Xtreme X

[xoc]

Originally posted by Aquabro
33 12.5 on 15 x 10 eagle 589

Huge mistake.
Have fun replacing tie rods.

[Aquabro]

not gonna have a problem with that...i'm not exposing my x to the harsh terrains you all do...and I've already been told it's fine the way it is...so we shall see...:sun:

[Synchro]

<melodramatic horror movie voice>
listen.....you hear that?.....that....is the sound of tie rods snapping.
</melodramatic horror movie voice>

[warmonger]

Aquabro,

You have plenty of clearance running 33-12.50s? You obviously are not articulating the suspension. Guaranteed they will rub when articulated off-road, especially on AR wheels. Both the 10" and 8" width wheels use a standard offset that doen't cooperate well with the Xterra suspension. I would recommend you evaluate some serious suspension and steering modifications if you plan on going off-road. Otherwise your friends won't be pleased with you when you start breaking stuff. Bring spare tie rods.

[Philosopher]

I'm with Goth, Ian, Synchro, and War here ... you are going to have problems, on-road or off. Obviously more problems off-road, but after you hit a few deep pot holes your tie rods are going to bend.

[Synchro]

Originally posted by Philosopher
but after you hit a few deep pot holes your tie rods are going to bend.

I hadn't even thought of that. If you were to drive on Washington DC or Pensylvania roads.... i can only imagine what it would be like to break a tie-rod at speed!!!! holy crap.

[FSRBIKER]

Sorry to let you know but you don't have anyway near the amount of clearance you need to run 33x12.5's offroad, you need a 3" bodly lift AND a 3" suspension kit to run those tires. Your rim choice is also going to cause you to wear out steering parts up front a lot quicker than normal...take it off road and make sure you bring tie rod adjusters and a new centerlink because they ARE going to break. I don't mean to scare you but you should have asked more questions first, a lot of us could have helped you make the right choices...rim offset/size is very critical on Nissan's.

[Aquamander]

Originally posted by Aquabro
not gonna have a problem with that...i'm not exposing my x to the harsh terrains you all do...and I've already been told it's fine the way it is...so we shall see...:sun:

Everyone knows this is "Aquabro" and not "Aquamander" right?

no relation.

No offense Aquabro, but I think you're going through alot of expense and trouble making mods like this to your X if you never intend to offroad. Of course, if you were going to do any serious offroading I think you would have done more research.

Most of the people on this board DO offroad. They have learned by trial and error. I don't think anyone is trying to flame you here. In a properly modified X, you should be able to take it anywhere you're driving ability will let you (that's the key anyway)

In the long run, it's you're truck. Modify it and enjoy the ride. Just be prepared, you will damage things. (even on milder terrain)

[swampwrecker]

Originally posted by Philosopher
but after you hit a few deep pot holes your tie rods are going to bend.

Beware of curbs too.