Spent the weekend doing some painting…
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Plastics are all currently curing safely in my shed until mid week.
Preview:
Plastics are all currently curing safely in my shed until mid week.
2nd Time is the Charm - Building the Silver Unicorn (2015 6MT P4X)
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Thread Subject Title: Building a Unicorn: 2015 Pro-4X 6MT
Username: Zanethan
Message Body: If anyone’s been following my old build and posts my 2011 X was totaled in June when a distracted driver rear ended me. (Old Build Thread: Zanethan’s Slow but Steady Build ). I went back and forth on a buy out or turning it over an ultimately decided that a new start was best due to the age and some rust issues on the frame. I briefly considered a new platform but Toyota’s and Jeeps are at least 50% higher for a model comparable to the Xterra so I decided to stick with the X. I searched high and low and eventually found this 2015 Pro-4X with the manual and 77k on the odometer. Majority of my build will initially be moving over/redoing my old mods. There are a few lessons from my old build that I will be changing but mostly going for a mild build that looks like it could be factory.
Xterra's Nickname: Alina
Make: Nissan
Year: 2015
Model: Xterra
Trim: P4X
Color: Silver
Mods:
Shrockworks Sliders [X]
Tow Hitch [X]
P&P Rear Recovery Points [X]
Doubled Up Factory Skids [X]
Custom Shift Knob [X]
Wet Okole Seat Covers [X]
PRG Diff Cover [X]
Rear Axle Breather [X]
EVAP Breather [X]
WAM Winch Mount [X]
Smittybuilt X20 10k Winch [X]
Ditch Lights [X]
CB Radio [ ]
Suspension [X]
Comments: First task was a baselining of the fluids. Replaced all dif fluids and the transfer case fluid with fresh fluids. I still need to do the transmission. Fluids looked old but nothing odd in them.
Photos:
How she looked at the dealer.
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First Mods! Recovery points and trailer hitch with 7 pin connector.
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Original diff cover was weeping (and rusting) so I picked up a PRG aluminum one. (Yes I realize it’s not the strongest on the market but it’ll suffice for my needs)
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Phone mount and accessory bar added.
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Sliders installed!
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Shift Knob (in a fitting fashion the one I made for my 2011 split in half while I was removing all my old mods. Seemed appropriate as a stripped away a year and a half of work).
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Smittybilt X2O winch installed with WAM hidden mount.
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Small ~1.5” lift installed. I’m sure it will settle some but maybe not since it was on my old 2011.
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Interior control panel and fuse panel installed (a while ago at this point. Oops)
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Also added my off-road lights back. They’re cheap chinese specials but at least they aren’t knock offs!
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Made my own axe and shovel mount. Mounts aren’t kept up for daily driving duties.
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Did the raptor grill mod using 6mm amber LED bolts for funsies.
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More to come as I move over my old stuff over time.
Most recent pics:
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Username: Zanethan
Message Body: If anyone’s been following my old build and posts my 2011 X was totaled in June when a distracted driver rear ended me. (Old Build Thread: Zanethan’s Slow but Steady Build ). I went back and forth on a buy out or turning it over an ultimately decided that a new start was best due to the age and some rust issues on the frame. I briefly considered a new platform but Toyota’s and Jeeps are at least 50% higher for a model comparable to the Xterra so I decided to stick with the X. I searched high and low and eventually found this 2015 Pro-4X with the manual and 77k on the odometer. Majority of my build will initially be moving over/redoing my old mods. There are a few lessons from my old build that I will be changing but mostly going for a mild build that looks like it could be factory.
Xterra's Nickname: Alina
Make: Nissan
Year: 2015
Model: Xterra
Trim: P4X
Color: Silver
Mods:
Shrockworks Sliders [X]
Tow Hitch [X]
P&P Rear Recovery Points [X]
Doubled Up Factory Skids [X]
Custom Shift Knob [X]
Wet Okole Seat Covers [X]
PRG Diff Cover [X]
Rear Axle Breather [X]
EVAP Breather [X]
WAM Winch Mount [X]
Smittybuilt X20 10k Winch [X]
Ditch Lights [X]
CB Radio [ ]
Suspension [X]
Comments: First task was a baselining of the fluids. Replaced all dif fluids and the transfer case fluid with fresh fluids. I still need to do the transmission. Fluids looked old but nothing odd in them.
Photos:
How she looked at the dealer.
First Mods! Recovery points and trailer hitch with 7 pin connector.
Original diff cover was weeping (and rusting) so I picked up a PRG aluminum one. (Yes I realize it’s not the strongest on the market but it’ll suffice for my needs)
Phone mount and accessory bar added.
Sliders installed!
Shift Knob (in a fitting fashion the one I made for my 2011 split in half while I was removing all my old mods. Seemed appropriate as a stripped away a year and a half of work).
Smittybilt X2O winch installed with WAM hidden mount.
Small ~1.5” lift installed. I’m sure it will settle some but maybe not since it was on my old 2011.
Interior control panel and fuse panel installed (a while ago at this point. Oops)
Also added my off-road lights back. They’re cheap chinese specials but at least they aren’t knock offs!
Made my own axe and shovel mount. Mounts aren’t kept up for daily driving duties.
Did the raptor grill mod using 6mm amber LED bolts for funsies.
More to come as I move over my old stuff over time.
Most recent pics:
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Hells yes!
Lookin GOOD.
Lookin GOOD.
Thanks! I was worried black would contrast too much but I think it plays. Just gotta figure out how I want to handle the roof rack and wet box. I’d spray it with the raptor liner but I know there are going to be spun rivnuts and that’s a whole new world of pain.Hells yes!
Lookin GOOD.
Well I’ve been dealing with the dreaded rear leaf squeak for the last month or so. Power washing and lubing the pads would alleviate it for a few days or a week but it would come back. Decided to replace the anti-squeak pads. We’ll see if that lasts a bit longer. Old one is on the right. There was clearly wear on the old ones and some impregnated debris so time will tell! I’m hopeful but wouldn’t be surprised if the squeak comes back.
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