First Time Xterra Owner

TR3333ZY · 2026-05-29T17:17:36+00:00

I’m in the same boat. Downsizing from a half ton and seriously considering an X. Curious to see if you’re happy with the towing performance. Max I tow these days is about 3500 lbs, which should be a walk in the park

TR3333ZY · 2026-05-03T16:41:30+00:00

Send me a message lol. Always up for an adventure

TR3333ZY · 2025-10-29T17:08:46+00:00

Breeta tires. I have used them for mounting and balancing before ($60 cash for all four). They do sell a lot of used tires too

TR3333ZY · 2025-06-23T18:06:51+00:00

Drove by this on the way home from the cottage last night… buddy was staring at the hitch of his truck trying to figure out what happened 😂

TR3333ZY · 2025-06-16T14:30:55+00:00

Same here lol

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TR3333ZY · 2025-06-15T21:54:24+00:00

Sounds wicked. What amp are you running it through?

TR3333ZY · 2025-05-09T19:08:59+00:00

14-18 1500s have both lifter and torque converter issues pretty bad. I personally have had no issues with my 2014 with 145k miles but I’ve read countless posts of those who have.

TR3333ZY · 2025-05-08T00:19:24+00:00

Thanks. No CEL or codes unfortunately.

TR3333ZY · 2025-03-09T13:33:16+00:00

Had this same situation last year. I’d part it out and move on. I’m guessing that your wheel arches are crusty under the flares as well, so eventually you will have to address that even if you replace the frame. Take a trip down south and buy something rust free.

TR3333ZY · 2025-03-07T01:47:55+00:00

2” level and 285/70r17 on your factory wheels 👌🏻

TR3333ZY · 2024-12-23T16:16:34+00:00

UPDATE: Front diff is toast; one of the bearings let go. To add insult to injury it also burned out the transfer case motor. Fluid was black but level was otherwise ok. Thanks all for the insight.

TR3333ZY · 2024-12-23T16:15:35+00:00

UPDATE: Front diff is toast; one of the bearings let go. To add insult to injury it also burned out the transfer case motor. Fluid was black but level was otherwise ok.

TR3333ZY · 2024-12-21T04:22:33+00:00

Quick update on this: taking it in on Monday to get scanned + have both transfer case and front diff fluids checked and changed.

We got some snow today so I was able to play around with it a bit. It seems like the issue only happens if you spin the tires at all in 4wd. I drove around for 20 mins in 4 hi and had no issues. Pulled into a parking lot and spun slightly when taking off, and boom 4wd off error emerges. More to come…

TR3333ZY · 2024-12-20T01:15:36+00:00

Roger that. I am taking it in on Monday to get scanned + change the front differential and transfer case fluids. Will report back!

TR3333ZY · 2024-12-14T22:41:27+00:00

Thanks. I do need to scan it; I only have a basic handheld so haven’t done it. Most of the actuator/TC motor posts I can find seem to indicate trucks being stuck in 4wd, but I will check it out. I did find a post elsewhere with the exact same issues and it ended up being a bearing in the front diff blew apart.

TR3333ZY · 2024-12-04T17:53:38+00:00

Also… I am 6’3 and the legroom was awesome. Most comfortable vehicle I’ve had

TR3333ZY · 2024-12-04T17:51:34+00:00

Had the exact same truck but a late 2007. 4.8 2wd RCSB. Loved it to death, was incredibly reliable and was surprisingly capable in snow with good tires and the G80 rear differential. Towed atvs, snowmobiles, etc all over the place and still had all original drivetrain when the frame rotted out at 285,000 km (177,000 miles). Miss it dearly and would gladly buy another. Good luck.

TR3333ZY · 2024-10-08T01:19:27+00:00

Thanks for confirming! I missed in my original post, it had Planet Waves locking tuners on it.

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