Upgrading A Critical Off-Road Design Flaw // Little Sisters Xterra

[@digitalshooter2905]

You know, for someone not trying to restore a truck you're certainly doing a great job at restoring a truck. 🤣😂🤣

[@richardlapoint1845]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Ideo7Z]

Facts

[@SophiaAphrodite]

IKR?

[@Auracanal]

Indeed.. 😂😂. Sarah just can't help it.

[@christiancooper9420]

I completely agree why stop now 🤣🤣🤣

[@bshaw458]

I think viewers don’t always understand how much more time and effort it takes to film and work on the cars. That’s before hours of editing!

[@SarahnTuned]

This video had roughly 24 hours total labor involved to produce.

[@bshaw458]

Almost hardly seems worth it sometimes... Keep grinding!

[@ragrle]

@@SarahnTuned It's better than Hollywood!

[@alberto6436]

Cracking those caliper bolts the wrong way sarah

[@frankrodriguez1981]

I was looking for this comment.

[@frankrodriguez1981]

@@fhornet1836 at first I was like... Does Nissan have some left hand threaded bolts on the carrier?

[@RLB9844]

I noticed that too. I just figured the video was mirrored or something.

[@bojannik]

Oh, how I'd love to live in a climate where cars don't rust.

[@CyberlightFG]

You'll get sand everywhere instead.

[@gwartard]

I'm in utah the land of salt and got mine from an owner that bought it in Canada. Surprisingly little rust

[@tmerrick24]

Jeff-N-Tuned featuring Sarah. Go Jeff!

[@buickboy92]

Baby Jeff is ADORABLE 😍

[@ragrle]

We appreciate that, now don't forget the broken stud. 👍

[@neathway382]

"It may not be pretty, but at least it's clean". You just described me perfectly.

[@JaCubanito]

Loving the XTerra content. Greater admiration for Sarah knowing that it's being done to make sure her sister's safe.

[@pauloconnor7951]

impressed with how capable you are Sarah.

[@fatihyildiz3301]

Hi Sarah, I'm always watching you. I wish you success,🇹🇷💐👍

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

You stole my reply, lol

[@Patrick94GSR]

3:00 looks like you were making the bolt tighter with the cheater bar. Pushing or pulling up on the bar would have loosened it.

[@BIGMEME_Retro.trance]

Some are reverse thread

[@TheHologr4m]

Bish was goin the wrong way. I have totally done that myself.

[@Mandingobull]

@@BIGMEME_Retro.trance not this car

[@im_out_roaming]

Definitely was tightening. They came right out with the impact and the switch set properly.

[@twoeightythreez]

@@BIGMEME_Retro.trance These are not reverse thread, so one cannot take advantage of body weigjt to break loose bolts on the passenger side

[@mcjags06]

I love this truck. Watching these videos has made me want an Xterra. 😫

[@SarahnTuned]

They’re cheap! Snag one up.

[@sensey111]

Your little sister is lucky to have someone like you that can fix her whip.

[@ralphhowes]

So nice having those lifts. Sarah looks much more relaxed.

[@velocity91]

One of the few channels where I will like the video before I even watch. Great work as usual!

[@fishflash1]

I'd love to go four wheeling and do a photo safari on the beauty of the dessert when in bloom. We have an amazing desert bloom in San Diego.

[@wurly1]

We all know we don't need to make you feel guilty about not painting the calipers.... Because you'll do that perfectly well yourself 😁 Jealous of everyone able to come down and hang out at your open house, but really pleased for you that you're able to do that now! Appreciated the OG garage close out at the end 😎

[@ddddsd20]

Don’t paint the calipers, remember your mission! Love ya

[@richb2229]

Restoration job or not, I love that you are doing it for your sister. Locker hubs are definitely the way to go as long as your sister remembers to lock and unlock them.

[@Stephen_A.]

It is fun watching you test the brakes on vehicles. 😅

[@hwym59]

I don’t know why but watching you pack the bearings was satisfying

[@georgieliverpol]

Omg Sarah I only watched so I could see you paint the callipers

[@messix7768]

Sarah i love this series on your sisters truck. even though you are nearly losing the battle to detail every part, you are showing the proper way to refresh a used car that can be a awesome car with a little bit of attention .

[@colintx800]

Had a crap day! Thanks for cheering me up Sarah, just what I needed to see

[@dtkl79]

Sarah, you inspire me to work hard. Your work ethic is second to none.

[@DFarhart]

This is something I’ve been considering for my 2003 Xterra. Can’t wait to see the video of the off-road test after all the upgrades are done! Keep up the great work! Love your channel!!👍👍👍

[@Iskelderon]

Just love that the new workspace comes with a shop doggo to pet between tasks! Great way to cool down and recharge your batteries.

[@mbiker345]

Love the xterra content. Keep making more.

[@zeke3463]

As a (sadly) former Xterra owner I believe the auto hubs only engage if you are able to move forward but then would stay engaged. I may be wrong but never had any problems with mine. Also was taught to not come to a complete stop when bedding pads. Love your channel content, especially the Xterra, hope to have another some day.

[@chilcootsam]

2:59 you were 'tightening' the caliper mount bolts with the snipe, not loosening them. wazzup?

[@troymontgomery4173]

I could see myself doing that on a Monday lol

[@SarahnTuned]

If you’ve never done that yourself your either lying or have never turned a wrench before 😂

[@chilcootsam]

@@SarahnTuned fwiw. I'm a huge fan, I love your channel, and I'm telling anyone who'll listen. You're going places. Great format and mix of videos. Please get a glass bead cabinet and a home powder coating kit. You'll love the results. So will we. Much respect.

[@androidhmj]

10 *beans* for the Sarah brake and locking 4's, GENIUS! Shame on the engineers for the Flawed(dangerous) System.

[@ChanoWilliams]

Jeff is the best! Don't forget to replace the missing stud!

[@BeeeHonest]

Watching you do whatever you do underneath any car makes me happy! lol...

[@jamesrodriguez2972]

I actually have a 2003 Xterra and am enjoying this a lot! Thanks for the all the effort you put into your channel. Link to the hubs would be nice. Take care!!!

[@blackfly29er]

Manual hubs are 🔥 and kudos to Jeff the crop duster

[@Sixty4motorsport]

I agree, you're gunna paint those brake parts!

[@paulrapp6]

Hi Sarah, I found your channel 6 days ago and I have been binge watching ever since! Can’t seem to get enough of your humor. I just sit, watch and smile all day long 🤪. Keep the aspidistra flying! Love, Paul

[@brianvandy4002]

When you had the auto parts store deliver the new pin for the calipers, did you include the new wheel stud?

[@SarahnTuned]

Yep, there’s a new stud on there.

[@davidandrew2610]

@@SarahnTuned Lol dont forget you have a stud here in New Zealand 💖

[@LL1684L2]

@@SarahnTuned I'm 11 hours late watching this and just had the same question regarding whether stud was replaced. Vid is actually still playing on my end right now.

[@cyclonekevin6199]

The lift and the right tools, make the job so much easier.

[@hotrodheart26]

Sarah packing wheel bearings: "See." Everyone else: "This is the Way."

[@renekoesler4704]

What a BIG sister! Wow! Little sister is so lucky!

[@MySunroofWorks]

I'm just here to watch Jeff the dog do brakes.... Oh and way to blame the dog! 😂😂

[@daveshively3295]

Lol...

[@twoeightythreez]

2:58 The best cheater bar is HEAT

[@ubangiestomp]

As soon as I see a new video has been posted by Sarah. I hit play and like with no hesitation. 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧😁

[@kayfelix5054]

You are the first person I know with a lift and still sitting on the floor while working on a car. Sarah you are strange🤗 You workshop at my area will ruin me, because of cost of heating this volume

[@djmandrick]

When you ask a dog if they farted, they always wag their tail. That's so they can waft it about and feel even more proud of themselves.

[@SnoopysDesertBrother]

Accidentally discovered your channel. Have started to binge watch even though I am not a mechanic nor have time to do my own upgrades/maintenance, nor plan on buying any other vehicle. Your approach to your passion hypnotizes me to watch more. You are smart, funny, and out of respect won’t state the additional obvious bonus, for which you are blessed with much “bean”! Congratulations on your new garage!

[@scroberts9316]

Now that you have a REAL shop (lol), you should look into getting a media blast cabinet. Awesome for removing rust, old paint and it puts a nice satin finish on metal parts in general.

[@SarahnTuned]

I want a vapor blaster, I like the concept of it better for engine parts.

[@scroberts9316]

@@SarahnTuned Yep, that'll work too 😁 Btw, congrats on your new shop, I'm really happy for you. I know you've been dreaming about this for a long, long time.

[@Laguy211]

Sarah working her magic like always 😎😎

[@dontask8979]

So the stock hubs unlock when you change direction? When you need them the most? 🤪

[@CharlieK92004]

They do unlock, but almost immediately lock again when the shaft starts turning backwards. Rocking back and forth trying to get unstuck can be really hard on them. I prefer manual, but auto hubs work great too for most people.

[@MrJamesLuz]

The auto hubs will stick in the unlock position if the 4x4 isn’t used often. I bought the warn manual locking hubs.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

My buddy had a Nissan pick up truck that had those types of hubs we took him apart 3 or 4 different times to find out that's how they worked and yeah it's pretty rough on them when 'rock' crawling. P.S. can anyone guess what color the next car is that Sarah's gonna do a review on?💅LOL!!!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

The auto hubs look for change of direction and axle input to lock and unlock. If the axles aren’t turning in the hubs in reverse they’ll unlock.

[@gwartard]

They're not really expected to do off-road. More unpaved roads and the occasional snow day.

[@_desertork1839]

Simpler solutions are almost always better, the x terra is looking nice. And do whatever you wanna do Sarah, we viewers will watch even if you only clean the glovebox haha. Cheers!

[@LockieNZ]

Who needs a cheater bar when you have an ugga dugga gun!

[@sr1600]

LOL at the cheater bar. Helps if you go the right way - loosey lefty, righty tighty.

[@scottmcnabb9122]

I'am surprised with your OCD you didnt paint the brake calipers lol.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

It's the first step in therapy. 😊

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

My money on her painting them soon 😂

[@melvinnoble8552]

BRAKE CHECKS! YES! And Jeff! Greatest KZbin channel ever!........I'm going to look for that impact screw driver...... driver thingy!

[@InuranusBrokoff]

MOAR PENGINS!!!

[@branislavmarcincak7490]

Hi, I am new to the channel and I am amazed. You are doing such a great job. Watching your tíme lapse MR 2 video made me speechless and almost crying..so much love you gave to that project. You are awesome!

[@scottd.680]

It’s not a restoration, it’s a rust-oration. Lol 😂. Made myself laugh. Feel free to quote that Sarah.

[@enlitenaudio8689]

Awww, you were so cute in this one! Someone is a huge dog lover!

[@stuartingham]

Umm I think you were tightening the caliper bolts with the breaker bar 😅 🤦🏻‍♂️ righty tighty lefty loosey 😜

[@greenhouse3505]

I was thinking the same. But then I thought sometimes the cameras are inverted. But meh... what do I know. =D

[@lotus.whisperer]

Righty tighty, lefty loosy there Sarah! :-)

[@kevingrierson2331]

I saw that with the breaker bar!

[@SarahnTuned]

I do dumb 💩 from time to time.

[@kevingrierson2331]

@@SarahnTuned You are better than me. It is my especiality lol. Thanks for being an inspiration!

[@ianprice2298]

Snap rings ALWAYS go flying, it’s what they do😉

[@Junior-rw3jm]

Awesome and Interesting information about the 4X4 flaw on that model Nissan 🤔🧐🤘🏽💯 Thanks! 👏👏👏👏

[@kenik2023]

"Don't make me feel guilty about painting the calipers..." *Sarah's whole audience* "Why didn't you paint the calipers 😭" 🤣😂😂

[@AugustFourSeven]

It’s fun seeing all the stuff restored, if people are watching and you want to do, let’s do it!

[@dankane5422]

I'm trying to figure out why you still working on the ground when you have a lift. Lol

[@EUnit111986]

Give the girl some time to evolve into standing position. I believe it is part muscle memory and equal part sub consciousness. 😆

[@hotsedan]

Won't be long till that stool becomes mainly redundant 😂😂

[@David_Watts]

@1:04 Now that the upgrade is done, you won't get 'boned'!! 😂 Haven't heard that phrase in ages! And not for a lack of boning..😁

[@brianknecht3216]

This may not be a “restoration “ but it’s a rebuild.

[@MichaelBrown-wt2pq]

Ok. 1. Thank your for this video, 2. The music is perfect. 3. I bought a jug of Fabuloso.

[@bobuncle8704]

You’re already fire, I didn’t think you needed to roast yourself too. Lovin the shop content. Seems to be going well 👍👍

[@silo_fx3182]

Haha, the 'It might not be pretty, but it's clean' HAS to go in the innuendo reel.

[@chefshadetree3972]

I need to get some of that turd patina polish hahahaha. You make me laugh, makes my day.

[@shawnthompson9912]

Great mix of humor and patina ! Haha

[@markgabello58]

yes I love my impact screwdriver way back when when I bought it from the Kmart

[@madDadMusic]

subbed for the xterra

[@lambrettabad]

Does the poor girl actually ever get to drive her car?

[@SarahnTuned]

Lol yes.

[@davidandrew2610]

@@SarahnTuned lol congratulations you are the only other mechanic that I have seen or meet that knows how to pack a wheel bearing the correctly , well done and have a great day . P . S I like ya new shop 👍😎

[@christopherbrant2667]

Maybe your little sister could hold camera for you while you’re doing the actual work. Just a thought. Great videos Sarah. Huge fan and subscriber! Keep growing.

[@ultrapc40]

Don’t forget get a idler arm brace if you are going to wheel the xterra.

[@frogswurld]

@@ultrapc40 And HD tie rods. Both of those are minimum steering upgrade on an X if you're really gonna off road it.

[@TheKindredTrucker]

Jeff is so cute!! Thanks for including him. Great video as always! :)

[@westcoastturbos]

Always kno its Sarah when you hear her voice

[@keeeiif]

Proud of you for not restoring the calipers. You're making progress.

[@FrontyardJ]

I Know you're Gonna Paint those Calipers. Lol... Little Dogs always Give you that look when they Fart.

[@SMGoertzen]

Always open the bleed screw when compressing the caliper, I've seen ABS units ruined by forcing brake fluid backwards through them. It also allows you to contain the mess with a simple hose and container setup.

[@InuranusBrokoff]

So... Is it Jeff, or Geoff?

[@SarahnTuned]

Jefff 3 f’s

[@greenhouse3505]

@@SarahnTuned Never babysit Jefff overnight. Butters will not talk to you for a week... at least! =D

[@watsonstudios]

You should get a blast cabinet for cleaning those smaller parts before painting them,

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Heavy D and the Boys, no young kids are gonna get that one

[@RyanStone143]

I was thinking the same. lol

[@SarahnTuned]

I think it’s critical even for genZ to be cultured in classic hip-hop and grunge rock. Music genres aren’t progressing as fast anymore, I feel we’re overdue for something totally new.

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

@@SarahnTuned totally agree!

[@RedStarAuto]

Stumbled on the channel by accident, but was surprised that the girl can fix cars... 👍

[@ronaldmallette]

Ummmm let me get this straight, you're basically in need of a spare hand while working on your sister's truck, did I miss something 🤔

[@fotomotoxxiii]

You tried!! Jeff was in for few seconds!! He's such a cool dog! Enjoying your shop vids.

[@802Garage]

I vote used diff fluid way worse than used grease. 😁

[@dontask8979]

Agree Friction modifier is NASTY. But so is ATF.

[@IKnewMickey]

Stinky feet for the win

[@abpsd73]

The auto hubs I've dealt with would unlock and then re-lock when changing directions. For average daily driver people that only use 4x4 for an occasional snowy road, they are adequate. The lock/unlock/re-lock cycle usually rears its ugly head and breaks the hub from shock loads when a driver is rocking the vehicle back and forth, jamming the throttle without allowing some low speed rotation to let things re-engage.

[@danvdz]

Let’s be honest it would have taken an hour to paint the calipers since you already had them off ;)

[@johnbonner2656]

I think I saw the back of a lime green CRX!?! My first new car was an '88 CRX Si (Barbados Yellow). Best car I've ever owned.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, it’s Brandon’s Honda challenge racecar. Not much CRX left other than the shell lol.

[@myrondesjarlait9752]

The entire audience, in a zombie voice. "Feel guilty for not painting the brake calipers".

[@bamadudes2473]

Your work is awesome! Wish you were local!!👍👍

[@rossmontani5557]

Why does Jeff never answer you when you talk to him,how rude?

[@j.santos7674]

Steam punk brake look patina

[@dpm1057]

"Off road shit patina"... you should patent that phrase

[@asarand]

You can't patent a phrase. But you can trademark it.

[@dpm1057]

@@asarand Thanks Wayne... Sarah, listen to Wayne! :-)

[@AKFF320]

With the old school hubs, it was always known to reverse a bit after you lock, or unlock your hubs to ensure proper function. Don't you remember riding in grandpa's truck 🤣

[@kinn1647]

You where turning the bolt the Wrong direction thats why it was stuck with the cheater bar probably why the bolt broke too 😱😱🙌🤲 LMAO rewind and watch Wrong way

[@patricksproule6709]

Hey Sarah, Rode have an awesome warranty on their mics. Just send them the broken one and it's highly likely they will repair / replace it for free.