This truck is my daily driver and weekend fun rig. I think a nice balance of practical mods will bring it to the SHTF vehicle I want without completely sacrificing it's day-to-day driving. I have been meaning to start a build thread to log my progress for a while so this should be fun.
- The Rig -
Username: ctrcic
Year: 2004
Make: Nissan
Model: Frontier
Trim: XE Crew Cab Short Bed
Color: Silver
- Mods -
Interior:
- JVC Stereo
Exterior:
- Plasti-dipped Rear Bumper, Fender Flares, Grill, Fog Light Inserts, Tailgate Lettering, and Rims.
- WeatherTech Window Deflectors
Drivetrain:
- Nothing Yet
Suspension & Tires:
- 31x10.5x15 BFG AT KO2s
- Torsion Bars Cranked for 1.5" of Lift
- Low-Profile Bump Stops
- KYB Excel G Shocks (replacement for factory)
Armor:
- Nothing Yet
Performance:
- Gibson Exhaust
- Airbox Mod
Gear and Other:
- Nothing Yet
- Planned -
Interior:
- MOLLE Seat Covers
- Driver Side Concealed Carry Holster
- Rifle Rack (undecided on where and how yet)
- New Sound System (at some point)
Exterior:
- New OEM headlights DIY blacked out
- Locking Tonneau Cover
- Bed Rack w/ Rooftop Tent
- Roof rack (think Gobi Stealth Rack)
Suspension & Tires:
- 4x4 Parts 3" Suspension Lift
- Bilstein Shocks
- 32" or 33" BFG AT KO2s
Armor:
- Rear Bumper
- Rock Sliders
- Skid Plates
- Front Bumper
Performance:
- K&N CAI or Snorkel (undecided as of now)
- DT Headers (some day)
Gear and Other:
- Bed Mounted Jerry Cans
- Bed Mounted Shovel and Hi-Lift Jack
- Smitty Built Winch (mounted in front bumper)
If money were not an issue, I would kill to do a V8 swap but it probably won't happen any time soon/ever.
I took pictures and kept track of my mods as I went so even though some of these they are done as of now I'll be posting some belated pics and write ups on what I have already done! I am always happy to hear input and advice so shoot if you got it!
Below are a couple pics snapped from the day I bought it. I had the emergency brake line fixed (you can see it was snapped), power steering belt replaced (it was bad) and the timing belt changed (had no record of when it was changed). Everything else has been DIY on my part.
- The Rig -
Username: ctrcic
Year: 2004
Make: Nissan
Model: Frontier
Trim: XE Crew Cab Short Bed
Color: Silver
- Mods -
Interior:
- JVC Stereo
Exterior:
- Plasti-dipped Rear Bumper, Fender Flares, Grill, Fog Light Inserts, Tailgate Lettering, and Rims.
- WeatherTech Window Deflectors
Drivetrain:
- Nothing Yet
Suspension & Tires:
- 31x10.5x15 BFG AT KO2s
- Torsion Bars Cranked for 1.5" of Lift
- Low-Profile Bump Stops
- KYB Excel G Shocks (replacement for factory)
Armor:
- Nothing Yet
Performance:
- Gibson Exhaust
- Airbox Mod
Gear and Other:
- Nothing Yet
- Planned -
Interior:
- MOLLE Seat Covers
- Driver Side Concealed Carry Holster
- Rifle Rack (undecided on where and how yet)
- New Sound System (at some point)
Exterior:
- New OEM headlights DIY blacked out
- Locking Tonneau Cover
- Bed Rack w/ Rooftop Tent
- Roof rack (think Gobi Stealth Rack)
Suspension & Tires:
- 4x4 Parts 3" Suspension Lift
- Bilstein Shocks
- 32" or 33" BFG AT KO2s
Armor:
- Rear Bumper
- Rock Sliders
- Skid Plates
- Front Bumper
Performance:
- K&N CAI or Snorkel (undecided as of now)
- DT Headers (some day)
Gear and Other:
- Bed Mounted Jerry Cans
- Bed Mounted Shovel and Hi-Lift Jack
- Smitty Built Winch (mounted in front bumper)
If money were not an issue, I would kill to do a V8 swap but it probably won't happen any time soon/ever.
I took pictures and kept track of my mods as I went so even though some of these they are done as of now I'll be posting some belated pics and write ups on what I have already done! I am always happy to hear input and advice so shoot if you got it!
Below are a couple pics snapped from the day I bought it. I had the emergency brake line fixed (you can see it was snapped), power steering belt replaced (it was bad) and the timing belt changed (had no record of when it was changed). Everything else has been DIY on my part.