Thats interesting. When I looked on Stillen's site before ordering their spacers there was nothing about not being used with Nismos. When I called my order in and told them it was for an 05 Nismo, Stillen's rep didn't say anything either. Hmmmm.
I believe Gregs site is prerunners.com, not prerunner.com
Just got back today from 8 days in Moab with the Frontier. Will post a complete report soon.
Yes. If you install just the Stillen front spacers (2" spacer, but raises front 3"), your truck will sit 2" higher in the front than the rear. You will need something to raise the rear. Blocks, add-a-leaf, etc. PreRunner Greg's (PRG) kit has front spacers (1 3/4" spacers, raises front 2 1/2), new front bump stops, rear blocks (1 1/2") and new u-bolts for only a few bucks more than the Stillen front spacers, and your truck will be higher and level.
In the after lift pictures, the front and rear are exactly level because the truck has 3" of rear lift via an add-a-leaf. The angle of the shot, or the way the truck is parked might make it look uneven. But look at the distance from the tire to top of wheel wells. Both front and back are 7", and both are 38 1/2" measured top of wheel well to the ground (on level ground).
Jim
I am thinking of getting PRG's kit. Are you having anymore clearance problems?
I got the PRK 2.5" leveling kit and 2" body lift yesterday. Haven't installed it yet, everyone was too busy to assist this weekend. I would install it myself, but having only my left arm to do it would make it difficult and consume most of my day instead of the 2 hours stated in the instructions. Additionally all the shops in my area were closed. So it probably won't get done until after Thanksgiving, but when I do I will post some pics.
I was waiting to purchase the Calmini 5" lift but got tired of waiting. Bought the leveling kit and lift because after owning the vehicle since February of this year and putting countless of miles off road, only had it scrap on a small fallen tree and the peak of a steep but small hill, neither caused any damage. If I had about another inch of clearance I think I could have cleared them both. I don't think I need a 5" lift and 35" tires for the off roading I do, I probably don't need the leveling kit and body lift either, but it should look better.
Put the toyo mudders on today and man what a difference. This thing looks tough. Im gonna get some good pics tomorrow. Truck in total sits about 4.5 inches taller in the front, and roughly 3.5 in the rear. Perfect for now.
I now have only 1/2" clearance between the top A-arm and the top of the spring bracket. This means on every suspension downstroke (like on small holes, drops, etc) the top A-arm crashes into the spring mount. This is very loud and annoying! Talked with Greg (at PRG) and he is going to fix me up with his slighty shorter spacers. This should give additional room between the A-arm and spring mount, reducing the number of impacts.
CUL8R,
how did you solve this issue? Did you end up getting the sjorter spacers? If so, how much clearance do you have now? Does it ever hit now going over bumps? Thanks
Okay, I got a buddy to help me install the spacers up front. It took a little longer than expected, a total of 3 hours. Had some difficulty taking off a few of the nuts. Going to finish installing the body lift tomorrow.
Well, the 2.5 inch spacer actually raised it 3 inches, it also caused the wheel alignment to be off by 1/4 of an inch toe in. Need to get it aligned tomorrow. Looks good, but took it for a quick spin and over a few speed bumps and it makes an annoying loud bump sound. I guess I need to slow down for speed bumps like everyone else.
Upon finishing installing the body lift, I will post pictures. I was going to get 33" tires but I think I will wait until I wear out my current set, they still have a lot of life in them.
Okay, I got a buddy to help me install the spacers up front. It took a little longer than expected, a total of 3 hours. Had some difficulty taking off a few of the nuts. Going to finish installing the body lift tomorrow.
Well, the 2.5 inch spacer actually raised it 3 inches, it also caused the wheel alignment to be off by 1/4 of an inch toe in. Need to get it aligned tomorrow. Looks good, but took it for a quick spin and over a few speed bumps and it makes an annoying loud bump sound. I guess I need to slow down for speed bumps like everyone else.
Upon finishing installing the body lift, I will post pictures. I was going to get 33" tires but I think I will wait until I wear out my current set, they still have a lot of life in them.
so what exactly is that noise? what are you hitting? cold you post some pictures? Did you have to compress the spring to install it? where exactly does the spacer go? I keep asking that question but noone seems to respond.
so what exactly is that noise? what are you hitting? cold you post some pictures? Did you have to compress the spring to install it? where exactly does the spacer go? I keep asking that question but noone seems to respond.
The only tools you need for the job are 12mm, 19mm, 21mm socket, a drill with a 3/8 inch drill bit, screw driver flat head, a tie down, two jack stands, jack and a few other basic tools that I can't remember right now, but will post later when I finish the rear lift. The nuts keeping the lower spring in place was a b&*(h to remove, need a compressor and impact socket to get it removed. Instructions come with the kit, pretty detailed but no pics so you need to know what an A frame is and what a sway bar is for example.
There is no need to compress the spring, you will take the spring and shock off the truck to mount the spacer on top of the spring. You will then install the spring with spacer mounted on top but rotate it so the new bolts align with the frame. You have to be careful with the brake line and the sensor so, I recommend unscrewing the mount and pulling it out of it's support points to give it some slack.
Overall I thought it was very simple to install, but my friend did most of the work, I sat around and gave him the tools and provided the light. I don't know what's causing the thump sound it could be from the new bump stop. I will post pics once the rear lift is installed.
The only tools you need for the job are 12mm, 19mm, 21mm socket, a drill with a 3/8 inch drill bit, screw driver flat head, a tie down, two jack stands, jack and a few other basic tools that I can't remember right now, but will post later when I finish the rear lift. The nuts keeping the lower spring in place was a b&*(h to remove, need a compressor and impact socket to get it removed. Instructions come with the kit, pretty detailed but no pics so you need to know what an A frame is and what a sway bar is for example.
There is no need to compress the spring, you will take the spring and shock off the truck to mount the spacer on top of the spring. You will then install the spring with spacer mounted on top but rotate it so the new bolts align with the frame. You have to be careful with the brake line and the sensor so, I recommend unscrewing the mount and pulling it out of it's support points to give it some slack.
Overall I thought it was very simple to install, but my friend did most of the work, I sat around and gave him the tools and provided the light. I don't know what's causing the thump sound it could be from the new bump stop. I will post pics once the rear lift is installed.
Thanks dude!
I think CUL8R was having some kind of clearance problems. I wonder if you have the same.
The only tools you need for the job are 12mm, 19mm, 21mm socket, a drill with a 3/8 inch drill bit, screw driver flat head, a tie down, two jack stands, jack and a few other basic tools that I can't remember right now, but will post later when I finish the rear lift. The nuts keeping the lower spring in place was a b&*(h to remove, need a compressor and impact socket to get it removed. Instructions come with the kit, pretty detailed but no pics so you need to know what an A frame is and what a sway bar is for example.
There is no need to compress the spring, you will take the spring and shock off the truck to mount the spacer on top of the spring. You will then install the spring with spacer mounted on top but rotate it so the new bolts align with the frame. You have to be careful with the brake line and the sensor so, I recommend unscrewing the mount and pulling it out of it's support points to give it some slack.
Overall I thought it was very simple to install, but my friend did most of the work, I sat around and gave him the tools and provided the light. I don't know what's causing the thump sound it could be from the new bump stop. I will post pics once the rear lift is installed.
when did you order your spacers? You should've received the new ones, I think.
when did you order your spacers? You should've received the new ones, I think.
Ordered it last week, don't know if they sent me a new type or not. Just finished with installing the body lift, took about an hour and a half to install. I didn't take any pictures, but I will take it off road tomorrow to test it out and take a few pictures. I'm not really sure what's causing the noise. I don't think it's hurting the frame any, I checked components today. But it's a bit annoying, I drove over a 6" to 8" curb to see if it would make the noise, it made no noise going over but as soon as I was coming down it made a thump sound. I will get used to it, just hope it doesn't damage anything.
The only thing left to do is install a rock slider and get bigger tires. I was going to install a winch, but I have a 4 ton hand winch that works fine and in most cases more useful than a winch mounted up front.
Truck in total sits about 4.5 inches taller in the front, and roughly 3.5 in the rear. Perfect for now.
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