Archive for March, 2010
Nissan Differential Covers by Blue Torch Fab – Update
Blue Torch Fab is in the process of manufacturing a C200K differential cover for the 2005+ Nissan Xterra and Frontiers. This cover will fit all automatic transmission trucks except the Off Road. BTF will also be making changes to the M226 differential cover which fits the manual transmission trucks and the Off Road model. Previously, I [...]
Carrizo Plain National Monument Wildflowers 03/27/10
This weekend my wife and I spent a couple days in the Carrizo Plain National Monument. This was our first visit to the area during wildflower season and we weren’t disappointed. The following pictures were shot throughout the Monument. I’ve provided general latitude and longitude coordinates for those looking for good areas to see. [...]
1993 Nissan Pathfinder Solid Axle Swap – Part 1
When the decision is made to SAS it can be a challenge to decided what equipment to run--whether to run 1/2 ton or 1 ton axles, leafs springs or coils, 3 link or triangulated 4 link, 35's or bigger meats, ect. For this project the decision was made for us when we picked up the donor truck. Searching for a drivers drop high pinion Dana 44, [...]
Jeep TJ Rear 4-Link Coil-over Conversion – Day 3
The build continues one step at a time, one late night after another. The 14-bolt rear axle replacing the Dana 44 was placed under the jeep and needed a new truss since there wasn't an off-the-shelf truss that would work for us. The easiest way to construct one was to make it out of 2" x 4" x 1/4" square steel tubing. After measuring the Dana 44 [...]
Jeep TJ Rear 4-Link Coil-over Conversion – Day 2
The axles are out with the rear of the jeep hovering above the ground with nothing but space for axles and suspension components. The next step, building the frame side coil-over mounts was upon us. It was decided that we'd go with a bucket style that would be integrated into the new raised frame rails and new high clearance rear bumper. The frame [...]