laxman0324

Dean, what do you think about mounting the strut spacer between the upper and lower strut mounts? Then the extension is limited by the struts, not the struts plus another inch sitting on top of it. Just wondering what your thoughts are on that...

There is no available long travel struts for the R50. You will have to do lift springs and/or spacers to get a "cheap" lift in the front, subframe drop would give you a great amount of lift though. The R50 rides much more carlike than a WD21 b/c of the unibody, however that limits a lot of R50's to 2" lifts or expensive/time consuming mods to get more lift. Those rims look identical to the stock 03-04 LE rims in the US, except ours are 17" and have a much smaller center bore. I think one member, theCrow has those same wheels with 265/75R16, you should search for him and PM him about them.

1st I would check sway bar links. In both my 97 and 01 the links started making noise around 100k miles. 2nd I would check the rear control arms, my 97's bushings were so worn they made noise, my 01 isnt to that level yet though. 3rd would be the shocks 4th and this one is a stretch, my exhaust rusted off right after the flange after the center muffler and the rear pipe would bang around on bumps...

WTF? Chrysler best off? They are by far doing the worst I think. I know GM's numbers look worse but thats because they are running 50 million bad brands, Chrysler is only running 3. Ford is the best off, For won't be going anywhere for a while, they have adjusted and are doing well.

I think any of those pickups will be good offroad, and they all have good aftermarket support. I don't know what is best stock though.

The shock has a bushing at either end. Just like the control arm bushings the lower suspension mounting bolt uses a sleeve that you push into the bushing. It is slightly longer than the shock mount, so just use an angle grinder or hacksaw and cut it to a shorter length. They also include I think 3 different width washers, just mix and match those to get the lower shock mount centered and snug. If you take a look you will understand. BTW: if you need any help let me know, I will PM you my phone number and I may even be able to come and help you if I am not busy and you do it in MD.

I was on it for maybe 10 mins a day and I just made $25 for playing on a website for a couple of minutes each day...haha

That is true...the model is RS999010XL I believe (I have posted it in other threads since I found out this info). It is listed for a Dodge Durango, but it fit on bnoth my 97 and 01 with no problems. The 97 you just need to cut down one of the sleeves and use an assortment of the washers they provide. The 01 used less washers, but the fitment on the lower mount is much tighter, however I could still get them on without a rubber mallet or anything else...

I wouldn't get a Chevy, I have been in a bunch of them with rattles all over...Dodge is crap. Ford is the way to go, great power, reliability, and they hold together better than most pickups (it is a pickup though, so rattles will be inevitable)

Happy birthday you whore!

So when do we meet up and go...

Agreed, it is a huge addiction...It was so tempting to get the SFD when I had the chance.

And that death was a 23 month old...I have a feeling most of the deaths will be either young or old just like a regular flu

Maryland has 6 confirmed cases, so UMD has sent out another pandemic flu handling thing...

Where did that last post go? I thought that showed the wheels better Fueler...they look good at night, we need some day pics though!

I would have to see it on the truck, yours is a pre-facelifted QX4, so that brush guard will look different. I loved the look of the one I had on my 97 Path, but I just can't seem to find any that look the way I want for my 01.

If you like the wheels, go with spacers...I run my Xterra S/C rims with 1.5" adapters and love em!

They are that size...check his build thread for any more info...

Washing hands is good but too much and the virus mutates... and people on campus are all hypochondriacs, so they all think they are getting it

Holy crap do they look nice and aggressive!

I would have to see them on the truck, but I think I like them...

Damn guys lets chill out, argue in PM's. My 97 only needed one set of camber bolts, but my 01 with the same exact struts and all that is visibly still positive, so I will be getting a second set for them. I would buy at least one set while doing it, if you are the very rare one who does not need it I am sure someone on the board will scoop it up for at least half what you paid.

Mobil1 FTW! Since I have a manual I am using 75w90 all around, my diffs are already done and I will be doing the tranny/tcase at the same time...

Bump...I am anxious to see some final pricing and pics....

Those look nice and aggressive, I haven't seen them before, make sure to let us know how they are!