Is Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Off-road worthy?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I drive my frontier through sand and rocks to test the off-road worthiness. Like, comment, and subscribe if you like this video so I can start putting better quality videos out for you guys! Thank you!
Frontier= Fully boxed titan frame (ability to titan swap suspension/engine) , Dana 44 locking rear (pro4x) , dana front diff, spicer transfer case, powerful vq motor, rear disc brakes, bullet proof and made in USA.
Tacoma= Channel frame (on going corrosion frame recalls) , rear drum brakes, now made in Mexico, reliability declining and Toyota tax.
Exactly what I’ve thought
The Nissan Frontier is the most massively underrated small truck on the planet. LOVE our 2018 blacked out midnight edition 4x4. For the money it has zero competition.
The midnight edition is the coolest frontier by far. I’m glad they still are making them in 2020. It’s affordable quality.
Lots of people hate on this truck because its outdated and a nissan but I think its the most sensible one on the market,
Well that’s where we have to think about it. What defines a truck as “outdated” besides what the truck manufacturers want us to think. If we don’t have a 10 inch screen then our truck is outdated by the new standards.
The Broke Pro Agreed. Its all stupid to me.
I have 2018 model - completely stock and unmodified. It can brawl through the traffics of Los Angeles and take me to the Death Valley on weekends. Enough said (any vehicle surviving both I mentioned is worthy of note in the halls of Great Vehicles of Valhalla).
Leasing a 2017 Frontier Pro4X. Picked it up in November 2016, it now has almost 56K miles. The Hankooks did not last long, (maybe 35K?) with easy driving... would not pass inspection for tread wear. I bought some Toyo Open Country A/T II's, and have been very happy with them. The recent 6" snow and ice here in Texas were no match for my Frontier !!
And by the way, I am half-deaf from Jet engines, Rock and roll, and Gunfire, but the Rockford-Fosgate system in my Frontier still manages to rock my world !!
Yeah the hankooks wear out. I got 40,000 miles on mine but they are worth using. Toyos are always great too. I love the Rockford FOsgate. It’s probably one of the crispest sounding systems I’ve heard.
Great video
Mine is a month old
Got me a 2019 for a good deal
Good old 4.0 engine
I have not had any buyers remorse yo this point
Nice man you're lucky to get one. It runs and sounds so good. Enjoy it.
@@desertdudeoverland I am looking at one this weekend. 2016, 6-speed manual in like new condition and 43K miles for 20K dollars. Worth it?
Absolutely
@@desertdudeoverland awesome! that's what i like to hear! I was buying a 2014 SL with 70K this saturday but the it was sold out from under me so i guess it happened for a reason! #pro4x
Yeah 70k is a little more more than you want. 40k miles is about right for a used one.
Cool video brother, makes me wanna buy one sooner 🤙🏼
Thanks dude! Definitely get you one but don’t break the bank!!
I picked up a 2019 pro4x in February absolutely love the truck!! Looking for a good lift for it now! Just subscribe! From north of Houston
I considered a lift but from what I’ve read is that the handling goes away with a lift. But man it looks good doesn’t it. Enjoy the truck because handles really good stock. I’m gonna miss the 4.0 liter in 2020!! It sounds super good. Thanks for the sub! Congrats on your purchase.
Consider the Titan swap. I wouldn’t really trust any other lifts out there
I got one also in February from north Houston
Alldogs Off-road Coop
@@Gmoney20988 you know any good off roading? By us?
I have a 2019 Pro4x. I had a 2008 Frontier SE 6 spd manual before it. That got stolen. These Frontiers are the best mid size trucks I have ever driven. No frills, no bs truck. Feels like a truck, and drives like a truck off road. And super reliable.
You’re lucky to get a 2019. Man I didn’t think frontiers got stolen! Did you leave the keys in it? I do like the truck feeling in the frontier.
@@desertdudeoverland the repair shop left the keys in it. I miss manual transmission.
TSniper79 dude that sucks royally!!!! Man what bad luck that was. I love the 6 speed but it burns clutches like butter
@@desertdudeoverland Just curious why he is lucky to get a 2019? Is it because its the last year with the 4.0?
Jeff Eppenger yes sir last year of the 5 speed transmission and 4.0 engine. No bugs to work out. It’s been in development and refinement since 2005 i believe. Have you seen how people got mad in 2016 when Toyota changed the Tacoma engine. People are still complaining about the 3.5.
Northwest Houston here as well going to buy a 2019 Pro-4x this week!
Good luck !!
I got mine from central Houston Nissan, good deals and good people
Did you find one?
Got my 2017 Pro-4X from Tom Peacock Nissan earlier this year in January
I wish companies would add a way to air down or up remotely. Just press a button and dial it in. Maybe customizable presets.
Frontier seems like the perfect truck. Underrated for sure.
Instead of redesigning the entire truck with lame touch screens they should make cool feature like (remote air pressure adjustments and adjustable suspension, built in hydraulic electronic jacks) but nope we get is more of the same every year (engines, transmissions, “tech”). The Ford bronco is about the most unique truck going with its replaceable body panels.
Sweet little truck.🇺🇸
Yep I love it. Thanks for watching!!
my gramma drives one of these its a 6 speed manual transmission v6 it is a fun little midsize truck
Good video! I just bought a 2019. Can't wait to see how it does off road. Can you tell me, what set up are you using to hold your phone? I keep pausing trying to figure it out, but can't tell.
Awesome man you’ll love it. I was off-roading all night last night. Here’s the phone mount.
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Nice video man where is this at? Down here In Texas we have some small dune trials out by some of our beaches, haven’t had a chance to drive them yet but once the beaches open back up I’ll definitely be going out to them.
Thanks man I appreciate you watching. It’s out west by the New Mexico border.
The Broke Pro nice, looks fun man. Can’t wait for summer time going to get out there a have some fun. 👌
Hammer Head they have dunes like that down there is that south padre or you talking about took it down to the beach line? I need to go down there agin this summer I haven’t been there in years.
Just got a 12 pro 4x for my first vehicle. Good to see what it’ll do.
Congrats what a good pick for a first vehicle.
First Gear Review thanks man!! It was my dads! I love it.
Nice pickup truck. The best midsize in the market...😎
Agreed!!!
Great video dude. Hows that back up camera? I'm from California but living in Delaware now. I miss my deserts. No off-roading here. I drive a 93 Pathfinder 4x4 SEV6.
That’s quite a transition to Delaware from Cali. I love the deserts too. The camera is fine. There is so much disinformation about this truck out there right now. The camera does what it’s supposed to do. Somehow people think you need a 5,000 dollar HD camera and screen option on trucks these days. I like the 93 pathfinders. They had such a cool rugged shape to them. Do you service it yourself?
Thanks for watching and commenting. I’ll make a review on the camera. I’m trying to figure out how to record good videos.
Did you lock your differential going up that sand hill? I can't believe people say the stereo sucks my Fosgate system jams!
No diff lock really has no use outside of one back wheel being stuck in the air spinning. I’ve tried it on many different terrains and it really won’t pull you through because it’s designed to go 12mph and under according to the instructions. I’ve hit about 15pmh in diff lock but it really doesn’t give the power for sand. 4HI in sand and 4Lo for rocks and then diff lock if you get caught with one back tire up in the air.
Dude the Rockford fosgate is absolutely the best sound system out there right now. It’s crisp and will blow your ear drums out 😵. Absolutely demolishes the function of the tacoma!!!! I was not impressed at all with the Tacoma’s “entertainment “ features.
@@desertdudeoverland it helps in the sand alot too I take mine to the beach & the diff lock has pulled me out of the sand a few times when one side is more compacted than the other or when turning in it
Throw about 300 pounds of weight in the bed before you go out next time. You’ll never get stuck in 4HI again
I just got a 19 PX4 with the 4.0, love it so far
It’s the best value truck out there right now. It has everything you need! And it will last you a lifetime
I have a 2018 6spd Pro4X . Live in San Antonio need to come out west soon.
Awesome man congrats. The pro4x is a great buy. Love San Antonio! It’s also closer to the coast for fishing.
Which brand of tires would you replace the Hankooks with? I really would like to know. Great video btw.
Well what type of driving do you do the most? There are so many tires to choose from it would be hard for me to say which one is the best. I usually look at tire rack.com before I make a decision but if you find a specific tire let me know which one you are interested in so we can talk about it.
@@desertdudeoverland I was actually asking for the off road you were doing when you mentioned Hankooks not so good against the rocks. So then if you knew the trail you were going to take had sharp rocks and you could plan a tire swap, what brand and type might you concider?
Oh yes I went with Goodyear Duratrac tires for rocks. Bf Goodrich k02, Toyo, cooper, general tire just to make a few are very good. Don’t rush to change your tires. They should last at least 40k miles
Great video great truck 👍 new engine is bad ass. Lol. New frontier should be game changer. Old truck still rocks .if it ain't broke don't fix it lol
I agree but I can’t wait to try the new engine !
Agree 100% at 8:37. Could have said it better
Thanks man I thought I was just rambling on with my thoughts. I made these videos because every review on TH-cam puts hate on the little frontier. Thanks for watching.
@@desertdudeoverland yeah I'm about tired of the bs from so called expert review channels or truck guys yadayada bs. I feel the same way you do about the frontier. It's an amazing truck and so versatile. I think I'll always own one now.
What do you think about the all new 2021 frontier! Coming out later this year ?
Looks to be exciting but we’ll have to wait and see. Will they change the name to nismo from pro-4x? Who knows what’s NEXT.
Turn off traction control and air down tires a little
and step on it!
Yep that’s the key! I just hate airing back up!
Mine has a 3" extended travel lift from nisstec and it did really well in the Concession Lake trail here in Ontario.
Man that’s a good lift. What brand of shocks did you install?
I went with the nisstec's mk84 shock up front and silver tube bilstein in the back. Pretty good shocks. I didn't want to spend the extra dough on the radflo, but the kit Nice and stable with my sway bar removed.
I’ll have to look into it. I have been looking at nisstec
D40💪
Short answer: yes. Yes it is.
I just wish that Nissan would make it a few inches taller like the Tacoma so you won't bang the body around so much, it'll look better too, it's a truck, Nissan.
I wish they would put adjustable suspension like the utvs and motorcycles have. We could raise it or lower it with the preload.
What you think of the SV model?
I have a 2010 sv 4x4 also. It’s way cheaper and it has everything you need. It’s also lighter. The shocks aren’t bilstein brand but they work just fine for 99% of what I needed it to do. You can go anywhere that the pro4x can go.
I'm in the need to replace my 2003 Montero and I LOVE This SUV but with some issues looming and 200k miles I'm looking to replace it with a new "adventure" mobile. I have a roof tent and Love hitting up the mountains and beaches and I've never been much of a truck guy, but I'm looking at the Frontier Pro-4x, Tacoma TRD, and 4Runner TRD both "off road versions' and I just don't know what I might want to look at. I still love SUVs and the utility of the back enclosed area but I do like the idea of more of a rugged truck bed which I can toss in gear, firewood, dirty stuff or whatever. I'm living in Hawaii now, but moving to Colorado in about 9 months so I'm looking for something to last me 8-10 years of reliability. I know the Nissan seem a bit "bland" in the interior but I don't really need many features. My 03 Montero has an aftermarket stereo with BT and that is perfect for me and heated seats, that is literally all the creature comforts I need.
Thanks for the comment! You have a huge move ahead of you!! Well I first want to say that you should not sell the Montero. Never sell a vehicle you love. You should keep it and then buy a new truck or suv. With a truck you have way more flexibility. It’s much easier to haul trash and stuff with a truck without messing up the back of the suv. I use the bed for everything. I have never seen a downside to not getting a xterra which I considered before I bought the truck. The 4Runner TRD has the looks but you’re limited on bed space and horse power because it’s not the fastest engine. The Tacoma would give you a good sized plastic bed where you can then put a bed rack for your tent and still have room for stuff. The pro4x is the same story. There are bed racks for it to that mount to the utilitrack which I have considered buying. The only reason I’ve been camping with a tent is because the rooftop tent isn’t the easiest to take on and off myself and I’m worried about theft and weather damage. With the pro4x you don’t get an outlet in the bed but my van has two inside that I never use because you have to leave the engine running. You can get a good Honda generator for real camping. The stereo in the pro4x is best in class. Don’t let the other reviewers fool you. There is nothing bland about the frontier. It’s 10,000$ less than any other truck right now. Have you noticed the trend in TH-cam reviews? Every year model they complain that it’s “getting outdated” if it’s not all new. That’s why trucks are easily 60,000$ now. Thanks for your comment. I hope this helps. At the end of the day, get the truck or suv that catches your eye the most and you won’t regret it.
You can also get the extra strength truck cap (camper shell) that holds a rooftop tent on top which then allows for more lockable storage in the bed. Long story short. You get a lot more storage and utility in the truck without having to clean the back seats out with a vacuum constantly. Believe me I have two husky dogs and it’s a much better day when they stay outside the cab in the bed space.
The Broke Pro yeah I would consider keeping the Montero. it’s well paid off just shy of 200k and I’ve put some maintenance money into it but I think to try to get another 100k miles or even 70k min I’ll have to put in about 5-7k in an overhaul. In the next 9 months I’d I kept it I would for sure need some new rubber to move to Colorado, toss on some new bilatien HD shocks maybe and springs, overlook all the joints and bearings, the CATS I think are shot so replace cats and o2 sensors constantly showing a CEL for those, it’s got a oil leak going on so I’d wanna see about little engine overhaul. And it’s leaking water on heavy rain I think from some rust developing in A-Pilar but other than those things I do love the trucks NS in the 5 years of owning it it’s def given some great memories.
I found a great deal on 2019 frontiers though through Nissan now so I might go check one out this week. I just don’t have the space for two vehicles plus wife’s car
So to add yeah if I could find a good truck/off road mechanic or shop to do some work to it plus some work myself I think if I spend 6k and it lasted 70-80k more miles or say 2 years I could be happy with that outcome. I just need to do some research and find a one stop shop to just get it a full look over and overhaul.
It’s hard to find a quality shop that will do a good job but they are out there. I wish you the best of luck on keeping her up and running while you search for a new ride. Take care of her because she’s lasted you this long.
What tires are you running sir? Has anyone here driven their Nissan through a creek bed yet?
Goodyear wrangler Duratrac stock size. Yeah a creek bed isn’t too bad I’ve gone through many. It won’t hurt the truck unless you get up to the flooding limits of the air filter.
What year is this Frontier? Is this the new 2020 with the new V6 direct injection engine?
It’s the 4.0 liter engine and my truck is a 2016 which runs like brand new.
2019 is the last year for it and it runs very good.
2020 will be 3.8 liter v6 and I have not seen any for sale yet around here. I have read some
Bad things about direct injection but I don’t believe everything I read until I get to work on it myself.
How you like the truck how’s it holding up I’m looking at one
Solid so far. Never been in the shop since I bought it! Prices have gone up a lot in the last 6 months!
Do you keep it locked in 1st gear?
Ok so I need to do a video on the locking axle. So i got my truck up to about 20mph in drive with the locking rear diff on. The manual says don’t go more than 12mph or it will damage the axle. Well I didn’t damage it but there’s no reason to be out of 1st gear anyways when going over tech where the wheels are in the air. I recommend leaving it in 1st gear.
Where is this at?
Funny people wouldn't call this off-road because you're not running through rivers and rocks crawling.
I don't know what people expect off-road to be which in general is a unpaved road lol
Well water and rocks are super destructive on trucks so it’s not something I drive in all the time. Leaving the pavement is off-road 😂 indeed. The tougher the obstacles the more wear and tear the vehicle will suffer.
@@desertdudeoverland This is what my Frontier has become i am currently working on sliders and Gears haha th-cam.com/video/Ctr_G_4oE4c/w-d-xo.html
Would this haul a 20 foot boat?
As long as it doesn't exceed the towing limit of the pro-4x yeah why not. A boat is much lower than a RV camper. It definitely has the power if that's what you're asking.
Yes. I have a 19' Bayliner, pulls it great up or down hills. No issues at all. I leave overdrive off during any pull.
All that matters is do all four wheels lock? Limited slip or locking diffs? I go more place with a 2 wheel drive S10 with limited slip than most modern 4 wheel drives that the wheel with the least traction is the one that spins. Idiots actually buy those pos's.
All 4 wheels lock. You have no chance of going where I go with a 2WD truck. It’s not possible.
@@desertdudeoverland Never said I could go where a true 4x4 can go. Did you even read my post before you started talking shit?
No
@@desertdudeoverland LMFAO
Have a great day my brother. : )
Random Question...What phone mount is that? Been looking for one for my Pro4X
Haha that’s not a random question. I get asked all the time.
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@@desertdudeoverland Awesome. Thanks man. Been looking for something like that so the phone isn't just sitting in a cup holder.
Those Dynapro's suck ass that's why you were having trouble in the sand.
That is like the most basic ATW tire on the market!
Yeah they are basic but they actually handle real well. When you let the air pressure down they handle amazing. They aren’t very thick so it’s easy to get flats
I agree, just air down and they work just fine.
Why did you keep fuckin with the music? 😂
😂😵 I thought the same thing when I watched what I recorded 🤣. Won’t happen again
@@desertdudeoverland I have a '17 SV so I subbed! Love the content so far! 😁
I have a 16. Thanks for the sub! More off-roading to come!!