Topic: Mod Day at RBDuffer's place, July 25, 2015

[JFanaselle]

The call has been put out, and the call has been answered!

Mod Day at RBDuffer's place, July 25, 2015

(Photo credit: steve c)

Mr. Duffman has, once again, graciously offered up his place of residence for those who wish to work on their rigs, offer a helping hand or simply hang out. The mod day is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, 7/25/15. Shall we say... 9:00 am start time? (Duffman - please chime in if that's too early and you'd rather start later).

Thus far, we have the following people attending:

Jayrat - install complete PRG Advanced Coilover kit
JFanaselle - install complete PRG Advanced Coilover kit, minus the AAL, plus hood rod mod and Vigg's hood blackout
CAWoody - showing up to lend a hand and hang out?
Alex - chopping off banged up exhaust
PainRoller - brake upgrade
Sage Bromax - a few small projects, nothing major. Bringing several jacks, jack stands and air tools
knightrider - coming by to lend a hand
sdcaKLR- coming by to lend a hand?

I will also bring cookies, as usual.

So come on out to support a good cause everyone - bring your rig and your project, lend a hand to turn a wrench, or lend your knowledge of Xterra suspensions to a few newbies who haven't done this kind of work yet.    Post a reply below if you plan on coming out, and please include what you will be working on with your rig for the day (if applicable). If you need directions to RBDuffer's house, please send him a PM.

[Jayrat]

This Saturday & Sunday works for me

[RBduffer]

Thanks Joe for handling the 'new post' for me here.  Yes, come one, come all, we are shooting for this Saturday, but if all the smart guys can ONLY help on Sunday we might have to reconsider   A great way to meet the guys and still get dirty... at least greasy

[Alex]

Either day works for me. I acquired an angle grinder, so time to chop this bent exhaust off! That should take all of a few minutes, so I'll be free to help out.

[knightrider]

sawzall normally works much better on exhaust than angle grinder.

[Grimx]

Anywhere I can get some spacers by this weekend to level my new X? I hate haveing the stinkbug look

[JFanaselle]

Anywhere I can get some spacers by this weekend to level my new X? I hate haveing the stinkbug look

Your only hope would be to find a local member who has some for sale. I don't think you could get any shipped from PRG or Nisstec or anywhere else in time, but I could be wrong. Not to mention, if you're only looking to level out the front end, you need a very short spacer. I will be pulling some off at the mod day and replacing them with the Radflos, but they're much taller and lift the front end about 2", which will give you the even less desirable "bro-dozer" look.

Experts - feel free to jump in and correct me here, but you'll need a spacer that's about 1/2" to 3/4" tall in order to bring the front end up to match the rear (remember that because of the geometry of the suspension, it gives you about 1.5x the height of the spacer of lift, so a .5" spacer would lift you about .75" in the front).

[Grimx]

EBay has some and can get to me by the mod days, but Idk how trust worthy they'd be till titan swap time

[Grimx]

I'm ok with it being a little high up front. my 1st gen is about a half inch to inch higher. 2 might be pushing it tho haha

[PainRoller]

Saturday or Sunday works for us (both Mike and Barb will be attending). 
Plan on upgrading brakes and rotors on our Mule and helping out as needed.   
Does someone have a floor jack I can borrow?  Bringing the jack stands.
Looking forward to finally putting faces to the names. 
Is this potluck style or do we order out?

[Sage Bromax]

I will be happy to lend a hand.  I have a few items on my to-do list, but nothing major.

[Sage Bromax]

Oh, forgot to add that I am only available Saturday.

[glamisdude72000]

I would join you guys but I already promised my other buddy I'd help put a clutch in his Mustang:( Trucks are so much better to work on.....

[xxSVxx]

Anywhere I can get some spacers by this weekend to level my new X? I hate haveing the stinkbug look

I have some spacers taking up space in my truck....I can't get them on my rig.

I'll post pix this afternoon.

[RBduffer]

sawzall normally works much better on exhaust than angle grinder. [/color]

Well, if you're so smart, c'mon out and show us.  Always love to have you, even without cupcakes

Sounds like the making of another epic event.  Saturday 9am it is.

Barb, pot luck works best out here in the sticks.  We usualy have cookies, chips, beer and soda suppliers, so feel free to bring anything to share.  Thank you. 

On that note, Nilda will not be cooking, she broke her foot last week and I'm bolting her to a chair.  I will through on some pizzas if desired.

Steve C and Christiaan, you are still welcome, but no Shanghais this time