Platform:
2017 Nissan Armada SV
5.6L VK56 V8- AWD
Build Philosophy / Feature Description
The goal was never to build a typical overland rig. Coming from a background rooted in road racing and drifting, I wanted to bring a tuner mindset into the overland space—something different from what’s usually seen in the U.S. I started with a lesser-known, inexpensive second-hand SUV that’s often overlooked, yet incredibly capable, and transformed it into a reliable, purpose-built overland camping rig.
This build wasn’t about chasing perfection or avoiding scratches. It was about building something I could actually use—something I wouldn’t hesitate to drag through tight trails, rack up trail pinstripes, load with gear, and still trust to tow my drift car to the track. The focus was balance: capability without fragility, function without fear, and personality without pretense.
As usual, things escalated. What began as a practical idea evolved into a heavily dialed, overbuilt expression of my automotive roots—equal parts motorsport influence and off-road utility. It’s not a show car, and it’s not a hardcore rock crawler. It’s a rig built to be driven hard, used often, and enjoyed without apology.
Exterior:
Campsite204 Carbon Fender Vent
Dash Offroad Predator Front Bumper
Dash Offroad Rock Sliders
Dash Offroad Full Length Roof Rack
Dash Offroad Skid Plates
Dash Offroad Fuel Tank Skid Plate
Campsite204 / SimpleFab Dual Swingout High Clearance Rear Bumper
Pro Eagle Beast Offroad Jack with Jack Extension
Agency6 Mini Shovel With Mount
Agency6 Roof Rack Grab Handles
Agency6 Fairlead
Agency6 Shackle Block
Agency6 Winch Shackle
Agency6 Recovery Soft Shackle
Carbon Offroad USA 12K Winch
Rig’d Bumper Latches
Patrol Docta Seamless Air Snorkel
Roam Storage Boxes
Black out Wrap Grill and Chrome Trim
Black Door Handle Covers
Ebay Folding Table Mounted to Swingout
RPM Offroad Fender Trim Front and Rear
RPM Offroad Fender Tub Front and Rear
Inno Roof Box with Custom Solar Panel Mount
ARB Awning Sunshade with Room Add on
Rotopax Fuel and H20 Tanks
MaxTrax Extreme Recovery Boards
GP Factor Propane Tank Mount
Hi-Lift Offroad Jack and Mount
ZroadZ Ditch Light Mounts
Camp Chef Portable Fire Pit
Wheels and Tires:
Titan-7 Wheels, T-AK1 17”x 8.5” +50 Polished
Titan-7 OWL Lug Nuts
Nitto Tires Trailgrappler 40”
Suspension:
Front: Radflo Custom 2.5 coilovers
Dirt King Upper Control Arms
Dirt King Lower Control Arms
Icon Delta Joints
Bump Stops
RPM Limit Straps
CJD Racing Cam Locks
CJD Racing Full Heim Steering kit
CJD Racing Endlinks
Front Sway Bar Delete
Rear: RadFlo 2.5 Shocks
AllDogs 1.75” Springs
Campsite204 / Eimer Engineering OE Length Reinforced Lower Control Arms
Firestone Airbags
RPM Offroad Rear Cam Locks
Perry Parts Rear Bump Stops
Hellwig Rear Sway Bar
CJD Racing Rear Upper Control Arms
CJD Racing Endlinks
Gearing:
Nissan Titan Front Differential Swap
Titan Front Axles
Tre4x4 Front Air Locker
Tre4x4 Rear Air Locker
Tre4x4 Bolt on Portals 1:1.6 Gearing, 4.5” lift
Tre4x4 optional Central Tire Inflation System
Brakes:
Hawk Racing Brake Pads
Tre4x4 Steel Braided Brake lines
Electronics:
Sponsored By Wifey Wiring
Sponsored By Wifey USB, Plugs, Panels
Baja Designs LP4 Ditch Lights x2
Baja Designs LP4 Front Lights x4
Baja Designs S1 Fender Lights x2
Baja Designs S2 Pro Roof Rack Lights x4
Baja Designs Squadron Pro Fog Lights x2
Baja Designs RTL Rear Light Bar x1
S-Pod Switch Panel
Garmin Tread XL
Garmin Power Switch
Garmin Front and Rear Cameras
ARB Dual Air Compressor with external chuck
Morrflate Quad Air Hose System
Optima Red Top Battery
Renogy REGO Inverter Charger 3000W
Redarc BCDC1250D DC/DC 4 Stage Battery Charger
Antigravity Deep Cycle 3000W Battery
Sunflare BLOX Solar Panels 50w x3
Valentine1 Radar Detector
Fridge and Mount
Interior:
Campsite204 Third Row Seat Delete
Campsite204 Front Seat Lift Spacer
Campsite204 Second Row Single Seat Delete
Campsite204 / Sued It Alcantara Steering Wheel with Race Stripe
Sponsored By Wifey Electronics Cabinet and Storage
Sponsored By Wifey Folding Sleep Platform
ARB Interior Drawer System
Hest Dually Long Memory Foam Sleeping Pad / Pillows
Plush Armrest Cover
CGL 1/4 Window Molly Panel
Engine:
Dash Offroad Samurai Exhaust
Dash Offroad High Flow Cats
SimpleFab after axle exhaust turn down
Patrol Docta Intake with Snorkel
Current Sponsors and Support for the "GNARMADA" Build for 2024
Dash Offroad. https://www.dashoffroad.com.au/
Titan-7 Wheels. https://titan-7.com/
Nitto Tire USA. https://www.nittotire.com/
TRE4x4 USA https://www.tre4x4usa.com/
Carbon Offroad USA https://carbonoffroadusa.com/
Sparco USA. https://www.sparcousa.com/
RPM Offroad Garage. https://www.rpm-garage.com/
Phoozy Phone Capsules. https://phoozy.com/
Eimer Engineering. https://www.eimerengineering.com/
Designcraft Fab. http://www.designcraftfab.com/
Life Out There Apparel. https://lifeoutthereapparel.com/
Green Lumber Fuel for Men. https://greenlumber.com/
SimpleFAB. https://www.instagram.com/simplefabricationca/?hl=en
RPM Garage https://www.rpm-garage.com/
CJD Racing https://cjdracing.com/
Agency6 Accessories. https://agency6.com/
Sponsored by Wifey. https://sponsoredbywifey.com/
All Dogs Offroad Coop https://www.alldogsoffroad.com/
TURN14 https://www.turn14.com/
