How to lower 05 + Frontiers

[nislo]

Well I am one of the few on here with an 05 + Fronty, so I wanna get this section started out right. My Frontier is a 4x2 King Cab 4.0L v6 6spd. manual. It has been lowered 5.5 - 6inches. Rear was done with a custom made flip kit by me which I fully welded to axle tubes, and custom front spindles were done by Max Fish at biokustumz. Replaced my 6 cylinder springs with XE 4cyl. springs. I also airshocked the rear to keep heavier loads from kissing the frame (like cases, kegs, welder, etc.). My wheels are 20 x 8.5 with a 35mm offset, Tires are 245 35 20.
I have a speedo calibrator made by Hypertech. My wheels and tires will tuck into bedsides after the lip is trimmed down, that is when laying frame without body dropping. My alignment is great with only -.4degrees camber. I will be bagging my truck soon and I will keep all of you informed throughout the process. There are bagged 2nd gens out there maybe a hand-full, but I would love to see more. Ron Perkins from Relaxed Atmosphere has by far the sickest 2nd gen. He was known as leftsyder on another site we won't talk about, but hopefully he will make the jump to this site. Here is his truck, should get you motivated!
http://www.leer.com/ronperkins/images/ronleerstore.jpg
Anybody needs info. for 2nd gen frontiers I will help as much as I can! Just post in the D40 section and I will reply to your posts

[Irongrave]

PRG products is also making bolt in coil overs good for 1-3 inches of drop.

mine is going links with coil overs all the way around to handle so wont be dragging frame like some of the others

[O G B-RON C]

Unimaginal motivation LOL....So ready to get things under way! Nice Writeup

[SlikRick]

Damn!! That Fronty is so sick.

[wv87minitruckr]

omg that red fronty is so sick!! where can i find more pics

[ScottXGTR]

omg that red fronty is so sick!! where can i find more pics
he's on here. im sure he'll post some soon.

[O G B-RON C]

omg that red fronty is so sick!! where can i find more pics

Their posted, Keep lookin. you will find!;)

[LowEnuff]

sick truck that sun burst one sick truck with money and skills I could get that done to my crew cab... dam!!! but sick guy..

[GregInAtl]

Nislo, Does your 6 cyl suck the gas down like a v8? My 200 CC fronty only got 14 mpg, thats what keeps me doin 4 cyls, but I really need more. What are you experencing?

[O G B-RON C]

Nislo, Does your 6 cyl suck the gas down like a v8? My 200 CC fronty only got 14 mpg, thats what keeps me doin 4 cyls, but I really need more. What are you experencing?

yes the V6 is a gas hog! Especially compared to my old 4 banger hardbodies.

[Irongrave]

i'm running like 16ish city and 20+ highway

[ScottXGTR]

while we're talking mpg, my 08 2.5 liter gets 20 all over when im shifting around 4k. this tank ive been shifting around 2.5k and im definately over 20 on this one

but i have 100 less horsepower :(

[nislo]

I am almost exactly where irongrave is with my MPG and I am shifting at like
3k and babying the hell out of it. I have no performance mods or engine add-ons. Just a speedo calibrator from hypertech so my odometer does not go up like crazy.

[Irongrave]

i've got a bunch of mods and i beat the crap out of my truck

[GregInAtl]

good info guys , thx. I wish their 6 cyls were better mpg than others V8s, not identical...until then its tough to buy less power even w/ a better looking truck. I need pullin power and good mpg w/o.

[leftsyder]

Thanks again for all the props. There are more pics in the post your pics section. As far as lowering I think nislo has the best plan of attack. Biomax spindles and flip kit. Besides if your going to bag it you ll still need the spindles so its not a waste of money if you do that to get by.
Ron

[Lowmaz]

Id be willing to help u guys too. I also have a 06 Frontier which was lowered. I have recently added bags to the front and hope to have the rear done soon. Let me know if I can help

[06_footy]

yes the V6 is a gas hog! Especially compared to my old 4 banger hardbodies.
not mine lol best of 26.3 in a 2wd crewcab lol check out my threads over at clubfrontier. Where i posted about my mileage concerning me moving to Georgia. From good o'l Deland Fl.

[06_footy]

Id be willing to help u guys too. I also have a 06 Frontier which was lowered. I have recently added bags to the front and hope to have the rear done soon. Let me know if I can help


sorry to bring up a deadthread but have any of you guys considered having a shop de-arch your spings ???

[Lowmaz]

That would get you a little lower but not by much. Depending on how low you are looking to go.

[hilomx6]

i need spindles for mine,,id love to lower it,,,800 is pricey,,,is that bout what they cost right?

[Irongrave]

sadly gotta pay to play

[abnderby]

I have an 07 frontier crew cab v6 with 6 speed 21,000 miles on it. I am averaging 22 - 23 highway 18 - 20 mixed. Have gotten up to 28 moving from LA to PHX. Was only doing 55 to 60 MPH though. Drive em right and stay out of the gas and you can get good mpg:)

[miki13]

Nice "cafetera" is a ............. to drag your ass on asphalt. A greeting from Spain

[balyon85]

Where do you get the parts to bag the Front of a Frontier, and is it direct bolt on, or alot of custom fab? Also, can it be done to a 4wd?