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Hi, I am not sure where to post this but I have been wanting a lift for my truck for some time now. Since the warranty is done with I decided it was time!
I am wanting the max suspension lift I can achieve (without having to do major work with the extending of the tranny or anything of the sort), which I believe would be a 3" lift kit (let me know if I can lift higher without little to much more work). I have looked at many sites/forums and haven't really found a kit that is always recommended, but as of now I am unsure which kit to get..
I am on the fence about getting:
https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/the-articulator-suspension-p ackage-with-rs9000xl-shocks-p-3399.html
It says it is 3", but I know most "ranchero" lifts are 2.5"
Also I have considered getting:
http://www.purenissan.com/3_suspension_4wd.htm
Which I have heard some issues with..
Basically I want a 3" suspension lift, the sooner the better! Sorry if this is in the wrong forum.
Btw, I am going to be doing this myself and want to make sure I order everything that I will need..Where I can just take it to get aligned when I am finished. Thanks!
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Welcome to the forum, and the mod bug. You're in the right section, I also fixed the links for you so people would be able to click them.
I personally would go with the 4x4 parts. I've driven and rode in a few trucks with Calmini kits and I personally find them kind of harsh and too stiff. Plus the revolver shackles offered with 4x4's kits are a lot nicer than the standard shackles with the Calmini.
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Thank you for the fix and reply! I am fine with that kit, but if there is a better kit I would be interested in it. Also, how much work comes with putting a 3"+ kit (like a 5"-6" etc)?
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Honeslty with a mid size pickup I can only guess, as most of my experience is full size trucks (F-250s, Rams, Tundras). It just all depends upon what they add to the kit. A good kit will have all aspects covered... so you're looking at just swapping more stuff. Changing the pitman arm, extending brake lines, spacers for transmission and transfer case etc etc...
If you've never done any major repair work on a vehicle I'd find a buddy who has to help out and has tons of tools.
Btw, nothing against Rancho, they're a good company, but I prefer the offroad Bilsteins but it's up to you.
https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/the-articulator-suspension-p ackage-with-bilstein-shocks-p-3388.html
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Ok, I will order this kit with the bilstein shocks. It says I need longer brake lines, that means I have to bleed the lines out..I have a friend at work that is a mechanic, but I want to be able to tackle this project myself (he will be available if I need dire help).
I understand this will life the front and back 3", and allow for 32 inch tires. If I went a different route and added deavers and spacers it allows for 3" in front and 1.5 in back (I like the leveled look better). I do need to upgrade my shocks anyways, but if I went this route I am not sure the size tire I could fit and how much different it would be/ride. If going this route, which shocks should I purchase?
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honestly if you're looking for a serious offroading then that 4x4 articulating kit is the best you will find. Mainly due to the revolver shackles, them babies are the sweetest thing to come to offroading.
If you're just looking to lift for looks the spacers are adequate and will fit the bill. However I've known a few people to have problems with spacers when they've done some serious offroading with stock leaf springs breaking due to the added stress.
what's this other kit you're looking at?
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I basically have come to this kit, I thought Rancho was a better known name (which is why I went with it first). Thanks for the help, I guess I just need to pick out the brake lines..I guess I need four?
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Yep you will need 3, try to get stainless steel braided lines. I believe 4x4parts has these as well. You will have to do a complete bleed instead of just a caliper bleed.
I believe chiltons/haynes manuals cover this and usually only cost $20, well worth it. It wll go over how to bleed the ABS unit and porportioning valve. these need to bleed in a certain order other wise you end up with air in the system.
If you pick one up and it doesn't cover all the steps shoot me an PM, I've got access to an online manual for repair techs that i'm 100% sure it'll have it.
Rancho isn't a bad company, far from it. But the shocks are better suited for light and mild offroading. Those offroad bilstiens (chrome/black) are some heavy duty and are really popular.
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I have order this kit with the extended stainless steel brake line. Thank you for helping make my decision! It is a bummer though, as the email I received stated the parts are going into production and will take 2-4 weeks...I am told that it is like this in most automotive parts though. I also have a mechanic that will let me use his shop with all his tools and will assist me in this process! Thanks again for the help
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All of the parts came in, this looks fairly simple. Well, my mechanic can do the lift but he cant start on it for three weeks. So I decided I would go ahead and do this myself, and I can get most of the tools. But I was wondering if there is anything particular that I will need (torsion bar tool?) etc..Also, what tips can you provided other than start oiling the parts on the truck for easy removal..
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