Allshookup
Test Drive
- Location
- Burleson, TX
Intro: Hello everyone. This is the build thread for my 2011 Xterra Pro-4X. This is my first vehicle with 4-wheel drive and off-roading capabilities. It will also be my daily driver and kid hauler when I'm not riding my motorcycle.
Username: Allshookup
Xterra Name: Rhino
Make: Nissan
Year: 2011
Model: Xterra
Trim: PRO-4X
Color: Night Armor Pearl/Mica [Gray]
Transmission: 5 Speed AT
Mileage: 35,496 Miles When Purchased - February 2017
Location: Burleson, Texas (South of Fort Worth)
Factory Packages: Rockford Fosgate Audio, Cloth PRO-4X Seats, PRO-4X Carpet Mats
Legend:
[+] = Done
[x] = In progress
[$] = Want
[-] = Removed/destroyed
------ MODS ------
Suspension:
[+] 2" Body Lift - DIY Parts: Link
Front:
[+] 2" Front Spacer & Bump Stops for factory upper control arm
[+] Camber Bolts (Moog K80276)
Rear:
[-] Factory Rear Shackle
[+] Adjustable Rear Shackle 1/2", 1", 1.5" or 2-1/8" of lift (I bought these off of someone on Facebook for $50) - www.4x4parts.com
[+] 3 Leaf Add-A-Leaf - www.4x4parts.com
[-] Factory 4600 Bilstein
[+] 5125 3"-4" Extended Travel Bilstein Shocks BE5-6253-H5 - Amazon.com
[+] Energy Suspension 9.8108R 3/4" HOURGLASS SHOCK EYE BUSHING - Amazon.com
[-] Factory bump stops
[+] Prothane 19-1311-BL Black 4-1/2" Suspension Bump Stops - Amazon.com
[-] Factory U-bolts & Mounts
[+] PRG U-blot Flip Kit & Bash Plate- www.prgproducts.com
[+] Steel Shims for 2.5" Wide Leaf Pack 2.5 Degree - eBay.com
[-] Factory Rear Sway Bar - delete
Wheels/Tires:
[-] 265/75/R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
[+] 285/75/R16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
[+] 1.5" Hubcentric Wheel Adapters/Spacers (Precision European Motorwerks - Ebay)
[+] Black Bulge Acorn Lug Nuts
Engine/Exhaust/Drivetrain:
[+] Hood Prop Strut Kit - How To: Link
[+] Rear Differential Breather Mod w/1" aquarium stone filter
[+] Front Differential added 1" aquarium stone filter
[+] Oil Catch Can (installed 5/26/17)
Armor:
[+] White Knuckle Rock Sliders (Ordered 8/4/17 - Delivered 9/18/17) (U-Pol Raptor Lined & Installed 1/14/18)
[+] MaxGear MaXterra Rear Bumper w/ Tire Swing Out. Options: Hi-lift Mount, Aluminum Knobs, CB/Flag Mount, Shovel & Axe Mounts & LED Round Backup Lights. (Ordered 3/5/18 - Delivered 9/21/18 - Installed 9/22/18)
[+] Expedition One Xterra Front Bumper w/ Hoop (Ordered 3/8/18, Delivered 5/21/18 - Installed 5/26-5/28) Group Buy Post - Link to Install
[-] Removed OEM PRO-4X Radiator Skid Plate
[-] Removed OEM PRO-4X Transmission Skid Plate
[+] Expedition One Radiator Skid Plate
[+] Expedition Engine / Transmission Skid Plate
Exterior:
[+] OEM Bug Deflector (on when purchased)
[-] Removed all dealer decals and or branding
[+] Rhino Decal Sticker (rear window lower drivers side)
[-] Remove Front & Rear OEM Mudflaps
[+] "Meld" mod Front Splash Shields
[+] 16" Rear Wiper Blade Mod / TRICO Exact Fit 16-B & 162 Ace Hardware spring
[+] 24" Drivers Side Wiper Blade - Rain-X Weatherbeater
[+] 20" Passenger Side Wiper Blade - Rain-X Weatherbeater
[+] Gobi Passenger Side Ladder with Shrockworks tire cutout (Ordered 2/21/17 - Delivered 5/3/17)
[+] McMaster-Carr 18.19" Extended Length, 175 lbs. Rear Gas Struts
[+] Custom Built Rooftop Rack Basket - DepHep / Airmapper style: Link to Detailed Build
[+] Lower Front Fender Mod for 1.5" Wheel Adapters/Spacers - Mod Link
[-] Removed OEM front bumper and installed Expedition One Front Bumper.
[-] Removed OEM rear bumper and installed MaXterra Rear Bumper & Tire Carrier.
Interior:
[+] SCOSCHE MagicMount- Magnetic Dash Mount for Mobile devices
[+] Gentex 453 Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Homelink, Compass & Outside Temperature
[+] Radar Detector Hardwire to Accessory Power - auto on/off
[+] Rear Hatch/Liftgate Alt-Mod: Link (no more rattle)
[+] Dash Cam Rexing V1LG Front camera 1080p 170° Wide Angle. Rear camera HD (720p). It has built-in GPS Logger, G-Sensor & Loop Recording.
[+] Headrest Grip Grab Handles - Brand: Black Mountain
[+] Raingler Interior Ceiling Mini Rear Cargo Net
[+] Raingler Rear Upper Barrier Divider Net - Black webbing with red stitching
[+] LED Interior Lights Upgrade - 31mm 1.25" SMD 12-LED - Link to Mod
[+] Weathertech Floormats 441801 (installed 6/9/18)
Recovery/Comms:
[+] Craftsman 17" Slim Toolbox under rear seats
[+] 13000lb Wintch Boar Offroad Synthetic Rope Waterproof
[+] Front & Rear 3/4" D-Ring Shackles
[+] 48" Hi-lift Jack
[+] Fiskars 28" Chopping Axe
[+] KRAZY BEAVER SHOVEL (Black Handle/Red Head)
[+] Recovery Traction Tracks Boards / Mats for Vehicle Extraction - Amazon Link
[+] Recovery Tow Strap Heavy Duty 3"x20ft 35000LBS
Lighting
[-] Factory Halogen Bulbs
[-] Philips 9007 X-tremeVision Halogen Headlight Bulbs (Installed 2/6/18 Removed 4/20/19)
[+] NINEO Gen 2 9007 LED Headlight Bulbs CREE - Amazon Link (Installed 4/20/19) - Install Link
[+] Installed 4" 30w Amber LED Fog Lights
Other:
[+] Jumper Cables
[+] 4 Way Folding Lug Wrench
[+] 54 Piece Heavy Duty Tire Repair Tool Kit
[+] Tire Deflators and 80 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge
[+] 12Volt 150 PSI Compact Air Compressor Harbor Freight/Pittsburgh
------ Pictures ------
The day it was purchased.
First time out in the wild
Username: Allshookup
Xterra Name: Rhino
Make: Nissan
Year: 2011
Model: Xterra
Trim: PRO-4X
Color: Night Armor Pearl/Mica [Gray]
Transmission: 5 Speed AT
Mileage: 35,496 Miles When Purchased - February 2017
Location: Burleson, Texas (South of Fort Worth)
Factory Packages: Rockford Fosgate Audio, Cloth PRO-4X Seats, PRO-4X Carpet Mats
Legend:
[+] = Done
[x] = In progress
[$] = Want
[-] = Removed/destroyed
------ MODS ------
Suspension:
[+] 2" Body Lift - DIY Parts: Link
Front:
[+] 2" Front Spacer & Bump Stops for factory upper control arm
[+] Camber Bolts (Moog K80276)
Rear:
[-] Factory Rear Shackle
[+] Adjustable Rear Shackle 1/2", 1", 1.5" or 2-1/8" of lift (I bought these off of someone on Facebook for $50) - www.4x4parts.com
[+] 3 Leaf Add-A-Leaf - www.4x4parts.com
[-] Factory 4600 Bilstein
[+] 5125 3"-4" Extended Travel Bilstein Shocks BE5-6253-H5 - Amazon.com
[+] Energy Suspension 9.8108R 3/4" HOURGLASS SHOCK EYE BUSHING - Amazon.com
[-] Factory bump stops
[+] Prothane 19-1311-BL Black 4-1/2" Suspension Bump Stops - Amazon.com
[-] Factory U-bolts & Mounts
[+] PRG U-blot Flip Kit & Bash Plate- www.prgproducts.com
[+] Steel Shims for 2.5" Wide Leaf Pack 2.5 Degree - eBay.com
[-] Factory Rear Sway Bar - delete
Wheels/Tires:
[-] 265/75/R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
[+] 285/75/R16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
[+] 1.5" Hubcentric Wheel Adapters/Spacers (Precision European Motorwerks - Ebay)
[+] Black Bulge Acorn Lug Nuts
Engine/Exhaust/Drivetrain:
[+] Hood Prop Strut Kit - How To: Link
[+] Rear Differential Breather Mod w/1" aquarium stone filter
[+] Front Differential added 1" aquarium stone filter
[+] Oil Catch Can (installed 5/26/17)
Armor:
[+] White Knuckle Rock Sliders (Ordered 8/4/17 - Delivered 9/18/17) (U-Pol Raptor Lined & Installed 1/14/18)
[+] MaxGear MaXterra Rear Bumper w/ Tire Swing Out. Options: Hi-lift Mount, Aluminum Knobs, CB/Flag Mount, Shovel & Axe Mounts & LED Round Backup Lights. (Ordered 3/5/18 - Delivered 9/21/18 - Installed 9/22/18)
[+] Expedition One Xterra Front Bumper w/ Hoop (Ordered 3/8/18, Delivered 5/21/18 - Installed 5/26-5/28) Group Buy Post - Link to Install
[-] Removed OEM PRO-4X Radiator Skid Plate
[-] Removed OEM PRO-4X Transmission Skid Plate
[+] Expedition One Radiator Skid Plate
[+] Expedition Engine / Transmission Skid Plate
Exterior:
[+] OEM Bug Deflector (on when purchased)
[-] Removed all dealer decals and or branding
[+] Rhino Decal Sticker (rear window lower drivers side)
[-] Remove Front & Rear OEM Mudflaps
[+] "Meld" mod Front Splash Shields
[+] 16" Rear Wiper Blade Mod / TRICO Exact Fit 16-B & 162 Ace Hardware spring
[+] 24" Drivers Side Wiper Blade - Rain-X Weatherbeater
[+] 20" Passenger Side Wiper Blade - Rain-X Weatherbeater
[+] Gobi Passenger Side Ladder with Shrockworks tire cutout (Ordered 2/21/17 - Delivered 5/3/17)
[+] McMaster-Carr 18.19" Extended Length, 175 lbs. Rear Gas Struts
[+] Custom Built Rooftop Rack Basket - DepHep / Airmapper style: Link to Detailed Build
[+] Lower Front Fender Mod for 1.5" Wheel Adapters/Spacers - Mod Link
[-] Removed OEM front bumper and installed Expedition One Front Bumper.
[-] Removed OEM rear bumper and installed MaXterra Rear Bumper & Tire Carrier.
Interior:
[+] SCOSCHE MagicMount- Magnetic Dash Mount for Mobile devices
[+] Gentex 453 Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Homelink, Compass & Outside Temperature
[+] Radar Detector Hardwire to Accessory Power - auto on/off
[+] Rear Hatch/Liftgate Alt-Mod: Link (no more rattle)
[+] Dash Cam Rexing V1LG Front camera 1080p 170° Wide Angle. Rear camera HD (720p). It has built-in GPS Logger, G-Sensor & Loop Recording.
[+] Headrest Grip Grab Handles - Brand: Black Mountain
[+] Raingler Interior Ceiling Mini Rear Cargo Net
[+] Raingler Rear Upper Barrier Divider Net - Black webbing with red stitching
[+] LED Interior Lights Upgrade - 31mm 1.25" SMD 12-LED - Link to Mod
[+] Weathertech Floormats 441801 (installed 6/9/18)
Recovery/Comms:
[+] Craftsman 17" Slim Toolbox under rear seats
[+] 13000lb Wintch Boar Offroad Synthetic Rope Waterproof
[+] Front & Rear 3/4" D-Ring Shackles
[+] 48" Hi-lift Jack
[+] Fiskars 28" Chopping Axe
[+] KRAZY BEAVER SHOVEL (Black Handle/Red Head)
[+] Recovery Traction Tracks Boards / Mats for Vehicle Extraction - Amazon Link
[+] Recovery Tow Strap Heavy Duty 3"x20ft 35000LBS
Lighting
[-] Factory Halogen Bulbs
[-] Philips 9007 X-tremeVision Halogen Headlight Bulbs (Installed 2/6/18 Removed 4/20/19)
[+] NINEO Gen 2 9007 LED Headlight Bulbs CREE - Amazon Link (Installed 4/20/19) - Install Link
[+] Installed 4" 30w Amber LED Fog Lights
Other:
[+] Jumper Cables
[+] 4 Way Folding Lug Wrench
[+] 54 Piece Heavy Duty Tire Repair Tool Kit
[+] Tire Deflators and 80 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge
[+] 12Volt 150 PSI Compact Air Compressor Harbor Freight/Pittsburgh
------ Pictures ------
The day it was purchased.
First time out in the wild
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