bodydrop question dont know what i can do here

[kuffm3]

ok the i quess they are trailing arms maybe that bolt to the lower controlarm???, anyway can i remove then cause they look like they are gonna be in the way of layin out after the bodydrop.:confused:

[ScottXGTR]

you cant remove them unless you triangulate your lower arm.

those tension rods keep your LCA from having too much play front to rear. you can relocate the tension rods, modify your LCA, or use an aftermarket arms.

[Mr.Ryan]

do you mean the radius arms? in front? if so NO! leave them till you reinforce the control arms from the rear with some tubing

[kuffm3]

how do i do that is there any where that has pics on that? cause thats really all i got to do to finish it.

[kuffm3]

and i also want to add you guys are great on here every question ive had yall have helped. now if i can get some body to help me get the taillights to work ill be great lol.

[ScottXGTR]

you can move the mounts for the tension rod up and out of the way. here is a pic of my front crossmember when it was being modified for my bodydrop.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a307/scottxgtr/inbuildthread/IMG_0761-1.jpg
more pics are available in my thread in the house of hack forum



there are pics of the modified LCA floating around here somewhere. theyll get posted up soon enough

[kuffm3]

thanks alot man so with them moved up do i have to move anything else?

[Mr.Ryan]

here are what the cando arms look like
https://candospecialties.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/TRUCKS!-niss-a-arms.gif

and here is the link if you were interested in buying them bro.

http://candospecialties.com/

[Mr.Ryan]

Also you can do this to your lower arms to eliminate your front radius arms
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/in-graved/radouisarmfix.jpg

[Ice]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/doctor_iceman/oldschool%20nissan/100_2283.jpg

[kingcabon20s]

not at home i dont have a picture of the arm off but here it is on the truck with flipped uppers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/1twztdwagon/2006_0323new0002.jpg

[kuffm3]

whats the purpose of flippin it

[Mr.Ryan]

it helps with the ball joint binding problem if your bagged on lets say 20" or larger rims it just slightly changes the angle

[kuffm3]

it looks like more lift also

[kingcabon20s]

deff. more lift i dotn have drop spindles but we re angled the lower ball joint flipped the control arms from side to side an over no busted ball joints here an not sure for everyone else but i can clear 245/45/20s with plenty of room still wanna do 22s though an bd

[95PGHB]

deff. more lift i dotn have drop spindles but we re angled the lower ball joint flipped the control arms from side to side an over no busted ball joints here an not sure for everyone else but i can clear 245/45/20s with plenty of room still wanna do 22s though an bd

Do you have any pics of your truck?? I would like to see it!!!

[kuffm3]

i got some kinda old ones
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d194/ihavaferrari/nissan015.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d194/ihavaferrari/nissan016.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d194/ihavaferrari/nissan001.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d194/ihavaferrari/nissan006.jpg

[inkjunky]

seemed like it added too much camber when it was layed out. i ended up flipping them back over. but it does add about 2" of lift without any cutting on the upper control arm.

[Mr.Ryan]

could you guys explain how you can get lift just from flipping your upper arms? cuz it makes no sense to me unless by changing the angle on the ball joint it stops the "ball joint" from binding up, thus giving you the idea that it adds lift rather than allowing you to use the range of motion you already had available.

[inkjunky]

the ball will not bind when the suspension is down and during the range of motion when riding low but will bind at full lift. the reason you get more lift is because it clears the upper bag bracket better and will droop out further.

[GutterHXCGrowl]

So in theory as i'm going to be running 20's, if I run drop spindles, and flip the upper arms upside down, I will get enough lift to clear my 20's?

[inkjunky]

yes it will lift plenty far enough to clear 20s

[inkjunky]

you will also need to switch them from left to right as well or the caster changes too much

[drginazzhb92]

Also you can do this to your lower arms to eliminate your front radius arms
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/in-graved/radouisarmfix.jpg

alright i think it was on the other site that we don't speak of that some one made a parts list for doing this..and i was wondering if someone new everything you would need to do this???? thanks :thumb:

[chopndroptx]

That is my lowers. I bought the parts from Suicide Doors.

2 bent tubing (45° I believe it was
2 4 link bushing sets and bolts
2 4 link mounting tabs (long)

Then just cut as needed and weld the 4 link bushings on. Make sure your pivot is the same as your lower control arm. If it isnt lined up correctly it will bind and wont work.

[chopndroptx]

Better yet here are some links

http://www.suicidedoors.com/4-link-parts/4-link-bushings/4-link-weld-bar-ends

http://www.suicidedoors.com/4-link-parts/4-link-mounting-tabs/grade-8-4-link-916-bolt

http://www.suicidedoors.com/4-link-parts/4-link-mounting-tabs/4-link-flat-tab-long

http://www.suicidedoors.com/node/279

[drginazzhb92]

sweet thanks man

[chopndroptx]

No problem!

[drginazzhb92]

alright i was wondering instead of the 2 45's would buying 1 180 bent tubing work???

[chopndroptx]

I dont think you will be able to set it up correctly with a 180°. Plus you might run into wheel clearance when turning.

[drginazzhb92]

ight was just wondering befor i ordered everything...thanks again man..

[xmb63]

alright i was wondering instead of the 2 45's would buying 1 180 bent tubing work???
It should be fine I used straight tubing on mine without the bends and I have no turning issues.