Given the recent addition of GOX on the Nissan website, are they willing to front repair parts to the nearest Nissan Dealership?

With upwards of 50 vehicles, there are likely some casualties. Otherwise, what types of parts should various clubs try to bring to be prepared for trail repairs. My thought is that if each club brings a few parts, collectively, most problems should be resolved.

If things need to be ordered to be on hand in or near Ouray, now is probably the time to get things scheduled.

Todd

HXOC has discussed it over on our board and are planning to bring a few parts. HXOC forum

Nissan hasn't offered anything, and I have asked, it would be nice but, oh well...

Breaking something at GOX is very hard to do, but clubs should bring a few key items like idler arms, tie rods, hubs, torsion bars, shackles, add-a-leaves.

If people are going to abuse their trucks, and drive like rednecks, then spares should seriously be considered.

You may want to consider a spare alternator. It's an item that dealerships RARELY keep in stock so you could be out for days if one went out. Just snag one from your local parts dept. and return it for a refund (if unused) when you get back. I did it 3 times

Guys,

Just as an FYI. I'm bringing a mini fab shop with me and I'm staying at the 4J 2 blocks of main street. We have 50 amps of power at the campsite to run the welder, cutoff saw and angle grinder. Plus, a ready welder for on the trail.

If ANYONE breaks anything or needs some work, just stop by. I work for beer. Even if you don't need some work done, stop by anyway, me and slackerx will drink ya' under the table.

MVM

Sure, Im thinking about cutting off the top on the X. What do you say to drinking a case and seeing who can cut the straightest line?
John

Seriously, want to fab up a steering system in CO?

Speaking of steering systems..

Mark.. when are you going to post the pics of your system and where it broke?

Smart idea of having the moble welding stuff.. Being stuck up in the mountians for two days would REALLY suck!! :-(

Actually, being stuck up in the mountains for 2 days would be awesome. It might suck for you, but would be a treat for me...

I don't have any pics of it broken, it happened at dark. A weld popped on my tube adapter and it pulled out leaving me stranded for 2 days. Bummer. I wanted to show everyone as an example of how hard it is to weld super thick steel like that. It looks good, but until you test it out you never can tell.

It was easily fixed and I learned alot about penatrating welds from visiting a local Iron Works company here in town. They were kind enough to demonstrate how to use a MIG on super thick steel.

Gotta admit, it surprised the hell out of me. My shackles, rocksliders, bedsliders have all survived the test...and are holding great.

Never claimed to be an expert, just have the BALLS to try...which is more than most.

See you in Ouray,

MVM

Not really. Sorry man, the liability is too much. Try looking at TK1's setup. Reasonably priced and alot easier to do than a heim.

MVM

Oh well.. I figured that over the two days you would have shot some pics.. The important thing is you got out safely.

And I would love to stay two days in the mountians.. but by my choice

Yeah, I know what you mean. Rob's the one that owns the "good" digital camera that shoots all our video.

Since he's built his truck, his fiance Theresa has been shooting the video and taking pics and unfortunatley she shot all the video in low resolution and can't make a movie..Bummer. If a camera were available, there would have been pics of the breakage..just not posted here

Thanks for the concern though regarding my safety, here I thought you were trying to embarrass me for having the balls to try something and fail once before I got it right.

But we all know you would never do that... :p

MVM

GOX is mentioned/featured on the Nissan website? I don't see it...

Brent

Go to the Xterra portion of the Nissandriven.com site.. it is shown in the "offer/events" tab