Another Xterra Guy

[jingram]

I've been lurking in these forums for some time now. What a great community here. Anyway, I have an 04 Nissan Xterra 4wd that I am just not starting to sort out for expedition work. I was using an Isuzu Trooper before that. It's a shame a guy can't go out and buy something as utilitarian as the Trooper with a modern power plant these days, especially a diesel! Anyway, I will post pics up soon. She has new shoes and I have just finished up the lobo mod and my bluetooth GPS project so I will post on those as well.

Jack

 

[BajaTaco]

Welcom to ExPo Jack :beer:

We look forward to more posts.

 

[Scott Brady]

Welcome! I am looking forward to the reports on the Lobo mod and the Bluetooth GPS.

 

[The BN Guy]

Hey thanks for making me a fellow Nissaner less lonely! :smiley_drive:

Post some pix sometime.

 

[articulate]

Well Jack, what is a lobo mod? I'd be interested to know. Yeah, and pictures please. :ylsmoke:

 

[datrupr]

Welcome to ExPo Jack from a current Trooper owner to a former one. Congrats on your X purchase. Kep us posted on your build progress and post some pics when you get a chance.

 

[upcruiser]

welcome!

 

[Bergger]

Well Jack, what is a lobo mod? I'd be interested to know. Yeah, and pictures please. :ylsmoke:

The lobo mod is simply a shelf system that suspends from the Xterras ceiling tie down hooks. Some have improved it so it won't rattle and it can be swung down turning it into a pet barrier. Here are some pics.

 

[jingram]

Bergger is correct. I bought a utility shelf like the one pictured at Home Depot and strung it up so it free floats on bungees. I trimmed about 1" off each side so it does not swing into the side windows. Overall it works excellent. I have a bunch of gear I keep up there all the time now:

Emergency Road Kit, Backpack with a couple of MREs, fishing pole, river shoes, a bunch of lures, Heavy Duty Tow Strap, LED Flashlight, etc. I've been swamped at work this week, but will try and get pics of the rig soon and the things I have done so far.

Attached in this post is are a couple of pictures of the retired trooper. I never did much with it in the way of modifications with the exception of larger tires and better shocks,, but what a great vehicle it was! My girlfriend's dad has an 80 series LC and is now using the old Trooper to commute in.

 

[dirtysouth]

The lobo mod is simply a shelf system that suspends from the Xterras ceiling tie down hooks. Some have improved it so it won't rattle and it can be swung down turning it into a pet barrier. Here are some pics.

Ooh, I like.:clapsmile