2004 XTerra - Adventure Rig

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YEAR: 2004
MODEL: SC


• 8 years in the making and running strong
• Wanted to create a vehicle not specifically for off-roading, but wanted capabilities to do so
• Driven from Kentucky to Montana and back. (5000 miles give or take)
• Ever since middle school, my dream vehicle was just a black Xterra


ARMOR:
-ARB Safari Bumper
-White Knuckle Off Road Sliders

STORAGE:
-Lobo Rack
-GOBI Stealth Rack
-GOBI Sun Roof Insert for additional storage space above

SUSPENSION/LIFT:
-2.5 Rancho Suspension Lift

TIRES/RIMS:
-32x11.5x15 - BF Goodrich KO2s
-Desert Runners

MISC. MODS:
-Painted Plastics, Grill
-Paid off! Title in-hand
-Door Vents/Visors
-Gobi Ladder
-Stubby Antennae
-Limb Risers

FUTURE MODS:
-Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier
-Winch
-Gas Canisters
-Water Canisters
-Locker of some sort
-CB Radio
-Cell Phone Booster
-Shovel, Axe, Hi-Lift Mount
-Roof Top Tent (RTT)
-Netting
-Storage Boxes/Drawers


First Day Bought/NOV. 12TH 2008

Where I currently stand/JAN 30TH 2016

Here's some glamour shots, for fun.

 

[richard310]

What's up Jonny! I swear you had a thread here... Guess not! Love the desert Runner wheels.

 

[Jack Stilts]

What's up Jonny! I swear you had a thread here... Guess not! Love the desert Runner wheels.

Same! Good to see you here, sir.

 

[jonny.jpg]

What's up Jonny! I swear you had a thread here... Guess not! Love the desert Runner wheels.

I thought so too. I was lazy, and didn't search for it. It's in the twittersphere now.


"Adventure is out there."
-Russell, Pixar's Up

 

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Same! Good to see you here, sir.

Hey Jack! I keep forgetting to throw your number in my phone. We can have conversations about Xs and stuff.


"Adventure is out there."
-Russell, Pixar's Up

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Nice rig Jonny! One of the best first gen overland setups I've seen thus far

 

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Nice rig Jonny! One of the best first gen overland setups I've seen thus far

Thank you good, sir! All in due time. It's been an awesome project. I'm loving your Fronty as well man!


"Adventure is out there."
-Russell, Pixar's Up

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Thank you good, sir! All in due time. It's been an awesome project. I'm loving your Fronty as well man!


"Adventure is out there."
-Russell, Pixar's Up

Thanks man! I know how it goes. I'm nearing the end and it's a great feeling.

 

[jonny.jpg]

I know some of you might've seen this, but I haven't thrown this in my thread yet.

My wife and I have decided that we need a break away from school, work, and our daily lives, and are committing to a small "expedition" to Southern Kentucky and back. So we'll be leaving Mid March, coming back later during that week. Expedition is in quotations since she's not a camp kind of person; we'll be hitting hotels and the Dale Hollow Lake Resort, as much as I wanted to test my mettle in camping and survival.

We'll be leaving here from Lexington, heading down to the Dale Hollow Lake resort, staying a few days, and then on the drive back up, we'll be hitting various landmarks, restaurants and sightings.

Kentucky South is where we're heading towards this time around, but are going to hit East, North and West sometime in the future. Check it out. We have some more planning and coordination for rooming, and itinerary, but lucky me, I love preparation and organization.

 

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Also, we planned everything just this Tuesday.

3 Nights at the Dale Hollow Lake Resort + 2 Nights at Lake Cumberland Resort was less than $250. I told my wife that I'll afford the gas if she will pay for lodging.

Itinerary is as follows...

• Drive to Radcliff to drop off our pets at my wife's mom's house.
• Drive South to either Green River Lake, OR Mammoth Cave, undecided.
• Drive even further south to the TN & KY border at Dale Hollow Lake - Stay three nights
• Drive North East to Lake Cumberland Resort - Stay 2 Nights
• Drive even further North East to Great Salt Petre Cave
• Head back home to Lexington.

This mini expedition will be about 5-6 days, where we'll be hiking, exploring, visiting historic landmarks and trying out local eateries.

Pretty excited for it!

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Sounds like a lot of fun!

 

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Before...

...and...

After.

The filters did come in a a bit bigger, which was good, considering I was able to shape them correctly with the use of sharpies, tape and scissors.

These will be mounted to the front of the ARB, helping out the overheads when cutting through fog and snow.


"Adventure is out there."
-Russell, Pixar's Up

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Very nice! Selective yellow, good choice.

 

[jonny.jpg]

Very nice! Selective yellow, good choice.

Thanks, man. I think so too!

I noticed that the bulbs are blue, and could contradict the output color. I'll hold off until they burn out to replace them with a yellow bulb.


"Adventure is out there."
-Russell, Pixar's Up

 

[richard310]

I've got some H3 PIAA 55W Plasma Ion Crystal Yellows sitting in some lights I'm not using anymore. The lights were originally on the Xoskel roof bar in the center two tabs. The bulbs are yours if you want em, just pay for shipping.