I've been around the Nissan truck community for a while with friends driving a variety of trucks. I bought my 2003 Supercharged 5-Speed Xterra back in 2008 following a failed deal for an R50. I drove that truck until 2021 when I retired it for a rusting frame. I wanted to find another one to transfer my parts over but they were hard to find or thanks to the pandemic, were asking a stupid price. Some just didn't want to deal with me, exporting a truck from the USA to Canada, or one guy in Alberta thought I was a scammer. My parents and friends wanted me to get something else, but I wanted mid-sized and I didn't want a pickup. I just haven't been sold on the gen2 Xterra either. Discouraged, I stopped shopping for one for a few months.

While on a camping trip I had a Pathfinder pop up in my MarketPlace feed. I had totally forgotten about the V8 version. Back from vacation we went to take a look at it. While we really liked the idea of the truck, this particular one was too beat up. I then went looking around the net for the next few months and found out in British Columbia that looked to be in great shape. The add mentioned a new transmission so likely a SMOD victim and also likely discouraged others from looking at it, fearing the dreaded CVT. Gas prices were also outrageous at that time which made gas guzzling vehicles not very attractive. First time buying a vehicle unseen, I got it inspected at the Nissan dealership across the street then arranged to have it shipped the 5000 kilometres to my door. The day after it arrived I did both front wheel bearings and a ball joint and sent it to get aligned. From there it needed a provincial inspection, which failed needing two rear shocks. Using the Xterras plates to drive it around (only for the alignment and inspection) I did the shocks in the parking of of the inspection garage and went in the next morning to get it validated and able to get plates for it that day. It was an interesting experience.

From there I`ve been working hard to getting it caught up in mods. The sale of the Xterra funding the 2.9 to 3.36 regear with both front and rear TRE 4x4 E-Lockers. A basic lift was also a priority as the Michelins that came with it, despite having a good amount of tread, decided to crack the year after.

From my worklog on the CNTC forums, here`s what I`ve gotten done so far.

Mileage:
231'000kms (October 2021) *At Purchase
250'000kms (January 2023)
260'000kms (January 2024)

MODIFICATIONS

Performance:
- Audi R8 NGK ignition coils w/Performance Racing adapters
- NGK Ruthenium HX Spark Plugs
- Titan Nismo Intake Tube into Z1 Air Intake Box and Filter
- JBA Long Tube Stainless Ceramic Coated Headers
- Performance Racing 02 Sensor Extensions
- GM LS 90mm Throttle Body using the Performance Racing adapter kit
- UpRev Tuned by Randy Baker

Tires & Rims:
- 285/70r18 Falken WildPeak R/T with HD DuraSpec HD Sidewalls on Charcoal Powder Coated OEM 18" rims (Summer)
- 265/65r18 Michelin X-ice North 4 Studded on OEM 18" rims (Winter)

Suspension, Differentials & Brakes:
- M205 3.36 with TRE 4x4 Electric Locker
- R230 3.36 with TRE 4x4 Electric Locker
- Moog HD Springs on Bilstein 5100 struts (set to 1" lift)
- Supreme Suspensions 1.2" Strut Spacer (For 2" Lift)
- Z1 Upper Control Arms + Lower Camber Bolts
- Custom 2" Solid Aluminum Rear Sub Frame Drop with M14x1.50 Grade 10.8 @ 130mm bolts.
- Rear Sway Bar Removed
- AirLift 2000 Bags
- Monroe Rear Shocks (To Pass Initial Inspection)
- Z1 Off-Road 19" Extended Brake Lines (+5") (Rear Installed Only)
- Max Brakes Elite XDS Cross-Drilled and Slotted Rotors + Elite Max Ceramic Pads

Armor:
- Factory Front Skid Plate
- Reinforced TrailFX 05-07 Frontier Brush Guard

Exterior:
- OEM Window Deflectors
- OEM Hood Deflector (rivnuts used to replace stripped and rusting selp-tapping screws)
- Z1 Hood Strut Kit
- Wam Wincher with Crash Bar Extensions with added 2.5" Receiver Tubing
- Tundra Tested 10'000 Winch
- RHD Navara Passenger Recovery Hook for the Drivers Side, Painted Yellow
- Factory Passenger Side Recovery Hook, Painted Yellow
- Modified and Slimmed Front Mud Guards (for tire clearance)

Interior:
- OEM Rubber Floor Mats : Front and Back
- Weathertech Front Floor Mats
- 05-07 Frontier Shifter. OEM NOS
- New OEM Heated Steering Wheel + Clock Spring

Lighting
- Automotive Electronic Solutions Custom Projector LED Headlights w/Black Housing
- 32" Double-Row Light Bar (Front)
- 32" Single-Row Light Bar (Rear)*
- 32" Single-Row Traffic Bar (Rear)*
- Amazon 4" Pod LED Dual White/Yellow with Strobe (Mounted to Wam Wincher)
- Auxito LED H11 12pcs CSP SMD 4000LM, 6000K White + 3000K Amber Switchback Fog Lights
- Auxito LED 3157 102-SMD Red Brake Lights
- AUxito LED 3157 1860-LED 4200LM (Canbus Error-Free) Switchback White/Amber Front Signal Lights
- Auxito LED 3157 102-SMD Yellow Rear Signal Lights + Sylvania Resistors
- Auxito LED 921 9-SMD "Extreme Bright CSP" Reverse Lights
- Auxito LED 194 24x3014 240LM Amber Front Marker Lights

Infotainment
- Naviks HDMI Video Interface
- President Randy III (tuned) AM/FM CB Radio
- Kenwood Excelon DMX958XR Head Unit
- Metra 99-7620B Install Kit
- SiriusXM SXV300C Tuner with Pause & Rewind
- Kenwood M30001 300W MicroAmp for Factory Subwoofer
- Viofo A119 V3 Dashcam

Electrical
- Red-Arc Tow Pro Elite*
- Xantrex 2000W Pure Sine Wave AC Inverter (Under Passenger Seat)
- Rugged Rocks Battery Terminals (Battery #1)
- Dual Batteries: Optima Yellow Top D34/78 Primary & D35 Secondary
- PAC 200amp Isolator/Relay
- SunForce (Costco) 125W Solar Panel
- 5012A MPPT 12A Dual Battery Solar Charger + BT10 Module

To Be Installed:
- Supreme Suspensions Strut Spacer For 3" Lift
- Mevotech HD Rear Springs (~1" Lift)
- A-Pillar Gauge Pod (Waiting for the release of Flock LCD gauges)
- Raspberry Pi 8GB + SSRs as a accessory control system
- Axxess AXSWC Steering Wheel Control Interface

Future Mods:
- Titan XD 200amp Alternator + Extension Harness
- Rock Sliders
- Asfir Aluminum Skid Plates
- Black-Out Mode
- Front Facing Camera
- Snorkel

Vehicle History Notes :
- SMOD Truck. Transmission and radiator changed out at 146'000kms back in 2016.

*Transfered over from the Xterra

Wow thats a huge list!!!!

I also came from Xterra to V8, 4x4 Pathfinder.
Nissan truck guy for life here!

Nissan > Toyota

I`ve been busy. It hurt going back to a stock truck, lol. It feels much more "me" now.