The CALMINI Slip Yoke Eliminator kit allows you to use a 2 piece rear driveshaft on your Nissan. Will all for a Spicer 1310 & 1330 U-joint or C.V. Joint patterns. Complete kit comes with assembled slip yoke eliminator, four(4) Grade 8 driveshaft mounting bolts, one(1) Grade 8 output shaft mounting bolt, lock washers, and Loc-Tite. Minor modification to rear output shaft required. Comes installation instructions for an at home installation.

On December 12th, Fontana Nissan in Fontana, CA had a Meet complete with Tommy’s Burgers and a raffle.  Everyone was encouraged to bring their car truck or SUV. The parking lot was flooded with small fast cars with a few build Nissan trucks mixed in.

After grabbing a  burger, I checked out the trucks and snapped a few pictures despite the inclimate weather.

Marks 4wd is willing to make a tx10 verison of there tx12 (patrol tcase).

“Thank you for your email & interest in our products. The dual transfer case kit we do for the Patrol’s will not suit the TX10 transfer case. Although they look similar they are different internally. We could look at doing a kit to suit your transfers but we would need a minimum order or 10 plus 50% deposit up front

We are looking at keeping the cost the same as the Nissan Patrol dual adaptor. Kit would have same components, adaptor, shaft, & bearing. You would need to do a shifter set up for your rigs . AUD $ = $927.27 US depending on exchange rate approx US$725 based on .78cents. Shipping not included in price
Keep in touch & let us know how you go. Time frame would be approx 6-10 weeks as we have to have patterns made for the adaptor etc ”

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Rugged Rocks Merchandise Store

You may have seen these cool new video devices called Flip Video. After playing with one recently I immediately started thinking that it would be perfect for taking trail video. it’s small light weight, takes high quality video (HD 720p)  and definitely relatively inexpensive compared to a full DV camcorder. You can order your Flip Video with the Rugged Rocks graphics from Cafe Press here:  http://www.cafepress.com/ruggedrocks/6949223

and don’t forget to send us the YouTube link of your off-road videos so we can feature it on the Rugged Rocks website! we look forward to seeing your videos!

-Steven Lutz

Over the last few days i’ve gotten a few e-mails regarding a couple products that have been in the works, so i figured i’d blast out a blog really quick to update everyone.

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Nissan Pathfidner, Xterra, Frontier 33-spline H233B Lock Right Locker

The big thing that we’ve seen a ton of feedback on is the 33-spline H233B lockright locker. due to the fact that multiple people started calling Richmond, Richmond has now bumped up the project to next in line and we should be seeing prototypes done in the next 4 – 5 weeks. Then we’ll be testing them in a small hand full of trucks before the final production run is made. we’re looking at having these lockers be a reality and on the shelf in about 3 months time. for the original blog post on this, visit:Nissan Pathfidner, Xterra, Frontier Lock Right Locker

Nissan Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier Hardbody H233B 5.38 Gears

After months of waiting I finally got minimum order requirements for making these gears and they ended up being higher priced than expected putting them at about a $400 price range. However, I did spend some extensive time on the phone with Nissan Motorsports and we ended up finding 2 more gear sets in the system that were used in OEM application overseas that are most likely deeper than the 5.14 ratio that we already have available. We won’t know the ratio untill they come in from japan and we count the teeth. We should have a sample of each gear set in about 4 – 5 weeks so keep your fingers crossed. Although it isn’t the cheaper gearing option that we were hoping, it is hopfully a deeper gearing option that the Nissan 4×4 community could really use. Also along the lines of gearing, I got in contact with a company today that has connections in Australia that may have more cost effective gearing options than OEM Nissan gears as well as a possible source for H260 axle parts.. this is the big 3rd member type axle that is put under some Nissan Patrols Overseas. having a source for H260 3rd members could be a door opening in the direction of a H260 fabricated housings which would be a beefy option for hardcore wheelers that want to keep it Nissan.

Nissan Pathfinder OME lift spring

 

The Advance Adapters Atlas gear-driven transfer cases are the ultimate in gearing and strength. With over 7000 units sold, the Atlas 2 speed is the solution for combining both on and offroad performance. The Atlas II from Advance Adapters offers a solid, one- piece case design and is manufactured from 356 T-6 heat treated aluminum alloy. The massive gears are helical cut and synchro-equipped for “shift-on-the-fly” capability. These gears are available in six different low range ratios (2.0:1, 3.0:1, 3.8:1, 4.3:1, 5.0:1, 6.0:1) and are supported by needle bearings, precision matched to 8620 shafts. The 32 spline 1 3/8” output shafts are supported by large taper bearing sets. The Atlas also features a unique twin stick design that offers multiple shift positions for neutral, 2wd high,4wd high,2wd low (rear), 4wd low, 2wd low (front).*front dig*

The Atlas 2 speed and 4 speed transfer cases is sure to bring you the utmost in dependability and performance with the best warranty in the industry. The Atlas transfer cases are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original purchaser. This lifetime guarantee covers and is limited to gear sets and castings. The remainder of the unit is covered by their limited 1 year warranty.

 

The Advance Adapters Atlas 4 speed has essentially two parts. The first is the reduction housing This housing holds a 6 gear planetary assembly that has a low range of 2.72:1 and a 1:1 in high range. We use a planetary assembly that was originally run in a NP241-HD transfer case. This assembly has been rated to withstand 5,555 ft/lb of torque and up to 11,000 lbs gross vehicle weight.

The second part of the 4 speed may look the same as the standard 2 speed Atlas, but it does have some differences. The main case of the 4 speed is the same raw casting, but has some machining variations to make it into a 4 speed. The main case functions independently from the front reduction housing and retains all of the normal Atlas features.

When all this is put together, you get a new legendary Atlas transfer case with the best combination of gear ratios ( 1:1, 2.0:1, 2.7:1 & 5.4:1 ) or ( 1.1, 2.7:1, 3.8:1 & 10.3:1 ).

The Atlas 2 speed and 4 speed transfer cases is sure to bring you the utmost in dependability and performance with the best warranty in the industry. The Atlas transfer cases are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original purchaser. This lifetime guarantee covers and is limited to gear sets and castings. The remainder of the unit is covered by their limited 1 year warranty.

 

The Advance Adapters Atlas gear-driven transfer cases are the ultimate in gearing and strength. With over 7000 units sold, the Atlas 2 speed is the solution for combining both on and offroad performance. The Atlas II from Advance Adapters offers a solid, one- piece case design and is manufactured from 356 T-6 heat treated aluminum alloy. The massive gears are helical cut and synchro-equipped for “shift-on-the-fly” capability. These gears are available in six different low range ratios (2.0:1, 3.0:1, 3.8:1, 4.3:1, 5.0:1, 6.0:1) and are supported by needle bearings, precision matched to 8620 shafts. The 32 spline 1 3/8” output shafts are supported by large taper bearing sets. The Atlas also features a unique twin stick design that offers multiple shift positions for neutral, 2wd high,4wd high,2wd low (rear), 4wd low, 2wd low (front).*front dig*

The Atlas 2 speed and 4 speed transfer cases is sure to bring you the utmost in dependability and performance with the best warranty in the industry. The Atlas transfer cases are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original purchaser. This lifetime guarantee covers and is limited to gear sets and castings. The remainder of the unit is covered by their limited 1 year warranty.

 

The Advance Adapters Atlas 4 speed has essentially two parts. The first is the reduction housing This housing holds a 6 gear planetary assembly that has a low range of 2.72:1 and a 1:1 in high range. We use a planetary assembly that was originally run in a NP241-HD transfer case. This assembly has been rated to withstand 5,555 ft/lb of torque and up to 11,000 lbs gross vehicle weight.

The second part of the 4 speed may look the same as the standard 2 speed Atlas, but it does have some differences. The main case of the 4 speed is the same raw casting, but has some machining variations to make it into a 4 speed. The main case functions independently from the front reduction housing and retains all of the normal Atlas features.

When all this is put together, you get a new legendary Atlas transfer case with the best combination of gear ratios ( 1:1, 2.0:1, 2.7:1 & 5.4:1 ) or ( 1.1, 2.7:1, 3.8:1 & 10.3:1 ).

The Atlas 2 speed and 4 speed transfer cases is sure to bring you the utmost in dependability and performance with the best warranty in the industry. The Atlas transfer cases are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original purchaser. This lifetime guarantee covers and is limited to gear sets and castings. The remainder of the unit is covered by their limited 1 year warranty.