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  1. sailorcolin

    Trasharoo with out a tire carrier?

    I am needing a solution for trash during my adventures. One of my friends has a trasharoo that he mounts to a spare tire which is great. BUT whenever I go it alone or he is no with us, we have to store the trash inside the cabin of my Xterra. I know people mount trasharoos to non-rear tire...
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    Anyone else have issues with Firestone Airbags?

    I have the Firestone Airbag helper springs on my 2007 Xterra. I continuously have issues with bolts breaking or loosening on the lower section of the system. I have replaced several bolts on both sides. The supplies bolts have broken and I have replaced them with heavier and heavier duty bolts...
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    WTB RTT Southeast

    I am looking for a sub $1000 RTT. Nothing fancy just a 2 person RTT. Anyone selling one or know someone in the Southeast area that is?
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    Anyone else running a roof top box?

    I recently acquired a Thule Sonic XL box. My main plan for the box is to transport my skis. When I camp, I sleep in my Xterra so, I think this will make packing around my sleeping setup a little bit easier. Does anyone have any suggestions for packing the box or tips or tricks?
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    Made a control center for my Xterra's rear airbags

    So I got sick of using a bicycle pump to control the rear airbags on my X. And the pre-built compressors for air suspension were too expensive IMO and lacked features. So I made my own with my compressor that I had already and $40 in Amazon parts. Here is the schematic: Here is everything...
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    Xterra rear axle swap for a Frontier Locker Dana 44

    I recently aquired a 2005 Frontier 4x2 M226 Locked axle. Going to modify it to fit my 2007 Xterra S 4x4. First of all, It should be geared at 3.13 from my research and door codes and will confirm tonight. Also the discussion on this matter is here. I know it needs a new axle seal on the...
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    What are your opinion on "Off Brand" High Lifts

    After recently installing sliders to my Xterra, I deal of being able to jack on them makes me excited over using the dangerous factory scissor jack. So I use to have a Discovery I and used a 48" high lift with that but when I sold the Disco the high lift went with it. My question is, how do the...
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    sailorcolin's Overland Build

    sailorcolin's Xterra Overland Build Intro Comments: I am building a mild overland X... Want something that I can go on weekend trips and when I get time go on a week long trips. Working sucks! Username: sailorcolin Make: Nissan Year: 2007 Model: Xterra Trim: S 4x4 Color: Desert Stone...
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    Strength of TAB front bumper receiver

    Im looking into getting a TAG front bumper made. I would like to get a on with the receiver due to parking trailers and wanting to have a removable winch. I want a removable winch because I would like to use it on the rear receiver hitch as well. My question is, is the front receiver strong...
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    Need an Honest review of an Disco 3

    SO I'm looking for a new 4x4. I had a 97 Disco and am looking to Land Rover again. I have a SAAB now and need 4x4 again for all my camping and traveling off the beaten path I do. I've heard alot of mixed reviews on the LR3's. Some say their great and reliable others say they are a money pit...
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