$125 w/ cert from Discount.

wont look like that for very long haha
1st get new tires
2nd bl
3rd bumpers , sliders , tire carrier

Has anyone tried using air shocks in the front? I don't mean the ones from JC Whitney which are meant to level the ride back out after a heavy trailer is added. I mean the air shock/spring ones. I know Xtreme 4x4 used them on a buggy. They talked about them not being able to handle a bunch of weight but didn't say a number. I was thinking about something like this...

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Ballistic-Air-Shock_p_110-1565.html

those are pretty cool , didnt even know they had those but a better alternative to coil overs for this setup due to clearance issues

If they support the weight of the truck reliably. I have sent a few emails to the company and haven't got anything in return. I'm gonna try and call tomorrow.

Those shocks are designed to be used in a 3/4 link system. You air the shock up with nitrogen to the designed height.

I've seen a few in use. I don't think they were ballistic ones. Only issues is air escaping after a hard day of wheeling. Considering they take nitrogen, owners say it's expensive to buy the equipment to keep them serviced.

On a ifs set-up just get you some nice regular shocks and you'll be fine.

Idler arm, I replaced my steering with moog parts. I never bent the IA. I wore out the steering parts several times over.

Penski, don't waste money on an idler arm brace. just get an aftermarket steering kit and be done with it. The stock setup is junk with an UCA lift and will chew up centerlinks quickly when wheeled.

There is/was a used Calmini steering kit on XOC last week.

ok so there is a SLR kit for sale on NOR atleast i think it still is $500
there is the calmini upgraded steering

http://www.purenissan.com/steering_system2.htm
and 4x4 parts https://www.4x4parts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath...428&products_id=2579

the first 2 doesnt look like anything is even there to make it $500

They're expensive. No bones about it.

A cheaper alternative would be a hoohaa centerlink. You actually can use an IA brace with that with positive effect.

I would buy a hoohaa center link before I got any of the kits listed.

I just installed a Hoohaa centerlink on Ben's (snatfinder) rig. It was VERY easy to install. The hardest part was pulling off the pitman arm to drill it out. I recommend taking it off the rig, and at the very least using a drill press, altho, a bench vise and good hand drill will work wonders. Use cutting oil

thats a very nice truck, she is going to die the first time she scratches it.

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Originally posted by dieselWillie:
Has anyone tried using air shocks in the front? I don't mean the ones from JC Whitney which are meant to level the ride back out after a heavy trailer is added. I mean the air shock/spring ones. I know Xtreme 4x4 used them on a buggy. They talked about them not being able to handle a bunch of weight but didn't say a number. I was thinking about something like this...

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Ballistic-Air-Shock_p_110-1565.html

talked to them today they said the would be good for a dedicated rig but not a DD

alright ditched the swaybar and that helped out alot once i get a bumper on there i think it should be ok , but i think they put a custom leaf pack in the rear for towing cause there is really no give to the springs