JeffW

I think you're right (about T-Max). I went with Ramsey because it is made in the U.S.A., instead of China. "Made in China" is getting to be impossible to avoid these days, but when I can I will. Thanx. You're in PA? My bro in Cherry Hill (NJ) just bought a $1400 Pathy. I should probably introduce him to this board. My specs: Custom SAS with 6"+ of lift (harshterrain) 10" travel King Coilovers Dana 44 front axle (custom knuckle angles) Heavy-duty Hi-Steer (harshterrain) Front ARB air locker Heavy duty custom driveshafts TJM front bumper Slip yoke eliminator SOA in rear Rancho RS9000 shocks 15x10 RockCrawler steelies -w- 35" BFGs Bankruptcy Still need: Tcase gears rear locker better skid plates rear bumper

$452 delivered! www.northerntool.com BEFORE: Winch: AFTER:

I don't know if it will fit. However, ther are people in Colorado who have rolled their Xterras who may be looking to get rid of the frame. If a used Xterra turns out to be too expensive, a buddy just bought a mint-condition 88 Pathy for $2700. This fricken thing is so mint it makes my '03 X look like a piece o crap....

Irfanview

It's good you were able to survive. Welcome back.

I agree that BFG sidewalls are wimpy, but cactus thorns are tough and sharp. At high speeds and with the right amount of bad luck a big cactus thorn will penetrate almost any tire. I thing that the BFG A/T has the best sand tread pattern out there for average consumer tires. More aggressive tires tend to dig more. Mickey Thompson Baja Belted are great in the sand but I cannot vouch for their sidewall strength. Good luck