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I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but here's the reality. Most shops will not generally touch an R50 when it comes to lifting them, primarily because they use an uncommon-for-4x4s strut-based independent front suspension and shops don't want to accept the liability from the side-effects caused by lifting them, namely broken CV axles if you use tall spacers or strut "topping out" issues with lift coil springs, plus camber issues. Lifting the R50 causes a whole bunch of side-effects that scare off shops who offer warranties on their work. Add in the fact that many shops won't install customer-supplied parts (which you would have to source from the vendor(s) of your choice), and DIY becomes a more realistic option. That being said, you'll might get lucky if you call around various shops that do suspension repairs (not necessarily off-road mods or lifts) and ask if they'll install customer supplied parts or if they'll work on your truck if you waive the warranty. You can just tell them that your original springs are sagging/old, and you purchased new ones. If you tell them it's for a lift, they'll usually turn you down due to potential liability issues. After lifting, you'll need an alignment and shops will be afraid that because lifting requires camber bolts, they might be held liable by you for being unable to get alignment in spec. Even a reputable franchise such as 4WheelParts may not want to work on your R50 because they're generally not familiar with them. Domestics and Toyotas are their domain. Still, it can't hurt to try, but I'm afraid you'll find your options are pretty limited when modding your vintage Nissan. Most R50 owners have figured out how to make these mods themselves or find another R50 enthusiast to help them out.

AC 2" coils + AC 1" front spacer , Bilstein 5100 shocks , KYB GR2 struts , 32x11.5x15 Cooper STT's on Pro Comp 15x8 steel wheels with 3.75" backspacing . Upper and lower rear control arm bushings were shot and replaced with poly bushings , didn't do anything for ride height but did wonders for the handling .