The upgrade total (so far) is ~: $5,000

First, The Repository 'O' Pictures


Last five Xcursions:



10/18/2003 Gardner Canyon 7.0 (The Liz Show Remix)
11/13/2003 Playing Hooky in Redington
02/14/2004 Jackson Cabin
03/21/2004 Hassayampa and New Mexico
07/23/2004 Nightime Redington



Phase I - Basics
Phase I gets the offroad basics covered. Lift it up,
make it mean. Get this bad boyready for the trails...
Calmini Winch Bumper Installed
SLR 3" Lift Installed
Craig Elden Idler Arm BraceInstalled
Calmini Rear Axel Skid-
Calmini RockersInstalled
Skid Row Center Skid Installed
PIAA 1400 Fogs Installed
31x10.5x15 BFG T/A KO TiresInstalled
Lev-o-Gauge Clinometer Installed


Phase II - Electrical
In this phase, the electrical system gets a workout.
Also of importance are some high-performance driving lights. These look cool and I can claim they are for safety.
4 x Lightforce 170 (350K cd)Installed
Optima Red Top BatteryInstalled
Mean Green Alternator-


Phase III - Communications
In Phase III the vehicle gets connected. Radios and antennae make a car look rugged anyway, right?
Icom 208h Dual-Band Amateur RadioInstalled
Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio Installed
Some model telescoping antenna-


Phase IV - Upgrades, Round Two
In phase IV, I will upgrade some other components of the Xterra. Lifting, in particular, has a negative effeect on steering center links that this phase will help correct.
Calmini Steering System-
K&N Air FilterInstalled
SLR (Gibson) Cat-back Exhaust System-
WARN Winch-


Phase V - Superfluous Frass
In this phase, I start putting gizmos and doohickeys in the vehicle. Some of them have a purpose, others are more for show. This phase is so far off, I don't even have models for most of it.
Alpine GPS Deck-
Reverse-Glow Guage Replacement-
Rubber Floor Mats Installed
Mini Interior Raingler X-net Installed
Xterra convenience net Installed
Garmin Etrex GPS Installed
Front Neoprene seat covers Installed
Rear Neoprene seat covers Installed
Phat 23" RimsJust Kidding