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Update:: I have had a few delays but this coming Sunday I should be ready to lift this thing, I did a quick parts check and found out I ordered a few duplicates but ohh well. Next step is to compress the springs and preload the struts so we can replace with ease. I have a set of ProComp 16in 3.75 BS steelies on order and should be here by this weekend and my Cooper Discoverer AT/3s 266/75/16 have been sitting in the shop waiting to be mounted. The last piece is ordering the rear brake line. Lots of new suspension parts I coated in epoxy suspension paint and I had the rear trailing arms painted to match the struts.

What part number did you order? Is this the rear center hose that you replace? I just rounded up all my parts for my lift this weekend and I think the brake line is my final piece, I went with OME Medium and 1in spacers and Bilsteins as well.

I have been asking around, buying stuff from members on NPORA and after amassing a nice collection of parts I am almost ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work on some of the major projects for this build. I have already done some major work to bring you up to speed I bought this QX4 for a get around car for my mom and then she ended up giving it back after she drove it for a year in that year I put in a new T-bet and water pump, the previous owner told me that he had a shop put in a bone yard engine so it was about 100k miles on it. I had to put a new a new battery and since I work at a dealership I slapped a new Nissan power source. I have the exhaust tacked up for the time being and after the 3rd attempt the valve covers and plenum gaskets are now replaced and not leaking. For the modifications so far I have upgraded the sound system to a kenwood DDX23BT and then I installed a CrimeStopper RS4-G4 remote start system over Christmas. I have a stockpile of suspension parts and other goodies I bought from RockAuto and other online stores; CV axles, struts, ball joints, rear trailing arms uppers and lowers and million other pieces I have some in the paint shop being painted white others I rattled black for extra rust protection. I normally go with all OEM but for this project I am mixing in China knock offs and OEM for the critical pieces. I have installed a JWT pop charger I got from big_johnson on NPORA parts for sale and I have ready for install a set of Mile Marker locking hubs I got from NOCOJay on there too, thanks guys. I just picked up a set of new Bilstein 5125s to keep the rear down. I took out the front turn signals and installed a set of generic LED fogs. For my lift I have a set of OME HD up front and OME MD for the rear waiting for install. I ordered from Fleurys a set of 1in strut spacers but some AS*HOLE decided to swipe the package from my mail room so its setting me back a few weeks till I can get another set ordered. I work at a Nissan dealership and have a condo so its best for me to do it with an experienced tech after hours so we have the facilities to get this job done fast. I think I have enough to get this project rolling the only thing I am debating is getting extended brake line, if anybody know what the part #s are I read somewhere W21 or Frontier lines are longer and direct fit..not sure but if anybody has info it would be great. I am just waiting for the top coil seat to be able to put my struts together so its an easier install and I have it preloaded I only found one vender online and I didnt want to go through Nissan even with a discount they were $$$ its just going to take a week ro so to get but I did go OEM for the strut mount plates and bearings. I am planning on taking pics of the progression and also making a video, suggestions encouraged...thanks! I have been asking around, buying stuff from members on NPORA and after amassing a nice collection of parts I am almost ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work on some of the major projects for this build. I have already done some major work to bring you up to speed I bought this QX4 for a get around car for my mom and then she ended up giving it back after she drove it for a year in that year I put in a new T-bet and water pump, the previous owner told me that he had a shop put in a bone yard engine so it was about 100k miles on it. I had to put a new a new battery and since I work at a dealership I slapped a new Nissan power source. I have the exhaust tacked up for the time being and after the 3 attempt the valve covers and plenum gaskets are now replaced and not leaking. For the modifications so far I have upgraded the sound system to a kenwood DDX23BT and then I installed a CrimeStopper RS4-G4 remote start system over Christmas. I have a stockpile of suspension parts and other goodies I bought from RockAuto and other online stores; CV axles, struts, ball joints, rear trailing arms uppers and lowers and million other pieces I have some in the paint shop being painted white others I rattled black for extra rust protection, I normally go with OEM but for this project I am mixing in China knock offs and OEM for the critical pieces. I have installed a JWT pop charger I got from big_johnson on NPORA parts for sale and I have ready for install a set of Mile Marker locking hubs I got from NOCOJay on there too, thanks guys. I just picked up a set of new Bilstein 5125s to keep the rear down. For my lift it raise it up I have a set of OME HD up front and OME MD for the rear waiting for install. I ordered from Fleurys a set of 1in strut spacers but some AS*HOLE decided to swipe the package from my mail room so its setting me back a few weeks till I can get another set ordered. I work at a Nissan dealership and have a condo so its best for me to do it with an experienced tech after hours so we have the facilities to get this job done fast. I think I have enough to get this project rolling the only thing I am debating is getting extended brake line, if anybody know what the part #s are I read somewhere W21 lines are longer and direct fit..not sure but if anybody has info it would be great. I am just waiting for the top coil seat to be able to put my struts together so its an easier install and I have it preloaded I only found one vender online and I didnt want to go through Nissan even with a discount they were$$$ its just going to take a week to get but I did go OEM for the strut mount plates and bearings. I am planning on taking pics of the progression and also making a video, suggestions encouraged...thanks

Cornpone99 I meant to reply to your comment, you said you had 1.75 spacers and they rubbed but with no spacers they cleared barely, do you think 1in spacers with 4in BS would be perfect? I see its hard to find decent 16in with 3.75 I was against spacers but if it works I will order some and just go for 4in BS wheels. And its promising that 285/75/16 work for you. Almost pulled the trigger on wheels/tires today..still trying to hold off till I get it in the air. I am planning on dry fitting different sizes since we have a huge amount of old tires in the back of my work and I will mount to my spare or find a 4in BS wheel for reference.

This is some great information. I am collecting my parts and hopefully I will be installing in 2 weeks I will make a video/build up during the process. Any bits advise for the install? I am going to be doing along with a Nissan certified tech in the shop after hours so if there are any tricks I am all ears.

I am trying to determine if I have the right combo before I get into bolting everything on. I have OME HD front and MD rear springs ready to be installed and then I ordered Fleurys 1in strut spacers on the way and Bilstein 5100 for the rear, is that going to be enough clearance to fit 265/75/16 I do not have the wheel/tire combo yet I am just running 16in trispokes with 245/70/16 for the time being I am about a month off before I get the wheels/tires. My questions is with 2in could I fit 33s without a SFD and is it worth the extra 1/2in? If I went to 2in strut spacers would I be better off? I am not worried about trimming the inner fenders I have on that is torn up already and I have a QX4 so it looks as the fender flares might need a little trim once I get the tires. If I did 2in spacers will that mess up the angle of the CVs? I also have Mile Marker locking hubs on the way...

That helps I was tossing up 265/70/16 or 265/75/16. I am not planning on doing strut spacers yet and I am running 245/70/16 snow tires for the winter. It sounds like I will be OK for now. The later decision will be wheel tire package without strut spacers If I can get away with -10 offset with 265/70/16, if I do have to do wheel spacers I might as well try and stuff the 265/75/16s with strut spacers as well. I am going to put this thing up a little now and judge from there. I need to get the locking hubs next but with the Auto 4x4 I have heard its not worth it,

I am looking for some input I just ordered my OME HD front and OME MD rear springs and currently I have the stock 16in tri-fan wheels and I am worried that the wheels will not clear once I lift it. I am planning on upgrading but for the mean time I want to be able to drive it. If anybody has any experience in this it would be most appreciated.