Things I've Made: Xterra Mods

[@Down2Fly]

Deep dive into the back half of sleeping platform, ie the drawer system, is up! Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTZg2R8nLh2iKc

[@Arcadianx98]

Very awesome. Can you give an estimste on material costs for the shelving? Thinking about doing this! Also, im in Colorado too :) if you sell anything let me know

[@Nigriff]

Great setup... you continue the Xterra motto, Everything you need, nothing you don't

[@bryceoleski5680]

Most practical Xterra build I’ve seen yet!

[@CBW0314]

one of the most quality, DIY builds I have seen. Everything seems thought out and well planned

[@bosef1394]

Wow, love this! The practicality of the XTerra is unbelievable with the extra roof height in the back for headroom and all of the tie down points.

[@Berubium]

Love this build. I’ve slept many comfortable nights in my xTerra thanks to a custom cut piece of memory foam and a mosquito netting insert for the window. I love the raised platform storage rig. Really impressive. Just recently passed 400,000km on my 2013 (which is about 249,000 of your freedom units).

[@David_S_ST5]

I’ve had an Xterra since the 2000 came out and I have to say DUDE! You’re a freaking genius. Well done Sir!

[@Down2Fly]

I appreciate the high praise! Enjoy the X... it's done us well. I just picked up a old Cayenne Turbo that I'm about to try to make a camping vehicle too. Stay tuned

[@MR_R.o.b.o.t.o]

Just got a 2013 Xterra. Really like it alot. Mine is identical. I love the lava red color. Nissan has nice equipment for sure. First one i owned. Litterally just bought 2 days ago. Can wait to go off road and camp in the mountains. I watched some Xterras do some off roading that was mind blowing to say the least. I bought the truck knowing it was bad....but not wicked bad. Haha. Stay safe out there and save up your money. By the time you are my age you could buy a home cash and a nice piece of property to go with it. And 4x4 on your own 100+acres. Wish someone like me told me this at your age. Living frugal pays off huge if you stay disciplined and keep it real. You are on the right track. Don't get discouraged, your young and healthy and have many for feet on those miles, take them slow and smart...

[@peaceseeker123]

Dude thanks for the shower idea you rock much love

[@MrNategeo]

we have a black bag for water but this is pretty ingenious and cheap!

[@heatherm.1473]

Absolutely brilliant -- just got a 2013 Pro4x and am driving up to Inuvik NWT from Ontario and hope to use it for other road trips -- would love to do some of these modifications! Such well-thought out design

[@Down2Fly]

Thank you!! And have a great time!

[@tejano2828]

So much love for the Xterra proud of you guys.

[@jnewmy14]

Nice build. It's given me a good starting direction. Nice job

[@Down2Fly]

Thank you! Let me know how you use it and iterate. Maybe I'll make some updates too

[@Thundy]

I've had my '03 for a while, but I'm just getting into customizing it. Can't wait to get started.

[@jkfeatherranch]

Customizing is fun.

[@alanfarmer8034]

Nice setup. And cool to see someone bring back the old foot light switch lol

[@hybrid902000]

Very nice drawer system! Definitely a how-to needed for that. Thanks in advance!

[@Down2Fly]

Deep dive into the back half of sleeping platform, ie the drawer system, is up! Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTZg2R8nLh2iKc

[@ComradePsych]

Cool build!!

[@cptsketch13]

Love the pvc pipe water tank. Stealing that idea man.

[@chrislewis5580]

Awesome drawer system!! I Have an 05 4x4 X and I've been trying to think of ways to build something similar. I'll definitely be rewatching for ideas when the time comes to build🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Down2Fly]

Deep dive into the back half of sleeping platform, ie the drawer system, is up! Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTZg2R8nLh2iKc

[@Earth_wind_dan_fire]

Looks great man! I just got a 05' xterra but it's 2wd, still very happy with it! Great camping space, thank you for the ideas

[@hotgoku12]

I just got a 05 as well 154k for 3000$ I love it

[@andrewkeeton3627]

Man I’ve got an ‘07 2wd didn’t buy it for camping but I’ve taken it camping all over Colorado last few years. Hard to justify dropping any kind of money into it though, cuz 2wd...

[@Earth_wind_dan_fire]

Andrew Keeton my thoughts as well! No reason to not go out and have some fun with it at least!

[@repetiveredundancy]

I have always wondered how to exit the rear of my Xterra Gen2 once I lay down in the back -- 6:50 now I know!!

[@elgato39]

Nice build! Enjoy!

[@Down2Fly]

Thanks! I just picked up a old Cayenne Turbo that I'm about to try to make a camping vehicle too. Stay tuned to see if it works out.

[@travisb.6015]

Dang, if you got the capital to make this thing for retail. Outstanding!

[@OrdnanceTV]

Dude this is awesome! I just moved out here to CO from the East and some old lady blew through a red light and totaled my vehicle. Bright side is I can finally buy an Xterra 😁 Love the stock-looking mods. The foot switch for the brights is awesome, never seen that. Subbed. Take it easy.

[@fizloki]

Sick light bar

[@dallasrua4321]

I'd be interested in a full DIY/build video/plans for the entire back..drawers/platform/etc.

[@Down2Fly]

Will do. I have the drawers video up and I have the front platform filmed... Just need to edit.

[@mountainbiker44]

Very nice 👍

[@johnevans6148]

Well done

[@Forrestbigwoop]

This build is great alot better then any the others iv seen❤️

[@Rekees96]

nice work

[@nightrunnerxm393]

Gotta admit, I _like_ that drawer system. Not sure if I could do something similar with my X, as it's an '01 first gen, and I don't remember seeing anything like those rails in my cargo bay. Wouldn't be as easy, but I _do_ like the concept.

[@bretdodd1304]

You don't need them....there's already removable anchors in the floor behind that back seat that will work. Frankly, it's overkill....once that's loaded up with gear it's not going anywhere.....I have an 02 converted...

[@claudiobarajas6291]

Man that videos is awesome should do more with your xterra out camping 🏕👌🏼👍🏼

[@Down2Fly]

of course! it's always a challenge between enjoying the serenity and pulling out the camera. Regardless, check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/inXaZYqse66ZoJo

[@jkfeatherranch]

Nice mods. The bed and storage looks really cool and the water tank is awesome. Thanks for the ideas. I think we will make those for our trips when we don't take the trailer. We added a bunch of switches and things to our X also.

[@larrybronaugh8262]

very cool man! smart applications. i have '05 Nismo Xterra.

[@Down2Fly]

Nice! What makes it a nismo? Is it turboed?

[@larrybronaugh8262]

@@Down2Fly it’s the suspension package really

[@bryanbonilla7742]

A video how we can build the dame thing would be great. Love your setup man.

[@Down2Fly]

Check out this one Bryan. Working on getting the front piece hot to video up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTZg2R8nLh2iKc

[@XtremeBUZZ]

I believe the old fords 90s and older trucks had the foot clicker up a bit higher, if I would have did the foot clicker I would have moved it closer to the foot rest, that way if you are getting in and out you have chance of dragging your foot across the clicker.

[@Down2Fly]

Yeah... It's moves because all I've used is adhesive. Probs time for me to lock it down

[@Esaisaenz]

KC REPRESENT 💪🏽

[@Natediggitydork]

I'm in KC too, with 2012 X. If love to check out your drawer build if your open to it. I'd definitely buy you a beer.

[@Down2Fly]

sure. shoot me a message on FB. facebook.com/garrettreilly18/

[@CThor303]

Having to piece through the video but like the water system. Also in Colorado, how does the system hold up with our hot dry summers? Seems like the PVC would degrade a bit.

[@Down2Fly]

I don't keep it on my roof all the time... Just on trips when needed. But I would assume pvc has a rough time if not garage kept or removed.

[@chrisunruh1773]

Really well done! Def enough info here for someone to put this all together themselves. I would give a like but when I saw the last two seconds of the video i cringed so hard I threw my tablet across the room

[@Down2Fly]

✌🏼

[@jasonrichards3999]

how to on the shelf system would be awesome!

[@Down2Fly]

Deep dive into the back half of sleeping platform, ie the drawer system, is up! Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTZg2R8nLh2iKc

[@cade8986]

My Xterra has a flat-folding passenger front seat. Probably makes sleeping a bit easier

[@Down2Fly]

Yeah... that's a sweet setup for a solo situation. Enjoy it!

[@touremuhammad1524]

Can you open the hatch from the inside?

[@mlvncgndhn9583]

cool vid man! my question is how did you mount your light bar? thanks

[@Down2Fly]

Some simple bolts and locking nuts from the local hardware store have done the trick for 5 years

[@bloneyo1]

Very Nice :)

[@SalvadorLosAngeles]

Great video! I have a 2014 X model same color! *sadly not 4x4

[@Down2Fly]

You'll be able to do 90% of the same stuff. Enjoy!

[@BradCagle]

Neat! Where did you get those U-bolts with the rubber lining on the roof mount?

[@Down2Fly]

Vibration Damping U-Bolts on McMaster-Carr www.mcmaster.com/products/u-bolts/vibration-damping-u-bolts/ Rubber lining was just laying around my garage, and something similar can be found at your local hardware store.

[@BradCagle]

@@Down2Fly Thanks! I have an Xterra I need to mount a big solar panel, so those U-bolts will do the trick!

[@slysimon8533]

This is a great build can you put out a detailed video about your drawer system?

[@Down2Fly]

Currently in the works. Hoping to have it up withing 2 weeks

[@ChrisVanDijk]

I’m here in Colorado. Drive a 2011 pro4x and I may need to pick your brain. This is exactly what I e been planning, but haven’t seen anything like it. I wanted to be able to remove the front part and keep the back in full time. I also wasn’t sure how to tackle keeping the built in storage. Also, how did you attach the water storage on top? Again, I’d love to pick your brain on these things.

[@ptarmiganemery5893]

Did you get yours done? How did it come out? What changes, if any, did you make?

[@Down2Fly]

water storage is attached with canoe straps or sometimes a ratchet strap. I also use canoe foam blocks that i cut a circle in. Next build video will be on the water container :)

[@ElisabeteBrasil]

Show amigo 👍

[@larryb228]

Great set up. What size BFG A/T's are those? Did you have them before the lift? IF so, any rubbing? Thanks

[@Down2Fly]

They're a size up from stock and yes, they will slightly rub if not lifted a bit.

[@steadycarving3603]

What surface did you mount the brackets for the front light bar to? Hung it from the top or the bottom?

[@Down2Fly]

I used the brackets that came with the lightbar and mounted it from the bottom. 4 years and no issues. Sorry for the late reply. Very busy time.

[@blackburn219]

what did you get for your radio/stereo system? i just bought a 2008 and that is the first thing I want to change.

[@JacobSmith-gl2wo]

The water tube on the rack is great! Did you custom make that or can it be purchased somewhere?

[@Down2Fly]

Its a custom make. Just some PVC and hardware from your local hardware store. I'll get a video up about the water tank soon.

[@ericconte7949]

Did U make the water container on top or buy it? Thanks

[@Down2Fly]

I made it. It's not pressurized yet, but does surprisingly well just with gravity.

[@samtaylor7800]

Im getting ready to purchase a 2010 xterra 4x4. They say its the off road edition but it doesnt say off road on the side. Can it still be an off road edition? How do i know what gen it is? Itll be my first nissan. Thx

[@robertpoirier8520]

It’ll be a true Off Road if it has a diff lock just above the shifter. It will be the rear diff locker.

[@kdpmac2207]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for that? I'm in the market and trying to get a handle on what range I should be looking for. Cheers!

[@Down2Fly]

I got a very good deal due to known history on the vehicle, and not opting for the Pro-4X trim. Can't tell the exact amount, but I'd suggest $15k as the upper end for a post 2011 S trim with below 100k miles. Add some $$ if you opt for the Pro-4X.

[@FurrReal56]

Noticed the OBX sticker inside. Are you from NC? I was planning on making a trip out to the banks sometime this year, but not sure about it now haha. Giving me some ideas for my build. Thanks

[@Down2Fly]

Not from NC, but really enjoy that state :)

[@Arcadianx98]

Very awesome. Can you give an estimste on material costs for the shelving? Thinking about doing this! Also, im in Colorado too :) if you sell anything let me know

[@Down2Fly]

I think the front and rear camping setup ended up being around $300

[@wellnessotr]

How did you attach your roof crossbars? And where did you get the drawer system?

[@Down2Fly]

Working on the video for the crossbars. Drawer system is DIY. Check out my video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqTZg2R8nLh2iKc and see it in action kzbin.info/www/bejne/inXaZYqse66ZoJo

[@timlong1462]

Do you happen to know the model of recessed lights you put in back?

[@Down2Fly]

I got them off ebay... unfortunately, they were discontinued, so the link from my purchase history isn't much help

[@massimozanardi6457]

Mind sharing how you bolted the electrical conduit cross bars to the stock roof rack? Thank you

[@OrdnanceTV]

Hi Massimo, I'm an electrical contractor here in Colorado. These bars are called Unistrut, and they usually mount to literally anything with a suitable through-hole or threaded hole on the mounting surface.

[@massimozanardi6457]

Drew Thomas Thank you.

[@Down2Fly]

Check out McMaster Carr for the correct diameter mounts. I think they were $4 per, and the unistrut and spring nuts are cheap from any hardware store.

[@massimozanardi6457]

Garrett Reilly please forgive my ignorance, I cannot picture the mounts. Do you mean u bolts?

[@Down2Fly]

@@massimozanardi6457 essentially yes. They are U bolts with on top of a circular center plastic piece.

[@Souris9999]

where did you get the net from the ceiling?

[@Down2Fly]

raingler.com/collections/nissan-xterra-heavy-duty-cargo-netting/products/1999-2015-nissan-xterra-new-larger-design-ceiling-storage-shelf-net-rixn

[@MrNategeo]

hey id really appreciate the specs of the water storage pipe!

[@thejackdangers]

Great job man. Do you have drawings or dimensions of your project? I may attempt this on mine.

[@Down2Fly]

Which project are you talking?? I've updated the description with the link to the deep dive project videos on my channel. If you're interested in something I haven't published, let me know and I'll see when I get record and get that video up

[@ishm0]

Great “Stock+” look, the quality of workmanship really shows through. Thanks for including the sleeping length measurement, how do you find the headroom when sleeping?

[@Down2Fly]

It's manageable. I would say 1x12s would make the platform too tall and not leave enough headroom. The 1x10s preserve enough headroom for some movement.

[@thomast.3989]

Where did you get your mounts for the crossbars?

[@Down2Fly]

new video is up on this. link in the description kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Ssc6KKpJyDh6M

[@xisotopex]

how does it tow? how much was the trailer hitch?

[@Down2Fly]

I think it's 5500lbs and hitch was like $200

[@theyason5473]

great video. what size tires are you running?

[@Down2Fly]

285/75/16 KO2s

[@xplorersme9327]

@@Down2Fly No tire rubbing on the inner fender?

[@Down2Fly]

@@xplorersme9327 I have a 2" lift as well.

[@vorhees666]

Love the vid, what size tires did you use for the lift?

[@Down2Fly]

285/75/16 KO2s

[@jrharris8442]

@@Down2Fly If you did not have the lift, would the tires rub? I love the way the tires look, but currently do not have a lift on my X

[@Down2Fly]

Hard to say. I think there are posts in this in the 2nd gen xterra forum. If memory serves me right, you'll have to do a slight "melt mod" without the lift. But I'd recommend the lift. It rides much better and the X's stock leaf springs need help, especially as they get old.

[@lucash7012]

What capacity is your water storage?

[@Down2Fly]

A little over 3 gallons

[@breadstickerino]

What hardware did you use for the channels?

[@Down2Fly]

Electrical conduit

[@edwinhart4283]

Do you have a link or schematic with dimensions?

[@Down2Fly]

I don't yet, but check out the other videos on the channel for more in depth dives into how to build the individual pieces. kzbin.info/aero/PL7JfBfz2U-esuGC5uwnTr8LMha6QcQyES

[@southerndig]

what brand and where did you get memory foam?

[@Down2Fly]

Not sure. Found it in an ex girlfriends parents basement. So any brand should be dandy

[@victorperez-ey8oe]

Looked like a bubble in your tire

[@xxspinzzxx]

wow

[@everready19373]

Where is your recovery gear?

[@Down2Fly]

I have recovery tracks, and a shovel mounted to the super struts on the roof. The shovel uses 4 spring nuts, and a couple bungie cords for the recovery tracks at the moment.

[@Down2Fly]

here's a quick shot of the recovery gear from another video kzbin.info/www/bejne/inXaZYqse66ZoJo

[@phoenix93bailey31]

How tall are you just thinking g of how a 6 foot guy would fit in those .

[@Down2Fly]

I'm 5'10". I think 6ft would be doable

[@lightspeedmonk7108]

Has anyone ever changed a oil pan gasket one of these x

[@Down2Fly]

Lots of good stuff in the 2nd gen x forum. I personally have not

[@irwinjimenez]

That is unistrut, not conduit. Lightbar is blocking all your airflow to your radiator

[@Down2Fly]

Can confirm that air is getting to my radiator. Thanks

[@cardboardkiller6883]

That's UNISTRUT, not conduit. You can get unistrut in stainless steel as well....

[@Down2Fly]

Ahh yes. Thank you

[@raffieb762]

I just bought a 2007

[@shapeshifter52001]

roof rack

[@Down2Fly]

Hi. Roof rack is up on the channel. Check out the xterra mods Playlist

[@Antjan46]

RAD