(Part 2) Best products from r/XTerra

I bought this one after having a jvc navi system and absolutely love it. Google maps is the shit and it can use the my wifi hotspot from my phone or just bluetooth my music.
Proce is pretty good aswell. OEM will set you back 1000s in sure. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06Y5LBT2N?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I haven't done much long trips, but if you have a few smaller gas cans like these: https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Can-2300-Gas-Capacity/dp/B000QDHENM/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1483153569&sr=8-9&keywords=2.5+gallon+gas+can, you can set a few in your roof rack basket and run a strap through the handles to hold them in place. I haven't done this with my Xterra, and need to make sure my cans will fit in a way I like, but it's how I used to carry extra fuel in the roof rack of my Grand Cherokee.

So, there is a little extra work involved to wire up the factory amp, but it's pretty straightforward. Basically, what you'll end up doing is using the new head units RCA pre-outs to get the signal to the RF amp (rather than use the head unit's internal amplifier). To do this, you need to get a special adapter to convert the factory harness into an RCA connect (or, you could technically attach RCA connectors to the factory wiring, but that's kind of hard to undo should you ever want to put the stock setup back in).

Anyway, here's what you need:

• Metra 99-7581 dash kit
  
• Metra 70-7551 amp integration harness
  
• Metra Axxess ASWC-1 (if you want steering wheel controls)
  
  I know Scosche (and probably others) make the dash kit, and there's a few options for steering wheel control interfaces, but I've had good luck with Metra products. For the amp harness, the Metra is the only one I could find.

The realistic, "not doing moab every day" answer is a set of the next step up in the Bilstein lineup (5100 series), something that's an improvement but not full on "I can feel the size of the gravel in the pavement" level of suspension diva...

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Conveniently, Amazon sells/stocks them... Links:

you'll need two of the Fronts and two of the Rears. apologies, rear of xTerra is THIS model.

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Background: Owner of an 09 xTerra S 4x4 (2010-2014 and 100k+ miles) and current owner of a 12 Pro-4X Frontier (2017 - now, "travel/trip" vehicle, 10k miles?).

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This was my first "upgrade" on the frontier. $340ish plus tax?

Worth it, and wish i'd done them on the xTerra, it's a better handling platform imho...

I have a 2011 S model and I replaced the non-Rockford stereo with a single DIN JVC unit. JVC KD-AR959BS Arsenal Series In-Dash CD Receiver with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA9IMSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_N0xvzb1YKQDRS

The install was very easy to do, and it was my first stereo install. I found it was cheaper to buy everything individually through Amazon, but Crutchfield may have a better deal depending on what you want. Just make sure you get all of the correct adapters.

The install won't go fast for the first time, but you'll take pride in it, and then realize there was nothing to be afraid of.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0105W818U

something like that isn't a bad idea either. I like that I'd have the ability to move my stuff out for easy access or to clean the cargo area if need be.

I replaced my stock bulbs with these LEDs SEALIGHT 9007 HB5 led headlight bulbs Hi/Lo Beam,Smallest Size,Super Bright 12xCSP Chips Conversion Kit Dual beam Bulb 6000LM 6000K White(Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GT5G6V7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_KyNwCb1QNKARJ
They are super bright and easy to replace.

If you have a Gen2 (2005-2015) its a 19mm for lug nuts (or lugnut wrench under rear seat), 14mm for caliper bolts (think the nut on slide pin is 17mm that you might need to hold onto with a wrench if the slide pin spins), 19mm for caliper bracket bolts.

To add, you need something to compress the caliper pistons back in to fit the new pads. Variety of options, use the old brake pad and large pair of plyers or C-clamp, or you can buy a specialty tool (break pad spreader a cheap one like this works fine).

Also you will need brake clean to remove oil coating on new rotors and brake lubricant (assuming your new pads don't come with some) to regrease the slide pins.

A breaker bar or pipe can be useful to break lose the caliper bracket bolts in particular. Also you might need a hammer if the rotor is rust fused to the hub (anti-seize is useful in reassembly if you want to avoid this next time).

Lastly, bungie cords are a great cheap option to hold the caliper as you replace the rotors and pads to make sure it doesn't fall and put tension on brake line.

Your Amazon link isn't working. What you need is something like this

The hitch is fine for this use as long as you don't try to loop over a hitch ball or just use the pin. Some people will insert the strap into the receiver and just put a pin through it; this can bend the pin, it is best to use an insert like the one I linked to.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XQGQTPG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500544942&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=nilight+6.5&dpPl=1&dpID=51jBlDHhj7L&ref=plSrch

They are pretty much plug and play. I say pretty much because the steel bracket hanging behind the old fog lights is the mounting point for these and doesn't like to cooperate.

The fogs fill the space perfectly. The wiring harness is a no brainer. You can run the wiring for your toggle switch thru the fire wall via this preexisting hole.
http://imgur.com/a/8cwp6

Yep, that’s referring to the 2x2 receiver hitch.

Something like this would be your best bet.
(Can’t comment on the actual quality of this rack but it’s a good example)

Retrospec Lenox Car Hitch Mount Bike Rack with 2-Inch Receiver; 4 Bicycle Carrier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GM5V3P8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_82XADbR49ZZRH

I have this one installed in my 2nd gen. Fits perfectly and has lots of features, though not the cheapest of the ones posted so far. Good luck!

LED bulbs WILL blind oncoming traffic in your stock reflectors. So will a lightbar.
Best option is to do an HID retrofit. They're a little pricey, but I hear are very rewarding.

I've seen some people do LED bulbs in the fogs recently, it seems to be another decent option for increasing output.

If you want a lightbar, a 20 inch one will fit in the lower opening on the second gen bumper.


As far as rear light goes, I've never seen a full bar flush mounted in the bumper, but people have put Nilite pods from Amazon in the bumper and on the plastic corners.

Is there a specific deck you would recommend that would fit or do i need to get something like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMFHHGU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1WH4GEGJCQIEN) and pair it with one of these?.

Really easy to do. Helps to have something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-27110-Oxygen-Sensor-Socket/dp/B00062ZK5M

Get a good look at where they are, the driver side is pretty easy, but the passenger is a bit tricky because the muffler is in the way-ish

Needed more light for dark back roads. Dropping the bumper cover was easier than I thought (found some YouTube videos helping me get started). Had to dremel some plastic from the bumper cover to fit around the brackets for the light, so everything could be bolted to the metal bumper underneath.


Light Bar: http://amzn.com/B00NTSU8WU
(the one labeled 126W 20"for $75.99)

Switch and Harness: http://amzn.com/B00PTQOF4W

Haven't done the job myself, but the guys at thenewx.org tend to recommend this cat, made by Eastern Industries, which costs $192.

Eastern 40710 Direct Fit Catalytic Converter https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0049DCJ9Y

would this work for him? $17
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120997428B/Metra-99-7428B-Dash-Kit-Black.html


this has the radio stuff too

https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-2009-2013-Aftermarket-Harness-Antenna/dp/B00DMFHHGU



i’d personally order from crutchfield and just add the antenna to it