets see it in January . (a side by side). LOL hope the Praires are treating you and the Family well
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Post by: RikRong on December 04, 2019, 10:49:52 PM
The truck looks fantastic. Why exactly did you decide to change ti tie rods btw, RikRong?I felt like the heimed end was putting undue stress on the steering rack. I started reading around a little and a lot of people recommend against the heimed tie rods.
I want you to take the photo again , BUT lets see it in January . (a side by side). LOL hope the Praires are treating you and the Family wellDon't tempt me with a good time. Lol I might just have to try to get that picture.
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Post by: xxSVxx on December 05, 2019, 10:28:57 AM
Lol I might just have to try to get that picture.
one catch: same outfit
Post by: Celt on December 05, 2019, 11:08:07 AM
one catch: same outfit
Ha! You beat me to the punch. I was just going to post the same thing!!!
Post by: RikRong on December 05, 2019, 05:05:58 PM
one catch: same outfit
Ha! You beat me to the punch. I was just going to post the same thing!!!Now, it doesn't sound like such a great idea. lol
Post by: Celt on December 06, 2019, 09:24:52 AM
Now, it doesn't sound like such a great idea. lol
Nobody ever said my ideas were good ones....... At least Christiaan has 75% culpability with this one as he typed it first.
Post by: xxSVxx on December 06, 2019, 09:44:08 AM
Nobody ever said my ideas were good ones....... At least Christiaan has 75% culpability with this one as he typed it first.
Great minds bud.....great minds
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Post by: Celt on December 18, 2019, 09:45:01 AM
Merry Christmas to you and the family buddy!
Post by: RikRong on December 19, 2019, 12:18:14 PM
Glad you didn't get hurt. That black ice can be really gnarly. The lights look good.Yeah, unfortunately, it looked like dry concrete and caught me completely off guard. Lesson learned for that bridge, though.
Merry Christmas to you and the family buddy!
The same Christmas wishes to you and your family!
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Post by: RikRong on February 21, 2020, 02:33:10 PM
Awesome Rick! I’m interested on how this turns out, esp any help on mpg, dang I’m still only getting 12-13 mostly city
I'm interested to see if those do give you better gas mileage? I seem to be averaging 13.9 right now.I'll let you all know how it shakes out. So far, I've only driven one way to work, so I can't factor MPG right now. However, low end throttle response is definitely improved, and that's not just placebo. On the highway, there's a spot where the speed limit goes from 60 to 70 and I always have to kick down to passing gear to speed up. Today, there was decent throttle response and I was able to get up to speed without the kick down. I can't speak for WoT response or acceleration times, though, because I haven't tested that.
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Nice job! How's things going since the PCS?Pretty good. It's been nice actually working back in my career field. I also know Jenny is glad to be back near her family.
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Post by: RikRong on March 21, 2020, 08:30:20 AM
How are the new coil packs? This is a mod i've been thinking about doing.There's definitely better low end response and smoother idle. I still can't get a good read on MPG, though. I messed up the gap and the electrodes on the first set of plugs I installed (didn't really know I shouldn't touch the electrode with the gap tool), so I lost about 30 miles per tank. I've since put another set of plugs in, but I haven't been driving constantly enough to figure out my MPG. I've been off work this week, had short drives in town, strong winds on the few days I did drive to work last week, near zero temps, 4wd used in snow, etc. It hasn't been a good time to figure out MPG. Hopefully, I can get some more consistency over the next couple weeks and figure out MPG.
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Post by: Celt on October 30, 2020, 05:10:41 AM
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That really looks amazing! It must feel like driving a brand new car around town. It sounds like you are all settled and happy up there. Must be a great place to live!The guys did an amazing job on it. Unfortunately, I can't drive it right now because I'm on a nice little overseas "business trip" right now. O0 We are pretty well settled in and it sure beats the craziness of SoCal.
Post by: Celt on October 30, 2020, 04:51:15 PM
Unfortunately, I can't drive it right now because I'm on a nice little overseas "business trip" right now.
Well once you get home and it's covered in mud with the radiator leaking steam you will know whom to speak with....
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Post by: RikRong on November 01, 2020, 08:01:01 AM
Well once you get home and it's covered in mud with the radiator leaking steam you will know whom to speak with....I told Jenny not to drive it, if there's even the slightest chance of snow, so I can't imagine how it would get dirty... lol
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Post by: CAWoody on April 29, 2021, 07:38:45 AM
More power to you buddy. Keep that thing going as long as you can. After 250k of hard driving miles. I got tired of changing all of those little parts and sensors every month.
I can say, I do miss the X. 15 years together it was hard to part. Jayrat did say He saw the beast in his neck of the woods, so it is nice to hear it's still going.
Post by: RikRong on April 29, 2021, 08:13:44 AM
WOW! That sounds like a shot. Joe do you think that was a shot? ;) :DIt was a shot, but purely based out of love. :-* I know things start to happen when the miles build up and I completely understand wanting to get into a newer vehicle.
More power to you buddy. Keep that thing going as long as you can. After 250k of hard driving miles. I got tired of changing all of those little parts and sensors every month.
I can say, I do miss the X. 15 years together it was hard to part. Jayrat did say He saw the beast in his neck of the woods, so it is nice to hear it's still going.
Post by: Celt on May 01, 2021, 08:51:27 AM
^^^^^^This! ^^^^^^
As a side note it cannot be confirmed as of yet but i heard from two reputable sources Duffman is selling his X and buying a prius........
Post by: RikRong on May 03, 2021, 05:57:44 AM
Completed some preventative maintenance last week. Hoping to avoid the plastic tees from blowing up unexpectedly, especially since I plan on keeping this thing for a long time, unlike most of the other members on here. 8)Well, there is at least one Prius owner in the FB Xterra group who actually wheels it quite a bit. She joined a couple of years ago when one of the admins played a joke and changed the group name to Prius Crew. The group had that name for a few months because FB frowns on frequent group name changes. lol
^^^^^^This! ^^^^^^
As a side note it cannot be confirmed as of yet but i heard from two reputable sources Duffman is selling his X and buying a prius........
Post by: JFanaselle on May 03, 2021, 09:02:33 AM
I'll agree with Tim and say that I really do miss my Xterra, but I knew that I would. I wish I hadn't been in the position that I was, and that I could have kept it for much longer. But it was on the brink of needing some major work (cats, transmission), in addition to a BUNCH of small things, and it just didn't make sense to invest significantly more into it than what it was worth. Along with some other changes in my working/life situation that put me in a position to sell my "commuter car," it just made sense to replace my "fun car" and my "commuter car" with a new vehicle that would be my DD and my weekend warrior. With the Xterra no longer in production, I was really holding out for a new Frontier. When Nissan announced that the 2022 model was just a carryover of the 2021 (and that the release of the new one was delayed until 2021 second half, as a 2022 model), it was the tipping point that forced me into a Tacoma. I just couldn't wait any longer.
Still zero regrets, but I do miss the Xterra.
Post by: RikRong on May 04, 2021, 05:43:50 AM
Looks good, Rick. I had to replace that plastic T, as well. I ended up having to use OEM again (because it was a sudden failure) and I got kind of lucky that my local dealership had the whole assembly it in stock. It had been leaking for a bit, and I should have proactively replaced it with higher grade components like you're doing.Understandable, it's a cost versus benefits thing at that point. I also got my Xterra and started wheeling it several years after many of you OG members on here started, so I'm only starting to scrape the surface on the mileage that some of you all have/had. When the miles get up there, we'll see how things hold up, hopefully, it's not a tale like all the other Xterras out there.
I'll agree with Tim and say that I really do miss my Xterra, but I knew that I would. I wish I hadn't been in the position that I was, and that I could have kept it for much longer. But it was on the brink of needing some major work (cats, transmission), in addition to a BUNCH of small things, and it just didn't make sense to invest significantly more into it than what it was worth. Along with some other changes in my working/life situation that put me in a position to sell my "commuter car," it just made sense to replace my "fun car" and my "commuter car" with a new vehicle that would be my DD and my weekend warrior. With the Xterra no longer in production, I was really holding out for a new Frontier. When Nissan announced that the 2022 model was just a carryover of the 2021 (and that the release of the new one was delayed until 2021 second half, as a 2022 model), it was the tipping point that forced me into a Tacoma. I just couldn't wait any longer.
Still zero regrets, but I do miss the Xterra.
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Good to hear from you in these posts! Hope all is well there as I reckon it should be in Free America. I like seeing those two mini-people seats in the back. Super glad your family is growing and always wish the best for all of you buddy!Yep, things are pretty good here. The mini-people are growing so quickly, they'll be graduating high school before I know it.
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Post by: Celt on May 21, 2021, 07:19:45 PM
Yep, things are pretty good here. The mini-people are growing so quickly, they'll be graduating high school before I know it.
Tell me about it.......... :(
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Hey Home Slice! Great to see you getting out with some folks running trails. Looks absolutely beautiful there. It looks like we will most likely be rolling through your part of the world August/Sept time frame so hopefully we can at least get together for a lunch. It's good to see you happy and doing well!Yeah, it's nice to have a group to get out with, even if it is a few hours away. Let me know when you're up here and we'll definitely figure something out.
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