Can I install suspension kit myself?

[bwyan]

I was looking at suspension kits for my Nissan p-up. Kit includes: shocks, torsion bars, a-arms, and add-a-leaf. Has anyone done one in their driveway? What kind of problems might I encounter?

[Diesel Boy]

Add a leaf??

Take a look under your Pathfinder, tell me what sort of springs you see!!!

Theres a bit of a trend developing with these suspension kits!!!

There was one a few months back offereing a 3" lift, but the rear coils where plainly stated as beingonly 1.5: lift

[bwyan]

Read the thread diesel! It's for my p-up/hardbody. I've got plenty of clearance on my path for the rootin' that I do.

[Diesel Boy]

Haha, true!!!

P-Up = Pick Up = Ute(in NZ) =Hard body

Riiight.

In that case, i hope you have the equipment to play with leaf springs, they are a battle!!!

The tricky part with the Torsion bars is to get the front end level on either side. Then you need an alignment.

The rear springs quite often need pure brute force to but them back in.