Mortonm's 2001 Xterra Build

[mortonm]

I picked up some husky liners for the front and rear seating areas today.

They fit pretty good and will fit better with time as they flayen out after beong crunched in a box for who knows how long.

For the 2000 and 2001 Xterras there is a little bit of trimming required as the cupholders are in the way. They were changed in 2002 with the redesign.

I wanted the digital fit weather tech mats but unfortunately they don't make them for the first generation. These will do me more than fine and keep the crap on the mat.

I got the grey which matches the interior nicely. It isn't as dark as I thought but still good.

[mortonm]

Also,

My stock fogs are not functioning. The housings leaked and corroded sometime before I bought it. Anyone have any good reccomendations for replacements? Hella? Piaa? Something off ebay?

I have looked at some Hella products and they do have something that matches the size and it comes in fog or driving style. They aren't cheap however.

[Slicky72]

If you want to figure out shipping from BC to you . I have a set of factory fogs that work fine . One lens has a chip but didn't leak when it was on my truck. It may be your cheapest option.

[mortonm]

If you want to figure out shipping from BC to you . I have a set of factory fogs that work fine . One lens has a chip but didn't leak when it was on my truck. It may be your cheapest option.

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[mortonm]

I have had the truck for almost exactly a year now.

I have had a few minor issues but overall has been exactly what i expected of it.

This past weekend I was at my in laws. I had to do an oil change, rotate the tries, rip out the old rusted fog lights (still haven't found a good replacement) and oil spray.

I thought this was a perfect time to do the shocks. He has a two post hydraulic lift and all the power and air tools you could want.

I ordered a set of the Bilstein HD shocks for the Xterra. I bought them through the Bilstein Canada website (http://www.bilsteincanada.com/)

Pricing and shipping was actually quite reasonable and shipping was fast and prompt, couldn't be happier.

I ordered the following parts:

Heavy Duty Series (B46-1099-H2) 0-3" Lifted Front (24-187824)
Heavy Duty Series 0-2" Lift Rear (24-184908)

I am at stock height but i decided to order the ones that can be used if I so decide in the future. Note that to use these rear shocks the rear sway bar must be removed as they are thicker. Mine was already gone so not a big deal.

the stock ones were garbage, either stiff/stuck or fluid gone, could compress in my hands no issue.

Here are a few pics for comparison and of the install













The difference is absolutely night and day, the truck used to dive and get unsettled under hard braking, probably would have led to a spin in bad conditions. I cant say enough good things.

if you are on the fence....jump!

[stioc]

Looking at the pics of the old shocks they were definitely past due for a replacement eh. Good choice, Bilsteins are a great all around shock.

[Co-opski]

I'm liking all that you have done with your truck. Nice job on the shocks and the BFG 235!

[mortonm]

I'm liking all that you have done with your truck. Nice job on the shocks and the BFG 235!

Thank you! Its tough to take it easy and sit back and look at what you really need. For my current needs I don't need 33 inch mud tires or skids or a winch bumper.

The unfortunate reality is that for most of my miles I'm on pavement and not gravel.

But I try my best to make simple mods that are functional and help me on and offroad. Its tough not to get the credit card out and go crazy.

[Darth Element]

Thank you! Its tough to take it easy and sit back and look at what you really need. For my current needs I don't need 33 inch mud tires or skids or a winch bumper.

The unfortunate reality is that for most of my miles I'm on pavement and not gravel.

But I try my best to make simple mods that are functional and help me on and offroad. Its tough not to get the credit card out and go crazy.

I'm in the same boat, dreaming is a blast though, haha. Nice color!

[mortonm]

I'm in the same boat, dreaming is a blast though, haha. Nice color!

Haha oh I dream. Perfect for me would be an arb front with a winch, hepdep rack, rear arb locker. 1.5 inch lift. Same size 235 85 although probably some duratracs this time around for a little better mud performance and a fridge. Then just some time and money to explore