I see that Calmini is previewing their new 5" lift on their site. Looks like the truck is wearing 35" tires. I think this higher then I want to go; is anyone else doing a 2-3" lift?
I see that Calmini is previewing their new 5" lift on their site. Looks like the truck is wearing 35" tires. I think this higher then I want to go; is anyone else doing a 2-3" lift?
I am looking into the Calmini 3" lift for the 05 Frontier...and tired of waiting. I'm interested in any other aftermarket kit that maintains the proper steering geometry. I am considering 33X12.50 Dunlop Mud Rovers. I saw a Pathfinder setup with these tires and a 3" lift and spoke with the owner. He bought the tires and spoked wheels at Discount Tire for $790, tires, wheels, lugs, and road warranty.
I ordered and received the Stillen spacers for the front and I've ordered longer rear shackels (1 1/2" lift for rear). When I ordered these I wasn't aware there was a guy making a 2" lift for the frontiers (He started on the Titans). His name is Greg (Prerunner Greg on other sites - also see prerunner.com) and his lift is a front spacer similar to Stillen's and rear blocks and new bolts. 2 1/2" lift front and 2" rear (more level). Very competitive price.
Anyhow, I'm stuck with what I ordered, so in a couple of days will do the install. I put my new LT 285/75R-16 tires on today. They are an actual 33" tire and about 1 " wider (about equivelent to a 33 x 12.50 tire size). I have a very minor rubbing while turning issue to fix in the front and the stillen spacers will help that. They ride and handle well and raise the truck slightly. I went with the Yokohama Geolander AT II.
I ordered and received the Stillen spacers for the front and I've ordered longer rear shackels (1 1/2" lift for rear). When I ordered these I wasn't aware there was a guy making a 2" lift for the frontiers (He started on the Titans). His name is Greg (Prerunner Greg on other sites - also see prerunner.com) and his lift is a front spacer similar to Stillen's and rear blocks and new bolts. 2 1/2" lift front and 2" rear (more level). Very competitive price.
Anyhow, I'm stuck with what I ordered, so in a couple of days will do the install. I put my new LT 285/75R-16 tires on today. They are an actual 33" tire and about 1 " wider (about equivelent to a 33 x 12.50 tire size). I have a very minor rubbing while turning issue to fix in the front and the stillen spacers will help that. They ride and handle well and raise the truck slightly. I went with the Yokohama Geolander AT II.
I thought the Nismo rims are 16" x 7" ?
Jim
Cool...I would like to know how it clears the tire after the lift...I should have my kit from prerunner greg any day now I was wondering how big of a tire will clear.I just think my 4x4 looks too low now.I'm not trying to get crazy with it or anything.
Jay
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OK, Installed the 2" Stillen spacers and put extended shackles on the rear. The Stillen spacers actually boosted the front 3 1/4". The shackles did not lift the rear enough, so I went with a custom add-a-leaf re-arch for 3" rear lift. I have a problem up front. The Stillen spacers boosted the front so high, 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.
Here is a link to my post on another site (my name is justover on that site) where another member kindly is hosting pictures of my truck with 33" LT285/75R 16 tires before and after the "lift"
Your truck looks sick! Once the new inspection manuals come out and I see what they'll let us do this year I'm going to look into a PRG setup. I just think I'd rather do the custom leaf deal than a block or shackle for the rear. An extra 4" clearance sounds good to me (I get to start with smaller tires than you did)
wow, the stillen really raises the front pretty high. based on the pix looks like instead of leveling the truck it makes the front higher than the rear...am i wrong?
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).
I believe it sits higher than Stillen says because they clearly say on their site not to use the spacers on a NISMO off road. Im guessing this is because the front struts are longer then the normal struts. Its probably also why you are having issues with the A Arm striking the strut mount
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.
Are there any adverse kits when going with his kit? I checked it out and it seemed like it would be a simple install. But would there be any negatives like anything bumping or the shocks wearing out faster? I'd be interested in getting a small lift just to make the truck look a bit meaner.
I have a '05 Nismo CC 4x4 if that makes any difference.
Same here....
I was wondering how big of a tire will clear.I just think my 4x4 looks too low now.I'm not trying to get crazy with it or anything.
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