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2007 Nissan Xterra - No More Excuses

Project X-Blade: Ready to Roll
July, 2007
By Jordan May
Photography by Jordan May
Project Nissan Xterra Shrockworks Front Bumper
Project Nissan Xterra Front Angle Shrockworks Front Bumper
Project Nissan Xterra Bumper Removal
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Project Nissan Xterra Bumper Removal
As with most installations, the first step is always to review and consult the instructions that come with your products. Our first step was to remove the stock bumper and grille from the vehicle. This step actually took us longer than installing the bumper. Nissan must have enjoyed hiding snap bolts and screws along the inner lip of the bumper and liner, making it a very time-consuming removal process. After the bumper was removed, we went ahead and removed the grille as well.
Project Nissan Xterra Bumper Cutoff
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Project Nissan Xterra Bumper Cutoff
With the bumper removed, we used a cutoff tool to remove the lower portion of the stock plastic inner fenderwell lining. Doing this before the bumper is installed makes the whole process much easier.
Project Nissan Xterra Bumper Frame Brackets
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Project Nissan Xterra Bumper Frame Brackets
There are only a couple parts that need to be installed on the vehicle before the bumper goes on. First up is a pair of frame brackets that attach to the frame as shown using four 12x1.25x30mm bolts. There is no drilling required as the provided bolts go into stock holes already in the framerails.
Project Nissan Xterra Bumper Frame Brackets
Project Nissan Xterra Front Sway Bar
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Project Nissan Xterra Front Sway Bar
With the frame brackets in place, we located the front sway bar and removed the four bolts holding it in place. Shrockworks supplies a skidplate bracket that slips in between the sway bar and body and is tightened down reusing stock hardware. Simple and quick.

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