My Little Sisters First Time Off-Roading w/ Project Xterra 4x4

[@hero2006]

Lil sis is lucky to have a big sis like you.....RESPECT

[@stephantherrien7153]

You are the Total Package!

[@jmccracken491]

Sarah has a cute sister.

[@Founders4]

At 3:15, "A little veal parmesan", then quickly realizing it wasn't a bull. I love you Sarah!

[@vincef7487]

🤣‼️

[@krystalmesh]

The expression on your sister's face when you yeeted up that hill - that was pure.

[@ShalomBrother]

Yeeet!

[@SarahnTuned]

Excellent placement of yeet in a sentence! Haha

[@jasonelizanigel9381]

I absolutely love this channel.

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

The Xterra's turning out to be a true labor of love.

[@davidhuggins3892]

I had 2 Broncos in my life. The first Bronco lasted 170,000 miles. The second which was an 92 Eddie Bauer Edition was my baby. Had it 8 years and then I ran into tough times and had to sell her in 2006. I cried like a baby the day I sold her. Because I knew it was gonna be a collectors item. GET THE BRONCO !!

[@Sela2125]

Sarah is such an awesome big sister!

[@bradymac7516]

Celine is rocking it with the manual for just learning 💯 ❤️

[@TBlake-yf2sr]

Just what I was thinking while watching her work her way through that unfamiliar territory.

[@ZiLoXCY]

Lucky lil sis to have you as a sibling

[@bryannobu]

Sisters off road. That was a beautiful moment. Lol.

[@johnygrasa]

Another caveat about POR-15, if it dries on your skin, it will not come off until your top layer of skin falls off.

[@fishflash1]

Celine, you handled the off road with great composure. Never a dull moment with Sarah. The Nissan has become a great project. I'm learning a lot. Thanks.

[@Billhatestheinternet]

POR 15 is the best. If you have anything (i.e. a floorpan) that is even thinking about it (rusting), put that on and forget it. If you are using it on the outside of the vehicle, you do have to paint it because it degrades in uv light pretty quick. But if it is under carpet or on the undercarriage and therefore under undercoating, that is all you need to do.

[@run4st717]

this series with your sis is my fave you have done...very practical and more relatable...oh and get an older 4x4 to fix up

[@abouttime7316]

2:30 for a hill like that and slow speed (low power) you need to be in 4LO!

[@richardttu]

"it is not a show car" This is a big step for you. Great work. and, if you really want the Bronco... it is worth waiting for..

[@bobuncle8704]

Isn’t it nice having neighbors to help when you need it. The Exterra is coming along Great. Your sister did quite well for her first time ever off roading. It must be a testament to the instructor. Well done guys.

[@deltavee2]

Nice to meet Celine who is also a very pretty woman in her own right as well as being smart too, picking up the basics of using a manual transmission quite quickly.

[@randyfleet9968]

If this is what happens when lil' sis is around, let's have more of it!!

[@TheMinnowKing]

I work in a paint store so I've learned a few tricks to getting lids off. If you have another one like that, or if it's rusted down, open it some without demolishing it and then hammer it back down and repeat. The hammering breaks loose most of it while easily trying to open it will legit it more and more until it comes off. And usually it's still usable afterwords.

[@southpawgarage4718]

3:32 You now have a live example of the reaction your viewers have every time you have one of those "only Sarah would say that" moment. 😂 That's why we love you!

[@paintslinger16]

Wait for the Bronco, it’s what you want, I have seen a few around the Army base here pretty sharp rig.

[@jeffreyherrin8870]

Apologies in advance for writing a book.. I had an 04 xterra I had to use 4 lo on tricky terrain it just seemed perform without worries, yeah they just aren't powerful. I didn't look in the comments but if you haven't already heard or researched it... there's a thing called Lokk and Drop, Lokka Diff locker & replace the diff bushings with new ones designed to lower it and align the axles better on a lifted front end. Something to consider while you have the front diff out, its a pain in bohonkus. But its one of those "while you were there" things you'll appreciate later on. And also I think a low budget off road project xterra would be alot of fun! Well u kinda got one. IMO The xterra doesn't get as much love as it should, seeing how capable it is. And there are alot of other more popular choices, a bronco would be cool too. But that's just my 2 cents. And yeah I will be converting my "new to me" 00 xterra v6 to 4wd once I replace the head gaskets and reseal the motor. It's from Texas and very little rust. And not a complete turd as some parts were missing. 130k miles. And it was 300 dollars. And it was yellow. When I did was reassembling the engine from its basket case condition to see if it was even fixable. I pulled out the original spark plugs. Yeah for real. Sorry for the geeky long read.

[@rocketscientist007]

You have the best automotive channel on KZbin. POR-15...nothing better!!! Surprised you never heard of it before. A new Bronco..always wait until at least the 2nd year of production. But with Ford, wait about 5 years until the updated version is released.

[@adamm457]

I LOVE my R51 Pathfinder! I usually put in 4LO when off road. My dream is to V8 swap it and turn it into an overlanding rig. I love to see Nissans getting some off road love!

[@robertstoler7209]

“Safety Glasses Save Your Asses” 😭 I’m taking that to our Safety Committee! ✌️

[@dirkdesouza5975]

Sarah at 4:08, you can simply push the square on the door handle to open as opposed to the keyfob.

[@ShawDAMAN]

Bronco! Get it if you can. I'm not a ford fan and even I was super pumped when the reveal video dropped. Who knows about reliability yet but in design and features it looks like they hit it out of the park

[@racekarts]

Nice work and production Sarah, congrats on the great new workshop

[@heavybulletsful]

I don't know what's cooler... Your reptar hoodie? Or your Resident Evil esque time-lapse music. Pretty dope. Keep doing the right thing for your little sister. 🤘🏻

[@krazy4baja]

Awesome vid. Big sis teaching lil sis how to read and drive on the road trail. Always so awesome to watch your vids and learn the “how to”

[@anthonycastelluci9225]

Fun upload! Thanks for the laughs! Makes me happy I kept my 2001 Pathfinder. It has a 5 speed manual! Keeping it forever! Bought a 2020 Insight Touring as a daily driver. So now, I can turn my Pathfinder in to Beastus Maximus! Highly recommend you get a 2001-2004 Pathfinder 4x4 if you want a cheap beater 4x4, if you can fund one. From 2001-2004 they made it with the 3.5 V6 Nissan took 5 years to develop. And that motor is still the backbone of Nissan and Infiniti V6s, (OK, the new ones are a little different and some are 3.7s). As far as I know only the 3.5 SE badged version has a 5 speed manual. But all of them have the same aluminum V6 they put in the 350Z. 240 HP for autos, 250hp for manual. Ton of fun in 2WD on a dirt road in 2nd gear. Basically turns me into Drifty McDriftalot!

[@timephire]

Sisters who off-road together stay together! ;o)

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

My gf says the couple that games together stays together. :)

[@1leggeddog]

@@MadMax-yq9ix also true

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Very nice restoration of the rusty frame, looks much better. It will look much better with the steely rims! Can’t wait till you get your Bronco! I suggest you name it Billy! Bronco Billy!

[@fuller9box]

"It's not a show car" Yeah right! You crack me up Sarah! That Xterra has had more love shown it than my '09 Audi A5, and I love it!

[@landau390]

Por 15 is a great product, but sunlight is the only thing that weakens it and breaks it down. Great content.

[@johnkreiner7842]

Its fun getting people who have never been to go off road.. Just got my son an xterra now to get him to follow my jeep off road .

[@gamby16a]

Celine's chill is hilarious. She's a great addition to the channel. I have zero interest in 4x4s and I'm interested in her Xterra project.

[@charleswolfe3395]

You get a bronco I’m glued to your channel for updates. I have an FJ and I love it. The bronco would be one of the few I’d trade it in for.

[@cnorton1us]

Don't fear the low range! 😜 Seriously, I had a '97 Dodge Dakota 4x4 with the V6, 5-speed manual and 3.55 axles, and often found I needed low range on the more rugged trails. Once I shifted the transfer case, it was like a mountain goat climbing up hills or through snow up to the doors.

[@gregholloway2656]

POR15 is great stuff, I’ve been using it for the last 20 years. Make sure you always wear gloves because it’s impossible to get off. Also, putting saranwrap between the can and lid allows it to be easier opened. Ideally you’d put on a second coat, because each coat it quite thin.

[@anydaynow01]

Yeah, I've coated differentials with the stuff and nothing has happened to them decades later. I second your recommendation to put on a second coat, especially the areas that will see some sun or will be exposed to possible scraping.

[@justinblake6543]

I just recently bought a 2002 supercharged manual xterra and can't wait to adventure with it this spring until wildland firefighting starts. Dope video and family get the bronco if your heart is set on it!

[@drulessman2892]

Sarah.. the leaf springs will squeak after you paint .. so next time you go down a rough road .. spray the leafs with liquid wrench carefully not to get on rotors. . I did the same on my suburban and the leafs were squeaking bad after

[@pauljenkins2501]

My preference would be for you to mod an old 4x4 rather than a factory new car, but of course you are already having to juggle lots of other projects..... One thing that you and Celine may or may not know - when driving off-road, hold the rim if the steering wheel with your finger tips and thumbs. Do not put your thumb inside the rim of the wheel, because if you hit a rock and the steering kicks back, you can injure or even break a thumb....

[@larrywt656]

I laughed hard when you said Veal Parmesan. I laughed even harder when Celine cringed at it.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I just went to pick up a vehicle at a repair shop today. The owner of the shop has a beechin 1974 Bronco. If it was mine, I wouldn't even drive it on the street, much less off road. It's too nice!

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

POR-15 - Paint Over Rust. I remove anything chunky or flaky or loose and paint it on. You can get it in a spray can or brush it on and it does a great job. I used it on a crappy rear axle housing once, that I didn't care about. It was kind of an experiment. When done, it looked like I spent weeks prepping the housing. Actual time was just long enough to spray it with some brake clean to remove any grease and then the time it took to sloppily brush it on.. Maybe 20 - 30 minutes..

[@liamkirkness2789]

That POR 15 paint is great, to stop the lid sticking to the can just use some plastic film between the lid and can when you put the lid back on. Awesome channel Sarah!!

[@jacobhunsinger7793]

POR 15 is basically a water cure Polyurethane. In a humid environment it will cure fast and you only take what you need out of the container and seal it back up quick. My guess is humidity is not that big a problem in Arizona. The frame is not in direct sunlight so you should be ok, but anything the is exposed to direct UV should be top coated.

[@brihtl]

@8:09 you need to turn (twist) screwdriver 90° when it is beatween can and cap Use torsion to help u open a can

[@USbilbo1966]

It was nice that you did this for your sister.

[@jayschoepp5364]

Get a Jeep Wrangler JL. many options available at your local dealership, don't go for the imposter, get the trail rated original!

[@prestondeters5093]

4Lo on these Xterras is a must off road. No power, even with the supercharged v6. The gearing helps a ton.

[@jamesglenn2787]

The undercoating is on point!

[@MrJamesLuz]

The rear sway bar will contact the right rear shock when fully drooped or flexing. It might be best to remove it so the shock doesn’t get damaged.

[@Ummo2850]

enjoy the content of the xterra. One can learn a lot for own projects.

[@BUCKMAW]

I'm sure someone has already mentioned this, but POR-15 will degrade in UV light. You will need to go over the POR with some of that semi-gloss black to protect it from sunlight. Other than that, POR-15 is a fantastic rust encapsulator. For the love of everything that's holy, don't get it on your skin. Love your channel. Keep Rockin'

[@markstutzman547]

You gotta wait for the Bronco! Don't give up. I have a reservation too and haven't heard from the dealer yet either. I am kinda thinking that I will end up with a '22...praying for a '21. Come to CO when you get yours and we'll go rockin!

[@johnlutsch4234]

That shot at around 3:00 is simply beautiful! JOY

[@kennethlaw5216]

Anywhere you put that POR15 that sunlight can get to, make sure to rattle can black over it. The UV in the sunlight will break down the POR. Everytime you touch it , it will have this chalky type residue that will rub off. So everytime you touch it your hands will be black

[@vigilante351]

A llittle Veal-Parmey hahahahah. POR15 is the biggest underbody name in the car scene. Unreal stuff will last for years!!!

[@olassa6975]

THIS CHANNEL SHOULD GET MORE SUPPORT

[@douglasmichel1000]

It is still winter. Don't stop for yellow snow ice cream when 4 wheeling across the grazing pasture.

[@f1y7rap]

@Sarah the 3.3 was never a torque monster and you gave it larger tires, effectively decreasing the gear ratio and forcing the engine to struggle. When wheeling slow and steady is the answer (unless its Deep mud, then its wheelspeed to clear the mud from the tread). Always use low range in the dirt and rocks. Particularly now that you have created an effective lower final ratio. Other option is to regear (out of the question price wise).

[@parkertrimble8509]

gearing > power. if you add power youll have problems with cooling---> steeper gears will do wonders for climbing ability and agility for street driving.

[@A_guy840]

Switch dealers on the Bronco! You won’t lose your place in line if you do. Also a lot of dealers are offering great deals, granger in Iowa is offering 1k under invoice and can ship it to AZ if needed.

[@malyoung7571]

Here in Australia I just saw a TV advert for the new Kia Sonic SUV . Filmed as yo did in an abandoned warehouse with a girl tapping on things with fancy fingernails certainly reminded me of someone!

[@abpsd73]

POR-15 seals the rust/metal so oxygen can't rust it further. I usually have some small mason jars handy to put the leftover in when I open a can of the stuff, they usually get mangled trying to get them open.

[@wyntonvisser429]

Ahhhhhh, I remember my first off-road drive - Congratulations! (Careful, its addictive)

[@kanahele1]

Thats awesome how your there for your sister...your to cool!

[@Br1anuk]

I've really enjoyed this series.

[@OEMPlus]

por15 is no joke. i did my entire cobra interior in the stuff. pretty much gotta put get another can ever time you open it because the stuff soaks into the pores of the metal. i put leftovers in a paint mixing cup with a lid a couple months ago and its still fine so maybe thats the secret.

[@staypositive4358]

I've really enjoyed watching all the upgrades and repairs to the Xterra. I don't live near your shop otherwise I would love to visit and say hello. The vids continue to get better each time. Congrats on all your success!

[@DFarhart]

Yay, that Xterra is coming along great! Hope you end up getting the Bronco Sarah! Would love to see what you do with it! But there are tons of solid off-road rigs to choose from! Looking forward to the next video.

[@mamounalnasr2469]

Thank you for reminding me of the term "haul ass", which I haven't heard since I left the US in 2000.

[@VDCCXXXVII]

Whatever I always stop by your channel to listen your voice. Love you Sarah 😍😘

[@larryordine7542]

Yes, V6s with 250,000 miles on them bog down when under reved. And low range would be kinder. That VQ would say ..."hey lady gimmie a break. Im leaking oil over here. "

[@danieldunham9978]

That some of the cleanest rust i have ever seen! here in bottom 1/3 of Illinois that would be flakey rust.

[@SarahnTuned]

I’m from New Hampshire.. I know what bad rust is like.

[@andycampbell6032]

Put the lid in a zip lock bag then tap it back onto the can.

[@brianvandy4002]

I love your attention to detail and how simple you have made most of the work on the Xterra look. I'm probably going the same route on a Grand Cherokee.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Looking forward to the review on the New Defender, but top Job on the underneath, I recently done mine on my Rogue Sport (Qashqai) as it was badly needing done, but that's it done for another year!

[@Alan62651]

How about an older Bronco 4X4 project.... lift it and add some great off-road upgrades. We love watching you turn a beater into working wheels again.

[@richardlapoint1845]

Someone else here mentioned it, but a nice custom shop truck project would be bad ass. With sarah-n-tuned for your decal on the back window.

[@Slazlo-Brovnik]

POR-15 does not convert rust. One of the main advantages is, that this stuff cures with WATER. It even kinda "drys" out light rust and this prevents further rusting. But it is not a Rust converter.

[@nathanielcargile7135]

I had a 2004 Xterra with 5 speed, V6 (3.3) and 4wd. Loved it. Wish I had kept it. Will get another if I can find a decent one).

[@vincem5]

if you want low gearing to see if you can get up hills in 2wd just leave the front hubs free. also handy if yr backing up a trailer and dont want to ride the clutch in high range.

[@wrmathis2]

yeah, my truck is supercharged and i always am in low gear to save on clutch and just to make it easier.

[@wurlycorner]

Yep, I've seen the speed academy guys use that POR15 stuff loads and I've been sold on it since then. Came out absolutely fantastic on the Xterra, great job! And we like the outro's in the OG workshop, so don't worry on that front 😊 Hope you're all recovered and up to strength for the open shop.

[@ericadams4898]

I’d really like to see a shop truck project. It’ll be interesting and it’s something you need.

[@raidrfrk]

64 chevy

[@youbatubing]

Get yourself a 1972 302 V 8 bronco with 3 speed manual on the column and build it. Classic and u will love it

[@nitcat1]

Get POR 15 in small cans and have extra stuff around to use it on. You can put Saran Wrap over it before sealing the lid, but best if you can use it all up. Next time you open the leftovers you’ll probably find a hardened crust with some paint underneath.

[@bryannobu]

I once used a mini power body saw for like 30 minutes without ear plugs. My ears were ringing for like 4 days!

[@marklengal9990]

POR 15 is the bomb. I’ve been using it for years on restoring. When you close the can you need to use a plastic bag between the lid and can. You will see how tuff this stuff is

[@mzondi1970]

They are very capbable trucks. We just got rid of ours but it was much newer and had a bit bigger of a motor. But we always had it off road and in deep snow.

[@falklan]

I thought I had found an 02 4x4 for sale the other day. It had the 4x4 on the back but it was a 2 wheel drive. I was distraught to say the least because I want an Xterra so bad and that one had < 120k miles on it and cranked right up and ran great.

[@lonememe9674]

If the Bronco doesn't come through, I'd highly recommend getting an older 4Runner to mod! I'd watch that fun process, and if you ever brought it to Colorado I'd love to help get it stuck! Hah

[@jamessilasiri9626]

My kids and I think you should get a FJ and wrench on it to make it your dream off road vehicle.

[@randallmason9687]

POR 15 is great! I have used it for years. The frame on My S10 is about to get the POR 15 treatment.

[@maverick2242]

Derf get a Bronco if ya can that would be sick, plus sic for the channel, otherwise get an 80series Landcrusier as an older project ya won’t regret it! Also use low range where ya stalled at the beginning, unless ya want to start break axles/cv’s off road slow and steady wins the race to the top, plus safety hate to see you drop into a rut and end up on ya side🤙 Btw the way you gals have done wonders to the Xterra 🤘

[@macdaddyblues1]

New Bronco was at my local dealer about a month ago, Ford rep drove one in.. It was soooo small!!! Probably smaller than Sis's Xterra.