SAMI's Xterra "Stalker"

Alpine Spirit · Sep 11, 2009

Nice Sliders.

SAMI · Sep 11, 2009

Alpine Spirit said:
Nice Sliders.

Thanks! They took a dip this week, and should be back from Utah Powder Coatings soon.. After that the frame needs some flanges welded on to allow for an easy bolt on application.

SAMI · Oct 9, 2009

Truck-Bedz inflatable mattress... Sleep in style now..

And SUV tent...

ricsrx · Oct 9, 2009

and you have that sweet net in back to keep you in your place in case things get out of control......

SAMI · Oct 9, 2009

ricsrx said:
and you have that sweet net in back to keep you in your place in case things get out of control......

It has helped to cut down my sleep walking naked through camp at 3am yes.

SAMI · Oct 16, 2009

I just picked up a MaxiTrip™ TP100 Scan Tool.. Slightly less expensive alternative to a ScanGauge. I got it on Amazon.com for $80 shipped.

　　　　　●　Works with all 1996 and later OBDII compliant vehicles
　　　　　●　Reads & clears trouble codes
　　　　　●　Easily determines the cause of the “Check Engine Light ( MIL)”
　　　　　●　Turns off Check Engine Light (MIL), and resets monitors
　　　　　●　Views freeze frame data
　　　　　●　Displays monitor and I/M readiness status(emissions)
　　　　　●　Retrieves vehicle information (VIN, CIN and CVN)

SAMI · Oct 16, 2009

Built me a inside rack.. fer holdin stuff..

cruiseroutfit · Oct 16, 2009

Remind me to take a peak at your Maxitrip tomorrow. I've been meaning to pick up the SGII but if that is a decent alternative I like the interface of that one better.

SAMI · Oct 16, 2009

The pilot seat

SAMI · Nov 5, 2009

Sliders are done.. They've been a long time coming.. Glad to have the added protection. Erik @ D-Lux Fab, and Utah Powder Coatings did a great job.

To retain ease of re-powder coating if needed, we opted to weld legs with flanges to the frame; then added flanges to the legs on the sliders, thus making them removable via 12 3/8"s bolts per side.

Beginning ~ 4runner Trailgear Sliders (removed from my '99 4runner)

Deciding on a design:

Welded up:

Finished product:

jester · Nov 9, 2009

very cool

Greg · Nov 9, 2009

SAMI said:
Sliders are done.. They've been a long time coming.. Glad to have the added protection. Erik @ D-Lux Fab, and Utah Powder Coatings did a great job.

To retain ease of re-powder coating if needed, we opted to weld legs with flanges to the frame; then added flanges to the legs on the sliders, thus making them removable via 12 3/8"s bolts per side...

You really should have plated the frame before welding your sliders on, thought you knew better Jason.

I made the same mistake on my old red '85 Toyota and took a hard hit on the sliders, ended up putting quite a dent in my frame where the slider was welded on. Been plating my frames ever since.

Kiel · Nov 9, 2009

Greg said:
You really should have plated the frame before welding your sliders on, thought you knew better Jason. I made the same mistake on my old red '85 Toyota and took a hard hit on the sliders, ended up putting quite a dent in my frame where the slider was welded on. Been plating my frames ever since.

I'm sure they will more then able to handle the abuse the x will see

. Looks good Jason

SAMI · Nov 9, 2009

You really should have plated the frame before welding your sliders on, thought you knew better Jason. I made the same mistake on my old red '85 Toyota and took a hard hit on the sliders, ended up putting quite a dent in my frame where the slider was welded on. Been plating my frames ever since.

I would've, buuuut, we didn't work that into the final decisions.. I never had an issue on my '99 4runner (see no frame plating), and I really don't forsee major hits with the Xterra.. The most the sliders got used on the '99 was using them to pivot the truck against/off rocks at very slow crawling speeds. Though it could easily be justified to beef them up even with the easy going type of travel the Xterra will see. I don't think i'll have an issue... Hopefully

SAMI · Nov 16, 2009

I had the chance to test out all of my gear and setup this last weekend down in the San Raffael Swell. I love the interior rack, an absolute space saver! The air mattress is awesome. I was even able to use the air mattress without having to take the rack out. I had plenty of room to sleep comfortably. My #1 best addition so far are the tires. I could ease up snow covered hill climbs with rock ledges, motoring up with littl eto no wheelspin. I utilized the sliders a few times, very glad that I got those done in time for this trip.

The Xterra exceeded my expectations. Only thing that I would change at this point is a taller coil/shock up front instead of the 2" spacer.

SAMI · Nov 18, 2009

Communications Center:

*Yaesu FT-2800M FM Mobile transeiver 65/25/10/5W. Maxrad 2 Meter steel whip aerial on adjustable trunk lid NMO mount

*Cobra CB 19 DX III w/ Maxrad CB steel whip aerial on trunk lid NMO mount

Semi-custom center console houses communications, hot power w/ fuse block, keyed power, 3ea 12v outlets, 3 switches, 2ea 100w Motorola external speakers.

SAMI · Nov 18, 2009

I Lean · Nov 18, 2009

SAMI said:
Communications Center:

Nerd center.

SAMI · Nov 18, 2009

I Lean said:
Nerd center.

kerrhrhrk.. You're jealous... KF7EXA clear. kerrhrhrrk...

SAMI · Aug 6, 2010

Possible paint scheme?

I could never bring myself to do that, but thought it'd be worth looking at in PS.

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