Ripper's Adventuremobile: 2005 Xterra
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richard310
pew pew
That's quite the update list! And they all look well thought out. Looking forward to the progress.
You mentioned you are minus a front swsy bar. How are the road manners without it? Although I do daily drive my rig, I'm debating whether or not to remove it for trip outings or do a disconnect.
You mentioned you are minus a front swsy bar. How are the road manners without it? Although I do daily drive my rig, I'm debating whether or not to remove it for trip outings or do a disconnect.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Wow that sounds intense! Looking forward to the updates.
I've had a set of Alcans before. You won't be disappointed.
I've had a set of Alcans before. You won't be disappointed.
Ripper
Adventurer
Yes I am planning on it. I think I may have to push the dates back. But that may work out better in the long run.
I am not.
A lot of time was spent talking with Greg at PRG and a ton of research on my out when it came to this set up. I have not had the sway bar for about five years. I commute 70 miles round trip pretty much daily and I drive it like its a trophy truck. It has more body roll but nothing out of control.
richard310
pew pew
I'm sure Greg knows his stuff. I've read that from others' experience, running no front anti roll bar can have adverse effects on the ball joints and CV joints as well. Although I've also heard that with the heavier rate springs and suspension up front, can help minimize the effects without the roll bar. Just wondering if you've noticed any increased wear in the joints is all. 5 years and a 70mile commute is quite a distance!
Ripper
Adventurer
That commute has only been the last two years. I havent noticed any increase in wear when it comes to the joints. The uniballs in the PRG uppers only last about two years, and the lowers seem to be ok. I am replacing the lowers cause Im pretty confident that the cam bolts are seized, I was impatient and didnt antiseeze them, and the lower shock mount bolts are seized. All of that will have to be cut off, so new LCAs it its!
Ripper
Adventurer
So a little time has passed since I have updated this thing and talked about my build. I finally go my shocks from Radflo and the other items I was waiting for. Install went relatively problem free. Just the normal issues. Seized bolts etc etc. Unfortunately I broke my foot the day after I wrapped up the install and it destroyed my plans. Im finally in a walking boot and can now drive with relative ease. Ive only been out in the woods once and on some easy stuff. The quality of the new set up is unbelievable. Smooth on road and supple off road. I just need to get the locker installed and I will be unstopable. Here are a few pics of the suspension. I dont have any of the rear. I mean its your standard leaf spring set up with a u bolt flip kit. I can post pics if you want.
Coilovers
Everything laid out
Here is the front all buttoned and welded up
Some random pics from this year. Up to the point I got hurt. Havent been out at all.
Coilovers
Everything laid out
Here is the front all buttoned and welded up
Some random pics from this year. Up to the point I got hurt. Havent been out at all.
East Coast Overland
Adventurer
What awning did you go with? I'm looking for a small one like that that won't take up the entire length on my vehicle. Thanks
seekerbeta
Observer
OZ Tent has a nice 2M one that fits almost perfect on the stock roof rails
Ripper
Adventurer
I went with the 1.4x2.0 meter Ironman. I personally like the Ironman because the of the LED strip. No one else offers that
East Coast Overland
Adventurer
Nice. 1.4 is perfect for my roof rack. Couldn't go beyond 1.5 as I don't want it to stick out past it. Thanks for that I'll be looking into that one. I love all things LED 
Ripper
Adventurer
The LED honestly is the icing on the cake. The first time I used it was a weekend camp trip and it rained the first two days. It was great to be able to sit under the awning and relax, listening to the rain hit the awning and reading a book. I actually fell asleep in my camp chair.
East Coast Overland
Adventurer
I've searched quite a bit online for these. Aside from a few FJ sites that only ship to the states I have not found a distributor that ships to canada. Any ideas? I really want one of these!
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
I'll agree with you on the Ironman awning for sure. That camp light really sells it for me.