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Post by misterdark on May 27, 2016 3:45:26 GMT
So anyway, I bought a truck a few weeks ago. It's a new to me 2006 Nissan Frontier, 2wd, 2.5L 4 cylinder gas burner. Not the best candidate for a BOV conversion, but it is what I wound up with. That being said, I am a firm believer that a two wheel drive can get you into and out of some messy environments, it is just a matter of good piloting, and knowing where not to take a vehicle. I had a 2wd Expedition that I drove in a lot of really crappy stuff, and as long as you play nice with physics, 2wd can work. A 20ft, 2 ton come-along can help. This thread will detail my painfully slow conversion from a basic gear hauler into a slightly nicer, slightly upgraded gear hauler/BOV for those living in the flats. First up, the truck as it sat on the lot (already posted in another thread, but hey)  Up next, the upgrades thus far. (Hint, I hated the wheels the minute I saw them) |
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Post by misterdark on May 27, 2016 15:36:27 GMT
So, first upgrade is wheels and tires. The Nisson 4 cylinder is a peppy little engine, and the 15/235 tire setup that came standard was just a bit too loose. After an arduous search (actually about 3 minutes on craigslist) I found a set of 17"s with good 265/65 tires for not many monies. They were off a 2005 pathfinder, and bolted right on. Without any other changes, I can tell a much smoother ride, as well as better control of torque down in 1st gear. It is working the engine a little more to get them spinning, which is fine by me. I have plans for the engine anyway. I can still go to a taller tire, but will burn that bridge when I come to it. So, new tires checked off the list.  Up next, a better stereo! ( and move the CB over from my old truck ) |
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Post by scbrian on May 27, 2016 20:58:28 GMT
I swear to god, if you put a carolina squat on it, I'll drive up there and slap you.
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Post by misterdark on May 27, 2016 21:06:08 GMT
What the heck is that?
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Post by scbrian on May 27, 2016 21:11:15 GMT
raising the front and dropping the rear.
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Post by dannusmaximus on May 28, 2016 16:33:20 GMT
First order of business should have been some TruckNutz, but other than that I'm excited about following your progress! www.trucknutz.com/ |
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Post by misterdark on May 28, 2016 18:07:43 GMT
First order of business should have been some TruckNutz, but other than that I'm excited about following your progress! www.trucknutz.com/The brass ones were on backorder. |
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Post by misterdark on May 28, 2016 18:08:25 GMT
raising the front and dropping the rear. No. Actually, hell no. |
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Post by dannusmaximus on May 29, 2016 1:48:57 GMT
First order of business should have been some TruckNutz, but other than that I'm excited about following your progress! www.trucknutz.com/The brass ones were on backorder.  |
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Post by kutter0311 on May 29, 2016 4:40:28 GMT
Nobody else wants to stick a pedestal mount in the back?
Can't handle 'technical difficulties' without a technical vehicle...
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Post by as556 on May 29, 2016 15:19:34 GMT
Nice truck. Nissan makes good cars IMO.
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Post by misterdark on May 29, 2016 15:25:25 GMT
Nobody else wants to stick a pedestal mount in the back? Can't handle 'technical difficulties' without a technical vehicle... I am holding off on the mount, til i determine which weapons system i'll be carrying. Would hate to be ready for a SAW, and someone shows up with a M60... |
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Post by kutter0311 on May 29, 2016 19:38:22 GMT
Nobody else wants to stick a pedestal mount in the back? Can't handle 'technical difficulties' without a technical vehicle... I am holding off on the mount, til i determine which weapons system i'll be carrying. Would hate to be ready for a SAW, and someone shows up with a M60... US flex-mount system should handle most US ordinance, from SAW to Mk19. |
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Post by misterdark on May 29, 2016 19:57:12 GMT
Right. So, i should be going for a look like this?  At least i will probably be able to work my way into traffic a little easier. |
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Post by LowKey on May 29, 2016 20:13:45 GMT
Right. So, i should be going for a look like this? At least i will probably be able to work my way into traffic a little easier. What is the base vehicle? A Defender with the roof hacked off? I could care less about the M2HB on the roof, but I'm drooling over the rest of it. |
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