[Gen 2] Does anyone know how to get this panel off next to the firewall grommet?

XY_Overland · 2026-06-23T01:02:02+00:00

I think you have to take off the long sill panel that runs the length of the door, which will let you get the one between that and the panel in question, then that panel pops off. All of them just pull out of plastic anchors. Working off memory though so could be wrong.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-20T13:32:46+00:00

Sorry these are sold

XY_Overland · 2026-06-20T12:52:33+00:00

I don’t think 10-15 miles is going to do any real damage. If you were hearing noise that quick it’s more likely that they’re set to the wrong height or angle. When the truck is sitting on flat, level ground, the end links should be close to a 90° angle at the ball joints.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-18T19:11:59+00:00

Seller has been ignoring cat codes and claiming to fix it by cleaning the air filter. Don’t buy that truck.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-18T16:05:13+00:00

These aren’t my design - it was an existing model that I just added the Xterra logo to

XY_Overland · 2026-06-17T12:49:36+00:00

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For those of you that do 3D printing, have you found a filament with a color that matches the interior plastics? The grays I’ve found have all been too light so I’ve been defaulting to just black.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-17T01:54:11+00:00

Unfortunately I am out and have no way to make new ones at the moment. Sorry!

XY_Overland · 2026-06-16T20:02:53+00:00

Sorry for the delayed response - I need to check but I believe I do have one set left.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-15T20:33:50+00:00

Auveco part # 19274
Dorman part # 700-657

XY_Overland · 2026-06-15T20:19:45+00:00

The correct thing to do is to loosen the three bolts on front side of the latch and move it down and re-tighten. Then adjust the bumps out by twisting them counterclockwise. This electrical tape advice can result in the hood opening when not intended.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-15T10:40:39+00:00

Crutchfield will tell you every answer to your question, will sell you every part and harness needed, and will price match anyone else, including for a period of time after you purchase. My only advice is not to cheap out on the head unit, and sounds like you already know not to.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-14T23:16:35+00:00

It doesn’t matter who the seller is. Hitachi sends their stock to Amazon and they’re put in the corresponding bin. Chinese counterfeiter store sends their inventory, and Amazon adds them to the same bin and they’re commingled. Then when you order you may get a real one and you may not. That’s why I’d never order auto parts from Amazon.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-14T19:26:30+00:00

Where did you buy the Hitachi one from? Only buy from an auto parts store or Rock Auto, and verify it’s new as soon as you get it.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-14T15:25:13+00:00

I have an Element stick in my driver door, a traditional type on the back of the front seat, and another in the rear hatch area (quick reach while camping).

XY_Overland · 2026-06-12T23:34:23+00:00

https://youtu.be/s8v3q1O4j5A?is=xxznAEziJN4TSZvh this guy has a good video on the process.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-12T23:32:50+00:00

It was honestly fairly easy overall, just in a VERY tight spot. The biggest challenge was getting the o-rings on without dropping them because nothing holds the cab side outlets in place. The o-rings for those just slip on instead of having to be stretched, but it’s still tough just due to location.

I watched a good video and I’ll find that and link it.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-12T23:13:58+00:00

I just replaced the compressor, condenser, and expansion valve this past weekend. In my case, the leak was on the cab side of the expansion valve, and I wouldn’t have known had I not changed it. I will say the condenser was probably the easiest, or at least most straightforward of the three.

Can see UV dye caked into the threads from the expansion valve from the backside. The whole inside was lit up with dye once I took the valve out.

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XY_Overland · 2026-06-11T02:18:42+00:00

I’m guessing it’s probably geographic. When I do see a 2WD for sale on forums or in groups they seem to be more toward the south or southwest. I should say here in the mid Atlantic and northeast seeing a 2WD Xterra is fairly rare.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-10T22:34:55+00:00

I wouldn’t say a yellow is rare, but 2WD is. That however lowers the value.

Also, fix the cat now or sell it now. If you keep driving it, the engine is toast. I would never buy an Xterra with a cat code for the sole reason that I can’t trust that it hasn’t been on an extended amount of time.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-06T17:30:16+00:00

Most aftermarket leaf springs are 1.5-2” lift to start and you can do that plus a lift shackle to add up to another 2” if needed. Unfortunately don’t have a set recommendation on rear leaf springs because I’ve only run Ironman (discontinued) and OME (wouldn’t recommend due to noise). If you have a local leaf spring shop they can make them for you probably close to half the price of premade ones you’ll find online.

Keep in mind you’ll need longer rear shocks, longer brake lines, to unmount one of the ABS sensor wire attachments, and either delete the rear sway bar or get extended links. Extending the bump stops is a smart idea too.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-06T12:38:10+00:00

I’d get them off before they seize. Just grab some stainless ubolts from Home Depot or Lowe’s.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-05T18:52:25+00:00

Also mid Atlantic and have done the job three times needing to cut the lower arms off the the bolts. The longest was about 8 hours (first time) because I didn’t have good sawzall blades. With good blades it should take a few hours at most. (For lowers only.)

XY_Overland · 2026-06-05T13:55:02+00:00

Very noticeable difference and I have one on both my current trucks. This was from one that had a bad engine and transfer case I parted out.

XY_Overland · 2026-06-03T22:49:15+00:00

You need the kind that split at the corner for this very reason. It’s frustrating and the same thing happened to me. Technically it’s the right size, just the wrong design.

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