tekazgtr1984

Damn, that's tedious... I'm going to try and tackle this tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for the help!

I'm hoping to tint my reverse lights on the QX4 to match the tail lights (I tinted them this past week) but I have no idea how to remove them. I also was wondering if the bulbs are the same as those found in the Pathfinder. Sorry for sounding like an epic newb.

Hey, I almost, almost bought a '03 S/C X... Not treachery, my friend. In terms of cost feasibility, the X definitely has the advantage. Lots of aftermarket support out there, too. Sad to see you part ways with the R50 but I couldn't care less because you got a X instead. $2K for your rig?! Uh, can you say deal? Someone, scoop up this R50!!! What he said. Nope, the D22 Xterra had either the naturally-aspirated 3.3L VG33E (same as the '96-'00 R50) or the supercharged VG33ER. The 3.5L VQ35DE was only offered in the '01-'04 R50 (in terms of Nissan's SUV/light truck category, that is).

Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Have a great trip and be safe! Oh, and if you get a chance... Please tell the Russians we want their WJHC gold medals.

Potty piping! I agree with Adam on this, only because I lack the patience to fab certain things, a snorkel being one of them. I'd go with the D22 Safari snorkel, primarily because it's so versatile. Second, I've seen it on Dan's (vengeful) R50 and it looked downright awesome.

Mike, your new X is sick. And the KMA bumper mounts up beautifully... Like it was meant to be. But I gotta ask: why did you move away from the R50? Your build was going seemingly well. Speaking of your R50, are you selling it as a whole? I was quite fond of your custom rear bumper...

Looks awesome!!! Your rig's lookin' meaner and meaner every day! Regarding the whole pinch seam thing, as long as the frame rail support is sturdy, there shouldn't be any issue... Right?

Here's the link for the pre-facelift R50: '96-'99 R50 Thanks for clearing up the coil question. I had no idea OME made different "sizes" of coils; I thought they were all ~1.75" lift coils. Definitely opens up more in terms of versatility, though.

So the MD coils don't provide as much lift as they HD coils?

But it's not a VG... It's a VE.

I think what he means is the sway bar is there for a reason. It's difficult to have both on-road stability and off-road flexibility with IFS set-ups, and this is very much the case with the R50. With the front swaybar connected, I had no complaints off the pavement. Actually, I was happy with how it 'performed' on the trails. If only the front sway bar could be disconnected as easily as the rear...

Sick. Love that colour. Your rig's lookin' sweet!

Sweet, thanks! Definitely wanna replace the cheesy running boards for something more substantial.

SilverPath, just curious what length are the sliders you bought from Rugged Rocks?

Cool. Definitely keep us up to speed on what you notice in terms of efficiency, output increase, acceleration, etc. Kudos on taking the plunge with something new!

I'd leave 'em connected all the time. Your front flex won't be spectacular but at least on the pavement it's all gravy.

Just wanted to take a moment to thank my Secret Santa, Andrew Nolten, for his awesome gift! Got a set of Pro-Comp 55W driving lights: Now I just need somewhere to mount these bad boys! Hopefully I can get a roof rack on which to mount them. Thanks again! I'm definitely happy to have been part of SS2010!

Well done! Your rig looks awesome! I've heard great things about the Duratracs, too. The 31's really suit the truck. How's the Jet V-Force Plus?

Thanks, Mr. Zanette!

Mo bettah... With the SFD installed, your COG is definitely higher, which means decreased stability when turning. But good to know your struts no longer top out... even with the AC coils? I wonder, with the AC coils installed, what it be like to go sway bar-less up front. +1. If you have aftermarket coils, the rear sway bar becomes pretty redundant.

With the typical suspension lift (AC, OME), you should be able to fit ~32" tires with little to no rubbing. Just make sure your wheels have adequate backspacking/offset (<3.75") to clear the strut.

More plush with the SFD? How's modifying the subframe going to change the 'feel' of the suspension?

Is the difference that noticeable? If you want front flex that much, SAS your rig!!!

Hilarious! Thanks for sharing.