Tech
Super Packing the Nissan »
Starting in the mid 80's, many Nissan trucks came with the H233b differential loaded with a Limited Slip Differential [...]
Trail Runs & Events
Big Bear 4×4 Trails »
While I was up in Big Bear this weekend I decided to check out the trails to see if there was any hope of [...]
Carrizo Plain National »
This weekend my wife and I spent a couple days in the Carrizo Plain National Monument. This was our [...]
Anza-Borrego Desert »
By most accounts the Anza-Borrego desert appears to be at its peak bloom for the year. The fields are [...]
New Products
Doug Thorley Headers »
I wrote last week that Rugged Rocks was offering a pre-sale discount on Doug Thorley Headers to owners of 3.3L V6 Xterras and Frontiers. It's now been [Read More]
Product Reviews
Weld on Rock »
Finding a pair of production rock sliders for Nissan Pathfinders isn't easy, but [...]
NX Rocks »
As the Xterra gains a reputation for being a capable trail truck more suppliers are [...]
2005+ Nissan Xterra »
I've been in the market for a while now for a new front bumper on my truck and I've been [...]
News
Klim USA and BlueRibbon Coalition »
Date: 08/30/2010 Rigby, ID (August 30, 2010) -Nate Blaylock announced today that the two Idaho based entities will partner this winter to increase membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) and to drive involvement in the public lands debate. "Klim has long held a [Read More]
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Vehicle Showcase
Nissan to Moonbuggy build
As one modifies their rig to tackle progressively more difficult trails the desire to take it to the next level will push some of us farther than others. It started off with a stock 1987 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 XE which I planned to us for mild overnight excursions exploring trails. Like most off-road newbs, it started with a basic IFS lift kit [...]
Pathfinder to Hardbody Cab Swap
So, why not start off with a Hardbody and avoid all all the trouble? Well, after selling my old buggy I was in the market for another Nissan to SAS. In searching the classifieds for Nissan 4x4's it was apparent that Hardbody's were going for $1000 to $2000 more than Pathfinders. So, after a week or two of searching I pickup up a 1989 2 door [...]