Jazzbass' QX4 Build Thread

[jassbazz]

Hey guys!

Well after about a year and getting an entirely new truck, I feel like I can finally make a build thread here.

 

I've only owned r50s. This 98 QX4 4x4 is my second, my 2wd 98 PF is sitting in my driveway waiting for a new transmission.

 

I can't seem to find any before pics any more, but it was white and gold, the gold was wearing badly and it was time for a change.

I installed KYBs all the way around, and a 2in spacer lift. put on my old wheels from the Pathfinder.

 

I met up with r50 guru Terry and got to work.

We ripped off all of the fender flares, door trim, and bumpers.

the wheels I have didnt clear the brake calipers, so I ran the front wheels stock for a few days until i could get to work again.

 

I fit the rear lights from my PF, and bedlined the bottom half.

 

Then parts started coming. The cvs were awful, and i was tired of the weird wheel look... Mile Marker 435s for gas mileage and saving cv life!

 

 

 

New cvs installed, MMs installed, grinded the calpier down about 1/8 in and it cleared! just got to let it off the jack and test it out!

 

 

testing.....

 

 

Pulled off the gray metal bumper to paint it black, ended up liking the look and left it off, put on some temporary turn signals, and installed 2001 LE roof racks.

 

 

....booty.....

 

 

 

 

 

Thats currently where I am at.

I have some pretty fresh 33/12.5/15 BFG KM2s to put on it, just need to get some new wheels with better backspacing.

As for the future.... the sky is the limit. Want a pre-runner style front tube bumper, sliders, sfd, going to snorkel soon, getting an LSD from my good friend Terry, and general camping equipment and recovery things. The wife and I will be using it for camping and road trips, while I will take and bash on it sometimes =]

 

 

 

 

Edited November 29, 2016 by jassbazz

[LittleFR]

Rich kid, wish I could afford Bud Light.

 

Running stock springs?

Edited November 30, 2016 by LittleFR

[NIssanBoston]

Looks good man, cant wait to come down in feb to see it in person , keep the upgrades coming

 

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[jassbazz]

Rich kid, wish I could afford Bud Light.

 

Running stock springs?

 

lol the only beer i drink is what is left in my hotel and is free lol. one look at my truck and you should be able to tell i'm no "rich kid"

stock springs with 2 in spacers

Edited December 12, 2016 by jassbazz