Topic: Installation Help! San Diego Date TBD

[BikersCage]

So i just ordered the first item in what will be a long list of things for me to do on the X.


Looking for some interest to help me install these.  My new years resolution was to become more familiar with things i own, and ive always been semi mechanical and just want to make it something that I can actually start to do.

If its bolt on only I have tools, but no jacks/stands.  Someone already offered the Jacks/Stands from Thenewx.org  Looking for some people who have done this before and have the know how.  I have a garage that should suffice and a nice 50 foot driveway with double parking right in front of the garage that is level if we need to use that.

The following is what i ordered.  Please let me know if i need more.  Also what kinds of grease or other items do i need to do these?   I believe i shouldn't need the Camber kit because i own a 2005 OR.  I recently had some suspension work done and they didnt say anything was wrong with my bolts.  Hopefully they didn't just break them or something and not tell me.  I will look at the work order when I get a chance.  Sitting on the duty at work right now.

1    TJM Extended Travel Coilover (Front Coil Options: Heavy_Duty_Coils
         Light Racing UCAs: Yes (+ $399.00)
         Coilover Assembly: Please Assemble
1    OME CS061R Dakar Leaf Springs    N- OME CS061R    
1    *SALE* U-Bolt Kit    N-X-UBK    
1    Solid Steel Axle Degree Shims    N3DS
1    TJM Rear Gold Series Shocks

(will add requested drinks and BBQ essentials later)

Hope to see and meet some fellow x people soon.  Then trails shortly after!

[knightrider]

as always, i recommend getting a small jar of brake caliper grease, its just synthetic grease that has a brush on the lid for easy application to all parts during the install to help keep things quiet.  your install should be pretty straight forward since you are having nisstec assemble the front coilovers. no need for spring compressors. i havnt ordered from nisstec but im hoping they include a new UCA bolt for the drivers side as its easiest to cut the existing bolt due to the steering shaft being in the way of the removal of said bolt.  i have a milwalkee minature sawsall that works great at getting in the tight space and is faster than a grinder at cutting the excess off of ubolts.  where in san diego are you located?

[BikersCage]

I am in the military housing up near kearny mesa high school  Right off linda vista in between the 163.  Single family homes up there.  I will go get the grease before the parts come luckily off road warehouse is 5 min drive away.  I will post on their area in the newx site and call them.

[Paul]

I added a set of helper leafs a 'mini pack' and found that I needed a bottle jack that I didn't have. I had jack stands holding the truck up and used a conventional jack to raise and lower the truck. Those springs are heavy and are meant to not bend. The first bolt went in easy enough but the second one was more fun and that's where the bottle jack would have been nice to have.

Yeah, that's the jack inside the spring pack! A bottle jack would have been better.

Installation Help! San Diego Date TBD

[SuperSlideStyle]

Sounds like a MOD DAY!

[Lava]

I'm Hosting a MOD day at my place in ESCONDIDO this Saturday, January 12th. We currently have a Titan Swap scheduled for install on a frontier and an AAL on an X. If anyone else has stuff they want to do, my garage is open to you. I can accommodate 5 rigs maybe up to 6 at one time. PM me for details and address.

Lava

[BikersCage]

Lava, I would definetly be in on that if I get the stuff this week.  I ordered it on sunday it says usually ships in 24 hours and it goes fedex.  So hopefully have it around thursday/friday

[RockinX]

You guys sure are generous.  When I started modding with a lift, steering, AAL, we always tossed $100 and up toward the person doing the work.  It was a deal compared to what a mechanic at a shop would charge.  That way everyone benefited.

[knightrider]

I dont believe in doing all the work for someone.  I generally like to guide the owner and help when needed instead of doing all the work myself.  Yes it takes longer, but I think of it as teaching a man (or woman) to fish instead of just feeding them junk food. 

[Ghost65]

I'm Hosting a MOD day at my place in ESCONDIDO this Saturday, January 12th. We currently have a Titan Swap scheduled for install on a frontier and an AAL on an X. If anyone else has stuff they want to do, my garage is open to you. I can accommodate 5 rigs maybe up to 6 at one time. PM me for details and address.

Lava

I'll stop by...my bumper has a bottle opener. 

[xxSVxx]

I'm Hosting a MOD day at my place in ESCONDIDO this Saturday, January 12th. We currently have a Titan Swap scheduled for install on a frontier and an AAL on an X. If anyone else has stuff they want to do, my garage is open to you. I can accommodate 5 rigs maybe up to 6 at one time. PM me for details and address.

Lava

Nice! I might even make it!

[BikersCage]

Yeah i didnt expect someone to do all the work for me.  I do need some guidance ive done some basic shit before that is just bolt on.  My old 5.0 mustang.  Headers, Cold Air Intake... Etc, but never suspension. I am not a total noob to turning a wrench just been a while and need the expertise...

[HEVAK]

I dont believe in doing all the work for someone.  I generally like to guide the owner and help when needed instead of doing all the work myself.  Yes it takes longer, but I think of it as teaching a man (or woman) to fish instead of just feeding them junk food. 

Amen!! I'm all about that theory

[RBduffer]

I might have to come by to help GhostX with his bottle opener
I love hard work...I could watch it all day!

[HEVAK]

We could use all the help we can get