Alright, there should be plenty of Gen2 trucks there, so it'll be interesting to see what's being done to them.. As for us oldskoolers, most trucks are and have been pretty well outfitted previously; lifts, lockers, now even the SAS' are showing up in force. I've decided to stay IFS and to finish off my XTERRA buildup, i'm doing the following things by this years GONE. Post up what you're getting done by the end of May to have the best, safest time you can in Moab.

Install-
R200A Front LSD
CALMINI 3.92:1 gears
XD9000i WARN winch
Plasma rope / Hawse fairlead / Sweet-ass hook
CALMINI SAS Spring Packs
AC Spring perch sliders
2" AC Body lift / Liner lips
4 ea 5"x7" 100w lights (custom lightbar)

Replace-
IAB
TREs
Fuel filter
TC Crossmember
OPTIMA (red to yellow)

Well. BEing that I have 4 kids (no regrets) the mods are slow coming. But here they are:

Install/Installed:
3'' SLR SL with aal and 2'' shakles (already done yet to be heavely wheeled)
32'' tires either Yoko MT+ or Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip (yet to be put on)
Full set of skids from Shrockworks (intalled)
SLR Steering setup (on its way)

already on:
LightForce 170 lights
Calmini Sliders
CB
Nissan neoprene seat covers
PIAA back up light
Wilderness roof rack

There maybe other things ie Raingler barrier net, Optima Batt. so on and so forth.

Dan why did you decide to stay IFS?

Really quick.. just 'cause I have the '66 Scout and I'm restoring that to enjoy for a couple of years. I'll let it appreciate in value a little more.. Than I'm gonna' sell the '66 to a collector and get a ScoutII and go apeshit on it.

Pack and GAS up and I’m ready

Bringing spare parts for folks that might need them (not me I hope)

Front axle shaft(s) for SAS
Stock Rear Driveshaft
Front extended length brake lines
Stock Transmission mount
Spare u-joints

Would be nice to also have:

Typical IFS steering (tie rods, CL, etc) & axle parts (Shafts, hubs, etc)
Torsion bar anchors and adjusters.
Spare set of motor mounts
Front SAS driveshaft

I just listed what I’ve seen in the past that’s broken but please add or listed what you can contribute or think is needed?

Maybe we should give a carnage bonus extra raffle tickets after ever incident

- Bilstein shocks -INSTALLED
- HD Torsion Bars -INSTALLED
- Idler Arm Brace -INSTALLED

Hope to have before GONE:

- Shrock Front Bumper
- Full skids

Replace bushings all over the place
ummmm Work on the steering system
Get some spare parts
Pack

BUY BEER IN CO, CHEAPER!!!

Yes, Xtoolbox I failed to mention that I will be bringing my OEM T-bars and the OEM steering items you mentioned.

OHHH BOOOY, I cant wait!! :p

Putting my BFG AT's on for the drive 'cross country.....Changing out all my fluids about 2 months out......Figure out this damned GPS-Mac interface.....Hmmmmmmm.....I sure other things will come to mind....But not yet.

Well, this will be my first time at Moab or a place similar to it, so, a bit nervous about things and trying to get as much stuff that will help me get through it as undamaged and safe as possible. The main things that I WILL have by then is

- HD Calmini Steering System
- Optima Yellow Top
- CO2
- other random smaller things

I HOPE to get:

- Rear Locker
- HD Calmini Torsion Bars
- Bilstein Shocks all around

Just depends on some funds coming in! Either way, I'm excited to go with what I have!

Hey Dan, whats the model number on that yellow Optima?

Well, I went to Moab back in Nov. and besides the sliders I was bone stock. Had no problem keeping up with everyone, however here are my plans for goneMOAB (If they ship in time )

Installed:
Shrockworks Front Bumper
Shrockworks Sliders
Hi-Lift (thank you Troy and Kevin)

Ordered:
SLR 5inch Suspension
King 2.5 Coilover Shocks w/ resevoir
King Hydraulic Bumpstops
33x12.50 SSRs
Cragar 16x8 Steelie Wheels
Shrockwork Skids

Ordering soon:
Calmini Rear Tire Carrier

EDIT: Decided to go with Calmini's rear tire carrier and SSRs.

Ponyboy, I noticed in your profile that you are on the "tax staff" for your occupation. That seems to explain how you are able to do all those high dollar mods.

Your secret is safe with me "TAX MAN"

Will have on by Moab:

3"BL
33's
Stainless break lines (broke my stock line last year at Gone)
Ducted Hood
CO2
In bed tire carrier
Custom rear bumper
Calmini front bumper

Hope to have:

Calmini Gears
Shrock skids
Winch
Red Top

After this list is complete the only thing left to do is a SAS. Just need the cash.

Sorry Ryan, it's SC34DA

Here's another mod I just got that might could come in handy..


It goes on the rear bumper

Whip out the JB Weld Kevin!

Hey you can NOT deny that the JB Weld has held... that was a stroke of Brilliance that took 12 beers @ 2am to come up with and execute. while sitting around the campfire!!!

Where'd you put it? I was moving mine around and realized there's really no vertical or near vert surface on the front or back bumper which is safe from me scraping it off..

We did it on Troys but it was on the inside of the swing arm of the tire carrier. Right behind the tire, still plenty of clearance between the door and opener.

Honest opinion would a stock 05 offroad with AT and sliders be enough for this event?

Dan, I've had my opener on ther driver's side wing of my ARB for sometime now. I have done some pretty good stuff with it there and no harm yet

Yes... we have gotten the stock OR editions through some pretty gnarly stuff.

Alpine is correct. The great thing about goneMoab is that it is stock friendly. There are a number of optional trails and obstacles for folks with built trucks to play on, but we have had bone stock 4 banger Frontiers come out. Sliders are always a good thing to have. At the very least take off the step rails.

-Doug

I was stock, aside from sliders, and did fine back in November. You will have NO problems keeping up with everyone.

I left goneMoab with my draw dropped open 2 years ago when I saw stock vehicles doing the things they did, including myself.

The trail leaders have driven these trails and many like them, follow there direction and no probs.

im not a x but here are the things that will be done by then hopefully ill be able to make it
calmini sas
5.38 in front with arb
5.38 and detroited 9"
36" iroks
co2
bed bobbed
front and rear bumpers
finally get the staun internal beadlocks installed i won last year at gone

hopefully exo caged and maybe durabak on the rest of the truck later
cameron

Get your truck all fixed up from the accident, or did you get a new one?

got it fixed and 2 weeks later i got rear ended by a guy street racing so thats how im doing all this you planning on going

Hey Everyone,

I think I'm ready for Moab this year...See You All There!!!

KaiOtiKs Installed Mods:

ARB Front Winch Bumper
Calmini 3” Suspension Lift
Calmini Heavy Duty Steering System
Calmini Rear Swing Away Bumper
Spencer Low Racing M300 29MM Torsion Bars
Spencer Low Racing Fiberglass Front Fenders
Spencer Low Racing 3" Rear Shackles
Custom Made Rear Spring Packs with Anti-Sway Brackets
Rancho RS9000 9-Way Adjustable Front & Rear Shocks
Skid Row Skid Plates Full Undercarriage Including Gas Tank Skid Plate
Calmini Rear Differential Skid Plate
4crawler Offroad Custom Manufactured Rock Sliders
R200A Front Limited Slip Differential
RD24 ARB Rear Air Locking Differential with Heavy Duty Paraflex Air Lines
ARB Air Compressor with Heavy Duty Paraflex Air Lines
PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer
K&N Cold Air Intake System
Flowmaster 50 Custom Midas Manufactured Exhaust System
Mohave Teflon Coated 15” x 8” Custom Wheels (Set of 5)
BF Goodrich All Terrain 33x12.50x15 Tires (Set of 5)
Custom Line-X Trim, Rockers, Sliders, & Top of Rear Bumper
Mile Marker SE 12,000LB Winch
Warn Quick Dis-Connects for Hoist
Amsteel Blue Synthetic 3/8” x 100’ Fiber Winch Rope
Custom Manufactured Hawse Fairlead
Heavy Duty XD Blue Winch Hook
Heavy Duty Bumper Shackle Mounts Qty-2 Front Bumper & Qty-2 Rear Bumper
Mile Marker Heavy Duty Winch Recovery Kit
48” Off-Road High Lift Jack with Fourtreks Custom Fabricated Mounts
4 ea 4"x4" 85w Piaa 510 Driving Lights
(Mounted on Custom Fabricated Lightbar with Fourtreks Custom Mounts)
4 ea 6”x6” 85w Piaa 520 Fog Lights
(Mounted on ARB Front Bumper with 2 Fabricated Light Mounts)
Optima Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery
Front Nissan Bug Shield
Side Window Air / Rain Deflectors
Rear Wind Deflector
Custom Velour Navy Blue Dash Mat
Carpeted & Heavy Duty Rubber Floor Mats
AdventureRak Roof Cargo Rack
Powertank 15LB with Custom Fabricated Rear Mounting Bracket
Vector 12v/400Amp Battery Charger
Wet Oakle Full Neoprene Seat Covers Front & Rear
Corbeau A4 Front Seat Replacements With Custom Seat Mounts
Cobra 75 WX ST All-In-Handset Mobile CB Radio
GMRS/FRS 2-Way Auto Radio with a 10-Mile Range
Alpine In-Dash IVA-D900 Mobile Multimedia DvD Station with 7” Monitor
Apine MRV-F545, V-12, 600 Watt, 4-Channel Car Amplifier
(Mounted on Custom Fabricated Subwoofer Box)
Alpine SWR-1222D 12" Type-R Series Subwoofer
Garmin Streetpilot 2610 4GB GPS with External Mounted GPS Antenna

Mods Yet To Be Installed:

Calmini SAS Kit
Calmini SAS Front Sway Bar
Calmini SAS Front CV Driveshaft
Calmini SAS Front Coil Over Shocks
Calmini SAS Rear Leaf Sping Packs
Jeep Wagoneer Front Dana 44 Solid Axle
Front Locker for Front Solid Axle
New Gears for Front Solid Axle
New Axles for Front Solid Axle
New Bearings for Front Solid Axle
ETC...You Get The Idea!!!

I am going to wait until my Xterra is paid off, to get the Calmini Solid Axle Conversion Kit...Hopefully by Christmas 2006!!!

Holy Crap!

I'm just trying to get my steering kit going.

Am going to have my rear Shrock on, though.

Daaaaaaaaaang!

I'm with Bobby! haha, I'll be lucky if I get my steering kit on!

Hey Guys,

It's taken me about 4 years total to get all that stuff installed on my X...

Plus, all the repairs from dead, cracked, or broken parts along the way, I had purchase again to replace...

Of course, their are some lucky ones out there that can get everything "Right Now" and have it all installed within a week or two from the time they receive the parts...

Although, I suspect the good majority of the rest of us just get something once a month or every other month...

Good luck you guys with your steering systems...

I have a little more than steering to straighten out before I am ready.

I have to figure out where this goes

Picked up one of these yesterday...



Should be getting a used Calmini Steering kit in the next week or 2.

I knew it would'nt be long!

you bastard

Hey DBAX,

Did you get that bottle opener installed yet???

N-I-C-E M-O-D...

yep and the only way im able to do my sas and other stuff is because a duesch bag that was street racing rear ended me and i was able to fix the damage so i have a check to just dump into my truck

Well the third phase of 3 has been completed. Got 32 inch Yoko MT+ mounted this morning. Cant wait to see how they perform off road.

Nice Was any more trimming necessary?

I've got the bottle opener on Andy, and I just might use it now to enjoy a cold beer after flipping the springpacks around this morning.
(Thanks again to IH8Rubn for his garage )

EDIT to add- Whoops, 37 days!!

No trimming necessary at all Dan. It is amazing how just changing the tires can change the whole look/stance of the X.

Damn, I cant wait!

SAS - Check
Bumper Relocation - Check

Will need new tires by Gone so kinda check.

Crap!

I am totally getting jacked on getting my vacation time approved. I am going to be so bummed if I can't make it out for this.

Clunky front end and shitty gas prices be damned! I want MOAB!

Hope to see everyone there.

Use them sick days wisely

Just finished the motor mount and exhaust manifold replacements.

I’m going to try out the motor mount strap limit system I came up with this weekend baja’ing should be a good test. I’m tired of replacing them, pixs to follow next week.

Oh yyyeah, got a great deal on some used 32x11.50x15 MT/R's. These should perform ALOT better than my Dunlop Mud Rovers at Moab. Make that rim change #5 so far on this X.





Having some rubbing issues that I'll need to sort out before next month. May need to get some different rims. Maybe a BL...

Cool truck, PoorBoy!

My truck looks like your truck's younger brother!

I will look for you at Moab!

Thanks dnorton. Wow, very nice truck man! I like it! Which way are you heading to Moab? Roger (xterraintx) and I will be meeting up in some form in the Waco/Dallas area to head towards Moab. We're working on getting the details finalized. You're obviously welcome to caravan with us.

Yea let me know, Roger already got intouch with me. Just so Damn Xcited.

Poorboy,

I am thinking of following what Garmin's MapSource tells me: Hwy 6 N to Waco, then I-35/35W to Fort Worth, then 287 to Amarillo, I-40 to Gallup, NM, SR666 to Monticello, SR 191 to Moab.

Plan on leaving on Saturday morning, May 20 from Houston, and staying somewhere overnight around Amarillo.

Don't know details yet - I am waiting to see if a celebrity within XOC and other forums will be riding with me

It would be cool to try an caravan with you guys, if it can work for everyone.

We are going to try and meet the SouthEast guys in or around Amarilo on Friday night. Abiel (from Mexico) will get to my place near Waco on Thursday night after a long drive. We will head out Friday morning. I would guess Jonathan will come over on Thursday night?

We too will take 287 to I40 and hopefully meet the others.

Anybody is welcome to crash at my place on Thur so we can head out early Friday.

All these plans are still in planning so we are flexible.

Is your "Shotgun" Scott H or Jim

Calmini T-case gears -- Check, tested & love them
33x10.5R15 BFG MT tires -- Check, tested & slight rubbing
2" Body lift -- this weekend.

We are trying to be in Albuqurque on Friday night......hopefully we make it that far on fridy. Woo Hoo.!!!!

FUUUCCCKKKK!!!

Have a good time guys. Regarding getting time off I just got what is commonly referred to as -- the shaft. Hope to see you all next year.

Post pics. Lots of them.

Sorry you can't make it. Next year will come up faster than you think.

-Doug

You are not the only person in that boat.

Carlton, Are you out?

Todd

Yea.. Can't swing the costs with the upcoming wedding.

yep same here it sucks so bad thought i was still going to be able to make it but then found out my ticket wont be lowered at all 440 dollars so im out have fun guys

Hmmm good reminder... pay Wyoming ticket before GoneMOAB.

Come on beg plead auction off your skull for ad space.

Carlton,

I would guess that it is your wedding.....congrat's. sorry to hear that you'll not be able to attend.

None the less, good luck and best wishes to you and your better half.

Todd

Well after watching a few videos at our AZXC club meeting on Friday, I've decided you are all insane. See you there next year!

Body lift is done!!!

And a bullet was dodged...the drivers side leaf pack had a crack in it. Luckily Jason had an old 3-spring pack from Brads truck lying around. Swapped the springs and an AAL is on the way, but not before gone. Would have sucked if the whole packed snapped on the trail. The crack was partially hidden by the U-bolts.

No confirmation on a celebrity shotgun - don't think he is coming . . . but maybe

However, I am bringing a friend who is a serious mountain biker.

Also, I rechecked the route and think that I will take a right at Albuquerque and then left (North) on 550.

Installation work on skids, rear bumper w/ tire carrier, and lift start tonight - target completion is end of business Thursday.

Dam Carlton, I was looking forward to meeting up with you and Liz again... been too long. However, we all understand the costs involved in the wedding especially in HI.

You could always pull a Tony and Daniele style one at GONE

Good luck... C U next year!

You have another bullet to dodge by fixing that broken alternator mounting bolt before GONE. We don't want to have to extract broken studs out on the trail at night :rolleyes: .

See you guys there .

Just some minor wheel well trimming and I am good to go.

Got my HD Torsion Bars and HD TRA's installed today. Got an alignment. Will probably install my Calmini IAB tomorrow. Looks simple enough to do. Painted my wheels. Now I just need to figure out how to pack it all...

Man, I'm beginning to think I'm not suposed to go this year.. I had my truck at my mech friends place for almost two weeks now, he was installing the gears, and a new clutch. (Was going to add the front LSD too before all the SAS hoopla) Now it turns out due to his ASE testing all last week and Mothers day over the weekend, he hasn't gotten squat done. Looks like this'll be just another IFS, OE LSD week in Moab for me. No big deal, I like a good challenge , but next year, I'm swearing right now and here, I'll be SASd, locked, and geared.

that sucks man the gears are so nice do you have t-case gears in yours so your still sasing your truck i thought you werent since you got the international

No, the gears won't go in until after this years GONE When I get home, I'm going to start the build on the X' SAS. The Scout's already too pretty to wheel I'll just finish the resto and sell it off..