IQX4x4

Thank you for the helpful information. I now have an idea of where to go from here. The OME correction and the info on how to approach a mechanic was very helpful. I will be taking my Q in to les schwab soon and may possibly just get new springs so that my tires don't rub anymore. Does anyone know anything about sealing up my fog light assembly since I have trimmed the inner wheel well or where I could go to read about it?

So I know there are a multitude of threads regarding lifts and all the pinned topics with massive amounts of information. I am hoping to ask questions in this thread which are NOT covered in any of the other pinned topics. However after only finding out about this and the NICO QX4 forums a couple weeks ago if I do ask a question that has been answered, please do not be critical. If such a case does present itself, please simply say that that particular question has been answered and show me where I can find the info without being negative. I have spent hours and hours already looking through as much as I possibly could in the last few weeks and have learned a lot but have a few practical questions that I can not seem to find answers to. My SUV: 1998 QX4 First is: I bought 31/10.5/15's with rims cause they were cheap on craigslist and the forums seemed to think this was the biggest tire I could safely fit w/o a lift. Unfortunately they do rub. I get a little rub in the front when making sharp turns in drive both directions. Does anyone have any tips for successfully trimming w/o exposing too much of the fog light assembly? Emptyv, fueler, and fluerys I think you all have experience trimming do you not? Do you guys have any advice for a light trim or how I can make sure moisture does not get into my fog light assembly? Second is in regards to lifts: So I understand the two main brands discussed in this forum are OEM and AC (at least only two listed in the poll). I have heard many people say that the AC lift is not very good. It seems people only get AC if they cant afford the OEM. <----please someone correct me if I am wrong. One quick quick question is why does the AC lift have so many options when the oem lift seems standard? The easiest question I have may already be answered, but how much does each kit cost with all parts included? For this example do not include cv boots or warn locking hubs as those seem to be standard and will add the same cost to either kit (<----------again, correct me if I am wrong). The second question in regards to lift has to do with where and how much it will cost to have it installed. I simply can not find this information anywhere. It seems like most people in these forums install the lift themselves. I am about 99.9% sure I do not have the knowledge, skill or tools required to lift my qx4. So what are my options? I called Les Schwabb and they wont touch it. I called 4wheel parts and they wont touch it. Does anyone know where I can get it installed? Is it best to buy all the parts online first then take it somewhere to have it installed? Both 4wheel parts and les schwabb said that is not allowed, is it anywhere? Also, how much can I expect to pay to have the oem 2inch lift kit installed, ie labor costs? My ideal lift would only be 1-2" in all honesty, just to make it so my 31's don't rub anymore. Is a lift even the right/best way to do this? I only consider myself a weekend warrior but would love to meet with anyone who is in the Bay area and is knowledgeable about r50's. I would like to do some light trail off roading, like a couple days and nights of camping and trails in anza borrega things like that. I will not be doing 4 ft deep rivers/puddles streams, or driving up a rock wall. I would also be interested in possibly paying anyone who lives close and knows what they are doing to come install my kit and or answer all of my questions as they pertain directly to my vehicle. I HAVE NO MECHANIC FRIENDS!!! (and would like to make some So I will leave my first post at that for now. If I am screwing up the format or am completely repeating or mis-placing this thread pls pm me or email me on proper etiquette for this forum. Much Thanks IQX4x4