Topic: Full Suspension Install... Maybe another Mod day (TBD)

[BikersCage]

Thanks for the input all. 

This is still on as of right now for Saturday.

Need final confirmations from people so i can go buy a few items if i need them (jack stands) Torque wrench!

[SD_Frontier]

You're going to need jack stands. You might as well buy them. A pair of 3 ton stands can be bought fairly cheap at Harbor Freight. You should also have a decent torque wrench. Craftsman 1/2" or 3/8" drive will run you between 70-80 at Sears or $20 at harbor freight. Someone may be able to bring one by but it's best to have your own as well. You'll need it at some point.

I'm gonna be there on Saturday to install a single leaf to my leaf pack.

[BikersCage]

There is one 15 min up the street in Mirimar, Ill just bite the bullet and get the stands and a torque wrench.  I was just wanting to spend my extra cash on other stuff this month.  Guess the yearly fishing liscense will wait again!

[magicbob007]

I am actually going out of town this weekend for work so I wont be able to help.  Its good you buy the jack stands.  If you dont already have a jack there is this craftsman set and I think its a good deal.
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?&prdNo=20&blockNo=20&blockType=L20

Its a 3 ton set.  The creeper is crappy, but the jackstands alone are $30, so even without it 70 bucks for a good rolling 3 ton jack is decent.  They are the normal car height stands, but I also bought a set of these so I have 4:

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-3-ton-high-lift-jack-stands/p-00950159000P?&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=L1

Now I am noticing that they have a 4 ton set of jack stands for the same price.  They might be shorties though:

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-professional-4-ton-jack-stands-one/p-00950163000P?&prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=L10

As far a torque wrench, don't cheap out on that.  It's sort of an oxymoron to buy a cheap torque wrench because the whole point of the thing is to be accurate, and obviously with cost goes accuracy and durability over time.

Get a craftsman and forget HF.

[BikersCage]

Got the stands and torque wrench and accessories tonight.

PB blasting for the next 3 days. 

32 blue moons (if they last... i dont normally drink during the week)

Even if no one else shows up im attemping this sat (sun if i have to).

[SD_Frontier]

What time?

[BikersCage]

I am going to have my truck up on the stands by 10 and start working.  Whenever everyone else wants to show up is fine.  I will likely order a few pizzas around noon for those who show up... Pizza and beer around noon!

Again im gonna start early getting things off and working.  I dont believe i have to cut anything and i dont really want to cut the UCA bolt on the drivers side so im gonna start early.  Like i said i just replaced the whole suspension (minus leafs and coil up front) within 2k miles.  I am just going with an actual off roading suspension now.

[BikersCage]

For anyone else that wants to swing by ill post my address up here but not on the new x site.

7502 Radenz Ave
San Diego 92111

[knightrider]

I can stop by.  I'll bring stands, sawsall for the ubolts and I've got a spare UCA bolt if you end up wanting to cut it

[BikersCage]

Front Suspension:
Swaybar Mounting Brackets: 96 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
Swaybar Connecting Rod (Both Ends): 62 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
LCA Bump Stop: 14 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
LCA Cam Bolt: 100 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
LCA Ball Joint Nut: 70 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
UCA Mount Bolt: 94 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
UCA Ball Joint Nut: 58 ft-lbs (Replace Cotter Pin After Removal) [FSU-5]
Lower Shock Mount: 155 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
Upper Shock Mount Nuts: 22 ft-lbs (there are 3 nuts) [FSU-5]
Shock Upper Spring Seat Nut: 30 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
Wheel Hub Mounting Bolts: 44 ft-lbs (there are 4 bolts) (Replace After Removal) [FAX-5]
Center Hub Nut: 101 ft-lbs (Replace Cotter Pin After Removal) [FSU-5]


Rear Suspension:       
            Bump Stop: 14 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Swaybar Mount: 36 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Swaybar Connecting Rod Nuts: 32 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Upper Shock Mount Nut: 33 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Lower Shock Mount: 148 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Spring Shackle: 77 ft-lbs (Both upper and lower) [RSU-5]
Front Leaf Spring Mount Bolt: 84 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Axle U-Bolt Nuts: 53 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Dynamic Dampener (weight): 14 ft-lbs


These replace after removal items.  Does anyone know how easy these are to get.  ORW is down the street and the nissan dealership near that If i have to make a run should i be able to buy from there?

I am only doing a few that are listed there.

[knightrider]

Honestly no one replaces any of those bolts or nuts while doing a lift unless you strip them out.  Nissan may have some of those but honestly they are the most expensive option.  Marshalls hardware off miramar Rd is open until 12:30 on Saturdays and they have almost anything you would need except ubolts.

[BikersCage]

Cool, i already have the ubolts i ordered them with the dakars!  Then i will just re-use!

[BikersCage]

Forgot to ask if anyone who is stopping by can bring a floor jack.  Ill already have the x up on stands using the stock tire replacement jack, but ill need the floor jack to replace the leafs...

If no one can bring one ill go pick one up in the morning.

[SD_Frontier]

I'll bring one

[BikersCage]

Thanks paul for the immense amount of help.  I am currently taking a break from installing the back.  Got the first half.  Just need to complete the second.  Front is in and all wrapped up.