I'm a three time 4WD Nissan owner and I'll have to admit that the Hardbody was a piece of grap, but prior to that I own a 1983 King Cab truck. I had this truck for 13 years, put 220,000 miles on it, drove it in four countries, (Canada, Mexico, Philippines & USA). It survived four major earthquakes, two volcano eruptions and numerous typhoons. This was one kick-ass truck that got me through thick and thin when I need it. When it finally died and went to the 4WD graveyard, I bought the Hardbody expecting it to be like the King Cab, but I was let down. It was just a truck. Now I'm once again truck'in in something good - my Xterra.
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So, I have been reading the FJ Owners forum quite a bit lately. The one thing I have noticed about these things is the HUGE selection of aftermarket stuff for them. The thing has been out for 3 months and they already have miltiple selections of bumpers, multiple selection of slider, multiple selection of lifts, Wheels, rack accessesories...the list goes on.
So why it is that companies can get stuff out for the FJ that quick and we as Xterra owners have to wait years to get stuff?
Sorry for the rant...kinda makes me jealous.
So why it is that companies can get stuff out for the FJ that quick and we as Xterra owners have to wait years to get stuff?
Sorry for the rant...kinda makes me jealous.
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I drink to that! :cheers:Old Navy said:I'm a three time 4WD Nissan owner and I'll have to amit that the Hardbody was a piece of grap, but prior to that I own a 1983 King Cab truck. I had this truck for 13 years, put 220,000 miles on it, drove it in four countries, (Canada, Mexico, Philippines & USA). It survived four major earthquakes, two volcano eruptions and numerous typhoons. This was one kick-ass truck that got me through thick and thin when I need it. When it finally died and went to the 4WD graveyard, I bought the Hardbody expecting it to be like the King Cab, but I was let down. It was just a truck. Now I'm once again truck'in in something good - my Xterra.
i think nissan will have more of an aftermarket after the first gen x'ers warranties expire.
how often do you see a brand new toyota/jeep/nissan doing this:
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yes, the aftermarket is established for toyota and jeep because they have been around for a while, but its not because of reputation, its becuase the old yotas and jeeps are a cheap, solid platform that you can build on.
just wait until 2015, with the amount of x's selling now, it'll be sweet then
how often do you see a brand new toyota/jeep/nissan doing this:
yes, the aftermarket is established for toyota and jeep because they have been around for a while, but its not because of reputation, its becuase the old yotas and jeeps are a cheap, solid platform that you can build on.
just wait until 2015, with the amount of x's selling now, it'll be sweet then
and no, i didnt realize that was a pink jeep at a rock crawling event for women until after i posted :cat:
cookX said:and no, i didnt realize that was a pink jeep at a rock crawling event for women until after i posted :cat:
Right....
saw a brand new FJ at the Safeway last night. Came from dealer with lift, 33's ARB bumber and winch. I think Nissan's giving us the shaft by not working with after market to provide same.
Too late to trade though as the X is already beat up from wheeling.
Too late to trade though as the X is already beat up from wheeling.
Jeep is know offering sliders, skids, winch, and bumpers for their 07 Wrangler's as part of a package.
Jeep has offered bumpers and winches for awhile now. I figured it was a matter of time before they offered a decent set of skids. I wonder if they will do a flat skid from the factory or if they fixed the TC problem in the 07's.kokopop said:Jeep is know offering sliders, skids, winch, and bumpers for their 07 Wrangler's as part of a package.
BTW, That FJ, they bought it from the dealer with the ARB and winch, not from Toyota. I bet you could talk a Nissan dealer in one of the heavy off-road areas to put together a package like that. Years ago it was common for dealers to build hot rods and sell them. If you have ever heard of a Yenko Chevy (mostly Camaros) that package was actualy built by a dealer.
I looked at a jeep with a package. just too small. That's why I've got the 05. Not that I don't love the X but having same after market frustrations we all have. Especially clutch.
Yeah, I was seriously shocked at how small the Jeeps are. I can almost reach the back gate from the front seat (I have no back seat in mine).
My local Nissan dealer regularly has Brand New Lifted / Modded Titans / Frontiers on their lot.
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