A/C Lift plus Strut Spacers - Problems?

[RWC5S2]

Short version is I did the 2" A/C lift and now want to add some strut spacers for my 03 Pathy. I need to ask a few technical questions from all you well versed Nissan folks. OME said I coud stack them but have to get new #8 bolts. In other listings I have seen that folks have stacked 2 spacers to get another 1" in the front. Here is the questiion. If I add 1 or 2 of the OME spacers how will it affect the down travel of the strut. Will I bottom out way to easy? Will it adversely affect the up travel and I guess, is it worth it overall. Lastly, does any one know what size bolts I need? I plan to try to build a front bumper for the rig and really could use the extra height to off set the added weight of a steel bumper.

[vengeful]

The spacers won't effect the travel of the strut at all. They go on top of the mount.

 

They will cause binding in your CVs and create excess stress on them and lead to premature CV failure.

 

Your choice.

[kevs03pathy]

I did this on my 03 but I used 3 spacers stacked. You'll need that many to get the 1" you want. I used 3/8"x2 1/2" grade 8 bolts. I have the OME lift and have not had any bottoming issues but I don't think my lift is as tall as yours is. I would put manual lockouts on to keep from wearing out your cv joint's. I did and it helped me get anoyher mile or two in gas milage.

Edited October 25, 2006 by kevs03pathy

[Entropy98]

I have the AC lift and have been running with 1 inch spacers in the front for a while. Have not had any problems yet. Just get manual hubs.