http://crawlernews.com Anything and Everyting Rockcrawler Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:18:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Doug Thorley Headers is getting closer to reality for you 1st generation Xterra/Frontier owners.  One week into the pre-orders Rugged Rocks has received nearly half of the required orders.  Below is more information from Rugged Rocks. The Doug Thorley Headers for the 3.3L V6 Xterras and Frontiers are almost here. The ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/03/doug-thorley-headers-xterra-frontier-33l-non-supercharged-update/ I've been in the market for a while now for a new front bumper on my truck and I've been having a hard time deciding what to get.  The foru main manufacturers for the Xterra include ARB, Shrockworks, Calmini and Kennesaw Mtn.  ARB ARB is the newest player in the game for ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/03/2005-nissan-xterra-front-bumper-review/ This weekend I decided to check out the Fred Hall Boat Show in Long Beach.  I had heard about the show for the last couple of years.  At first I dismissed it since I don't really care about fishing, but my buddies kept saying it doesn't matter, "It's a man's ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/03/fred-hall-boat-show-not-just-for-anglers/ It's been rumored for a few weeks that Nissan is going to announce a recall for a simliar issue that Toyota has been faced with over its stuck accelerators.  Some people were thinking it might just be a scare and over reaction to take the heat off of Toyota. Nissan provided ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/03/nissan-announces-recall/ For a while now I've been using the FourTreks rollbar mount to mount my CB antenna to the stock rack on my Xterra.  The advantage to this mount is that it's simple to use and can easily be moved to accomodate different situations.  Recently I picked up a rooftop tent ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/03/fourtreks-rollbar-mount-review/ There are a few options to choose from for filling up your tires on the trail.  Portable air compressors and CO2 are two of the most popular.  However, if you are a scuba diver or have the ability to fill a scuba tank (ie. certified),  you might want to consider ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/02/on-board-air-scuba-tank-option/ There becomes a point in every 4-wheeler's life when the bolt on stuff just doesn't cut it anymore.  My buddy Chris, just reached that point. Recieving Gen-Right's 4-link brackets and a quick 30-second phone call regarding how it all goes together, Chris' '98 Jeep Wrangler TJ was pulling into the ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/02/jeep-tj-rear-4-link-coil-over-conversion-day-1/ At times it can be difficult to find quality aftermarket parts for the second generation Nissan Xterra, so when a product comes along for our trucks that gives us piece of mind on the trial it’s worth mentioning.  The Blue Torch Fab rear cover for the M226 differential has been ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/02/blue-torch-fab-m226-differential-cover-for-nissan-xterra/ The 2010 running of the Griffin King of the Hammers race will take place on Friday February 12, 2010 in Johnson Valley, California at the legendary Hammers Trails.  King of the Hammers has grown into a weeklong event in 2010 which will offer even more opportunities for drivers and spectators ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/02/griffin-king-of-the-hammers-2010/ I Kept having problems with the Rusty’s track bar breaking at the Tie Rod end. In fear of it breaking driving down the road I ordered a Rock Krawler Heavy Duty Track Bar with a new bracket. First I had to remove the old track bar and factory bracket. Then I installed ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/01/rock-krawler-track-bar-install/ Rock crawling is no longer just for Jeep owners. Advance Adapters now offers a specially designed transfer case for the Nissan off road enthusiast who is ready to take his truck to the next level. Swapping out your stock Nissan transfer case with the new Advance Adapters Atlas transfer case ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/01/nissan-pathfinder-atlas-transfer-case-install-time-to-crawl/ Johnson Valley, CA is the keeper of the biggest & baddest hardcore rock trails in the country and on February 26th & 27th, King of the Hammers - The Ultimate Desert Race, came back for round two. 130 rock buggies came in from all over the world to give their ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/01/king-of-the-hammers-2009-the-ultimate-desert-race/ February 2, 2009 Calico, CA – The 22nd Expeditionary Group headed out to Calico this past weekend to welcome Oz and Jesse into the club. As usual, the event was organized through Rugged Rocks Off Road & Communications and advertised through several forums. We also welcomed John from North Carolina for ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/01/calico-ca-4%c3%974-trails-013109/ The 22nd Expeditionary Group headed out to Pinyon Mountain Area for a day of trail riding in Anza-Borrego.  The trail starts off as a scenic easy drive heading east from Hwy S-2 and empting into Fish Creek from which numerous options for completing the trail are offered.  This report focuses ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/01/anza-borrego-pinyon-mtn-squeeze/ It was a late start to the summer wheeling season but our group finally got organized enough to plan a run up to Big Bear. With passengers and friends our group of 15 staked our claim in yellow post sites at the Heart Bar campground just a short distance from ... http://crawlernews.com/2010/01/heart-break-ridge-big-bear/