How high can I raise my XE utilizing stock bolts?

Posted by: SFYellowXE

How high can I raise my XE utilizing stock bolts? - 11/06/02 11:20 AM

Well, as I posted in my previous post I know that hight in sport cars like Corvette for example can be adjusted within 1" - 2" on a stock leaf spring bolts.
Can I achieve same thing with my XE? I plan to put higher tires (from 265/70/15 to 31/10.5/15), therefore gaining an inch of ground clearance from the tires and if I can squiz 1.5 - 2" increase from the stock bolts, then total of 2.5" increase in ground clearance is all I desire.

If not can you post the least expensive way to increas my ground clearance (to go over rocks) between 2" - 3"?

Thanks!
Posted by: XOC

Re: How high can I raise my XE utilizing stock bolts? - 11/06/02 11:24 AM

The Xterra is not a Corvette. It would be wise to leave it alone instead of putting bolts all over it.
Posted by: ILUVMYX

Re: How high can I raise my XE utilizing stock bolts? - 11/06/02 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by SFYellowXE:
Well, as I posted in my previous post I know that hight in sport cars like Corvette for example can be adjusted within 1" - 2" on a stock leaf spring bolts.
Since when do Vettes have leaf springs?
Posted by: SFYellowXE

Re: How high can I raise my XE utilizing stock bolts? - 11/06/02 11:56 AM

Since 97, C5 have a leaf spring.
Posted by: ILUVMYX

Re: How high can I raise my XE utilizing stock bolts? - 11/06/02 12:24 PM

While technically it is a leaf spring it couldn't be more different than what the Xterra has. The Vette has independant suspension with a single leaf spring (made out of fiberglass) mounted transverse and does its duty for both sides in a completely different way than traditional leaf springs. Have you ever looked at your Xterra's springs? Here is a picture of the Vette:

Posted by: GrayHam

Re: How high can I raise my XE utilizing stock bolts? - 11/06/02 01:13 PM



eek

Bookcase, carpeting . . .

I thought I was a little different for keeping my bike in the dining nook . . .

Someone's keeping a Corvette in the freaking den!
Posted by: Dayspring

Re: How high can I raise my XE utilizing stock bolts? - 11/06/02 07:35 PM

Do a search for Add-A-Leaf. You'll find a host of information on raising the ass-end.

Quote:
Originally posted by SFYellowXE:
Well, as I posted in my previous post I know that hight in sport cars like Corvette for example can be adjusted within 1" - 2" on a stock leaf spring bolts.
Can I achieve same thing with my XE? I plan to put higher tires (from 265/70/15 to 31/10.5/15), therefore gaining an inch of ground clearance from the tires and if I can squiz 1.5 - 2" increase from the stock bolts, then total of 2.5" increase in ground clearance is all I desire.

If not can you post the least expensive way to increas my ground clearance (to go over rocks) between 2" - 3"?

Thanks!