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Hattrik21's X

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Username - hattrik21

Nickname - The Hippo

Make - Nissan
Year - 2005
Model - ❌terra
Trim - OR
Color – Knight Armour...aka Hippo Grey

MODS

Suspension/Tires/Wheels:

  • Firestone Destination ATs 265/75 16
  • 5x Black Steelie wheels
  • OME HD Lift

Interior/Storage:
  • Nissan All weather floor mats
  • Safari Goofy

Electrical:
  • 2x IPF 968 lights (front)
  • CB
  • 3’ Firestik CB antenna
  • Magellan Crossover GPS (POS but it's paid for)
  • DieHard Platinum Battery

Exterior:
  • WeatherTech Window Deflectors (front and rear)
  • Yakima Load warrior
  • Beer bottle opener mounted on ARB
  • Snorkel

Armour:
  • Shrockworks Sliders
  • Shrockworks Skid plates (full set)
  • ARB Front Bumper

Recover/Safety/Camping Gear:
  • 2x D-ring shackles
  • Smittybilt XRC8 winch (mounted in bumper)
  • Folding shovel
  • Hi-Lift 48" mounted on yakima
  • Rear hitch mounted shackle

Removed:
- Mudflaps

Wishlist:
  • Some sort of roof rack to replace the factory one
  • Ham Radio - Hopefully by the end of the year
  • Titan front diff - Prob won't happen until I blow the factory one
  • Engel/ARB fridge
  • Rear tire carrier (not sure which one yet)
  • Some sort of weather proof boxes to store gear and also stack well
  • Laptop of some sort to take over my GPS duties and can be easily upgraded. Might look into an ultrabook since they are very portable and offer me a full OS so I can use it for other things
  • Some sort of mounting system for a laptop. Possibly RAM mounts but still looking at options.
  • 2009+ map light/sunglasses holder - Most likely my next mod as it will trigger other mods once in place

PHOTOS

Goofy!
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POS Magellan - I guess it's not a POS, I was just disappointed that no upgraded TOPO maps were ever offered after they said they would offer them.
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Poser shot from 2 years ago.
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Discussion starter · #4 ·
I like it. It does stick out a little far compared to others, but I know its airbag compatible so that was an important factor in going this route versus some of the others. If you won't mind cutting the plastic bumper to act as a filler, its a good option IMHO.
 
Discussion starter · #9 · (Edited)
I might lose half and inch but I'll end up with a better ride and that's what is most important to me. The rear leafs in the OME setup were designed to support the back end, even with extra gear weight in it and from what I've heard its a great setup.
 
Discussion starter · #18 ·
I have it mounted to the roof rack. If you look at the first pic I have posted, look at the rear of the factory rack and there is a little silver post which is the quick disconnect for the antenna. I typically don't leave it on all the time.

Thanks for the compliments.
 
Discussion starter · #21 ·
I used an ARB antenna mount to mount it up there. No drilling which is what I like about it.

Here is a pic of what it is.
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Dan I think I'm gonna try and take the day off Friday and do it then since the kids will be in day care. Hopefully it won't take me alllllll day haha.
 
Discussion starter · #24 ·
Well I finally got the OME lift installed. The ride is nicer than the AC lift but the biggest difference is the rear leaf pack, which have completely fixed the bottoming out you have with the factory leafs. This makes me a happy camper!!
 
Discussion starter · #27 ·
Drew I honestly haven't really needed them yet. They were thrown in when I bought my ARB bumper so that is the only reason I have them. I have turned them on and they seem bright enough but I can't say from a personal use side of things.
 
Discussion starter · #35 ·
Well I bought the bit I need to drill the big ol' hole in my truck so I'm one step closer. All I need now is the primer and to re-read and look at some of Chris's suggestion to prevent vibrations, oh and to find the time to do it right so I'm not rushed.