wreckdiver1321
Overlander
I hear a set of 255/85s calling your name 
richard310's 04 Xterra
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richard310
pew pew
x2.
...but then option 3
Yeah I might end up doing that but i ordered the Calmini UCA's already. D'oh! If they come in tomorrow, I'm throwing them on. If the rear end settles after this weekend I'll readjust the front height.... if they don't come in before I leave, I'll hold off on the UCA's and see how much they really settle. I might just suck it up and do a 2" front end lift...
richard310
pew pew
I hear a set of 255/85s calling your name
Haha what kind of tires and how much shipped? Just asking for the just-in-case scenario
mortonm
Expedition Leader
All you would need is the new sway a way torsion bars, will give you enough clearance. Might not even need the UCAs
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Haha what kind of tires and how much shipped? Just asking for the just-in-case scenario
Cooper ST Maxx. Only $954 shipped from Tread Depot!!!!! DOOOOOO IIIITTTTTT!
richard310
pew pew
So the UCA's are on backorder for 2 weeks. I really hate it when shops that are internet based don't update their freakin inventory. How do these places survive?!
Looks like I'll be driving with extreme rake for awhile. It looks really stupid. So stupid it's embarrassing.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe we'd still need aftermarket UCA's as OEM arms can only articulate so much before you hit the bumpstops. Aftermarket units will give you the extra length and height even with OEM torsion bars + reindexing.
Gah that's a chunk of change. I'm going to rock these BFG's until they're gone. Maybe some spacers in the meantime to get rid of the sunken battleships look.
Looks like I'll be driving with extreme rake for awhile. It looks really stupid. So stupid it's embarrassing.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe we'd still need aftermarket UCA's as OEM arms can only articulate so much before you hit the bumpstops. Aftermarket units will give you the extra length and height even with OEM torsion bars + reindexing.
Cooper ST Maxx. Only $954 shipped from Tread Depot!!!!! DOOOOOO IIIITTTTTT!
Gah that's a chunk of change. I'm going to rock these BFG's until they're gone. Maybe some spacers in the meantime to get rid of the sunken battleships look.
mortonm
Expedition Leader
True, however you can get 2" without bump stop issues with stock UCAs.
Try cranking your stock t-bars ans see first how they respond. You will need new t-bars eventually anyways, they firm up the ride, but see how the stock will do for now for a temp fix
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
richard310
pew pew
I'll give it a whirl tomorrow after work then. I've heard mixed stories regarding the torsion bar crank of people getting anywhere from 1" to 2", and also the loss of downward travel.
I took a look at my height right now and it is about 0.75" from the bumpstop to the UCA.
I took a look at my height right now and it is about 0.75" from the bumpstop to the UCA.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
As long as you leave about 3/8" between the UCA and the bumpstop, you should be fine.
richard310
pew pew
Sounds good. I'll keep that in mind.
Longrange308
Adventurer
On your way home, stop by my house. You can crank on your Torsion Bars here and then help me install my new front bilstein lift shocks to match my new AAL's that I installed the other day. :friday:
Rake city over here too! LOL!
BTW.. Option 3 is always the best option, and I agree with the ST MAXX tires.. I Love mine, which are 33's.
Rake city over here too! LOL!
BTW.. Option 3 is always the best option, and I agree with the ST MAXX tires.. I Love mine, which are 33's.
richard310
pew pew
Just leaving work!
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Updates?
richard310
pew pew
So I stopped by Longrange308's place and I find him about halfway installing one side. I lend a finger or two of help as there wasn't much I could do. Got started on getting the torsion bars cranked. Super easy and all nuts broke free effortlessly. Got the fronts raised up with about a 3/8" gap between the bumpstop and UCA gap actual. It sits a little more level, but still needs that extra inch to finish it off. It looks to be about a 1.5-2" increase
Of course I didn't measure it before I started... I'll have to pull a measurement from ground to fender well tomorrow and compare some notes.