Pezzy Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 (edited) Ordered: One Lift for Pezzy's Pathy (AC 2" Lift) (YAY!) In preparation, is there anything I can do to make the entire process easier? I am likely having the work done for me, but I want to make it go as easy as possible... I know when the X guys order their lifts they start spraying the bolts in hopes they will come free easy... Sooo.... is there anything I can do? What, where, when, how... *insert endless dumb questions here* Tonight we go tire shopping. (double YAY!) Edited April 4, 2005 by Pezzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Spray the bolts in hopes that they'll come free easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1716 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 i would do it yourself.. its really easy once you get the bolts off and get the new strut assembly put together (i had that done) but idid the rest myself.. piece of cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialsin26 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Go ahead and order new strut mount bearings. And if you feel like it new struts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 Well, suprisingly, the parts came in from AC on Friday (we ordered them Tuesday!! wow!! ) So we took the truck to the dealership yesterday, with expectations that they could do it Monday... (It's 85 km's from our place, and well worth the drive - this dealership is beyond AWESOME!) Well, the tech there said he might be able to do it that day, he would let me know... so we stuck around (having the hubby's windsheild replaced) and sure enough he managed to squeeze it in!!) Very impressed!! Got about 3" lift - I can't believe how different it feels to be 3" higher!! Very excited!! Next Saturday we pick up the tires.... it looks downright silly now on stock tires! should I post pics now?? whattaya think??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1716 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 yea lets see some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 animated GIF: of course, once I get tires, I'll post better pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwaretoad Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 (edited) You're comin' up in the world there, Pezzy! It's a shame all dealers aren't as awsome as your's. You going with 31's (or equiv) then? Congrats on getting service like that from AC, you must be living right... Edited April 4, 2005 by hardwaretoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 We're looking at 31's, the question now is whether to get new wheels, or keep the stock ones... and that will determine the final size. It really depends on budget... we didnt have one to start with so... you know... $0 minus minus minus... yikes!! I was really suprised how fast it showed... esp shipping to Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abomb1 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Can't believe your dealership did that for you. There aren't any around here that would put a lift on, much less fit you in on a Saturday. Got any pictures of it outside of the garage yet? Looks good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Ya, we want to see it side-by-side with your hubby's X. And I don't mean his ex-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 none of those pics yet... by the time we were out of there it was getting dark... crappy weather and all Yes, our dealership will jump hoops for us... theyre involved with the Xterra club and give us awesome service & discounts! The've managed to get A LOT of business from that!! Like I said, we drive 85 kms to get there... The same day he did the poor mans lift on another member's X, who came from another hour further than we are. They've had our american members come up for service too!! Oh yes, we'll need an updated driveway shot of the two trucks... esp when I get the tires on it. The tires that are bigger than his!! (although mine are AT's and he has XT's... but still! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialsin26 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Looks good Pezzy. How long did it take them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 about two hours... a lot faster than I expected. took three guys to get the back coils in (I wasnt there for that part) I still have to get it aligned... and then she's good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialsin26 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 That's 10 less hours then it took me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 SO DO U HAVE ANY camber problems or strut popping problems? hows the handling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01PathySE Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Lift looks awesome! Which struts/shocks did you go with? Also did you go with the manual hubs and what other changes/parts were needed for this lift? I want to lift mine but am not sure on what else, if anything, will need modification besides allignment and tires. Can't wait to see pics with the new tires and maybe wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 (edited) So Pezzy, where is this shop? I'm in London, but go to Toronto all the time so I know the area pretty well. I have an old City Pulse Camera truck ( like the one on the side of the building) I wonder if your shop handles their trucks. It's nice to know a dealer exists that knows what the word "service" means. Edited April 6, 2005 by PuddleDuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 SO DO U HAVE ANY camber problems or strut popping problems? hows the handling? no problems yet... I've topped out over a few good speed bumps, so I have learned to take them slow again (reminds me of the days of having the lowrider!) I havent noticed much change at all, besides the fact the ride isnt as 'cushy' as it used to be, but my husband says its the same as the Xterra for the ride, so only a matter of days before I stop noticing that... I usually take corners pretty slow, so I havent noticed much change in that regard - I know I'm not driving a race car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 Lift looks awesome! Which struts/shocks did you go with? Also did you go with the manual hubs and what other changes/parts were needed for this lift? I want to lift mine but am not sure on what else, if anything, will need modification besides allignment and tires. Can't wait to see pics with the new tires and maybe wheels! We went with the 2" package from AC, with KYB Struts & Bilstein shocks... I'm sticking with the auto hubs, its not a necessity to change them, but it does reduce wear on the truck if you do change them... I think a lot of guys run with the auto hubs even with a lift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 So Pezzy, where is this shop? I'm in London, but go to Toronto all the time so I know the area pretty well. I have an old City Pulse Camera truck ( like the one on the side of the building) I wonder if your shop handles their trucks. It's nice to know a dealer exists that knows what the word "service" means. HI there, we go to Dermac Nissan in Brampton. They are great - Ive been ripped off by a lot of dealers in the past who decide that they can hose me for the most expensive fix, simply because I dont know better... My dad think's I'm nuts going straight across the city for my service, but it's worth it - they've saved me a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_johnson Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I'm sticking with the auto hubs, its not a necessity to change them, but it does reduce wear on the truck if you do change them... I think a lot of guys run with the auto hubs even with a lift... They're actually drive flanges, or full time hubs, as opposed to auto hubs A few people have run the stock hubs with a lift with no problem, but others have had CV joint issues. A slight increase in MPG is also another benefit to consider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Looking good Pezzy! Can't wait to see more pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 What? Still no pics! Errr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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