Finally feel like I've done enough work to the truck to warrant a build thread.
There are links to some of the threads I started that contain good info on the exhaust build, UpRev tuning, front bumper/OBA/Aux Electrical setup and the installation of the oil pressure gauge. Pictures are sporadic because I didn't take a picture each and every time I built/changed something but it's a pretty good overview of what I've done so far.
Thank you to:
Vicki - My Girlfriend of many years who lets me do all this crap
Drew and Cassie - Drew for helping build it and Cassie for keeping Vicki entertained while we built it
Gutter Greg - For going wheeling, helping build it and reminding me of the virtues of slowing down
Mustang Bill - For helping build it when I really needed someone else
Toyota John - For showing up with the sawzall at the precise moment it was needed
TRUCK - 2009 Nissan Frontier King Cab PRO-4X 4x4 6spd. Bought it brand new April 25, 2009. Rolled it off the lot with 21 miles on it. As of 07/12/21 I have 179,000 miles on it (give or take.)
LINKS
Another Exhaust Thread... Need Advice. - Headers/Dual Exhaust Install and Build
UpRev Standard not available? - Slog through it to the payoff with the dyno sheet
Mike/westracings new bumper - Front Bumper, Tire carrier, Diff Temp gauge and OBA/Electrical system are all in this thread with pics
How To (Sort of): Install Aftermarket Oil Pressure Gauge - Self explanatory
ARMOR
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
PERFORMANCE
SUSPENSION
FRONT
DRIVETRAIN
WHEELS/TIRES
MICELLANEOUS
The day I brought it home...
First came the sliders, skids, rear bumper, new tires... Then I went wheeling (see attached)... Got some sweet trail damage when I nailed a rather large rock...
There are links to some of the threads I started that contain good info on the exhaust build, UpRev tuning, front bumper/OBA/Aux Electrical setup and the installation of the oil pressure gauge. Pictures are sporadic because I didn't take a picture each and every time I built/changed something but it's a pretty good overview of what I've done so far.
Thank you to:
Vicki - My Girlfriend of many years who lets me do all this crap
Drew and Cassie - Drew for helping build it and Cassie for keeping Vicki entertained while we built it
Gutter Greg - For going wheeling, helping build it and reminding me of the virtues of slowing down
Mustang Bill - For helping build it when I really needed someone else
Toyota John - For showing up with the sawzall at the precise moment it was needed
TRUCK - 2009 Nissan Frontier King Cab PRO-4X 4x4 6spd. Bought it brand new April 25, 2009. Rolled it off the lot with 21 miles on it. As of 07/12/21 I have 179,000 miles on it (give or take.)
LINKS
Another Exhaust Thread... Need Advice. - Headers/Dual Exhaust Install and Build
UpRev Standard not available? - Slog through it to the payoff with the dyno sheet
Mike/westracings new bumper - Front Bumper, Tire carrier, Diff Temp gauge and OBA/Electrical system are all in this thread with pics
How To (Sort of): Install Aftermarket Oil Pressure Gauge - Self explanatory
ARMOR
- Shrockworks Front Winch Bumper with Prerunner Hoop
- Shrockworks Rear Bumper
- Shrockworks Sliders
- Shrockworks Radiator, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case and Fuel Tank Skid Plates
EXTERIOR
- CBI Offroad Fab Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier with Jerry Can Mount (the Shrock rear was modified to fit the carrier)
- WARN XD9000i Winch with Synthetic line
- OBA Quick Connect on compressor in toolbox
- Firestik 4' CB Antenna mounted to utili-trak behind the cab
- Rigid Industries 20" LED bar on front bumper
- Rigid Industries Dually's mounted to top of bedrails
- 85HP worth of decals in the back window
- UWS Aluminum Black Diamond Plate Tool Box
- Mesh Grille
INTERIOR
- Brutal Gauge Pod
- Autometer Ultra Lite II Oil Pressure and Engine Oil Temp gauges in A-Pillar
- Custom Switch Console in front of shifter
- Custom Shift Knob
- OTRATTW switches mounted next to shifter and on custom console in aluminum bezels
- Cobra 29 with Nightwatch CB mounted to top of dash above stock radio
- Autovation Pedal set and heel plate
- Scangauge II on Blendmount
- Gentex Auto Dimming Mirror with Compass and Temp
- Tigger Koosh
PERFORMANCE
- INJEN Cold Air Intake
- NISMO Shorty Headers
- WRP Intake Manifold Spacer
- True Dual Exhaust with twin Borla Turbo Mufflers (pipes cut right after mufflers)
- UpRev Tuned by Performance Motorsports East (266 HP/275 FTLBS backed up by dyno sheet however the truck actually pulled 270 HP/280 FTLBS on last run)
- PRG Short Throw Shifter modified to accept any Hurst 2 bolt shift lever (now has custom lever)
- 350Z Thermostat
SUSPENSION
FRONT
- PRG Titan Heim UCA
- OEM Titan LCA
- Sway-A-Way 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers with 650lbs springs
- PRG Heim Steering
- PRG Extended Brake Lines
- Alcan 3" Leafs 550LBS Over Stock
- 10" Fox 2.0's behind the axle
- OEM Shackles
- U-bolt Flip with Ruff Stuff parts
- Extended XJ Bump Stops
- Mastercraft limit straps
- 2" Wheel Spacers from Fred Goeske at wheeladapter.com
DRIVETRAIN
- Titan M205 Front Diff re-geared to 4.10 with ARB Locker
- OEM M226 Rear Diff re-geared to 4.10 with ARB Locker
- ARB Diff Cover
WHEELS/TIRES
- 5 OEM 6-spoke PRO-4X rims
- 5 315/75R16 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM2's
MICELLANEOUS
- ARB CKMTA12 Dual Compressor mounted in toolbox with OBA Quick Connect and 5 gallon air tank
- Odyssey AGM Battery
- Custom designed and built Auxilliary Electrical System (2 100A breakers [distribution bar for ARB compressor off 1], 2 Blue Sea fuse boxes, one constant hot and one ignition hot)
- 60" Hi-Lift Extreme
- Allstar Performance Vented Breather Tanks for Front and Rear Diffs with K&N Filters
The day I brought it home...
First came the sliders, skids, rear bumper, new tires... Then I went wheeling (see attached)... Got some sweet trail damage when I nailed a rather large rock...