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 Post subject: Prepping for a stocker run.
PostPosted: Fri May 06, 2016 12:10 pm 
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Pursuant to my thread about getting into offroading
I have a few questions
For Bckd my X is a 2004 X SE, manual, 204kmiles stock rims with Yokohama Geolanders with decent tread left

1. Skid plate has been removed for past 3 years as bolts broke off. necessary? If so upgrade better armor necessary? (will need to drill out bolts, possibly retap)

2. Tires have decent tread , not a major issue I suppose

3. Spare tire should be removed and in rear area, correct? (tire is a slightly larger tire decent for getting home but not an everyday tire, bought used for 5$)

3a.- Suspension is a little soft. Repalaced with listeins about 6 years ago? it wasn't the upgraded off roads I Know for a stiffer ride. Worries at all?

4. Anything else i should know other than ,bringing air?


I'm sure after this run I'll get hooked and want to upgrade a few parts

Thank you!

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 Post subject: Re: Prepping for a stocker run.
PostPosted: Fri May 06, 2016 12:26 pm 
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It would be best to attatch all/any armor u already have. The stock front skid keeps most of the gravel and crap from entering the belt/fan system so do whatever u must to get it on. When u air down the tires will provide more grip, just might have to use the skinny pedal a bit more for now. Stock 1st gen will impress you, just learn to follow someone who picks good lines and you be ok. Greens no prob.

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 Post subject: Re: Prepping for a stocker run.
PostPosted: Fri May 06, 2016 12:53 pm 
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Here's some good info you can look at - http://www.nexterra.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=8638

Your risk of serious damage with no skids on a stock run is minimal. The risk can be further reduced my using common sense, going slow, asking for & listening to your spotter.

Remove mud flaps & step rails... they get damaged easily & can cause unnecessary body damage. Moving the spare tire from the bottom to inside the Xterra is a good idea. As long as your truck is in good working condition & has working 4Lo, you'll be fine.


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