How To: Lift the Front Torsion Bars on First Gen Nissan Xterra
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2019
- Need to lift the front of your first gen NIssan Xterra? Learn how to adjust the torsion bars. This procedure works with the stock suspension (1-1.5" of lift is common with stock suspension), or if you have lift Upper Control Arms for the full 3" of lift.
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Love all your vids..it isnt hard to turn the bolt if you put a jack under the front enough to get the weight off it thats what nissan told me you were actually supposed to do
Ive done it that way before too. Easier to turn the bolt...but more cumbersome to check ride height each time having to lower the back.
@@XterraRob very true sir.. have you made a video re indexing them i saw one of you talking about it but didnt see one and cant really find one of it actually being done amd honestly its kinda intimidating to me for some reason
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Re indexing: ua-cam.com/video/lZhpfS4XCfE/v-deo.html
That video is just for adjusting or Indexing. If you want re-index the bars, I have a video: ua-cam.com/video/lZhpfS4XCfE/v-deo.html
Thanks buddy. I know what I'm doing, had many of vehicles. But videos like this are what I love. Someone took their time to give me a quick walk thru. Much appreciated.
Happy to help and thanks for watching!
Great videos. Very well described instruction and I like how you include closeups of what you're talking about. Looking at picking up a first gen this week and very excited!
Thanks for the comment and have fun with your first gen! They're fun little trucks!
So helpful! Thanks for sharing. Just did this today for my 02. Was easier than I thought it would be! Was only able to get 1.1/8" before I'd have to redo the torsion setup. I'm ok with the look now. Always thought something looked off. LOL I'm glad to see manufactures now a days start to level out their mid size trucks it seems...Tacoma and the new Frontier, which I'm buy early next year. I've had my X 16yrs and only 165k. Great trucks!
Happy to help!
Excellent video thank you for taking the time to make this video. I used this video as reference to lift the front of my 2003 Nissan Frontier 4x4.
Awesome. Happy to help!
Thanks for all the info you put in your videos. Forums are great and there is a ton of good write up for this put it is always better with a video. I was uncertain as to what i had to look for. Know I know exactly where and what to look for. You just place all the picture a saw on forums in the right place by moving the camera to where I should look. Thanks again and keep doing the good work you are doing.
Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you watching.
Just finished my 2002 and it looks great! Thanks so much for the video it was so helpful. Did it in conjunction with the new Bilsteins up front.
Right on! Happy to help!
Any issues
Great Video, best and easiest to follow on the Torsion Lift. Thanks
Thanks!
Great video! Will be doing this on my '02 during Thanks giving break!
Thanks for the comment and for watching! Let me know how it goes!
@@XterraRob Rob, wanted to know if changing out the torsion bars on my stock '02 xterra something I should do out of precaution and due to its age, and minor surface rust or just stay as it is if they are not giving me any issues? I would be changing them out to the torsion bars sold at 4x4 parts.com. Thanks
Awesome video!! Thanks for posting this
Love your videos, man
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Good stuff! I’m building some cool Nissan myself!
Nice video! Very helpful 😃
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video. Subbed.
Thanks for watching! Welcome to the club!
Pretty useful video, thanks!. This is also applicable to the WD21 platform (Nissan Terrano/Pathfinder). You could add that to the title because there aren't any other videos on this.
Great tip! Thabks for the comment!
Super helpful. Thank you!
Happy to help!
O shit! I'm early for the video I was waiting for. 😌
hope this gets you the info you need!
Awesome video. I'm gonna try this wit my 2003 nissan frontier! Thanks
I have another video that references using a jack to support the video when adjusting torsion bars. That can help relieve some tension on the bolt and prevent damage on the threads. Check that one out too.
@@XterraRob cool thanks! I'll definitely jack the front end before trying it
10/4 I’ll keep you updated
I crank the torsion bars up and new shocks, and I have too much damper and bouncing ride on front what do you think
Good video 👍
Thanks for the comment!
Nice video, i always wanted to level out my wifes xterra but was not sure how bad it would though off the alignment. About how much lift can you get without reindexing? i live in michigan and am sure the tosion bars are rust welded permanent.
Sorry for the late reply...but you can get probably 1.5 or 2 inches without reindexing. 2 inches may be pushing it though.
Put a spot of paint on the visible part of the bolt (up top)....or paint one flat of the lower bolt.....and count the turns .... More precise than estimating “parts of turns”
Not a bad idea! I fine tune everything with the tape measure anyway so I get where I want based on the final stance. Thanks for sharing!
Hi! I do have a 03 frontier and I was wondering if I can adjust my torsion bar to get the 2” lift on the front and just use a 2” block on the rear in order to get the 2” lift.Not doing off-road just for looks.By the way great video and hope you can help me out.Thanks
I have another video called all about suspension lifts. I recommend you check that out. With stock suspension, you will max out at maybe 1.5" of front lift maybe a little less. Blocks won't work on our trucks becquse the speing is under the rear axle. A block will lower your rear on our setups.
Hey man where can I find that other torsion video, can’t seem to find it in your videos
Just attempted to lower my torsion bars back down a little after bottoming out. Started to make a popping sound and bolt drops now in both directions turned lowering my driver side front to a point of not drivable. Is it stripped? Tried supporting front end with a jack to take weight off and still dropped when turning the bolt in either direction. Suggestions?
Hey Rob back on your channel again! The bump stops on the front, do they just pop off or are they screwed in? Ordered a pair of lo profile ones, just wondering what to do to replace them since I can't find anything online, thanks!
They are just chunks of rubber that are popped into a hole in the frame. Low profile ones have a stud on the back with a nut.
Great video I didn't know it was that easy to get a bit of front lift. Does it throw off your alignment at all when this is done?
In a theoretical perfect world...yes go get an alignment. In practice...not a lot. If you have newer tires that were expensive...probably worth the alignment. If theyre older, let it ride and monitor tire wear to see if you need alignment before getting nre tires.
Yes indeed, I am replacing the entire lower control arm. But it is a pain to remove the bolt. I cant imagen how complicated to remove the bushing from the chassis. Any recommendations?
Do you need to remove the bushing? You could just remove the torsion bar and bolt and re use the bushing in the chassis
so you need to re index if your control arm is close to the bump stop ?
Great video! I’m trying to do this currently and can’t even get the jam nut loose. I’ve PB blasted it and tried plenty of other things. What’s next? Can I crank the torsion bar without loosening the jam nut?
Wrench and a 3 pound sledge hammer never failed me!
No you can't try a plumber torch and then a breaker bar ir piece of pipe on ratchet good luck
Whatever you do do not break that Bolt y'all have to cut it out with a welding torch unless you know somebody was a welder don't break that both I did it it sucks
Yeah you really need to loosen the jam nuts to avoid damaging the threads. Pb blaster on the bolt threads and let it soak it down. Propane bottle torch for 30 bucks at lowes or home depot. Heat up the jam nut for 60 secomds or so. Put a properly fitting wrench on the nut and hit the wrench with a 3 pound sledge hammer. Also...lefty loosey. From the perspective of being above the bolt looking down at the nut. If you are on your back looking up at it....it will be in the opposite direction sinve you are working on the back side of what you are looking at. Be careful with torches and hot hardware after torching...since you know...its fire.
Question for you! How come you didn't lift the front of the truck so the axles could hang down when you made this adjustment?
No need to...you can if you want though. It takes some weight off the torsion bars so the bolt is easier to turn. But if it turns freely without binding up, and you can muscle the wrench around...no issues. But then you have to raise the front, lower, check and repeat. Its a bit tedious.
Hey your videos are rad, subscribed. Now quick question; I just ordered a pair of KYB gas-a-just shocks for my 04 rwd Xterra, do you think I could get a 2” torsion bar lift with those ?
2 inch is probably too much from an alignment and tire wear stand point. But the shocks won't limit your torsion bar lift or give you more. A 2wd xterra doesnt have front CV axles to worry about though...so that helps from a lift angles standpoint.
@@XterraRob then I think maybe a 1.5” lift should do. Thank you !
1.5 should be close to the max you can get without after market upper control arms. That should work for you!
Great video Rob! My 2003 Xterra just had it's front lower control arms replaced last fall. Now my front passenger side sits a bit lower than the driver's side and pulls to the right. Do you think the mechanic may not have adjusted the torsion bar after replacing them?
I think that is what happened. Torsion bars can be tricky if you put them back into the lower control arm off by a tooth you may not be able to to adjust them to the right place. I have a video on re-indexing torsion bars. Check that out for more detail....that is probably what happened.
@@XterraRob awesome, thanks for the reply!
Have you produced the replacement of the lower control arm and large bushing? Is it the bottom large bushing pressed? If pressed, which tools do you recommend.
Best
I have not replaced bushings on lower control arms. I would replace the entire arm all together before I bothered popping bushings out. Without a good press...its a pain.
I have a 2001 frontier. I measured the rake where you said to and it’s just over 1 1/3 inches from front to rear.
But I wondered how to tell if the rear is sagging from worn out leaf springs? I just bought it at 190k miles but have no idea if they’ve been replaced. He definitely took care of it so they may have but I don’t know.
I’m trying to decide how much lift to do on the rear but am not sure because I don’t know if it’s the proper ride height.
Do you know what the distance from the center of hub to fender should be?
I don't know the right height for a frontier. I would first decide how much you are going to lift the front torsion bars (are you getting UCAs? Just adjusting stock suspensiom?) Omce you answer that question, you can figure out how much to lift the rear to get the desire stance / nose down rake.
Hey Rob what’s your advice on changing these 3 belts on the front of this motor? Pain in the a$$ or not bad? Mine needs the belts changed out bad. I have the new ones just ain’t changed them out yet. Advice please!!!
Not too bad. About a year ago I did a series of videos on a camshaft install. I think I show where the tensiomers are and how to get to them. May have to remove fan shroud in front of radiator and skid plate under the vehicle. Not too bad though.
Just picked up a 1st gen, 5 speed 4x4, i'd like to keep it stock, just level the front. It's on 31's now, i just want to pick the nose up a bit. Hopefully this will help!
This should do the trick!
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I have a question. My 2000 xterra on stock height had a dramatic positive camber. Is this what I need to do? Since new nothing has ever been done. Just shocks replacement from worn ones. I've just noticed how funny it looks. The tops of the tires look like a old vw beetle when you lift it off the ground at all times. And I'm seeing outer tire wear. I recently had an engine replaced. So maybe they messed with it somehow at the shop? Any help would be great.
Measure the four corners of your vehicle and see if it's leaning one way or the other. Most likely you need an alignment and a steering system refresh. Camber can go out due to your idler arm, center link, upper control arms, or ball joints. Most likely at 20 years its a combination of slop in all those parts that contribute. I have 2 older videos...one about heavy duty steering systems and one about lifted alignments (which applies to non lifted vehicles too). I would start there.
Another great video, Shoot i'm only at 20 and 5/8 to the bottom of my door in the front lol. I cant seen to figure out where to go from here. I still have everything stock including the bump stops, the drivers side is at its limit with maybe a 1/2 gap and the passenger side has about 3/4 gap left. the torsion anchor seem to be just about at its limit as to how much adjustment is left. Is it time for reindexting or what? thanks Rob
If you are at the bump stop gap limit...then thats it. Want more? Suspension lift control arms (and steering reinforcement) + re index and then a body lift. Thats about all you can do short of solid axle custom builds. Also...you mention the anchor is maxed out inside the cross member...re index will hive you more room at the anchor to adjust...but your bump stop gap is still the limiting factor with stock control arms.
@@XterraRob I was thinking maybe the torsion bars are weak, because the back is stock and is still about two inches higher than the front. What has me confused is that i cant even make it level. thanks for your reply
@@charmes6724 it by design has a nose down rake so you won't be able to level it without UCAs. Even if if your torsion bars are saggy...once they sage, they will open up the bump stop gap again. So always judge ride height by bump stop gap.
@@charmes6724 with your uneven gap left to right...do you have a rake left to right...or is it even
@@XterraRob It is even
Do you recommend this for a 2004 frontier rwd 2.4? I am getting bilstein 4600 shocks, but everything else is stock. Will this wear out other components and give a harsh ride?
Its purely optional and reversible. If you want to lift the front a little...go ahead and give it ago. Dont like it? Turn the wrench in the opposite direction and bring it back down. No issues with ride quality from stock control arm adjustments.
Hey at this point of the video, what was your tire size, and lift height? Thanks. I only have a 2wd xterra, but I still want to lift it to fit 285s.
3 in suspension lift and 2 inch body lift. I have another video on tire sizes and lift height you can search for.
Have you had to replace your auto locking hubs ? Mine don’t work, and I was wondering if lockers just bolt up or if I will have to do some mods?
I have a video on installing warn manually locking hubs. Worthy upgrade and bolt right up
Just did both of my lower CT arms and complete front end replacement (Balls, Ties, links ect). The simple way to measure your FRONT height on a 3 inch lift(w/33in tires) is 7cm from top of the tire to bottom of wheel well.
No confusion running from front to back, side to side. Just 7cm from rubber to metal ;)
Adjust accordingly
PS... dont use an impact like I did lol
You'll strip the bolt before you get to 7cm. Patience is your friend on this one. ;)
If you like your stance...right on. Multiple ways to approach this. I still recommend bump stop gap and the floor board seams. If you are trying to get a level stance front to back, you cant rely on that to compare rear fender arches to front fender arches...they are just cosmetic holes cut above the tires, but the height from tire to fender is not necessarily the same front to back for a level floor board and fenders have almost a quarter inch of slop in them to account for cosmetic adjustments needed for panel gaps based on part to part variation. And I may have 3" control arms...but you gotta stop when your bump stop gap gets too narrow regardless of whether you hit the full 3" lift. Just depends how precise you want to control your stance I guess. Better yet, put a 4 foot level on a rock slider front to back. Multiple ways to approach this but ive always defaulted back to the seams and bump stop method if I care about precision.
Not disputing any of the advice you're offering. In my experience though, mentioned that I stripped the adjustment bolt and it left me exactly 1/2inch out on passenger side. I had to leave it at that height until I replaced the pin. When I went in for my alignment, the shop phoned me and told me that I was 1/2inch low as well.
Somehow our measurements matched up so I feel it was safe to assume that it's an acceptable way to measure imo.
Note.. I dont have wheel flares or any trim, my fenders are "naked" so to say so it was simple to hit the metal trim.
I never had to adjust my rears so they are as is.
Right on thanks for commenting. I've seen a lot of ... Wonkiness ... On lift measurements on the first gen xterras from mine to other friends ... big nose down rakes to left to right rakes, different bump stop gaps left/right for same ride height etc. Spent lots of time chasing tails dialing adjustments in to find out one fender is shifted up or back after a snorkel install or when repaired after a wreck from a body shop with previous owner, etc. Floor boards dont move as much but it sounds like you got what you needed! And... Stripping bolts suck! Thanks for watching my dude.
I'm definitely gonna replace all 4 tires before I do this. I'm buying an 04 Xterra today for 5k with 75k miles.
Nice find! Probably worth adjuating torsion bars before getting new tires...thst way you can monitor tire wear and see if you need an alignment. I have a couple videos on lifted alignments you can search for.
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Alright awesome dude, I really appreciate it.
Happy to help my dude.
With the 4 x 4 parts upper control arms. How much lift did you actually achieve? Also how did you get that camber to 0?
I’ve got a 3/4 to 1inch gap on the bump stops. My camber is still 1.0 positive.
I have an old video for lifted alignments. It goes into a lot of detail on aligning a lifted vehicle. I got about 3 inches or so.
Hello rob, I was wondering if you could help me out with a bit of an issue I am having with my xterra. As of now I have a 2 inch body lift as well as torsion bar crack up front to eliminate uneven rake front to back. My front end currently sits about a half inch to an inch lower than the rear. The issue I am having is that the bump stop gap on the driver side is less than the gap on the passenger side, I believe this is what is causing a clanking sound coming from my front end whenever I take a medium to hard right turn and even sometimes left. It’s important to note that my tie rod ends, upper/lower ball joints, and sway bar end links/bushings are all brand new as of last month. It’s also important to note that both bump stops are missing (they must have came out as some point in the recent months). Could this be the cause for the clanking sound? Or is it possible that I already wore down a tie rod end since I am running 33’s. Why is one side of the bump stop gap smaller than the other if my rig is even in height (driver to passenger side) and my tire pressure is all the same? Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated! Sorry if this message was all over the place.
Question 1: Regarding an uneven bump stop gap, its just tolerances in the overall frame weldment. By design, it should generally be symmetrical. But in reality, nothing is perfect. Thats why the torsion bars and front end alignment are adjustable, to compensate for imperfecions.
Question 2: Regarding the clanking sound. Bump stop contact usually occurs during a bump that causes a vertical impulse, which then causes the suspension to bounce. Having the rubber bump stop missing can cause a noise like that. Do you have a stock steering system, or heavy duty system to handle 33s? What is the bump stop gap that you have on each side (from underside of upper control arm to frame since you don't have the rubber bump stop anymore)?
Hi could you do the same for nissan hardbody d21? Need some advice
I think so but not sure. Gotta crawl under there and take a look to see if it's the same as the video.
If I have bottomed out on the arm bit then how would I be able to increase my suspension anymore?
If the adjuster lever is bottomed out and hitting the top of the frame rail/cross member, then you would need to "re-index" your torsion bar. Basically remove them from the anchor and rotate it a spline or two away so you have more room to adjust it upwards. I have an older video on that process you can look for.
Hey rob if I get a 1.5 inch lift shackle for the rear will my torsion bars be able to be adjusted to the same level height as the lifted rear?
No. They will adjust up to generally keep the same rake. If you want perfectly even front to back, hit your torsion bars and keep stock shackles...or add regular lift shackles to the rear and 3" upper control arms to the front (that's what I have)
Hey quick question! I just did a pnl lift and got it aligned, a few days later i noticed the FR side was a .5" higher. than the FL. Will i need to get another alignment if make a small adjustment to bring that side down a bit?
Its all a matter of preference. In a theoretical world...you touch a torsion bar, you need an alignment. In a practical sense, depends on your risk tolerance. The risk is tire wear from a mis-aligned front tire. If your tires are older anyway...or they were cheaper tires and not high end expensive off road tires...then make the adjustment and monitor and see what happens. If you have brand new expensive tires, then get an alignment to protect your investment.
@@XterraRob makes sense! Thanks 👍
Question, I have a 98 frontier and I’m looking to lower the torsion bars. I’d like an inch and a half of drop, do you think that that would make my ride too bouncy being that I’m loosening the bars? Thanks
No big change to ride quality....but it is reversible so if you don't like, adjust them back! :)
Can you do this with stock suspension components my front sags a little bit wonder if I can just leveled out a tad not ready to get a lift yet
Yeah...this adjustment is for lifted or stock suspensions.
Just asking I have a 2003 Nissan frontier with stock torsion bar at stock level how high do they go because I want to get Rancho shocks for 2.5 lifted and my intention is to level it like you
The stock suspension will only go about 1.5 inches. I would check out 4x4parts.com and Look for bilstein 4600s (blue and yelow)...they work great and is what I have.
Thanks for the videos, after raising the front (torsion twist) will we have to get longer front shocks?
Not needed...but longer shocks can free up full flex if you have a control arm lift.
Do you have a video or would you recommend a video for installing rear shackles?
I don't currently have a video about installing rear shackles. I'll add it to my list though!
When are you planning to swap shackles? I may be able to make a video for you
Here's the thing I adjusted my bars but I believe I stretched it to the max I'm not 100% sure. But! Now my passenger side stripped on the bracket the bar goes into n my vehicle dropped! This has happened twice! Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏 Tia
I think what you are describing is a stripped out torsion bar anchor bolt. Do a google search for that part and look at the photos. The bolt that holds the anchor in place will often times get damaged when they are very old, and they get adjusted after being stuck for so long.
I plan on putting the Xterra on the lift, mark torsion bar nuts so I know that they will match number of cranks and marks point in the same direction. Do you suggest lifting the back some as well?
Depends on the stance you want. If you want perfectly level, just adjust the front. If you want more lift and axle flex, put some rear lift shackles on your back leaf springs!
Do you need to change the shocks if you do this ?
Nope not at all
Hey Rob. Quick question how tall are the stock bumpstop(upper)
I want to say around 1 inch...but I dont have my stockers anymore.
How much lift can you get without reindexing the whole torsion bar? So when raising height I loosen the bolt?
Laying on your back looking up, its a righty tighty wrench turn to get lift height. Maybe about an inch or so without reindexing.
Do the 2wd 1st gens also have torsion bars? Or do they use coil springs? Thanks
Torsion bars also. Coils were used on 2005+ xterras.
Why not put a jack under the front end and then keep track of how much you adjust the bars?
You can do that too. A jack under the front end helps protect your threads on the bolt.
Thought you had to jack up whatever side your twisting the torsion bars on?
You can...it just takes some weight off the bars and anchors so its easier to turn the bolt head. If you have a breaker bar and can get the bolt turning...not required.
does messing around with the torsion bars interfere with the alignment of the vehicle??
The answer is "yeah...but..." Technically your alignment angles will change any time you adjust a torsion bar...its just geometry. Do you need to pay to get an alignment done? It depends if you want to or not. If you adjust only slightly...it may not change enough to know any better unless you use a laser rack to measure. The question reqlly comes down to how much do you like your current set of tires? Every day driver with basic tires you dont care much about and you only adjusted a small amount? Maybe keep driving as is and watch out for uneven tire wear. Full suspension lift with 1000 dollars worth of rubber on your rims? Get a proper alignment to protect your investment in tires.
So after doing this is there anything else that needs to be done to the rear?
Nah, no further adjustment unless you want to lift the rear higher with after market parts. I have another video titled all about suspension lifts if you need to learn more.
Can I do the 2inch body lift that you did a video on and also this "PML" without doing any extra modifications?
Yes...they are separate types of lifts. PML is suspension lift and the body lift is...a body lift. You can pick any kind of suspension lift and pair with any kind of body lift for the most part.
@@XterraRob I have the parts for the body lift and will follow your other vid, and will follow with the pml next month or so. Thanks for what you do!
Happy to help my dude thanks for watching!
Should you get a new front end alignment after doing this?
Theoretically yes. Practically, it depends how much ride height you added, how expensive your tires were and how new they were. Expensive new tires you dont want to risk uneven wear on? Align it.
My alignment is perfectly fine now. If I were to level my 2003 Xterra, would I have to do an alignment?
It depends on what you want to do. Leveling the front end WILL change the alignment geometry. Maybe not much. Your angles may still be green. But they will be different. If you have expensive and newer tires, it is probably worth it to prevent possible tire wear. If your tires are old, worn, and just basic cheap commuter tires, maybe dont bother and watch your tires for uneven wear.
@@XterraRob ok, thank you. I had a couple more questions. Will I need to buy new torsion keys? Will the suspension be more stiff in the front? And last question is does controlling the car on the highway get worse if I level it
No new torsion keys and it won't be any more stiff. Highway handling is unchanged assuming your alignment is good. Just make sure you don't get too close to the bump stop when adjusting.
@@XterraRob thank you so much
Is it the same for a 1st gen Frontier as well?
Should be...gotta crawl under there and check to be sure.
Will this accommodate a 3" lift OR drop? Thx!
Yes you can lower it the same way! Lefty loosy! You can drop it as much as the extra bolt that sticks up over the cross member. If you want more drop, youd have to remove the torsion bar and rotate it in the anchor a spline or 2 to allow it to drop more. I have a video on that process it's called "re-indexing torsion bars" i think.
Good video except for the fact u didn't take the weight off of the front end before u made adjustments
Certainly an option if your bolts are too tight or youre concerned about galling threads. First few times I used a jack at the front diff cross member to relieve some weight. I found it too tedious to guess and check your ride height over and over so stopped doing it. Never had issues on my end.
Great video, have 2wd 2001 frontier would like to do the 3” front lift on it , 1.is it possible 2.what parts would I need and 3 where to buy??? Any help I appreciate it, thanks
4x4parts.com or calmini.com. you need upper control arms to get the lift. I have another video all about suspension lifts. Check my video list. You would want to reinforce the steering too and get a good alignment. I have videos on that too.
Xterra Rob thanks for the advice and info!!!
does the suspension get harder when rotate de bar?
Nope. As long as you aren't riding on your bump stops.
After this do you have to redo alignment?
In a pure world...sure. The alignment angles are changing as you adjust. From a practical matter...if it is a small adjustment, then not really. Depends on how nice your tires are. Got older and cheaper highway tires? Maybe skip it and monitor for uneven tire wear on the edges. Got a thousand dollars of big mud tires that are brand new? Probably best to protect the tires and get a fresh alignment.
Does this put added strain on your control arms?
Nah. Not really.
How much of a lift can u get out of the stock torsion bars with out re clocking them and turning them a a few teeth
About an inch...maybe an inch and a half.
How many turns should you do on a stock suspension?
Depends...the bump stop gap between the upper control arm and the frame is the limiting factor. Crank a few times each side and check the ride height, and check the bump stop gap. Keep about a half inch gap at the bump stop.
I want to lift my 03 xterra what options do I have
I have several videos on that topic...take a look at my video list on my channel page
Question,when adjusting your torsion bar and getting it where you want it. Do you need cam bolts for your alignment?
You should already have cam bolts installed in the upper control arms. But yes, youd need an alignment after. Your camber and caster would change...although it may not be a significant amount depending on how much you lift.
Good video, but you didn't mention alignment...... If you're raising it all, it changes the geometry of the front end, and will need to be aligned....
Got a whole video on lifted alignments...but yes you are right. Should have mentioned it here. I'll add an in-video link to that video so people can find it. Thanks for the comment.
What model of side mirror fit to terrano?
Probably just the Terrano. I dont know for sure though.
Does it work for a 2003 nissan frontier
It should!
Hi.do you have a closer pic of the recommended bump stop gap.
I have some older videos about steering systems and lifted alignments. Check them out in my video history for a different view if you are confused.
@@XterraRob thanks Rob. I'll check them out. I recently swapped the transmission and now I'm trying to figure out how to get it pmled.
@@calibowhunt PML = install lift shackles from 4x4parts.com or Calmini.com. Get the regular lift shackles or revolver shackles if you want extreme flex in the rear axle. Once you get the rear shackles put on...adjust the torsion bars like in this video.
I figured it out looking over the video once more. Idk why I couldn't figure it out before. Your video is very straight forward.
@@calibowhunt Right out, glad it helped you!
Can I do this with a 2wd first gen?
Yessir!
i know this is an old video but if you end up maxing your torsion bars heightwise do you have to reindex?or is that for just if you want more height
I have a separate video explaining reindexing of torsion bars. You'd have to find that one and see if that answers your question!
@@XterraRob I get you're making videos for income or whatnot but a simple yes or no would've sufficed.
I make no money from UA-cam my man. I make videos to help explain things because text in a comment or a forum post is harder to explain and understand.
The direct answer to your question is no. But I think the video will improve your understanding of reindexing and why or why not you would do it.
@@XterraRob now that's an explanation I can get behind, thank you for being more in depth and not taking that slightly douche comment of mine personally.
What heavy duty steering do u have
I have a whole video about it...called how to get an alignment and survive the trail: heavy duty steering systems. I posted it maybe 3 years ago or so...so search my channel time line or do a UA-cam search
How do you lift the rear .?
You would need shackles or stiffer leaf springs. Installation depends what parts you get. I have videos explaining suspension lifts. Check them out if you have questions.
How many inches would it go up
Stock suspension...1 or 1.5 inches is usually where it can get to.
It wouldn’t be so hard to turn the adjustment bolt if the vehicles front end was jacked up.
Yes understood. Relieve the torsion on the bar. God tip. I dont typically do that though. Too tedious raising the front end and lowering down to check height and raising to adjust some more etc. I started off doing that technique and gradually went away from it.
Hello I need a hand I'm about to throw a for sell sign on my qx4 I just can't figure out what's wrong with my vg33 mind if I pick your brain I don't want to sell it but I'm so upset with her
What seems to be the problem?
@@XterraRob I had the original distributor fail on me opened it up say the bearing went . I installed a new one ran good for 2 days then I had a p300 and knock sensor code and flashing check engine light and then boom again blew the coil in my distributor I said ok maybe I got a faulty one I let the truck sit for 3 months saved to buy a distributor with warranty and 2 days later same rough idle after warm up slight hard start I have new plugs wires and injectors now spending Money I don't have and i just know if I drive her the distributor will blow . Do you think a bad fuel pressure regulator could cause me all this??
2000 nissan frontier desert eagle package. i want to level the truck. is PML a good idea or?
Just to level it out so the nose is not pointing down so much? Just adjust the front torsion bars to you desired stance. Don't do the rear shackles ... Bevause then you will still be point down a bit. Adjusting torsion bars is free...so if you still want to go go higher after that, you can add shackles and upper control arms in the front.
@@XterraRob thank you, that is what i was thinking but wasn’t completely sure. leveling it out want cause any harm over time either correct ? im new to the truck family, and plan on doing a lot to truck!
No real harm...just any time you lower or raise a suspension geometry, your tire alignment changes. So once you fine tune your front torsion bars, its a good idea to get a front end alignment to protect against tire wear.
@@XterraRob will do. thanks again ! i will ask u anymore questions if i have anymore if u don’t mind !
Don't mind at all happy to help.
I can't get the locking nut off. Any tips?
Pb blaster or liquid wrench. Heat...maybe try a propane bottle torch (carefully!) Directly on the nut Use a well fitted wrench and hit with a hammer. Make sure you are turning the right way to loosen!
@@XterraRob Welp tried PB let it soak 24hrs. Beat on it today. I guess heat is next. Shoulders are on fire.
If your hardware is that stuck..
Make sure you use a jack to take weight off the front tires before turning the bolt head. Don't want to damage the threads.
Video starts at 5:35
Hah thats funny....
How much lift did you get?? I listened like 4 times and it sounds like you said 25 inches!! Did you say 2.5 inches??
25 inches was the total height of the floor boards off the ground. With the full control arms and re indexing your torsion bars you can get about 3 inches of lift.
@@XterraRob Right on! Good vid! And thanks for the response!
Happy to help. In this video I was only doing about 1/4 inch fine tune adjustment. Thanks for watching.
Gentlemen why is it so hard to find a level kit for 04 Xterra 3.3 4wd? My front end sags I’m only wanting to go up 2 to 2.5? Any help or pointed in the right direction would be much appreciated.
It won't be called a leveling kit...but look at a video I made in the last couple months about suspension lifts. It sums it up. The front end is adjustable for free no kit needed. If you want more lift, you need upper control arms and a reinforced steering kit
@Rob Xterra if i raise the torsion bars will it affect my alignment
@@delbertwallaceiii644 yes...a small lift won't matter much. When you get to the 1.5+ range, you'll start to get into alignment territory where you need reinforced steering. Check into my older videos. I have videos on lifted alignments and heavy duty steering kits.
Thank you
So I have a few questions? Do you have a email where I can get some insight on a after market lift? I only want to lift the front because my tires rub we do a far amount of riding and I don’t wanna brake a cv axle.
Where do you get you first gen stuff
What stuff? 4x4parts.com is my go to for lifts
If you crank up the torsion bars do you need longer brake hoses?
Nah. Theyre lomg enough with enough slack.