Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: InsideOut104 on October 23, 2012, 08:23:27 AM
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Hey Everyone!
I've been MIA for the last few months as I have been working in Long Beach full time during the week living out of a hotel monday through friday and back in San Diego on the weekends. Also, I have been moving in San Diego when I am back on the weekends so I've been very very busy to say the least!
On to business.... I have had my lift parts sitting in my garage since last spring and I think I will have a free weekend the second/third weekends in November. I would really like to get my lift on FINALLY!
Here's what I have:
- 2010 SE Xterra
- Radflo 2.0 coilovers (bought used and had them sent to Radflo to get rebuilt. They didn't come with any bolts or anything. Do I need any new bolts?)
- PRG UCA's (These are used and I didn't get any bolts with them. Any idea if I need new/different bolts than stock?)
- Cam bolts for front
- Bilstein 5125's for rear
- Nisstec AAL for rear
- shims for rear
I don't really have the tools or space to do the work myself. I also like to consider myself handy, but I am always so afraid to screw things up so any help I can get from someone or people that actually know what they're doing would be a HUGE help!!
If there's any bolts or anything that I need to get ready for this, please let me know. Thanks in advance for any help and/or advice!
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There is some hardware you wil need.
Front RadFlows
Greg makes these little bits that alow the lower mounts to work. OE bolt will work.
UCA
The bolts and hardware that attatch everything to the spindle will be needed.
If you cut the drived rear bolt to remove OE UCA, you'll need a replacement.
Add a leaf
If you keep the overload leaf...youll need new U-Bolts
Rear shocks
I dont know about Bills but my RadFlo's needed new lower bolts and used similar lower spacers/adaptor.
Like the front. The upper shock bolts will carry over.
Your welcome to my place and tools. Im near Pasadena.
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What toro said, make sure you have the spacers for the lower eyes on the coilovers, same thing for the upper control arms. When I get home I will look through my pictures and see if I've got some so you can see what your gonna need.
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Driver's side bolt replacement spec:
14mm x 90mm, 1.50 bolt. Grade 10.9 (metric equivalent of Grade 8 sae)
Suitable nylon locking nut to match.
Also, this thread is a good study guide for the front PRG/Radflo install:
PRG Front UCA and Radflo Install (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7524&highlight=uca+bolt)
Courtesy of El Presidente, GPAX. SQB.
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Im planning on doing a Spacer and AAL around then....Maybe we can have a MOD day and a night run?? Im in Escondido and have the Tools, but no experience in GEN2 Suspension. :(
Maybe John can swing in and lend a hand at my place? ???
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Im planning on doing a Spacer and AAL around then....Maybe we can have a MOD day and a night run?? Im in Escondido and have the Tools, but no experience in GEN2 Suspension. :(
Maybe John can swing in and lend a hand at my place? ???
Depending on my weekend schedule, this might work. I live kinda far away though Justin... ;)
I don't have as much experience with the leaf springs...but front end stuff is pretty familiar at this point. Toughest part of Chad's mod list is cutting the drivers side UCA bolt.
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I would be down to help out, depending on dates. I could host as well if needed
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John so you like my marker Location do you? LOL! :D
Saturdays work for me.
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I might be able to lend a hand, if work/school permit. I know my way around cars, and 2nd gens(Installed all my own stuff). Have to see once it gets closer if my schedule will allow.
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Depending on date and time and possibly location I am more than willing to help lend a hand and some tools. Keep us posted
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How about I just say November 10/11. I would like to do it somewhere in/near San Diego just in case something doesn't go right and I am out a vehicle for a couple of days.
The only thing that would push this back is if I don't get the extra bolts/parts that are needed, but I will work on getting those this weekend.
A location is what I would need, in addition to a jack and jack stands. I do have a decent jack that might do the trick but a lift would be AMAZING though! I will spray as many bolts as I can with PB Blaster, especially the LCA's. Please pray for me that the LCA bolts aren't seized!!! :) I may also need some tools.
I can provide some food and drinks for people helping/hanging out.
Thanks everyone!!
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I'm in Mira mesa and have a driveway and tools. I'm available that weekend. Take pictures of all the parts you have and we will be able to figure out what you are missing. At the very least you need one upper control arm bolt, since its easier faster to cut it. Did your coilovers and control arms come with the silver spacers that go into the heim joints?
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I have a 650ftlb impact gun that hasnt met a bolt it wont make its bitch.
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Here's all the parts I have for the front....
(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae20/cphillips6480/2010%20Nissan%20Xterra%20SE%204X4/DSC00370_zpsb343ea1f.jpg)
When I get back in town on Friday, I will get out all the rear parts and take a picture. All of the rear parts are brand new and as far as I know I have the following:
- Nisstec AAL
- New U-bolts
- Bilstein 5125's
Let me know if I am missing anything so I can start getting the parts and pieces and make some phone calls to confirm with experts.
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I hope your werent taking pictures in the nude with your parts, that's disturbing. Looks like you've got most of what you need, all I see missing would be the bolts for the top of the coilovers, but those should be easy/not special, 6 bolts, 12 washers and 6 matching nylock nuts, not sure on size or length.
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I hope your werent taking pictures in the nude with your parts, that's disturbing. Looks like you've got most of what you need, all I see missing would be the bolts for the top of the coilovers, but those should be easy/not special, 6 bolts, 12 washers and 6 matching nylock nuts, not sure on size or length.
Ha! What Jordan said.
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So is that black bolt the one for the driver's side rear UCA bolt?
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i would say yes to but you might want to confirm the length of it by holding it up to the stock bolt on your truck and make sure it looks about the same length/thread pitch as the stock bolt as you will be reusing the nut.
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I think I'll just go to the fastener store and get a new one. Couldn't cost more than $5.
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Well guys. I hate to do this AGAIN, but this might be postponed due to a tragic deadly accident that one of my friends was involved in. He was killed in a plane crash last week and I'm just waiting on the call for when the service will be in NorCal. Sounds like it will happen the weekend of the 10th, but won't know until later this evening or so.
I appreciate all the help and advice so far. Please bear with me. If the service is not the weekend of the 10th, I would still like this to happen so I will update you guys ASAP.
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Okay guys. The service for my friend is this week but I can't get away from work so it's bittersweet. Bitter cause I wanted to be there, but sweet cause that means we can install my lift! :)
So back to the original question! I think it's supposed to rain this weekend so I think I will definitely need somewhere with a garage. I will bring all tools that I have, which is a decent Husky set, but probably not everything that I need.
Who can host? :)
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Well I have a 2 car driveway and a garage that can be pulled into halfway. I wouldn't expect it to rain much if at all, but if it does I always have a ezup I use when it does. I've got all the tools and compressor to make the job easy, I just completed it not too long ago myself.
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Im also picking up my lift kit tonight. I have a three car garage and plenty of space, tools and air. I may try to talk to a friend and see if he can loan out his shop in San Marcos for the evening so we can use his lifts all indoors?? Interested?
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That sounds like a way better option, I can cruise up to help and cheerlead
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The above 3 options sound great to me!! Just let me know what time and an address and I will be there!!
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Sooooo are people going to be around to help me out?
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I'm out. Sorry, I gotta push my install back two more weeks.
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Depending on the day, I can help. I love the opportunity to screw-up somebody else' rig. Between Danny and I, we can really make thing interesting. ;D
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Depending on the day, I can help. I love the opportunity to screw-up somebody else' rig. Between Danny and I, we can really make thing interesting. ;D
Add a few beers and things get even better. I cant stray to far from work this weekend so I won't be able to help. Your always welcome to drive north towards my place if plans change.
You too Justin, if you need any help installing or welding....let me know.
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Well I would love to do this install on Saturday since I cancelled all plans already to finally get it done. Help with install, tools, jack, jack stands would be nice. I unfortunately am not equipped to take care of it all myself. My Saturday and Sunday are WIDE open at this point unless I don't get any 100% commitments. Then I'll just have to wait another year to get it all installed as I don't get much free time with work and side businesses.
Let me know guys! Thank you!!
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My place is still open if you want. I've got everything needed and no real plans this weekend
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Thank you knightrider! I just sent you a PM to get coordinated!
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Looks like this is happening saturday. If anyone want to cruise by, I don't have tons of workspace but everyone is welcome. I live in Mira mesa Pm me for address.
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YOU DA MAN!! STOKED!! I'll plan to be there by around 8am! Any preference on beer/drinks? I'm not a big drinker so I will have a case of water for me and to share!
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I don't drink personally so water for me but everyone is welcome to byo booze, burgers, BBQ, or whatever tickles your fancy.
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Guys I am sorry I will miss helping...I am working Saturday. Big event here at work. :(
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Sorry I can't help this Saturday, finishing the Kitchen project finally. 6 weeks of take-out truly sucks. :-\
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Probably won't be able to make it, but if I have time I might have to, be nice to hang out and lend a hand. Too bad it's not tomorrow I could head over after work in Kearny Mesa(long drive to Mira Mesa from my house in Jamul, lol).
Either way, good luck with the install, your truck's gonna look great with the lift.
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Post pics!
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Got it all done without a hitch! Only took about 5 hours total IF even that long. Thank you Jordan and Eric for helping out! Couldnt have done it without you guys!
Only problem is major coil bucket contact on passenger side. It clunks over speed bumps! Grrrrrr
Pics to come soon!
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Congrats on the lift. I wish you guys were closer because I would've been happy to help out as well. I am surprise that you have the CBC even with aftermarket UCA.
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Congrats on the smooth install. Those UCA's sre designed to not make contact. You might want to make sure your lift is set to under 3 inches and double check the UCA's are on the correct side.
R->L
L->R
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Yeah I think they are set way high. I will fix it next weekend most likely.
Before...
(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae20/cphillips6480/2010%20Nissan%20Xterra%20SE%204X4/IMAG0485.jpg)
After..
(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae20/cphillips6480/2010%20Nissan%20Xterra%20SE%204X4/IMAG0402.jpg)
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Check out the white mirrors and door handles...sweet!
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Check out the white mirrors and door handles...sweet!
I have the SE model! :)
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Sweet. How high are the front and rear? Looks like it is leveled.
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Definitely higher in the front, gotta crank them suckers down.
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I didn't take measurements. It is higher in front for sure! The coilovers gotta go down. Probably about an inch!
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Lift looks great. Assuming you are running 16" wheels? I agree with Jordan...let some tension out of the coils. That is unless you plan on adding weight (armor, sliders, winch) in the near future.
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Lift looks great. Assuming you are running 16" wheels? I agree with Jordan...let some tension out of the coils. That is unless you plan on adding weight (armor, sliders, winch) in the near future.
No, these wheels are the stock 17's (SE model). I am hoping someone in or near Long Beach can help me after work this week to lower the CO's a little bit. Anyone in or near Long Beach area?
I only plan to add sliders, and stock Off Road/Pro4x skids.
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No, these wheels are the stock 17's (SE model). I am hoping someone in or near Long Beach can help me after work this week to lower the CO's a little bit. Anyone in or near Long Beach area?
I only plan to add sliders, and stock Off Road/Pro4x skids.
Definitely let some tension out then if those are 17's. That should help the CBC.
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I'm not exactly sure it's CBC. It isn't metal to metal. From what I can tell, it is the bump stops on the UCA's hitting the coil bucket. The only "clunk" noise I can hear is coming from the passenger side. I should have brought my tools with me to Long Beach so I can triple check everything was tightened up (we double checked before putting the wheels back on already).