2005 Xterra SAS

[cheftyler]

For 2005 Nissan redesigned the Xterra
The following is the first SAS of a 2nd generation (2005+) Xterra that my buddy is having done by All Phase.

Part's List:
Dana 44 - Ford Bronco 78-79
Dana 44 4.56:1 Ring and Pinion
Dana 44 Master Install Kit
Ford 9" - Ford Bronco 78-79
Ford 9" 4.56:1 Ring and Pinion
Ford 9" Master Install Kit
Detroit Locker
Bronco Monster Radius Arms - High Travel
Fox 2" Coilovers - Emulsion
King 300lb Coil Springs
Rebuilt Steering Box
Custom Tie Rod and Drag Link
Pittman Arm
Ford Radius Arm Clamps
Custom Front Track Bar
Steering Shaft
Steering Stabilzer
Bilistien Shocks - Rear
Misc Front Axle Parts - Brakes, Brake Lines, etc.
Custom Hydraulic Steering Lines
Custom Front Bump Stops
Custom HD CV Drive Shaft
Custom T-Case/Tranny Mount/ Skid
Misc Parts for Rear Spring Over
Custom Front Skid Plate

With the help of some RMXC members and AK9849CY (pathfinder owner), we located and pulled the axles. AK9849CY found them for $60 an axle, it was a great deal.


Front D44
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Rear Ford 9" Heavy Duty
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D44 all purdy
http://alpinetribe.com/Gallery/albums/SAS/P1010072.sized.jpg
Time to get the X on the lift and start gutting. The tire location and height from the lift is an estimate of ride height.
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The spring perches on the ford 9" matched up to the nissan springs in the rear. Things could not have gone smoother. Lets hope it stays this way.
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More pics: http://alpinetribe.com/Gallery/SAS

[fatwreck]

I always appreciate it when people cut up something so new. :D

Good axle choice. :thumbsup:

[87xjco]

WOW that takes some huevos to do that to a 2005. Looks like it will be a sweet ride!!:thumbsup:

[PHiSH]

That is awesome :thumbsup:

[Alpine Spirit]

He is shooting to have it done the first part of April.

[MikeEB]

Looks like it is going to be a sweet ride. I second the takes balls to cut on a new truck, good work.

Just curious, using a front 44 out of the Bronco with the cast arm mounts... Are you going to be wide enough to get to the radius arm mounts on the axle or are you going to weld on new mounts?


Mike

[JKTODD]

Wow! The front axle looks great now that it's been redone. My claim to fame for this project is I helped drag it out of the pick-n-pull on a dolly. I definately want to be at the unveiling party!

[rockfrog]

Cutting up new stuff is almost as cool as cutting up classic stuff!

[Sean Dogg]

Wow, looks good! Are X-terra's unibody?

[JKTODD]

No, they have a frame under them. The Xterra's are a great vehicle. The new ones come stock with 265 horsepower. You can free up a few more ponies with simple bolt ons as well. With a SAS I think they make great Safari Expedition type vehicles. Even better than my beloved XJ.

[Trango]

Hey guys...

I've done a couple of cast-in 44 Radius arm projects. PM me with an email addy if you want some pictures of arms I've made for people.

Good luck
Bob

[1BGDOG]

Hey guys...

I've done a couple of cast-in 44 Radius arm projects. PM me with an email addy if you want some pictures of arms I've made for people.

Good luck
Bob

I think Bob and I have the same pics, but I have some as well. Turned out great. Been driving it for a year no problems. I haven't wheeled it becuase of T-case issues. But that should be solved in a week or so.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/1bgdog/DSCF0180.jpg


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[Alpine Spirit]

Actually he is adapting HD arms from James Duff to use.

[1BGDOG]

Actually he is adapting HD arms from James Duff to use.

Gotcha. We took the stock ones and sleeved them and threw Johhny Joints on the end.

[98XJDMB]

man, i saw a huge Xterra a couple weeks back here in NC, and those things look great built, can't wait to see this all done and wheeling.

[Alpine Spirit]

Rear Axle/Suspension is done and mouted up minus the driveline.

Front is ground down all IFS mounts smoothed out. New gear box being mounted.

[JKTODD]

More pics please.
:worthless:

[MtnRunner]

Have him check out the CAGE OFFROAD radius arms instead. Much nicer design than the Duff ones.

[JKTODD]

Is it done yet?

[Alpine Spirit]

Nope there is a hangup getting the steering box to fit.

[JKTODD]

Just wondering since yours got done so fast.

[cheftyler]

Ah, the difference between a kit and the very first time anyone has even attempted this modification on the new models

[jkskier]

Actually, the CAGE arms were designed by the same guy who designed the Duff arms. CAGE arms are a better/later/improved model but still not night and day from the Duff arms. I think either choice will be a good one.

[CSP]

Just wondering since yours got done so fast.


Alpine's appears to be a bolt on kit. This one looks to have some actual fabrication involved.

[JKTODD]

Yeah-plus the rear axle is being changed.

[Alpine Spirit]

Yeah mine was primarily bolt on so not alot of custom stuff.

They are having to redo everything from the Transfer Case out including a whole new steering setup.

[cheftyler]

So it should be on rubber by the end of the day.
We were up there today when the drive shafts came in, so it won't be long!

[JKTODD]

Sweeeeet! More pics please!! Or swing it by CycleMutt and show him. He'll show me.

[cheftyler]

It is officially (I think) done and it will be picked up tomorrow.
I will post up pics (or Alpine will) as soon as I see 'em :D

[cheftyler]

Ok, since there are pictures (not of the completed rig) of the progress I can't tease ya'll like that
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[Mike Boyle]

It looks awesome! I really like the control arm/tranny mount design.

[cheftyler]

The 2005 Xterra SAS is complete!

There is still a few bugs to work out, but I am pretty happy with the result. The front will be higher than the rear until I see how the coils sag.

http://alpinetribe.com/Gallery/albums/SAS/P1010196.sized.jpg

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More pics: Here (http://alpinetribe.com/Gallery/SAS)


Just one word to described this beast: BADA$$ :D

[Steven_Mc]

That's definitely SWEET!!! Great flex! :thumbsup: I didn't see any mention of what tire size you are running?

[Alpine Spirit]

They are 36" tires :beer:

They did a great job.
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[JKTODD]

CycleMutt just brought it by to show me. Damn it looks good! It is definately the burliest Xterra I've seen. Can't wait to see it wheeling!

[sonofmayhem]

FAWK YEAH that bad boy is awesome, it looked like it wouldnt be able to flex because of tire rub. but man that looks great!!!!!

[87xjco]

Wow! very nice project and results.

Mad props to the builders!!!

[4Lo]

Damn that looks great! Good work.

[TruckinT]

Looks pretty sweet!!
I knew a kid that SAS'd his Xterra, I think it was like a 2001, they look pretty mean after gettin a solid axle!
One thing you forgot....Chopped fenders and 44's! lol, jk, looks good on 36's

[pinoyjeeper]

Do you mind telling us how much the swap such as this cost? Also, how did this affect your stock traction control devices such as ABS, downhill descent, traction control?

[cheftyler]

Cost...you'd have to ask All Phase for a quote (and Dave, I did mention you guys in the very first post :P )

Traction control, ABS, speedo, etc...all lost with the removal of stock axels...the new generations of Xterras use tone rings @ each wheel to determine how fast each one is going, so until a new tone ring is made, no chance of ABS, etc...from the last conversations I've been hearing there is going to be one tone ring made and all the sensors tied into the one ring...so no ABS, Traction control, etc...as the vehicle will have only one tone ring...but he'll get his speedo back :D

[oleblue]

Now we are all waiting for the trail report.

[1BGDOG]

Now we are all waiting for the trail report.

saw them outside of Boulder yesterday heading north on 93.

[cheftyler]

Tomorrow morning is the maiden voyage :) Despite the fact that he tried to get me to go today...sadly I had prior engagements :(

[cheftyler]

As promised, pictures :D
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A spot of trail damage, but as Alpine Spirit said: that's what JB weld is for!
http://alpinetribe.com/Gallery/albums/China-Wall-2006/59780960_G.sized.jpg

The rest of the pictures from the Rocky Mountain Xterra Club's 4x4-101 run at China Wall are here (http://alpinetribe.com/Gallery/China-Wall-2006)

[oleblue]

Besides the Oil pan issue which was unrelated to the SAS, how well did the SAS work and hold up?

[JKTODD]

Nice picture of the back of CycleMutt's head!!!

[Alpine Spirit]

Held up Great... no issues what so ever.

No Binding, nothing came loose, it is all very tight. Well there is some minor rubbing in the rear wheel well on the drivers side... easy fix.

[oleblue]

Now that is great news for a first time ever attempt, very glad to hear that. Keep wheeling :D

[CGuava]

That X is sweet! One question: Was the oil pan issue b/c the pumpkin cam up and hit it? The pic from that angle just looks like it sits right over the pan and i was just wondering. Looks gigidy good! :thumbsup: I'm liking the stuff coming out of all phase.

[cheftyler]

nope, the pumpkin was fine, it was a big F'n rock that punched the oil pan.

[JKTODD]

Anymore pictures of trail use? New stuff to add? Would like to see more.

[Alpine Spirit]

Here are other shots from later this year.

MOAB
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[Alpine Spirit]

Misc... Colorado Shots

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[Alpine Spirit]

No changes besides it now has a rear tire carrier added.

[4Lo]

That thing is beautiful and capable :thumbsup:

[JKTODD]

Any magazine shoots yet?

[Alpine Spirit]

Any magazine shoots yet?

He has been contacted by 1 or 2 and when we were out in Moab 4x4 & SUV was there taking pics for an Oct or Nov issue.