looking tough dude. I've got the OEM side steps on mine here in the UK and they are super solid for side protection. Not rock sliders by anymeans but def good to know they are there and the make the truck look extra solid imo.
Try installing the subframe spacers in the rear! I didn't use them because I didn't want extra lift back there, but until you get your strut sorted it may get you closer too the look you are going for. Remember the design of the rear subframe means those rear spacers should actually lift it whereas the front just drops the subframe. My rear shock gave me the same trouble (it just free spun). Turns out the nut was seized to the male threaded section of the top of the shaft (where that Torx holds). The male threaded area is actually a separate part (the shaft is hollow) which had broken apart from the rest of the shaft which allowed the top nut to spin. I think that part was threaded/loctited into the shaft but I don't recall anymore. All that to say, if you do get it apart you may need new rear shocks... The good news is you can put everything else back together and just slide the new shock in from below when it arrives. That's what we did.
@@BernonCars Yeah - I’m a little concerned since I live in upstate NY, and, if you’re experiencing woe down in MD, I can only imagine the nightmare that awaits me.
When I change my rear shocks I couldn’t get them off either I put a pipe wrench on the shaft of the old ones to get it off with an impact. New ones I did “right” of course.
Looking good Bern! I would definitely go with the stiffer/newer coil springs in back, you'll 'feel' the road more, but it will handle better in curves and off road as well as potentially gaining you a bit of clearance. Just looking around a bit I would be thinking Moog coil springs and Bilstein B6 Performance shocks in the rear to accompany your spacers.
Great truck , but sorry to say , the rear spacers go at the bottom of suspension. Not the top, i found out through a 2017 thread. p.s. im building a 06 d5 overland version. My c.country lift should be on by xmas. Thanks
Keep the front subframe bushings. They help your axle angle. Removing them won't get you higher. Your height is limited by the shock spacer. Spacer are 2" so even though you have 1" subframe spacers, you're still only 2" higher. You took measurements before, compare them to what you have now.
Great video man! I just finished installing mine. Went with bilstein b6 struts all around and new springs. I’ve got the subframe spacers all installed along with the puck lifts and it looks sick, but I have to ask- did you have problems with the subframe spacers? I was able to get my holes to line up with the bolts, but it is nowhere near perfectly aligned like the factory bolts because of the spacers. I’d like to know if you just placed the subframe spacers in and zipped the bolts down, or if you took 10 hours of ripping out your hair trying to align all 4 just right.
Thank you! Ahh yeah I wish I went with those struts myself. Yeahh those were a pain in the ass to line up but I think I got em all aligned haha. Required a lotta booze LOL
I have to ask.. Has lifting it, solved the problem of accidentally clocking yourself painfully in the face with the top corner of the door? Or is that just my issue?
Also look into changing your front parking lights from amber, to a set of white LEDs. It really brings a facelift to the front end, while maintaining legal road requirements. (If you're interested of course)
@@BernonCars not gonna argue with the color, to each there own! And yeah.. I think I’m just a little tall, but I find myself having to lean back every time I open my door to get in.
What kind of spacers are you running? I know you mentioned 30mm with 67.1 center bore. I'm looking for spacers for my xc90 as well. Also do 30mm spacers make the wheels flush with the fender lines?
I found them on eBay after weeks of searching. I’ll try to post the link, but it was a pain in the ass to find haha. They do make the wheels flush, my front tires stick out a tiny bit after putting 265’s, but I dig the look
I like this XC90, thanks for keeping it up for us to see I have 2 XC70's and a few S90's
Thank you!! More to come! Cheers!
looking tough dude. I've got the OEM side steps on mine here in the UK and they are super solid for side protection. Not rock sliders by anymeans but def good to know they are there and the make the truck look extra solid imo.
Ahh good point! Would be a nice scrapyard find!
I do love how it looks,. Just got 3.2 5cylinder and and plan on doing some radical changes. Just want it to be better than mpv stats.
Try installing the subframe spacers in the rear! I didn't use them because I didn't want extra lift back there, but until you get your strut sorted it may get you closer too the look you are going for. Remember the design of the rear subframe means those rear spacers should actually lift it whereas the front just drops the subframe. My rear shock gave me the same trouble (it just free spun). Turns out the nut was seized to the male threaded section of the top of the shaft (where that Torx holds). The male threaded area is actually a separate part (the shaft is hollow) which had broken apart from the rest of the shaft which allowed the top nut to spin. I think that part was threaded/loctited into the shaft but I don't recall anymore. All that to say, if you do get it apart you may need new rear shocks... The good news is you can put everything else back together and just slide the new shock in from below when it arrives. That's what we did.
I’ll do that!! Might as well since I have them haha.
Oh jeez. Yeah, same exact issue as me.
Nice Bern! XC90 lookin like a real overlanding beast!
Thank you sir!
Loving your videos, man. I’m watching closely since getting the Cross Country lift for my 2007 is something I’m considering.
I appreciate it! I definitely recommend soaking those rear strut nuts with PB blaster for weeks lol. I don’t know what I’m gonna do LOL
@@BernonCars Yeah - I’m a little concerned since I live in upstate NY, and, if you’re experiencing woe down in MD, I can only imagine the nightmare that awaits me.
Yup, I’ve heard I’m not the only one with this issue either lol. Ugh
When I change my rear shocks I couldn’t get them off either I put a pipe wrench on the shaft of the old ones to get it off with an impact. New ones I did “right” of course.
Most important for mods...It looks cool.
Looking good Bern! I would definitely go with the stiffer/newer coil springs in back, you'll 'feel' the road more, but it will handle better in curves and off road as well as potentially gaining you a bit of clearance. Just looking around a bit I would be thinking Moog coil springs and Bilstein B6 Performance shocks in the rear to accompany your spacers.
Ahh, thank you! I'd love to get more height in the rear for sure. I'll see how it goes, I've come up with some ideas over the past few days
Great truck , but sorry to say , the rear spacers go at the bottom of suspension. Not the top, i found out through a 2017 thread.
p.s. im building a 06 d5 overland version. My c.country lift should be on by xmas.
Thanks
Damn! I wish I knew earlier haha
FCP Euro has some great helpful tips for the torx and socket use problem/solution. Great work here.
Good to know, thank you!
Keep the front subframe bushings. They help your axle angle. Removing them won't get you higher. Your height is limited by the shock spacer. Spacer are 2" so even though you have 1" subframe spacers, you're still only 2" higher. You took measurements before, compare them to what you have now.
Ohh I see. Same situation for the rear? If I ever get that taken care of lol
Great video Bernard. A lot of informative content.
Thank you Ben!
🤯🤯🤯🤯amazing
This neighborhood looks quite nice. Sorry about my curiosity, but where is it? Regards from Poland 👍
It's no worries haha, I live in Maryland close to Washington DC!
@@BernonCars Thank you, Sir 😀
I didn't see the actual install for the rear spring spacers. We're currently doing this, but having difficulty figuring how they all sit together.
Great video man! I just finished installing mine. Went with bilstein b6 struts all around and new springs. I’ve got the subframe spacers all installed along with the puck lifts and it looks sick, but I have to ask- did you have problems with the subframe spacers? I was able to get my holes to line up with the bolts, but it is nowhere near perfectly aligned like the factory bolts because of the spacers. I’d like to know if you just placed the subframe spacers in and zipped the bolts down, or if you took 10 hours of ripping out your hair trying to align all 4 just right.
Thank you! Ahh yeah I wish I went with those struts myself. Yeahh those were a pain in the ass to line up but I think I got em all aligned haha. Required a lotta booze LOL
Can you share the paint you used on your rims? They look great.
Just grey plasti dip!!
Where did you get the spacers?
Thank you and it looks great
Thanks! Got them on eBay, but I’m not sure if they’re in stock anymore. They were pretty hard to find
do you have to install the subframe spacers as well, or the strut spacers are enough?
Subframe spacers help with the angle of the driveshafts and prevents early wear or damage!
@@BernonCars thank you!
Niiice! I love it ! 😃✌✌
Thank you!!
Looks nice! What tires do you have? Brand name?
Thank you! They’re Nitto Ridge Grapplers!
I have to ask.. Has lifting it, solved the problem of accidentally clocking yourself painfully in the face with the top corner of the door? Or is that just my issue?
Also look into changing your front parking lights from amber, to a set of white LEDs. It really brings a facelift to the front end, while maintaining legal road requirements. (If you're interested of course)
I’ve never hit myself! LOL! And I changed the white LED’s to amber. I like the more utilitarian look of it
@@BernonCars not gonna argue with the color, to each there own! And yeah.. I think I’m just a little tall, but I find myself having to lean back every time I open my door to get in.
What kind of spacers are you running? I know you mentioned 30mm with 67.1 center bore. I'm looking for spacers for my xc90 as well. Also do 30mm spacers make the wheels flush with the fender lines?
I found them on eBay after weeks of searching. I’ll try to post the link, but it was a pain in the ass to find haha. They do make the wheels flush, my front tires stick out a tiny bit after putting 265’s, but I dig the look
www.ebay.com/itm/4x30mm-Custom-Wheel-Spacer-5x108-CB67-1-M14x1-5Bolts-For-Ferrari-360-Spider-2001-/384187050936?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Anyways looks great Though!
I appreciate it!! 😁
Dust all the way
Where do you get the lift kit? I would like to do my 2010 🤩
It’s from Cross Country Performance!
So...ich habe mir gerade ganz hart den Schlüpfer nass gemacht 😂 Das wäre definitiv etwas für meine Frau und mich. Aber nicht für den Deutschen TÜV 😉
What type of tires do you have
What size are the tyres ?
What tires are you using?
Nitto Ridge Grapplers!