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[Alpine Spirit]

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[Allen Cox]

I hate you.

I still have so much to do. The welds will be cooling as I drive, this I have no doubt.

[ChefTyler]

I hate you.

I still have so much to do. The welds will be cooling as I drive, this I have no doubt.

x2

[Packman5280]

still got time to do my gears allen? I think I am going to pull the 3rd this weekend. if not i can wait till you get back.

[Nissanclay]

No comment

[Sully4x4]

Ugh, I really wish I could go =(

[bogof]

I'm just looking for some replacement tires and getting my sliders put on. Pretty short list for me.

[Midnightblue54]

I'm hoping my brush guard rips off and my tires pop. That way I can get my M/T's and Shrock bumper. Thats wishful thinking tho...

[Alpine Spirit]

I'm hoping my brush guard rips off and my tires pop. That way I can get my M/T's and Shrock bumper. Thats wishful thinking tho...

That can be arranged ;)

[Midnightblue54]

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
That can be arranged ;)

[Packman5280]

or just painted pink. or pee'd on.

[the007forum]

or just painted pink. or pee'd on.
now im a little scared....

i have alot to do. sliders is the main thing, but with graduation and burning my arm i cant find time to get anything done

[Alpine Spirit]

Hey that pink was not paint... it was a sticker. Jordan hit Eriks rear bumper tying to parallel park downtown then took off... so Erik found a sticker shop and slapped a bright pink princess sticker on his truck when he wasnt looking. :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Oh and he did not hurt Eriks Truck he tapped the spare tire Carrier on the back.

[Packman5280]

i guess the pink paint was AZ run. they painted somebody's control arms bright pink.

[Bill Potter]

1. ARB compressor - check
2. Hella lights wired - check
3. Sliders - check
4. Bob the bed - Check
5. Mount the CO2 tank - ???
6. Mount the Fire extinguisher - ???
7. Pull one rear leaf - Friday
8. Flip the rear u-bolts - Friday
9. Put on the rear hitch - Saturday
10. Put on the rear bumper - Saturday
11. Go to Alabama for 5 days - Sunday - Thursday
12. Change the Oil - Next Friday
13. Alignment - Next Friday
14. Balance and rotate tires - Next Friday
15. Pack up - Saturday

[tbecktold]

i guess the pink paint was AZ run. they painted somebody's control arms bright pink.

AZ Run, back when DR's truck was still IFS. Maybe actually it was when they first lifted DL's X? Either way it's been a long time.

My checklist:
1. Prepare to wait anxiously for pics:rolleyes:

[AirborneNurse]

Hey Kevin, in case you forgot. I have just 3 working days till Im "gone" thats 3. :D

Oh and TC gears tomorrow.

[Packman5280]

yeah, thanks tbecktold, i remember seeing pictures of it, couldn't remember exactly where and when it was.

[the007forum]

alright, i heard the pink story but whats the pee one :errr:

i broke my tail gate so i may have to ghetto rig a way to put my gear in.

[Packman5280]

i think that was AZ run too. they have a tendency to pee on the tires of others' rigs.

[bogof]

Just watch where you pee in Moab. Some vehicles have cameras on them.:D

[Bill Potter]

1. ARB compressor - check
2. Hella lights wired - check
3. Sliders - check
4. Bob the bed - Check
5. Mount the CO2 tank - ???
6. Mount the Fire extinguisher - ???
7. Pull one rear leaf - Check
8. Flip the rear u-bolts - Check
9. Put on the rear hitch - Saturday
10. Put on the rear bumper - Saturday
11. Go to Alabama for 5 days - Sunday - Thursday
12. Change the Oil - Next Friday
13. Alignment - Next Friday
14. Balance and rotate tires - Next Friday
15. Pack up - Saturday

[Midnightblue54]

Checklist:
1) Re wire CB - Done
2) Realign Hella's - Tomorrow
3) Paint Grille Guard Pink - ???
4) Hit Bill over the head with shovel for posting his checklist - 18th
5) Pack shovel and trail gear - Friday
6) Pack all the other BS - Friday night
7) Get a Rolling Rock and relax - In progress

[AirborneNurse]

Midnight, what did you use to extend your rear diff. breather?

[Midnightblue54]

Midnight, what did you use to extend your rear diff. breather?

I'm guessing you have a 2nd gen so I'll spill it as simply as possible so as not to deviate from the topic too much.

=Remove you passenger side taillight. 2 screws and 2 clips that pop with a some moderate pulling force.
=Remove the rear diff breather
=pop off the cap covering the breather that looks like a bell housing.
=screw in or plum in air/water silicone tubing from petsmart/petco
=seal the connection with your choice of glue/sealant (I used Gorilla Glue)
=screw breather back into place making sure not to get dirt and shit in the hole
=snake airline up to frame and through gap left by taillight, leaving slack to allow for suspension travel.
=snap tubing into preexisting clips on back of taillight that is holding the wiring
=fit 1" airstone for fish tanks onto end of tubing making sure the seal is water and air tight so air can only get through airstone.
=put taillight back on.

Relatively painless mod and only will cost you around $4-5 to do. Very worth while IMO.

Refer to this webpage if you need additional info.http://www.thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=129&start=0
If you're planning on going to MOAB I can show you exactly what it looks like.

[Allen Cox]

He has a first gen, he's doing Calmini t-case gears. Second gens don't have those available.

[Alpine Spirit]

8.... Its snowing up here & I am SO ready to be in Moab.

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[DamnHippie]

Extending a 1st-gen rear breather is dead simple: go to the hardware or auto parts store and get 24 inches of 3/16 ID tubing (either fuel line or windshield washer/vacuum line will work). Replace the original line with the longer one. If you get ww/vacuum line the original nissan spring clips might be too big to hold tight and you'll need a couple very small hose clamps.

[Midnightblue54]

He has a first gen, he's doing Calmini t-case gears. Second gens don't have those available.

Well then idk if what i did will work with his year group. We 2nd gen people get shafted up the rear when it comes to drivetrain mods. :mad:

[ChefTyler]

Give it time, the VG motor has been around a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time as has the T-case and rear axle (with differing spline counts) on the first gen Xterra so companies have hada LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time to figure out drivetrain improvements, just be patient.

Moab Checklist:
"Alignment": check - Thanks Al!
Extend front brake lines: Next Week
Adjust E-Brake: check - Thanks Al!
Front bumper: not for a while now
Re-attach sliders: Sunday - Thanks Ian!
Fab diff breather up front: Sunday
Re-arrange surplus container with tools, spares, etc...: Next Week
Fix Shock mounts: check!
Find someone to take care of kittens: uhhhh...Abbye?
Replace front diff fluid and cover: Next Week?

[DamnHippie]

Hey Tyler, your sliders are at my house. I had completely forgotten that until I had to go around back and reset a circuit breaker today.

[Eric P]

Tyler, you still want the old leaf packs?

[BLACKOUTX]

Is there a set of leaf packs floating around that need a home? I have a place for them if so.:)

[Nissanclay]

The list was greatly shortened today!!!!

Just small stuff to do, sliders, run an air line, mount a switch, easy stuff........

[ChefTyler]

Tyler, you still want the old leaf packs?

Yeah, but I'm going to wait until after Moab, since I probably don't have enough time to install them before I go.

[Alpine Spirit]

7.......

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[Midnightblue54]

7.......

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[ChefTyler]

Moab Checklist:
"Alignment": check - Thanks Al!
Extend front brake lines: Monday/Tuesday.
Adjust E-Brake: check - Thanks Al!
Front bumper: after Moab
Re-attach sliders: check - Thanks Ian!
Fab diff breather up front: Monday/Tuesday
Re-arrange surplus container with tools, spares, etc...: Next Week
Fix Shock mounts: check - Thanks Ryan
Find someone to take care of kittens: uhhhh...Abbye?
Replace front diff fluid and cover: After Moab

Updated :D

[Midnightblue54]

-I returned my HELLA's
-I'm gonna rip the grille guard off tomorrow
-Still need to strap shovel in somehow
-Remounted spare tire so it stands on end in cabin
-Picked up 20' Recovery Strap from Homedepot yesterday
-Got my mom flowers
-Ordering some side window deflectors tonight
-Got 4x4parts.com rolling in request letters from 2nd gen owners wanting a snorkel
-Stopped by CB shop Kev recommended and picked up new antenna (Guy kicks ass, thanks for the referal Kevin!)

Am I missing anything? Gotta check the trail gear list again to see if im I need anything else other than food and drinks.

[bogof]

Booze?

[the007forum]

Booze?

cant forget that!

But im screwed...burnt my arm so its in a soft cast from the bicep to wrist and my boss is pretending that today was the first day i have ever mentioned moab. i can make it for a couple days but will have to stay on easy runs...:mad:

[Nissanclay]

Booze?

Damn, got to get to Tipsy's. :)

I'm almost ready!

[bogof]

Clay. I couldn't find out what brand the antenna was so I guess I will just have to trim it.

[Midnightblue54]

Booze?

Friend has that covered :D

[Alpine Spirit]

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[Nissanclay]

aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Midnightblue54]

6......

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5 for me. :bannana:

[J_L]

We are so antsy that we are heading out Thursday...need sun...need sun...

[Allen Cox]

I'm hoping for sun as well. Especially for my passenger!

[hbdesert]

I'm hoping for sun as well. Especially for my passenger!

I told Jack to bring his swim trunks and his mukluks. Spring time in the Rockies=crapshoot.

Doug

[Midnightblue54]

I told Jack to bring his swim trunks and his mukluks. Spring time in the Rockies=crapshoot.

Doug

:roflmao: So true.

Who's ready for snow tomorrow? :bannana:

...:pound: :whack: :poop:

[Alpine Spirit]

:roflmao: So true.

Who's ready for snow tomorrow? :bannana:

...:pound: :whack: :poop:

Im gonna kick your ass if it snows. :kick: :moon:

[Alpine Spirit]

Im gonna kick your ass if it snows. :kick: :moon:

See you in Moab!!! :cool: ;)

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:bannana: :roflmao: J/K man.

[Sully4x4]

Don't you get tired of that shit Kev?

[Midnightblue54]

Im gonna kick your ass if it snows. :kick: :moon:

See you in Moab!!! :cool: ;)

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:bannana: :roflmao: J/K man.

:rolleyes:

"Oh, a counter-offer. That's what we lawyers - I'm a lawyer - we lawyers call that a counter-offer. This is a tough decision here. Get my ass kicked or collect $200. Let me think... I could use a good ass-kickin', I'll be very honest with you... nah, I think I'll just go with the two hundred."

It tried to snow here but only ended up getting everything wet like a giant shaggy dog just shook off after a bath. The snow will probably melt by thursday too. :roflmao:

[Alpine Spirit]

Don't you get tired of that shit Kev?

Normally no...

But this extended, deep, drifted, highway closed 24 days, cold, windy, icy, 4x4 driveway, stuck, snowy, schools closed, WINTER yeah... its gettin old this year.

[Midnightblue54]

this extended, deep, drifted, highway closed 24 days, cold, windy, icy, 4x4 driveway, stuck, snowy, schools closed, WINTER

Normally someone like Ted Nugent would appreciate that. :crazy: :roflmao:

[MatthewakaMatt]

My checklist:
wish I had a 4x4 or money to get one - now through ... um ... some time...
waste time on 4x4 web sites - check

[Alpine Spirit]

3...

Well its official, Nissan will be bringing a 2009 Frontier and a 2009 Xterra to goneMOAB this year.

This is also in Addition to Project X.

Also a couple of additional sponsors have jumped on board.
Moab 4x4 Outpost
BFG Tires
Rockford Fosgate

Hope to see everyone there!!!

[l1r]

take some pictures of '09 in action!!!

[woody]

Now I am even more jealous.

Hope every one has a great, safe time out there! Remember, cameras are your friends!!!!!

[Sully4x4]

Now I am even more jealous.

Hope every one has a great, safe time out there! Remember, cameras are your friends!!!!!

x2

Have a great time guys.

[Alpine Spirit]

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[Alpine Spirit]

1

OH YEAH :bannana: :bannana: :bannana: :bannana: :beermug: :beer:

[J_L]

Come on down!! The weathers fine:D

[Allen Cox]

Just spent the day getting my front tow hook installed. Had to smoke a seegar and drink some Fat Tire to get it all done in one day! Wife's at the Jazz festival with the girls and the pooch. I haven't had a day like this to myself in forever! And I'll be in Moab about this time tomorrow!

Ah....the start of a week's worth of vacation. Gotta love it.

[Alpine Spirit]

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[the007forum]

0!!!!!!

see you all tomorrow