Building my own sub frame drop

[BamaQX402]

I feel like this is the best way to lift the front of my 02 qx4.

I can't find anyone selling a prefabbed "kit" and from what I've been reading, and videos I've watched the folks who cut a piece of tube for spacers and bolt them seem to always work loose after driving a while.

My idea is to cut solid stock for a 3" lift and weld the upper to the body then drill/tap for the subframe to bolt into the solid spacers.

*Opinions; pros/cons* to my way of thinking??

Gonna opt for land rover springs in the rear.

I built a missing link from solid stock (yet to install) and sourced some nice sheets of stainless to make skids plates, but want to do the lift 1st. Then build bumpers and tie it all together as needed.

Any constructive criticism is greatly appreciated!

[Albertaqx4]

There is a pines to spines sfd out there. I’ve heard of it but havnt ever seen it in person

[Slartibartfast]