Titan Swaped Xterra on 35s | Deep Dive

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BUILD LIST:
Suspension:
@nisstec Titan Swap Kit
@nisstec MKII front coil-overs with 650lb springs
@radfloshocks 2.5 w/ remote resi long travel rear shocks
@specialty_products_company Titan UCAs
@alcanspring custom 3” lift leaf springs w/ 1000lb additional payload + adjustable shackle
Armor:
@expedition_one Trail Series Front Bumper
@heftyfabworks Steel Skid Plates
@heftyfabworks Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
@whiteknuckleoffroadproducts Rock Sliders
Lighting:
@auxbeamlighting LED switch panel
@bajadesigns Squadron Pro Amber lights wide/cornering
@bajadesigns LP6 Pro Amber lights
@bajadesigns OnX6 Dual Control Amber/White LED Light Bar
Wheels and Tires:
@blackrhinowheels Raid 17x8.5 +0mm - Bronze
@mickeythompsontires Baja Boss M/T 35/12.5/R17
@boraoffroad 2.5” spacer for the rear
Performance:
All products purchased from @Z1_offroad
@afepower Twisted Steel Headers
@magnaflow Catalytic Converters
@nismo Off-Road Catback Exhaust
@volantperformance CAI
@airflowsnorkels Xterra Snorkel
Recovery Gear:
@smittybuilt 98612 XRC 12K Gen 3 Winch Comp Series
@hiliftjacks jack
@maxtraxhq Xtreme Desert Tan Recovery Board w/ Metal Teeth
@bubbarope Power Stretch Recovery Rope 7/8” x 30’
@bubbarope Gator-Jaw 176745Pro Synthetic Soft Shackle
Accessories:
@uptopoverland Platform Roof Rack
@cvttents Roof Top Tent - Mt. Hood 56”
@dometic dual zone refrigerator/freezer
@jackeryusa Explorer 500 Portable Battery
@jackeryusa Explorer 1500 Portable Battery
@malooracks Seat Covers
@midlandusa MicroMobile 15W Two-Way radio
@trasharoo spare tire trash bag
@mrheater Buddy 4k-9k Portable Propane Heater
@smittybuilt 5.65 CFM Air Compressor
@morrflate Quad inflate/deflate hose and gauge
@bushcompany 270 XT awning
@roamadventureco 95L Rugged Case (x2)
@renogy 175w flex solar panel (x2)
Navigation:
@rammounts iPad mount
@gaiagps
@onxoffroad
@garmin inreach mini
Camera Gear:
@gopro hero 9
@gopro Max
@djiglobal Mavic III Cine
@apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
@sony a7 III

[@thathorrorshow4126]

My father died 6 months ago and you have inspired me to trick his Xterra on his memory. Thanks for this video.

[@conheck_offroad]

Sorry for your loss. I am glad the video was able to give you some inspiration and to hopefully help you honor the memory of your father! Welcome to the Xterra family! 🤙🏽

[@thathorrorshow4126]

@@conheck_offroad thank you

[@conheck_offroad]

Anytime!

[@chatnavz]

Im sorry for you loss

[@thathorrorshow4126]

@@chatnavz thank you too.

[@4wdAdventurz]

As a fellow Nissan guy I’m a big fan of the channel!

[@_moes_garage_]

This is amazing. Of all the titan swaps I've seen, I'm liking yours the best! Thanks for putting this out.

[@conheck_offroad]

Thank you! I’m loving it. Definitely an amazing upgrade to the rig

[@chrisfebles339]

Got the 2007 Xterra awesome truck

[@U.s-epa]

Wow didn't know you could do this!!! I just got an 05 6mt with locker. This will for sure be my suspension upgrade!

[@conheck_offroad]

It’s definitely worth it if you an afford it

[@U.s-epa]

@@conheck_offroad suspension is only worth doing right and doing once!!

[@conheck_offroad]

Agreed

[@Gokywildcats11]

@@conheck_offroad what's the cost to do the upgrade swap. And is it worth doing. For maybe a daily driver

[@kronkwarburton2562]

Nice build, my man. Side note: Were you able to sell off some of your previous upgrades to alleviate the costs of the the swap? My X has the Radflo 2.0 up front and Alcans in the back with Bilsteins. A Titan Swap requires so much replacement of good parts and I hate spending money twice.

[@fingerstylefan]

Your rig has really come a long way man. Congrats.

[@conheck_offroad]

Thank you! I’m really happy with how it is coming along!

[@Mall_Crawling_X]

nice setup! can you do a deep dive on the diesel heater setup? asking for a friend... XD

[@conheck_offroad]

Thanks! I don’t currently have a diesel heater… yet 🤪

[@mikemorgan4670]

Great rundown. Such an awesome X!

[@conheck_offroad]

Thanks mike! 🙌🏽🙏🏻

[@robertmorales7250]

I have a stock 2010, man I am jealous

[@xbenture]

Nice detailed video and such an awesome rig.

[@conheck_offroad]

Thank you!! 🙌🏽

[@joeblow9035]

Didn’t realize xterra’s had the leaf springs underneath the axles while the frontiers were on top.

[@conheck_offroad]

Yeah, some people actually flip it to be the other way around similar to the frontiers. I just haven’t done that yet.

[@altimatic2183]

Great video man and I have a question. Titan swap doesn't necessarily mean vk56 swap. How does the stock vq40 engine deal with the added weight / wider track /bigger tires. Is it a lot more sluggish?

[@conheck_offroad]

Correct. Titan swap usually refers to the suspension and front differential. The engine handles fine. I ran stock gears for over a year before regearing to 4.10s. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a race car, but I can cruise at 80 mph no problem

[@qeva_]

very informative, thanks

[@conheck_offroad]

You are welcome! 🙌🏽

[@Flying_Dollar_Motorsports]

Dang 1000 lbs over stock!? I went 400lb over stock on my Alcans and they're pretty stiff

[@conheck_offroad]

Mine are pretty stiff when I don’t have any gear packed. But once I’m fully loaded it softens up nicely to give a smooth ride

[@russelljbaldridge1781]

the MK2 are so much quieter then the Radflos!!!!

[@conheck_offroad]

Yes they are!

[@XYoverland]

Just curious - why did you switch from Expedition One to the Uptop Bravo? Last I saw they still have the flawed design on the front feet (90° angle and only a single bolt) and it will damage your roof eventually. The last guy I helped install one on has a permanent buckle after less than a year.

[@conheck_offroad]

It has more ability to add accessories and has a bigger platform than the expedition one rack. I have also modified the front mounting brackets to avoid that from happening. I started having issues and reused my expedition one brackets to solve that issue

[@XYoverland]

@@conheck_offroad Good call on modifying it. I do like the footprint of it - I actually wanted the 180 version of the same awning as you but my Gobi rack narrows towards the front and dips down to follow the roof line. Also I don’t think you’re on the east coast anymore but a buddy of mine wants the ExpOne rack and would probably buy yours if you still have it. Would just have to source front supports.

[@conheck_offroad]

I love the awning. If you can figure out a way to mount it, it’s totally worth it. I still have the rack and also have the HD load bars for mounting a RTT. Have him hit me up on instagram @conheck_offroad

[@blackriflegaming5964]

Quick question how did you get the alignment done after the suspension swap ?

[@conheck_offroad]

I took it to a shop and had them do it

[@Whatever838494]

Do your cv axles ever rub the bottom of your shocks? I've got an almost identical setup on my Xterra and have observed that issue a couple of times. I'm assuming a good alignment will help but that was hard enough to get in the first place even with the BRUTAL method.

[@conheck_offroad]

I haven’t had any issues in that area that I can tell

[@JustinCaseWages]

Mine just barely touch. I have “witness” marks on the CVs. I was thinking of grinding the coil perch down a little. Alternatively, Greg at PRG showed me how to replace the lower on the coil over to make more room.

[@Whatever838494]

@@JustinCaseWages interesting... "Witness" marks is a good way to describe it. I'll probably go the grinder route if a better alignment doesn't help. Replacing the lower sounds like I would need a spring compressor unless I'm mistaken.

[@JustinCaseWages]

@@Whatever838494 Correct. You would need a spring compressor. An alignment might fix it or make it worse depending on which way they shift things around. I sure hope it works. I need mine aligned anyway. Otherwise a grinder or even a file might be enough to clear.

[@JustinCaseWages]

Have you measured your droop up front? I tried adding preload with half that many threads showing and I only had 2” of droop. :(

[@conheck_offroad]

No I haven’t tried yet

[@ThatGreen240z]

Why didn’t you go with the 2.5 remote reservoir in the front?

[@conheck_offroad]

MKIIs don’t come with remote resi. The radflos don’t like to be compressed past 4” of lift. That’s why I went with the MKIIs

[@chatnavz]

What exhaust tip is that?

[@memeuchiha115]

how the tire wear a yr later?

[@conheck_offroad]

The wear was good. Wore in nice and evenly. I’m now on a new set of Nitto trail grapplers. But have no complaints about the Mickeys

[@Yipping_Yeti]

Did you have to do any modification to fit the 35's?

[@conheck_offroad]

Yes, front and rear modifications were required

[@FilmREALMS]

how many inches of droop do you have at 4.5" of lift?

[@conheck_offroad]

I haven’t taken any specific measurements, but it maxes out my floor Jack just to get the tires off the ground

[@estebanpuga8124]

Dose anyone know if you can titan suspension swap with a 2000 Nissan xterra

[@conheck_offroad]

Never seen a titan swapped gen 1. But you could be the first!

[@chrisyates2402]

whats the best year of the nissan titan truck if i buy a wreaked truck to use for titan swap on a 2006 xterra?

[@conheck_offroad]

I’d look for a 2010-2015

[@chrisyates2402]

@@conheck_offroad thanks

[@Gokywildcats11]

What fog lights are you using

[@conheck_offroad]

Baja designs squadron pro amber wide/cornering

[@Gokywildcats11]

@@conheck_offroad expensive??

[@conheck_offroad]

@@Gokywildcats11 well they’re Baja so they aren’t cheap

[@Gokywildcats11]

@CONHECK21 what makes the xterra so good. Here in the past week doing alot of youtube videos. It has caught my attention to get one. How many miles is to many. And what's a good price. 2010-2012

[@Gokywildcats11]

@CONHECK21 is there a budget , amazon maybe,