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Great work. I've always loved the 2 door in Silver. I wonder which version you will end up loving the most (2 or 4 door).

That's what it looks like from what I've seen. I would reach out to Rob and ask him. He tends to have more detailed schematics for some parts that he might be able to share. It looks like it should be a straight forward installation. There are a couple of members here that have them that will hopefully chime in.

Lift up the rubber strip in the middle and there should be another screw to undo that will release the cap. I just hope that you don't have the same hex/lobe pin screw there for security. I've still been trying to find a key to undo mine. If its in good shape a torxs pin key should work to get it out.

For One inch just do a suspension lift. You are not going to gain much for a lot of work. The Hardbody Pick Up D21 body spacers might give you the One inch if you really want to do it but I think those spacers are 1.5 Inches...might be something for you to research.

For sure temperature wise we are the same. For us its the Salt that is the real killer. At least for my part of Canada we are not allowed to make any frame modifications. On the up side, if the truck was already plated in the province you don't need to get it inspected. Unless you use some serious rust proofing any vehicle where I'm from is going to rot out. I had to look for a few years before I found my current truck. The amount of rust proofing under the truck really kept it good. If you care for your vehicles you can still make them last.

I like the winch bumper he built. Nice, simple and clean. I'm a bit suspicious how long his frame in the front will last from his pics. I guess you are allowed to make frame modifications in Sweden since he added a bit it seems to the back.

Seems like you can also get one from Rob at FactoryNissanParts Slightly more expensive but I think you will save on the shipping with him and be sure to get the part. Nice to see these are still around and not that expensive really for what you are getting. http://www.factorynissanparts.com/parts/index.cfm?searchText=999F3W7000&make=Nissan&action=oePartSearch&siteid=214081

You can also check out the package at Rugged Rocks https://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/nissan-pathfinder-medium-load-lift-kit-by-rugged-rocks-19851995-p-60248.html

I think you are on the right path...er...Xterra. Based on your requirements...I would get the Pro4X. Its designed to do all the things you are looking for. I had one that generation and it has plenty of space/power and a better after market if you feel you need to modify it. The 6 speed is right off the Z and suits the 4 litre well.

Using an HID without a projector is going to give horrible light. An HID bulb sends light out in a flood like fashion so with the housing you have its just going to spill out the sides. Make sure you really aim them down to avoid the attention of the authorities because you will be blinding people. There is an LED option but that requires changing your grill to the D21 version.

That should be pretty cool. I've seen one around my parts that was jacked to the sky...not really what you want for an Overlander but still shows there is a big aftermarket for the truck. If passenger seating is that important then I should have said Pathfinder Armada instead of the Xterra. I've seen some pretty nice Overlander ready builds on that platform.

Sounds to me it might be your MAF is on its last legs. Mine was doing similar things before it totally died and the truck would not start. It could also just be a problem with the connection wires to the MAF.

Glad the more mechanically minded people here chimed in above. Sure it is possible but it will be difficult to make your money back by selling off the parts you don't need from your donors. Good choice with going with Nissan for your Overlander project, you can find them much cheaper than any Toyota or Jeep. I would sell your 2WD and look for an Off Road model Xterra '05-'08 and build off that. There are many more after market products for the Xterra than the Pathfinder suited to your build objective. The Off Road model (later Pro4X) already comes with a locking rear diff etc.

I agree with you...there are so many amazing deals that pop up in your neck of the woods I would just be patient. Too bad you missed one last week...it was an '94 SE super clean manual with 180kms and loaded with options and was a motivated seller. The last time I saw it listed it was down to $1000...that one would have been a score.

Ha...I was just looking at that one. BC is the only place that seems to have clean trucks. I would check out the frame on that one. When I blew up the pics the rear seems suspicious for frame rot. Transmission is cheap in my neck of the woods...you can find a replacement for around $300.

Oddly enough the same thing happened to me. When I was forced to park on a downhill overnight I had a hard time getting it to start. A few months later it started acting up more when it got warmer out. Finally it just would not start. I changed the starter relay and still nothing. Checked my codes and nothing. Finally tried replacing my MAF and bingo.

Interesting...just wondering how you are going to charge your phone now that you took away the outlet.

I just had mine fixed a little while ago. Ended up being the condenser was finished/leaking and needed to be replaced. Replaced it and got it filled up and now blows cold. I would have it checked out and get a few quotes to have it done. A/C systems are pretty hazardous to deal with.

That seems strange...there was no lock release as far as I know on any of the WD21s. Give it a shot of WD40 and bring a set of pliers. My guess is it might be rusted in there or the previous owner or a worker there jammed it in good.

Those LED light bars are really impressive. I know a few guys that have them and they are better than HID in my opinion. I'm pretty sure you could mount one up right to the bumper and be done with it.

You would have to make your own. It would cost about $200 in parts for two projectors and the HID lights/harness etc. I can't remember who made their own here but its the only proper way to get HID lights to be effective. Check around with the search function here I'm sure you will find it. This topic has come up more than a few times. Your second option is to change the grill to a Hardbody pickup one and then you will be able to install a set of after market LEDs that will fit right in...think they are H1 or H2 type lights. The third and easiest option is get a combo LED light bar. That way you can use the fogs for city driving to give the stock lights extra help. I have a set of Hella 500s for the country roads that put out more than enough light to see what's around me.

Ah nice...Aluminium bumper...much nicer than the one's we got in North America. Someone with Winch experience will have to chime in on this one but I would imagine it would need to be anchored some way to the frame. With your new MT's and some tow straps and a few friends you should be good for what Australia throws at you. Since you are in the land of ARB I would check the scrappers or Gumtree for used ARB bumpers with the built in winch mount.

The computer you can cover with plastic and tape it up to waterproof it for next time you go into the bog. Some nice MT tyres would be my first investment...lol. Really cool bumper...does it already have a spot for a winch?

What kind of tyres you running on there? The Plum Crazy Purple looks good

If the cushions are still good then I would just toss over a sheepskin cover. I have a set on mine and it is super comfortable in both hot and cold weather. I found mine at a thrift store. They were supposed to be for a Mercedes S class but still fit perfectly.