Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: RattFink27 on February 06, 2016, 11:42:38 PM
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Hello everybody! I have just ordered my new OME full suspension set up and I'm looking for a helping hand with the install. I believe I have all the tools, but I may need some extra muscle. I'm in the Menifee area and I'm usually free on weekends. If you think you can help, please PM me and I'll message you the address. Thank you!
Here's what I ordered: http://nissteclifts.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=58951&category_id=173&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72
And here's the lucky recipient:
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Nice looking rig! I'm right up the road in Murrieta. In fact, I recognize exactly where you are in that shot... west end of Ridgemoor Road, right? :)
If your stuff is set to show up within a week, there is a planned mod day at RBDuffer's house in Fallbrook on 2/13/16. This would be the best opportunity to get help with the install. His house has plenty of room to work, the temperature is always wonderful and there will be a good sized crowd of mostly tolerable folks willing to lend all the assistance you need (tools, too). It's also a great way to meet other members of the group. Even if your stuff hasn't shown up by then, it'll be a good opportunity because I believe there will be new shocks installed on at least one rig and you can get a good idea of what your project will entail by watching (or even helping) someone else with that project.
If your stuff won't have shown up by then, I'd be happy to lend a hand since I'm so close by, but my availability will be limited over the next 2 months or so, as I've been traveling quite a bit for work and I am packing for a move to a new home within 4 to 5 weeks.
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Nice looking rig! I'm right up the road in Murrieta. In fact, I recognize exactly where you are in that shot... west end of Ridgemoor Road, right? :)
If your stuff is set to show up within a week, there is a planned mod day at RBDuffer's house in Fallbrook on 2/13/16. This would be the best opportunity to get help with the install. His house has plenty of room to work, the temperature is always wonderful and there will be a good sized crowd of mostly tolerable folks willing to lend all the assistance you need (tools, too). It's also a great way to meet other members of the group. Even if your stuff hasn't shown up by then, it'll be a good opportunity because I believe there will be new shocks installed on at least one rig and you can get a good idea of what your project will entail by watching (or even helping) someone else with that project.
If your stuff won't have shown up by then, I'd be happy to lend a hand since I'm so close by, but my availability will be limited over the next 2 months or so, as I've been traveling quite a bit for work and I am packing for a move to a new home within 4 to 5 weeks.
Thanks man! I'm not too sure where Ridgemoor road is. I took this at the end of McCall on the west side of the 215. I'm still learning where everything is, I'm still kinda new to California.
Hopefully my stuff will be here soon, but I don't think it'll be here that soon. Either way I'll definitely try to hit up that mod day in Fallbrook. It sounds like a good time and a perfect place to get some hands on action with an install. I've lowered cars in the past, but never raised them higher so it'll be a new experience. Thanks for the insight and I'll search the forum for that mod day and get the details. Hopefully I'll see you around. Good luck with your move.
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Sounds good, hope to see you there. 8)
West end of McCall Blvd is the same general area as Ridgemoor Road. There's some fun wheeling over there. A few really good trails. :)
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Are your coils already mounted onto your struts?
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Are your coils already mounted onto your struts?
No, it's on stock suspension right now. My kit should be here sometime this week, or early next.
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no he is asking if you selected the option to have nisstec mount your springs to the front struts you bought for an extra charge, makes mounting the new suspension very easy vs having to have a spring compressor to mount the new springs to the new struts.
on the page you linked to, its the 3rd drop down option "Front Coil Assembly" for an extra $140.
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no he is asking if you selected the option to have nisstec mount your springs to the front struts you bought for an extra charge, makes mounting the new suspension very easy vs having to have a spring compressor to mount the new springs to the new struts.
on the page you linked to, its the 3rd drop down option "Front Coil Assembly" for an extra $140.
Oh haha yeah I paid the extra to make everything easier with the install.
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good deal, makes the install of the front a 30 minute job vs having to take them to a shop to swap the top hats to the new springs/struts. using the spring compressors you get from autozone are a P in the D to use, even worse on the thicker OME springs.
And don't worry, lifting a truck is similar to lowering a car :D
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good deal, makes the install of the front a 30 minute job vs having to take them to a shop to swap the top hats to the new springs/struts. using the spring compressors you get from autozone are a P in the D to use, even worse on the thicker OME springs.
And don't worry, lifting a truck is similar to lowering a car :D
I know just what you mean, I've had the opportunity to know the P in the D you speak of with compressing springs to swap over the top hats just not on the Xterra. I'm looking forward to the install and even more so looking forward to abusing it on the trails. >:D
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...... I believe I have all the tools......
I know I have all the tools. If your up to it, you can swing by my place and we'll knock it out in no time.
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I know I have all the tools. If your up to it, you can swing by my place and we'll knock it out in no time.
That'd be awesome if you could help out 8) I'll PM you when the parts come in and we'll work out a date for the install. Dos XX and Chipotle will be provided!
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That'd be awesome if you could help out 8) I'll PM you when the parts come in and we'll work out a date for the install. Dos XX and Chipotle will be provided!
I also wouldn't mind getting in on a mini mod day if I'm around, if you wouldn't having a third person.
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Of course. All are welcome.
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Of course. All are welcome.
Get the truck on stands, a couple people on the front, a couple of people on the back, and we can probably have the thing done in less than 2 hours. ;)
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Get the truck on stands, a couple people on the front, a couple of people on the back, and we can probably have the thing done in less than 2 hours. ;)
Since I am in very close proximity to TORO, I would be more than happy to lend an inexperience but eager hand! haha
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Although I'm not close, since I'm technically self employed, I can come out almost anytime. That way I can learn before I order my suspension stuff.
Also very interested in going the OME route anyway.
Geoff
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Well, I finally got my shipping confirmation and it looks like everything will be here this Saturday. All I need now is an extra set of hands and a good place to break in the suspension. 8)
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So Fed Ex man shows up at my house this morning with a cool tattoo and suspension parts. And I'm like sweet, now all I need to do is install it! So I looked over everything and I have all the parts I ordered. I had every intention on waiting to get this install done with help from someone that knows what they were doing. But then part of me said, "Why waste a perfectly good weekend?" I started with the front because that was supposed to be the easiest. Everything went fine until I got to the lower strut bolt. I want to shake who's ever hand put those things on, but I'd be scared because he'd probably crush it. I think Hercules himself put those things on because there is no budging. I even took apart my floor jack handle to extend my breaker bar and still nothing. So now i'm back to square one and I'll hold off until the next mod day. Unless of course anyone wants some free beer and could help me today.
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Spray some PB Blaster on it, and let it sit a few hours/overnight, then try a few hits on it with a big hammer. :)
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I hit it with some wd-40. I didn't know PB blaster was sold over here in Cali. Either way, I'd rather not push it to Sunday just because this is my daily and I need to get work on Monday. I wish March had an auto hobby shop.
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Heat it with fire.
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^^^^^^
PB Blaster, Heat ,BMFH
(had the same issue with one of mine)
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^^^^^^
PB Blaster, Heat ,BMFH
(had the same issue with one of mine)
Done and almost done! The PB blaster and the heat gun worked like a charm. I already swapped the left one out, and now it's on to the right. I'll finish the rear tomorrow. Thanks for the advice!
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Looks like the back will have to wait. I received two different sized flat shackles from Nisstec.
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Kind of annoying. :( I'll probably just hook it up to the stock shackles until the right ones come in.
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Looks like the back will have to wait. I received two different sized flat shackles from Nisstec.
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Kind of annoying. :( I'll probably just hook it up to the stock shackles until the right ones come in.
Weird, maybe they threw in a Frontier shackle accidentally. Give 'em a call tomorrow morning, they're usually pretty good about answering the phone and I'm sure they'll fix it.
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Weird, maybe they threw in a Frontier shackle accidentally. Give 'em a call tomorrow morning, they're usually pretty good about answering the phone and I'm sure they'll fix it.
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Yeah, I don't know what happened. I ended up putting both leafs on and using one ome shackle and keeping the stock one. I swapped out the right side next to the exhaust because I don't want to do that twice. I didn't install the shims, but I didn't feel any real vibrations or anything. No pics, it was just me working on it so I was trying to get it done before work tomorrow.
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Sorry, I wasn't able to take any in-work pictures because it was just me and I was trying to get it done.
Either way here are the post lift pics.
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Looking forward to testing them out on the trails!
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That definitely looks good. You installed the medium springs, right? It looks like you have more rear lift than me. What size tires are you running?
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That definitely looks good. You installed the medium springs, right? It looks like you have more rear lift than me. What size tires are you running?
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Thanks! Yeah I went with the medium springs. Keeps me from feeling the need to upgrade the bumper and spend more money(for now). I'm rocking 265/65/R17 duratracs.
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Thanks! Yeah I went with the medium springs. Keeps me from feeling the need to upgrade the bumper and spend more money(for now). I'm rocking 265/65/R17 duratracs.
Weird, maybe mine settled a little. Here's mine right after I installed the springs. It looks like you got more lift in the rear.
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It's probably the tire sizes. Yours look a lot bigger. Either way, your set up looks pretty good.
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It's probably the tire sizes. Yours look a lot bigger. Either way, your set up looks pretty good.
Ah could be, I'm still running the stock P4X 265/75-16 size. Are you running smaller?
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Ah could be, I'm still running the stock P4X 265/75-16 size. Are you running smaller?
I'm not sure if your tires are bigger or not. I have 265/65/17, with your 16" wheels I don't know if the one inch makes a difference with the smaller profile tires.
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I'm going to continue to thread jack... :o
On the subject of wheels, I love those wheels you have.
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I'm going to continue to thread jack... :o
On the subject of wheels, I love those wheels you have.
Haha thanks. I'm still getting used to them. What did you use to trim your U-bolts?
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I didn't trim mine, they're not sticking up much. On my Frontier, I just used my Dremel.
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I didn't trim mine, they're not sticking up much. On my Frontier, I just used my Dremel.
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Sweet. Borrowed my brothers dremel and one and a half cutting wheels later all the bolts are a little shorter. Was awesome watching all the sparks fly off. Definitely glad I had on some PPE.