lift and tire pics needed

I just wanted to see if anyone had pics of the calmini lift (2.5 in) along with 285 tires.... want to do some shopping and would like to see how this combo looks, thanks in advance

Well, here's the Daystar lift (2.5in) and 285s. Essentially the same thing...

Here are a couple of mine shortly after installing the Calmini 2.5" lift, and 285s.

flippin sweet, thanks guys hey Smokey how do you like the daystar???? I'm thinking about getting the AC lift, but thats getting to be big bucks

The AC lift has been a problem for some guys I know...and they are regretting getting it now...mostly geting the wrong shocks, and then not being able to exchange them for the correct one's, squeeks, etc.

I haven't heard that. I have the AC coil lift with shackles and the 9000 shocks. No issues after 7K.

I have heard people having issues with the spacer lift and UCA hitting the coil bucket.

The AC coils in front have been great.

I have had some problems with the rear how ever.

I first tried the AC AAL's and it cause vibration. AC wouldn't accept that the problem was because of their AAl kit and blamed Nissan.

So I removed the AAL and installed the AC shackles. They caused my leafs to flatten out so bad that they were resting on the overload leaf.

So now I am running a Calmini AAL with the AC shackles.

I also got my Bilstein rear shocks from AC. They came without any metal sleeves and without mention that you need spacers on each side of the shock on the lower mount. After searching, I found the shocks were really for a Pathfinder. I just wish they would have told me I needed to make a run to the hardware store for some washers before I got the thing in the air and the shocks off. They also sent me two metal sleeves after I asked them about it. I think they now come with the sleeves.

My rear squeeks like crazy, but I think it's the Calmini AAL as I never had any squeeking until I put them on.

I also have the AC extended brake lines. I had no problems with these at all and they look well made. I do wonder who actuall makes them, as I doubt it's AC.

Im running AC lift with rancho 9000 front and rear.. No problems here


(^this is a shot of my rig while i was having the bumpersteps line-xed)

I'm not going to be TOO much offroading, just want to put 285's on with some lift. Would the best thing to do be just the Daystar lift???

I plan on doing a spacer lift eventually mostly because I still owe a lot, have a wife who drives it and am under warranty and it would be the easiest to remove if there is an issue before going to the Dealer for repairs.

Basically the only problem I have had with the Daystar lift (and some guys don't even have the problem; it appears to be hit or miss) is the coil bucket hitting the UCA when your front wheels drop to hard/fast. This has caused some minor wear on the coil bucket where they contact each other, however, it has not been a problem other than the annoying sound it makes (which actually just makes you slow down going over bumps, rocks, etc. which you should be doing anyway

-Ben

yea I'll probably end up getting the daystar, use the extra money for other things

AC lift with rear shackles and Rancho shocks. ProComp Xterrain 33s. I am pleased as can be with the set up. I am however agrivated as hell with the stock Nissan leafsprings. They have even been replaced once for squeaking and the problem has returned. It is quite obnoxious, anyone know how to reduce the noise?

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WurlyBurd: Did you paint or add that bottom trim on the side of your car? It just makes the design flow a lot better.

Please let me know if you have the info and better pics.

Thanks!

looks like it might be the line-x stuff

Not to hijack the thread, but I will.

http://jbeamphotos.com/gallery/Xterra_Mods_LowerProtection

That are some progressive pics from when I Herculined the rockers and lower doors last year. Total work took about 4 hours and it took a solid day to dry.

What it looks like now.


BTW, That is AC front Coils, AC Rear Shackles, Calmini AAL kit, AC extended brake lines, Bilstein rear shocks (long travel / 20% stiffer). The tires are 285/75R16 BFG MT's.

Daystar lift, same size tires you think you want. Predator wheels direct fit no spacers.
Shrocked all the way around and under. MC

sweet pics guys...

fastdrmr,

do you have any pics of your vehicle on level ground? I've just ordered the Calmini 2.5" kit and wanted to see how the Xterra sits with it installed.

Thank you in advance

I still owe that shot to someone else aswell, I will take it tonight and post up.

What do you think about the Calmini set-up? Any beefs with it?

Thank you

With AC shackles and spacers.
2" in back... 2.25" in front
Tires sometime this week...

Sweet trucks guys. I'm going to order the AC coils this week and I have 2 questions. What did you guys use for front shocks with them? Which AAL kit do you think is the best Calmini or the AC ones?

Thanks, Gord

Not a great picture for your purposes but it's all I got. This is the Daystar with 305's. [img]http://a16.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/14/l_603133f69b366ff31fc6ff094f6d286f[/img]

It would help if I typed the right url.

Muzikman,

do you think it would be possible to Herculine with the sliders on? and how much was the whole thing to do?

Wow, Muzikman looks like my sister.

what size are these tires? 285/75?