Blains "BFX" Ol' Painless

Xterra vs. Jeep Skool (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PHmzMyooMY)
Xterra hill decent, 3 wheeling at JS! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFqezQP_Z1s)
Xterra vs. Jeep, Xterra WIN! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCZ7ArG6VXo&feature=BFa&list=UU3_SjzNF-wfnbaUrDnuyNnw&lf=plcp)

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September 2010 TOTM!!
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Year-2007
Make-Nissan
Model-Xterra!
Trim-X
Color-Avalanche

Suspension/Tires
TOYO M/T 285/75/16 (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4645&page=7)
Firestone Destination A/T's 265/70/16
PRG 2" Add-A-Leaf
Radflo 2.0 Coilovers
Rear Radflos
Shims
SS Brake lines
Nisstec UCA's
Nisstec Adjustable Rear Shackles

1.5 Wheel Spacers
Stealthed Wheels
Tire repair kit


Exterior and Armor
GOBI Ranger Rack (http://gobinissan.com/05xterra.htm)
GOBI Ladder (http://gobinissan.com/05xterra.htm)
Stock fog lights
PIAA 520 up front (4) With Xoskel Glare Shields
PIAA 510 moved to the bumper
ALIEN 20" Light bar
Storage box for Roof Racks (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15207&highlight=box+gobi)
Deflecta Shield Aluminum Storage Box (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEA-288272?autofilter=1&part=DEA-288272&N=700+0&autoview=sku)
GOBI compatible "WETBOX" AKA Pirate Treasure Chest.
Quick Fist mounts (6)
Shrockworks Front bumper/Rad skid w/Carriage bolts. Custom Rivet paint job
Shrockworks Sliders
Shrockworks Rear Diff. Cover painted white w/Monster logo
Custom Rear Recovery Mounts (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16363)
Raingler MCN Universal Net (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17678&page=7)
Raingler Nets (http://www.raingler.com/merch.htm)
Stealthed Tail light Guards-OD Green
SKULL!!! Has been passed onto Mr. SUCKAFISH
Airflow Snorkel (painted logo's) Square intake head
Bedlined Rocker Panels, and lower doors.
Custom painted hood/bumper. Aircraft style: A-10

Recovery Gear/Essentials
Shovel & Pick
Fiskars: Chopping/Splitting Axe + Sharpener (http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Yard-and-Garden/Axes-and-Striking)
Tow Straps (2)
Tree Saver (2)
Hi-Lift jack & Wheel Lift
Misc. Chains
Extra shackles
Fenix Headlamp 225 lumens (http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=49)
Extra batteries, emergency rations, shelter/fire starting supplies.
(2) 5 gallon fuel cans
Fuel Siphon w/Filter & Extension (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24874&highlight=fuel+line+filter)
Bad Ass pocket chain saw!


Interior/Electrical
Interior Rack/Pelican case storage (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23126)
LOBO Shelf (Buckles instead of carabiners, so much better!)
First Aid kit/Trauma bag/E&E Gear
Camping Box, Truck Box. (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17217)
JL Audio Stealth Box
CB Radio, handset, PA speaker, 3ft. Firestick II (white)
LED light in back
Mcmaster-Carr rear hatch struts 175Lb. (http://www.mcmaster.com/#9416k147/=4u0dn2)
Rear Hatch Thread (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17459&highlight=rear+hatch+struts)
Longer straps for rear hatch. First Aid kit area (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26434)
Raingler Footman's loops-used for mounting MOLLE pouches.
WeatherTech floor liners (fronts only)
(2) A-pillar Rock lights
LED Snorkel, Grill, and Wheel Well (Rock) lights.

Misc
Everything that can be stealthed, has been stealthed!
Removed
Rear Sway Bar
Step Rails
Mud Flaps
Stock Roof Rack
Brush Guard
No more chrome!

Future Mods/Wish list
Modified Shrock. Bars/Lights
Custom rear Bumper. Something cool.
Skid Plates
PRG 4WD suspension package OR
Titan Swap
OBA
Loud Freaking Horn!!
Herculined Roof
Side panels on GOBI
Awning
Modify existing rock lights.

First ever mods
Through the bumperCustom Rear Recovery Mounts (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16363)
Longer straps for rear hatch. First Aid kit area (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26434)
Quick Fist mounting on rear hatch-interior
Painted Honey comb grill
LED Snorkel light
Rock Lights

Comments
Well it started as a vehicle that could get me and all me gear from place to place. Then the MOD bug bit and infected me! This is my expedition vehicle, it gets me onto roads less traveled and away from the everyday life. And it kicks ASS!

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February 11' TOTM
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Links:
Storage on Sub- http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17134

Nice rig

Looks good with the lift:thumbright: Like the white grill insert

Damn I am behind on mods!!! The rig looks good man!

what white grill??? All I see is mud! Which is how it should look all the time!

Looks really good!

Yeah....much better w/o brush guard IMO. Nice truck.

sweet ride! Didn't want that brush guard in the way eh?

Nice setup.
Like the custom rear recovery.
I came across that storage box online, and almost pulled the trigger. Gonna have to now after seeing it on yours.
How do you like the ladder on the left? I got that too, but am thinking of moving it to the right (the wiper is often in the way).

Thanks guys! I love the way it looks with out the brush guard on it. Updated first post with the lift and the painted grill. Just have to take it off road and get some nice field shots.

The box works great! I keep all my recovery gear in there, 2 tow straps, 2 tree savers, Hi-Lift base, Wheel-Mate for hi-lift, towels, chains and extra shackles.

I like the ladder on the left, I just have to be careful climbing up it because of the rear wiper. You going to just move the ladder over? Or buy a new one for the right side?

re:ladder
will try moving it over first to see how that works.
I'll post pics on my X thread when it happens.

Lookin sharp mano. Gonna have to see it in person Saturday, so try not to get the d@mn thing too muddy prior to my arrival. (fat chance huh) lol

Nice looking rig! Loving the grill and the gobi with the piaa's!!

any problems with 2.5" spacers?

Nope they work great. A little UCA contact but nothing to worry about.

Very nice rig.

great looking rig, Gobi looks great with the lights. :)
How is that flat gas tank on top working out for you?

Lookin good! Hope to wheel with you again. Preferably a better place than last time! I'm not sure ill be able to make it to badlands next month but if cancun falls through, I'm there!
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Thanks. Haven't had to use the fuel container yet, I'm hoping it does allright when I finally do.

WOW that's a nice X!

Very nice rig. Ugh, I need to get moving on mine.

A couple more pics. for everyone's enjoyment! :blob:

Shrock rear dif cover. This is by far one of the easiest and fastest mods I have ever done. I think it took my 5 minutes from the time I got it in the mail, to the time it was on my truck. Painting it is going to be something else.....

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Organized my first aid kit, and a trauma bag. Complete with Hot Pink Trauma sheers!!! These things will cut a penny in half!
Everything you need.. Nothing you don't

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very nice!

whoa, hard core first aid kit.

Nice rig and I'm really liking that low profile fuel can up top. Haven't seen one of those before.

Not sure about the pink scissors though!

Can't complain about free gear, and they work great. Plus they'll be easily identified if I need to find them in a hurry.

Finally got around to filling up the fuel can over the weekend. Just have to make sure you take the spout out and then put the cap on. No Leaks.

See what I told ya, nobody wants to swipe hot pink sheers!
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Nice X man.

See what I told ya, nobody wants to swipe hot pink sheers!
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Ain't it the truth!

Seems like you like multicam...good choice.

Seems like you like multicam...good choice.

There isn't anything better!

Took a few pics of the Deflecta Shield storage box I have on the rack, and some of the Quick Fist mounts I use up there.

To start off, I lined the bottom of the box with some foam/rubber gym mats. Helps keep things a little quiet when your bouncing around. The tape is covering the bolt heads, to keep them from snagging on any of the straps.

Items in the box: 1 30ft. tow strap, 6ft loop tow strap, Hi-Lift base, Hi-Lift wheel lift, 1 tree saver, gas can spout, piece of wood for whatever purpose it may be used for, camo pouch with extra shackles and 2 small lengths of chain, and another strap that could be used as a tree saver. Also keep some towels and extra plastic bags.
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On too the Quick Fist mounts. There cheap, there pretty easy and they work great! You can mount em almost anyway you can think of. On top of the lid, just a few washers, bolt and nut and it's good to go.
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For the back, I took 2, 90 degree pieces of metal I picked up at Lowes, and attached it to the rack the same way I did the lid. Just had to find some washers so it wouldn't slide through the flooring.
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looks good

When I was following you on the trail this weekend I looked and said "Holy sh1t he has an axe mounted to his rack." That is pure awesomeness.

When I was following you on the trail this weekend I looked and said "Holy sh1t he has an axe mounted to his rack." That is pure awesomeness.

HAha, nice. I only mount it when I'm going camping/wheeling, other wise it makes a nice smash and grab tool. When it's on, and I'm driving down the road if someone gets a little too close and see's the axe, they tend to back off a little quicker. So, it does more than just chop wood.

Maybe I should steal your idea, but mount a shotgun instead. I think people would get the idea.

Finished up the Shrockworks Dif cover painting yesterday. Painted it to match the color of the X, we'll see how it holds up.

Next up, have to touch up the honeycomb part of the grill, and give the shackles a fresh coat. Also a few orange spots on the underside that need to be taken care of.

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Do the diff covers take just as long as all the other stuff at Shrockworks?

looks nice.. wonder how long it'll hold up (paint).. i can't decide if im ordering shrock or BF cover

Do the diff covers take just as long as all the other stuff at Shrockworks?

I ordered mine with the skid plates right after Houston got hit by a hurricane so it took a while. If all goes according to plan I'll have the C200 one for sale in a week or so.

Which axle is the c200 again, I always forget which one I have?

C200 is the auto non-OR package axle. The OR package and manual transmissions have the M226
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Bought the cover used so it only took a week to get it.:D

The "Skull" mod...

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haha i like the skull it looks like you truck ate a pigmy.

Finally got around to replacing the rear hatch struts. Used Mcmaster-Carr, placed order and had them in 2 days! Install took about 10 minutes and definitely worth it! I don't know why I put this off for so long. Also gained a few extra inches, when the hatch is completely open, and doesn't interfere with the ladder, roof rack, or the back up lights.

Got the info from Rexterra, in the other thread. So thanks for all the help guys.
BTW, these struts fit the 07' and you do not need to order the Ball Socket. Others may, so double check.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#9416k147/=4rfklb
Ordered part # 9416K147 from McMaster-Carr
Gas Spring with Threaded Ends 175 Froce 18.18" Extended Leanth, 7.87" Stroke $16.32 each (X2)

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It's about 35 degrees outside, and its OPEN!
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Nice. I put the Gobi struts on about a year ago and it made a HUGE difference in cold weather opening.

Nice. I put the Gobi struts on about a year ago and it made a HUGE difference in cold weather opening.

My gobi's, With gobi ladder, Standard Med-kit in door. If cold. 40's. pop the latch.. it will slowly raise up to mid point & stops. Have to give it a lift to Top position. But it stay's. up.. Does not drift.. Or it will drift up to just even with the Back seats for height.. Swacked head on it already.. Now, I guide it up with hand..to dble check

Closing is easy till about 1 foot away from closing It needs a slight push.. DONE

Better then the Factory... Happy with them.

nice man..i have to do the rear door strut mod as well....mine are starting to GOOO....lovin the build of this X...keep em comin..

Couple little things about the fuel container.

I had filled it up on a camping trip a few months back but never got around to using it or needing it til a few weeks ago. It holds fuel just fine, and no leaks what so ever. Just have to remove the spout, and store it somewhere. Preferably somewhere outside, cause gas tends to stink up the inside real quick.

So I decided to use the gas, and just fill up in my driveway. Hopefully I'll never have to do this on the side of the road. The spout could be a little longer, it has a lip on one side that has to be pushed in for the fuel the flow through. The part that makes it a pita, is just holding it, with it pushed in, and making sure it actually goes in, and doesn't over flow the outer area and spill every where. Even then it took 3-5 minutes to empty the 4 gallon container.

But it's kinda nice that it's real low profile. But takes forever to fuel back up. For those with other types of cans, how do you like em?

So I decided to use the gas, and just fill up in my driveway. Hopefully I'll never have to do this on the side of the road. The spout could be a little longer, it has a lip on one side that has to be pushed in for the fuel the flow through. The part that makes it a pita, is just holding it, with it pushed in, and making sure it actually goes in, and doesn't over flow the outer area and spill every where. Even then it took 3-5 minutes to empty the 4 gallon container.

But it's kinda nice that it's real low profile. But takes forever to fuel back up. For those with other types of cans, how do you like em?

that's the stupid CARB spout. I hate those things. My Scepter cans are great. None of that nonsense. It's got a really long flexible spout which is interchangeable between cans. I can empty 5 gals in about 2 mins.

I'm with John on the Scepter cans. I just ordered 3 more so I have 6 cans now. 2 min and I have 5gal in the tank.
The new CARB law sucks.
Keep the build coming on your X.

DaveP
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I'm with John on the Scepter cans. I just ordered 3 more so I have 6 cans now. 2 min and I have 5gal in the tank.
The new CARB law sucks.
Keep the build coming on your X.

DaveP
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Thanks.

I'll see what I can do about having a few friends acquire me some fuel cans. Are your cans metal or plastic?

They do sell some water cans in the same design as the one I have. I think those would be good, and finding a place to mount them wouldn't be too hard. And they do look kinda cool.

Hey Blain, any night pics of those roof PIAA's?

I'll look. Just for you...:iconbiggrin:

I know I have some, I just don't know if there any good.

I want to upgrade my lights. They kick butt right now, but I would prefer to have the White light, over the Yellow Light. I think I have to get whole new lights, the 520 SMR series is the white light.

Not the best pics.

I'd also like to get 2 smaller fog lights to put on the side of the rack facing outwards (round 45*) to cover the sides a little more.

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Are those super or xtreme white?

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Wait, those are all four the ion yellow fogs?

Blain - I was just looking at your rear recover points. You might want to radius the cut out corners a bit. It looks like the corners are sharp edges and that could lead to cracking.

Sure, it's not required since there's not a lot of repetitive stress on the bumper, but my sheetmetal training has me always doing that. Other than that, it seems that you've made some improvements since the last time we were wheeling.

Are those super or xtreme white?

--EDIT--

Wait, those are all four the ion yellow fogs?

They are the 520 series, yellow lights. They have a pretty focused beam so I'm guessing their driving lights.

I have the middle 2 lights pointing straight ahead, and the outter ones pointed off to the sides slighty.

Blain - I was just looking at your rear recover points. You might want to radius the cut out corners a bit. It looks like the corners are sharp edges and that could lead to cracking.

Sure, it's not required since there's not a lot of repetitive stress on the bumper, but my sheetmetal training has me always doing that. Other than that, it seems that you've made some improvements since the last time we were wheeling.

Yeah I hear ya. I had planned on making it all nice and clean, then when I realized I made the mounts too short I did a horrible job hacking up the bumper. But it's functional, and it works. My next big project is going to be a rear bumper, so I wont have to worry about anything cracking. Hopefully sometime soon I can start it.

Looking good in the snow man!

Few little things.

Tail light guards, stealthed emblems, added a touch of paint to the rear step things. Forgot the grip tape, so painted the raised area black for now. Nice and clean looking.
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3Ft. Fire stick antenna, hopefully some better reception now.
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Looks good Mike, that white rear corner step pairs well with the X. Me gusta!
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I like it, blends well with the rest of the X.

i really like that mike! nice work!

Few little things.

Tail light guards, stealthed emblems, added a touch of paint to the rear step things. Forgot the grip tape, so painted the raised area black for now. Nice and clean looking.
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I painted that part of my steps white, too. See?

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I like it a lot, looks good with the raised parts black, too.

I'm diggin the black/white rear steps. Looks nice!

Thanks guys.

I painted that part of my steps white, too. See?

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I like it a lot, looks good with the raised parts black, too.

Ohh man! I thought I was going to be the first....Looks nice!

Definitely did mine the hard way, read that the Nissan emblem had clips on the inside. Took off the interior panel on the rear hatch, peeled back some insulator foam only to find out they were set pins. No clips at all, for touch ups I'm just going to mask off the area and spray. I'll remove the ladder if I have to, not too difficult. Dental floss, and some WD-40 took em right off though.

Still have to stealth those rear corners. Might as well do the rear hatch handle as well.

Your truck is sweet. How much does the gobi rack cost? I can only see to find it priced with a ladder, which I already have. I have thule bars mounted to my stock rails, think I could mount that on top of the gobi to make it wider for bikes on the outside of the rack?

I have two yakima high rollers, which are probably the best you can get for the roof - stability wise and I don't have to take off a tire. If I put them in the middle it would make the cargo area useless, they are too big.

Thank you. I don't remember the exact cost. More than a Shrock front w/winch.

I got the ladder for free when I bought the lights & rack. Best bet would be to call GOBI and get a quote from them.

Have a link to those Thule Bars you have? Bars would probably fit, but would have to get different mounts. The cross bars on the GOBI are around 1in. tube. How many bikes you trying to get up top?

I have one of these Front Fork Mount (http://eddys.com/product/saris-trap-fork-mount-65362-1.htm)

And I also have the Yakima BOA (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.rei.com/media/655286Lrg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.rei.com/product/655286&usg=__kBL0pMNUdPaG653eerr2Ci2WcaA=&h=440&w=440&sz=20&hl=en&start=3&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=XZJbeJFOsOgmTM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3DYakima%2BBoa%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfir efox-a%26rls%3Dcom.google:en-US:official%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1)

Since I have my recovery box on the back their isn't room for the rear tire latch on the BOA. Going to be buying another Front Fork Mount, and using ratchet straps to secure the back tires.

Dude your truck gives me a broner....

I have 2 of the Yakima boa's like you do for the inside of my loadwarrior...

2 of these for the outside my loadwarrior http://www.rei.com/product/738322

and thule 67" load bars attached to my stock rails with these - http://www.rei.com/product/710446

I'm wondering if I could just attached my thule bars to the gobi with the 450 crossroads above.

OK. Does the HighRoller attach to round or square tubing?

It says the CrossRoad is adjustable to all shapes and sizes, so I don't see why it wouldn't fit.

I had to add a little gorilla tape for the rear tire part of the BOA. I don't see what it wouldn't fit.

I'm thinking I could just attach the crossroad on top of the gobi then...hopefully soon I just have to come up with some cash. did you install the gobi yourself?

Cool. I'll stop by the local bike shop sometime and try and confirm it for ya.

Installing the rack requires at least one other person. It's heavy, and kinda bulky, and if you don't want to scratch the paint one other person is a good idea. Just lay some towels/foam pads on the roof your good to go.

Once you get it on the top of the roof, it's a one person job from their(2 will make it go a little faster though) I didn't have a problem removing the stock rack/bolts but some did. Have to search for the solution on that one.

Messed around a little bit today. Replaced the straps on the rear hatch where the first aid kit goes. About a foot long on each side compared to the 6 in. stock straps. I do have the 175lb struts from McMaster Carr, so I put something a little heaver in that spot so far so good.

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I got 2 words for your rig----- Bad A$$-----:violent3:

yeah x2 on that...Blain u def have a sweet setup..glad i got to see it all in person...gave me plenty of ideas for my own rig :)

sweet setup. what're you carrying in the pelican case? looks like you got enough stuff back there to fab up a whole new X :)

I like that pelican case setup.

Thanks guys!

I got 2 words for your rig----- Bad A$$-----:violent3:
Nice! And thanks. I have family in the Joliet area and try and make it out their a few times a year. Usually meet up with some of the other guys for a little wheeling, paintball, or mountain biking. I'll post up when I think I'll be their next, check out them awesome sliders you got going on!

sweet setup. what're you carrying in the pelican case? looks like you got enough stuff back there to fab up a whole new X :)

Haha, almost enough.... Still have a few more plans for the rear cargo area. Couple drawers, cargo shelf, and some metal wire for the windows for the attachment of more molle gear.
I keep some emergency supplies in the Pelican case. Road flares, extra batteries, fire starters, space blankets, and some energy bars. I know I have more in their, take a pic later on and get it up.

Looking better and better each day.

Just needs more LEDs. ;)

Thanks Rev, been spraying my insect repellant to keep the LED mod bug away. Going to be spring soon, so not sure how much longer it's going to last. :DHaha

Thanks Rev, been spraying my insect repellant to keep the LED mod bug away. Going to be spring soon, so not sure how much longer it's going to last. :DHaha

:laughing3: :laughing3:

Snorkel installed!!!

Took a couple hours, but boy does it look good.

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Fit up is probably the most important thing. The template that is provided does a good job of getting you in the right spot, but small adjustments will most likely be needed after. It takes a lot of playing around to get it just right.
The A-Pillar mount does a good job of keeping it secured, and I do have a small gap between the body, and the inside of the Snorkel. I don't know if it should be closer, but I wont have to worry about it rubbing. Unless your right next to it you can barely tell.

Looks pretty sweet! I like the way you offset the black with the white detail on the logos.

I think it would look good painted white.

Thanks, since I had to wait til the weekend to install I thought I'd paint the logo's. Used some old model paint and a fine paint brush and carefully put a few coats on. And it's all ready starting to chip a little.

I thought about painting the whole thing white. Then I got the idea for the logo's. If I went all white, I'd black the logo's out. If I decide to paint it's going to be a while! I don't want to think about taking that fender off again for a long time, haha.

looks really good. I like how it pops out against the white of the Xterra. I always wondered if it would bother me driving with a snorkel on the side?

i think you have to find a deeper creek than that to see if it works! haha looks awesome! did you get it after they jacked up the price or before? if you dont mind me asking

It doesn't block visibility too much. I'll take some pics. in cab, to try and show ya.

Yeah I know. It was on the way home from picking up the bike and it was either that or a driveway shot. I picked it up during the group buy so we got it for a good price.

I'll get some better action shots hopefully soon.

looks goood :)

i know its not the thread topic but, what bike is that?

you just reminded me to go pick mine up from the shop, thanks

Cannondale Prophet.
Just had the brakes, wires, and front de-railer replaced. Hitting the trails tomorrow!

Snorkel looks awesome! Have you tried it out yet:geek:

Awesome Im likin the snorkel action.

Now you need this for the dusty trails :)

http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/45138/2696121950081554128S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2696121950081554128LmxoRp)

Great, something else to add to the mod list. :crybaby::icon_smile:

Don't have to worry about too much dust here in Ohio. If I ever make it out West, definitely something to look into. About how much do they go for?

I was wondering if I did mine correctly, I noticed you have a small gap between the snorkel and the A-pillar as well. Guess that is how it's supposed to be?

My A-Pillar mount is pretty solid, but I also slid some foam between the gap.

DUDE THAT LOOKS AWESOME! great work mike! :thumbup:

maybe you could put a rubber washer between the A-pillar mount and the snork.

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/43845/2106269400081554128S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2106269400081554128afStTy)

Mine looks pretty much identical to yours. Not to worried about it.

Thanks Rook.

nice bike! im hitting a new freeride trail i found come Monday!

did you do the cutting yourself? was it scary haha

Looks good man. You gonna paint the bike or what. Considering doing it to mine.
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Yeah, did all the cutting myself. I never thought that I'd be outside taking a hammer to a center punch, then a drill to cut in the fenders. I just hope I did a good job on touching up the holes so they don't rust. Some primer, paint, clear coat, and some silicone.

Still thinking about the bike...

What does the snorkel set up look like under the hood? i have always wondered.

snorkel looks sweet dude.

Dang that snork looks sweet!

what does the snorkel set up look like under the hood? I have always wondered.

x2 ;)

Thanks. I'll snap a few more pics when I get home today of under the hood and in cab.

thanks blaino! thinkin about orderin this puppy up (paying the balance) and installing it so I;m ready to rock and roll when the adapter comes in.

What does it sound like? Is there any intake noise?

thanks blaino! thinkin about orderin this puppy up (paying the balance) and installing it so I;m ready to rock and roll when the adapter comes in.

could you make a snork volant adapter? like something that isnt waterproof but still allows air to go into the volant?

You could probably use one of the attachments off of a shop vac, haha.

No noticeable noise increase.

Stand by for some other pics.

I'd look at some sort of silicon coupler/hose clamp combo, if you wanted to make your own.

M'kay here's a few more pics.

Tried to get the angles right. This one is driver side, head level, looking straight/slightly to the left.
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Taken from between the driver/passenger seat looking left.
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Nice and secured
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Tube leading from the snorkel to the stock air intake box. Everything is tucked up behind the fender lining, between the body. Not too much clutter.
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Gap I have to fix.
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Man, that looks like a SUPER EASY install! Nice job, loving the white accents! CLEAN.

I wanna call your truck, PandaX Authorized to climb yo' arse!

I wouldn't call is SUPER EASY, but it's pretty straight forward. Getting the template lined up, is the most important step.

I guess I was refering to the connection to the stock air box, not the overall install.

Ahhhh. gotchya. Yeah, pretty simple.

i like!

BLAIN U HAVE A SWEET RIDE!..im effin jealous of that snork and that rear cargo area setup u have going on!!!!! WTF MAN!

hey man very nice ride. I just finished installing mine and it looks nice too, but I have notice that it shakes a little bit on the top when driving at regular speed have you notice anything like that on yours?

Thanks. Do you have the screws mounted? Mine was shaking a little bit, so I threw on another screw right above the metal band. Helped out a lot. Might throw another one up front.
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when you say the metal band do you mean the a pillar bracket or the band that holds the scoop where the air comes in? Mine shakes like from the a pillar bracket.

why did you put the foam any special reason for that?

When I think of a metal band shaking it, I think of Poison.

'Cause that's how I roll.

This is what I'm referring to by "metal band" I always forget the name of it.
http://www.allpumps.co.uk/images/jubileeclip.JPG

Mine is painted black in the picture. No real reason for the foam, the A-pillar bracket does a nice job of securing it.

I also got 2 hose clamps that are black anodized steel so my snorkel is all black from a clamp vendor called Breeze industries. They don't distribute to non-commercial accounts so they sent me a free sample(because I asked nicely )

Breeze Industrial Products
www.breezeclamps.com
or
http://www.normagroup.com/kunden/nor...nsf/id/EN_HOME

3582 Tunnelton Rd.
Saltsburg, PA 15681-9593
Phone: 724-639-3571
Fax: 724-639-3020

AH HA! That's what there called!

What's the price range on that other snorkel attachment you have? And where do you get it from?

around 60 bucks and I got a rubber sleeve to match diameter to the snork outer diameter
I ordered 3 3/4 inches OD ( not on the web site but can be ordered by phone. or a Donaldson topspinn)

http://store.airflo.com/precleaners---parts.html

Cool. Thanks

Blain, keep in mind that the cyclonic type snorkle heads (like what Chris has) have been shown to be not as good, at-speed ... and Chris has confirmed elsewhere that he only plans to use his for low(er) speed trail riding ... unless I'm completely mistaken, in which case I get a fail.

In my defense, though, I have been drinking ... and breathing paint fumes. :tard:

^^^ haha! skibum I think I remember reading the same thing on another forum...lol I would most likely only use one on my rig for dusty trails anyway due to the fact that it LITERALLY looks like a fish bowl on my X....

Yeah, that would be the only thing I would get one for. Real dusty, low speed trails.

Hose clamps or sometimes I've heard them called worm-screw clamps.

Better than Poison, for the most part.

Got some better non poser shots with the snork and some water.
Put on some glow in the dark paint on the skull up front.

Meh.
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hahahaa! Excellent!

Lookin' good, Mike. Nice snorkel test!

your rig is kick-a$$. that is all.

Nice snork pics, that's pretty cool with the glow in the dark paint... definitely different, of course so is riding around with a skull wedged in your front bumper.

^ this is one of my favorite trucks! and the driver is one of my fav people to wheel with too! mike your SH*T RULES!

that skull just makes me think of something out of the Road Warrior.

Thanks guys.

Couldn't really capture a good picture of the skull. I had hit it with some light, and the flash was on while taking the pic. I'm interested to see how it looks driving at night, or if it's even that visible with the headlights on.

It definitely gets a lot of looks, points, and open mouth stares going down the road. I love it!

Finally! I got these in the mail almost 3 weeks ago. Finally nice enough to apply them, being sick wasn't going to stop me! Started with some roll on herculiner to give it a nice rough texture, then used some spray on bedliner to get it the nice flat finish.

Line up on the driver side is off slightly but not really noticeable. Once I figured out the measurements cleaning and install was fairly easy.

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I think it makes it look a hundred times better with these installed.

Now. to touch up those rusty abused sliders.

I hope I can make my new X anywhere near what youve put together, nice.

how exactly did you do the grill white? tape everything?

It pops off. Take off the whole upper part and the "mesh" has tbs that pop out and it separates.

Thanks.

Yeah, what he said. You have to pop the hood, 4 tabs on top, then reach down behind it and their's 4 more push tabs and the whole thing comes out. They then seperate.

I've had to do mine twice. Since it's up front, the surface really needs to be sanded as best as it can. Some areas you simply can't reach, and in those area's it's starting to flake off again. Only did a few coats of clear coat on top, next time I'm going to use the whole can to really seal it.

Did you touch up those sliders?

Not yet. Hopefully tomorrow. My herculiner can is starting to dry up.

Pulled off my rear logo's this evening. They were chipping bad, I think it was just too cold and did em too quick last time.

I gotta do my badges as well. needs better sanding (mine)

Finally installed the Xoskel Glare Shields. These rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Before
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After
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And a new sticker
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Wow that really made a great difference, looks sweet too man. Is this your DD?

Thanks, and yep it's the DD

I bet you get a lot of looks lol.

Snazzy bro! I like the carbon fiber, pretty slick.

I get some pretty good looks. The best is the point and jaw to the floor look though!

Nothing major, threw on some quickfist mounts to the top of the storage box. To free up some room on the inside for other smaller things. I'll keep them inside so they stay clean, and throw em on the roof when I'm on the trails. New antenna mount, so much better than the magnetic one. And a new sticker.

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Hopefully after I get this tuned I'll finally be able to hear and be heard a lot better!
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The new sticker, got the idea from Sanfordfire. For side of the road recoveries/stopping to help other drivers. Originally thought about putting one on for each, but now I'm thinking of just adding tally marks next to it.
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very nice :)

Blain great work! that rig is totally coming together! can't wait to see it again at ECXC!!!

Awesome, we gotta tune that sucker. When you up for it? Did you use that firestik coax? I have to tune mine as well. Changed my grounding plane. We will see.

Had Creep send me my kill stickers. After this past weekend, I earned a bunch. I ordered the black matte. What do you have? Straight black or the matte?

Great pics how do you like your Gobi rack and ladder.

Thanks guys!

Can tune it whenever, I used that cable you gave me and it fits perfect. Had less than a foot of extra cable. I think my stickers are just flat black.

GOBI stuff is awesome! After applying some grip tape to the steps of the ladder it is much better! Trying to climb down in the rain inspired that idea. It's a lot safer!
The rack is solid, it looks BA, and I use it all the time when I go camping. Combined with the MCN Raingler net it holds everything!

Needs a bonnet net :)


just kidding :):)

I do like the idea!

Tried the Dupli-Color Bed Armor with Kevlar for the rocker panels. This stuff goes on very smooth, and had a lot of dripping going on compared to regular herculiner. After a few coats I finally got that textured look to show.

Peeled the tape off a little too soon I think, touch it up another time.


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Looks good!

Thanks! I wish it was a little more textured like the sliders but it should still hold up just as well. Might go back later on and try and get a nice solid line across the top.

...one of my favourite Xterras, keep up the great work...and posts.

Thank you sir! I'll do my best!

Nothing major. Got my Wade stick on window deflectors today, hopefully they perform how their supposed to.
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Their is a small gap, right where it comes off the body and onto the plastic. Hopefully it wont be too much of a problem. If so I'll just seal it with something. Other than that the seal is pretty tight all the way around.
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Where did you order the stick on deflectors from. Truck looks great man, really liking the black rocker panels on the white. Can't wait to see this thing in a couple weeks.

Right here.
http://www.shopawesomeaccessories.com/Vent-Visors-Wind-Deflectors/Tape-On/Nissan/Nissan-Xterra-Wind-Deflector-p4871294.html

They also have the in-channel ones available. I like the Wades because their not as large as the Nissan ones, I just hope they perform as well.

2 weeks!!!:headbang::headbang:

I just ordered some only because that chick in the install video is fncking HOT!

Haha good marketing strategy. Looks good mike. You will really appreciate them when it rains

Nice man, yeah, as stated above, you will love them. Mine (nissan style) are awesome and love the crap out of them... still one of my favorite "mods"

So far their holding up pretty well. Left the windows cracked the other day during a down pour, and had a nice dry interior!

While applying the front passenger guard, I had to push it up a little towards the front after applying it to straighten it out. The tape started to give way the other day, but is holding fine now. Haven't been on the highway yet, so we'll see.

Lookin forward to seeing this Beast tomorrow!

Window things are holding up good. Glad I got em!

Finally stealthed the rear corners, and the tail light guards! Way over due! I know Jim, shut up! haha
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Also added another box to the top of the GOBI! Just an old ammo crate, bed lined it and a few areas need some touch up but whatever. I'll use this to store all my dirty crap in. 2 ratchet straps run underneath the flooring, connecting to some tie downs and the actual handles of the crate. Fairly easy removal. Just something simple to keep the lid down for now.

Fairly low profile from the front
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All packed up ready for ECXC!!!
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Mike - what did you use to attach your light shields to your PIAA's? I still need to throw mine on...

Used some 3M tape on the bottom, and some 1/8 rivets on the sides. Had to drill the current holes a little bit bigger and through the PIAA Shields. I can get some close ups if your interested.

Thanks man, yeah - close ups would be much appreciated.

Aight! I'll take some and post them in the Glare Shield thread.
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24420&page=8&highlight=Glare+Shields

Newest mod, thanks to Tim!
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^ HAHAHA! that is totally great! so awesome mike! i diggggg.

are you missing a front bumper?

HAha, thanks Rook! Seriously thinking about doing some led's in the eyes though. If it hasn't come out going through some of the puddles I hit at Rausch I don't think it will. Which is what I was worried about.

Missing a front bumper? I'd like a front bumper, it hasn't been "designed" yet though.

Blain. I will send you a how-to and some other info on the LED's when i get home tonight. sorry mang..it's been busy lately.

Cool man, no rush. Thanks!

Few new pics. courtesy of Line-Of-Fire. Thanks dude!

Glad you like them.

Hell yeah!

Red LED light purchased for the skull. Moving the rear PIAA lights to the front bumper and replacing them with some other fog lights.

That's gonna be pretty damned cool.

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Nice ad, dude! :thumbleft:

sweet.

Thanks!

Did you buy Zacks bumper?

did you black out the rear steps?

Yep, finally got around to doing them a few weeks ago.

Awesome looking truck!

Thank you!

Enjoyed the weekend camping, and getting my scuba certification! Campground kinda sucked, 1 hammock to the GOBI ladder and a tree (worked great!) the other between 2 trees.
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Nice you should get this in a sticker! i know id buy one.:occasion5:

^^Or silk screened on the back of a shirt.

(chanting) buuumper buuumper buuumper buuumper

cant wait to see it mike!!!!

^ yeah Blain..Riehle, he can't wait to see it! and neither can I!

Thanks guys! Mike, the people have spoken we need new stickers! I'll take one! Shirt would be cool too, should have submitted it for the T-Shirt thread but too late now..

Patience, a bumper will be on soon enough! It may end up looking like this down the road with a few modifications to it, and a slightly different paint job.
http://www.shrockworks.com/files/products/d_550.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/dsninja/white.jpg

The Shrock looks sick on that white 4Runner! As soon as I can afford a winch bumper, white is going to be the color- the spare tire carrier I ordered is going to be powder coat in white as well.

what the hell.............a 4runner?

HOLY CRAP WHITE SHROCK WOULD BE SO SICK! Mike do it!

that would be one of the coolest things ive ever seen on an X...except red rear steps ;)

I give the white idea the big :thumbup:

LOL WUT?!? Mike's getting a real bumper?

which stickers do you speak of, mike?

XTERRA!! For when the "Jeep Thing" just wont cut it. Don't know if I have room for that though, or where a good spot to put it would be.

Bumper will remain black for a while. Once I get the welder I'll add my "mods" to the bumper then get it painted, with a little something extra.

Bumpa is going on today! :headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang:

But I got this instead!! :iconbiggrin:


Definitely some droop in the front after install. Took us about 4hours to install/uninstall. Also added the new sway bar bushings, thanks Tim! :occasion5: Few new stickers on the GOBI air dam as well. Can't find a good spot to mount the skull so not sure what I'll end up doing with it. Might have to paint one on the front skid or something.

Came with the bottle cap opener, and got me some fogs as well!

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Just some boring driveway shots for now. Better ones after the weekend!

dude that looks sick.

looks awesome! Did you get it new? How long was the wait?

Thanks!

Got it used, less then 1 week!

dude SO AWESOME! i love it! you are finally shrocked Mike!

Paint it white, then stealth it. But stealth it white.

If I was back in Ohio- it would have been mine!!!
Looks good! I need to get one slightly used to minimize the wait time as well.

SHEET
... that looks great.

It was time for a bumpa.

looks good

It truly is an "AUTHORIZED VEHICLE"

lol i was actually upset someone stole the skull when i read the title.

Truck looks good but I think you need to step your skull and bones game up.....
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Mike, that is some sweeeeet chit! Now, please ditch the lame a$$ bottle opener for a better brand beer... regardless if you drink it or not.

Cant wait to see it in person.

Thanks guys! Pretty stoked I finally got one on, I'll get to put it to good use this weekend! :headbang:

lol i was actually upset someone stole the skull when i read the title.

Truck looks good but I think you need to step your skull and bones game up.....
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff73/nizmofronty/rats2.jpg

HAhaha, was wondering what kind of reactions some people would have to that. :occasion5:

That pic. is pretty sweet. Guess I'll have to make a run up to the party store and see what I can come up with.

It looks SWEET!!!

For skull mounting (since it's even more iconic than my Cookie Monster beanie) you can mount it pretty easily. Find a long stud - probably about 3-4"* with decent diameter - probably 1/2" is the biggest you'd need. Drill a hole (slightly smaller than the diameter of the threads, enough to make pushing your stud in difficult but not painful) in the back of the skull at the proper mounting angle - should go in at least halfway. Mix up some epoxy, slather it on the stud and some in the hole, shove it in the whole way.

Drill a matching hole in the bumper and use a locknut set-up (two nuts, two washers - one set on either side of the bumper - suggest using nylon locking nuts). Now it's mounted where you need it to be.


*ghei Beavis and Butthead jokes are perfectly appropriate here)

Yeah Bro Definately Sick As Hell!!.. I Wish When You Come Out In Nov. You Could Like.. Bring It With You..

So, I read the new title and thought I would quote your post and finish it with "...may he rot in hell", however...

I think you should take a crack at painting a large white skull onto the bumper and skid plate. If it doesn't work out, you can always copy that 4Runner and paint everything white.

Sweet bumper
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Well, the skull is being passed onto Mr. Suckafish now. It shall remain in the OX group for a while, until their is no one left. It shall be passed down for all time.

The plan (eventually) is to paint the bumper white, with my top secret design...... For now I will definitely paint something either on the front, or the skid plate. I was thinking maybe a glow in the dark Jason Hockey mask secured to the front would go well?

Thanks guys! The bumper is only going to get sweeter!

I have good plans for the skull. Not going to sport it in the grill as you did. But you will end up proud.

You still going to do what you talked to me about months ago? (shhh, mums the word)

Blain, looking forward to seeing what you come up with on the bumper, I've been keeping an eye on your Avalanche X since I got mine. You've got a bad ass rig man, nice work!

I have good plans for the skull. Not going to sport it in the grill as you did. But you will end up proud.

You still going to do what you talked to me about months ago? (shhh, mums the word)

Good. Yessir, still the plan. Going white was recently though, thought about doing a gray with the "design" but it will look and stand out so much more on white! Trying to decide this still. Not exactly sure what/where/how big though. How abouts a pin up girl though?

http://www.vva828bwsc.org/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/a-10-warthog-tank-buster-1a.jpg
http://bobshermanspage.com/A10Shark.jpg

Blain, looking forward to seeing what you come up with on the bumper, I've been keeping an eye on your Avalanche X since I got mine. You've got a bad ass rig man, nice work!

Thanks! It will definitely be different from anything out their. Without giving away what I plan on doing, it's going to involve removing/modifying/adding to the existing grill/headlight guards. The addition of some lights mounted differently than anything thus far, limb risers, possibly tool mounting.

I'm not going to call it a pre runner bar/stinger. It will be called the "get the hell out of my way" bar or a real "Zombie Plow"

I can't see the one image but any pin-up girl, if done well, is straight up pimp-stylin'.

I think I remember a bit of the design, too. If it's what I remember, that'd be cool as hell.

If you're contemplating a pin-up girl - and like Ron says, done right, of course - I'd put her someplace more protected than the front/side of the bumper. Like the top surface of one of the wings (if smaller) or the fender (top near the mirror) or edge of the hood (between the gutter and your blackout). I think either of those locations could work well.

I've also thought the P-40 or A-10 shark mouth could look really cool, but haven't been able to wrap my head around it on the front of a bumpered X. I think since the nose is more wide than long (as opposed to a fighter) it may not work out as well ... maybe a bull-dog mouth or something.

This is screaming to be shooped. As long as we get the pixels right, it should be fine.

If you're contemplating a pin-up girl - and like Ron says, done right, of course - I'd put her someplace more protected than the front/side of the bumper. Like the top surface of one of the wings (if smaller) or the fender (top near the mirror) or edge of the hood (between the gutter and your blackout). I think either of those locations could work well.

I've also thought the P-40 or A-10 shark mouth could look really cool, but haven't been able to wrap my head around it on the front of a bumpered X. I think since the nose is more wide than long (as opposed to a fighter) it may not work out as well ... maybe a bull-dog mouth or something.

Right, done correctly it would be a nice touch. If it's not just right, then it'll look like crap. Maybe on top of the black out? It should be smooth enough to stick a decal on. Just an idea for now, if it can be done then I'll go for it, if not then no big deal. Same for the teeth.

This is screaming to be shooped. As long as we get the pixels right, it should be fine.

Hey, if someone can photo shop a white Shrock, hood black out, with some crazy teeth please do! That would be bad ass! I lack the skills and the program to do such things. I will get better pics. of the X soon.

I think Im kinda following ya on the whole white idea. Just with a different twist. By the way have ya seen anyone that has done the "S" wheel done white?

Thanks! Yeah just saw your thread on it, I think it will look pretty damn awesome!
Can't say that I've seen any white S wheels around. Like OZ said, he's doing his steelies in white, that should be able to give you some idea when he gets em finished.

Yea I forgot ya posted in there when I posted that one. Oops lol. But I'll have to wait see what OZ will looks like on his.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff73/nizmofronty/rats2.jpg

Best use of a BL gap yet.

(slightly smaller than the diameter of the threads, enough to make pushing your stud in difficult but not painful) in the back of the skull at the proper mounting angle - should go in at least halfway. Mix up some epoxy, slather it on the stud and some in the hole, shove it in the whole way.

Oh really.
:D

Great Picture and your truck is work of art in motion. That's a X thing!

I am tired of Jeeps getting all the gory deserved or not deserved!

Was just at the Dollar Store. They have the skulls for $3. The eyes light up and flash with LED's and a battery.

Dude that TOTM pic is fabulous!!!

Thanks!:salute:

Did a little Halloween decorating to the X. Glow in the dark skull for the base of the CB antenna. Zip tied skeleton to the ladder.

I wanted to put the skeleton on the bumper, but couldn't figure out a good way to mount it.

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu34/Blain556/IMG_0131.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu34/Blain556/IMG_0133.jpg

awesome!!!

hahahaha nice work

....heres what his old skull is up to.....

http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?p=508730#post508730

Nice!