XterraOverland
New member
Since some new people are coming on board and adding input, allow me to clarify:
I agree with the merits of keeping the lift amount low, doing it right the first time, not overdoing it, etc. That's what I did with my previous Frontier, as well as my old Discovery II. I'm pretty well versed in suspension theory and the pros and cons of lifted suspensions. The plan for this truck since the beginning was to install the OME HD suspension. That is still what is going to happen. The goal is to lift the truck two inches above stock height to better clear 32" tires. If I decide I want to run larger tires, this lift will allow me to fit 255/85R16s with zero issues. The Frontier, as it sits stock, is a little too low to the ground for me and the terrain I travel, so putting that extra couple inches under it will help immensely. The other reason for the suspension is load bearing capacity. When the mods are pretty much done, I will have heavy bumpers, a winch, the RTT, skids, sliders, and a bunch of gear. I don't want to sag or overload the suspension, even further reducing the ground clearance. The HD OME kit will be able to handle all that extra load easily, while keeping the truck farther from the ground. The other advantage is the OME springs will increase articulation. Yes, it will be expensive, but it will be worthwhile to have a complete suspension overhaul.
As for me mentioning PRG, the only reason I mentioned it is I was considering putting a spacer/shackle kit under the truck so I could gain precious ground clearance and be able to traverse rougher terrain than I am able to now, not for the looks (although I do like the way it'd look). I know this will not help with carrying a load, nor improve ride quality. The only reason I am even considering it is to get the belly off the dirt a little more. It would be a temporary install that would cost less than $250. Now, the odds of me actually doing that aren't very good, because it won't take me too long to afford order up the OME kit from Nisstec, which would render the cheap PRG kit redundant.
I hope this clears up some of the potential confusion. Back to our regularly scheduled madness.
I did the same thing to gain some clearance. I installed a 2.5" Front spacer, and a set of shackles in the rear and larger 285's on my Xterra. I also needed a couple extra inches in the terrain I travel. But Could not go for the whole suspension upgrade at the time. It was a cheap easy way to gain some hight,and put bigger tires on.( I had $100 total used spacers new shackles bought off a forum member who never used them) And have been saving for more suspension upgrades (TJM HD Extended travel front, upper arms, deaver A.A.L). No shame in running a spacer/shackle/aal as a temp. set up to get you a little more clearance.
