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2nd Gen (2005+) FAQ Part 1 [Updated 05-03-12]
This FAQ will hopefully have answers to some of the more commonly asked questions. Please add your input and correct me if anything I have written is incorrect. I will edit the original post with any new information.
2005+ Nissan Frontiers are referred to as 2nd Generation Frontiers
WEBSITES that have Nissan and 2nd Gen related products:
Site Sponsors:
4X4 Parts: https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/
Agri-cover: Agricover.com: Truck Bed Covers and Caps - Pickup Tonneau Covers
Airaid: AIRAID Filter Company
Calmini: CALMINI Products Inc. - Suzuki, Nissan, Isuzu Suspension Systems and Lift Kits
Discount Tire Direct: Home - Discount Tire Direct
Fontana Nissan: Nissan Performance Aftermarket Parts | Nismo | Nissan Racing Parts
MGT Motorsports: MGT motorsports Blendmount
NissTec Lifts: Home - Nisstec Lifts: Nissan Lift Kits: XTerra Lift Kits, Frontier Lift Kits, Titan Lift Kits, Nissan Truck Lift Kits
NOPI: Official NOPI Custom and Performance Auto Parts Since 1966
PRG Products: PRG Products
RockAuto: Auto Parts Fast at RockAuto
Shrockworks: Bumpers, Rock Sliders, Rocker Protection, Skid Plates, ShrockWorks
Superchips: Superchips / Home / www.superchips.com
TruckXL: TruckXL, Inc. | #1 in Truck Accessories and Truck Parts | Philippians 2:3
Other Websites:
Tactical Armor Group: :: Tactical Armor Group :: Store
Hellwig Products: Hellwig Products
Trail Gear: Welcome to Trail-Gear Inc
Total Chaos Fabrication: What's New
Calmini: '05-'08 Frontier
Fabtech Motorsports: http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/html/home.html
CST Performance Suspension: http://www.cstsuspension.com/product...ID2/8/sfID3/47
Truxxx: http://www.truxxx.com/store/index.ph...ex&cPath=36_46
Ready Lift: http://www.readylift.com/c-109-front...8-2wd-4wd.aspx
4Crawler Offroad: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ehicleProducts
Rancho Suspension: RANCHO Suspension - Nissan
Daystar: http://www.daystarweb.com/Categories...1-23d928237d79
Alcan: Alcan Spring - Manufactures Fine Custom Leaf Springs
Deaver: Deaver Suspension
Shock Warehouse: Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com
Revtek: Revtek Suspension | Nissan Suspensions
Eaton/ Detroit: Welcome - Eaton.com
ARB: ARB Air Locker Heavy Duty 4x4 Bumpers
TJM: TJM - Serious 4WD Equipment > Home
Unichip: Automotive Performance ECU Tuning Chip, Programmable OBD Chips
Uprev: UpRev - Engine Management
Bully Dog: Bully Dog Technologies - #1 In Performance.
Stillen: STILLEN : Precision Performance Components for Your Car or Truck
Sun Performance: Sun Performance
Hypertech: Hypertech, Inc.
Banks Power: Banks Power | Diesel Performance and Gas Performance Products
FRONT SUSPENSION
The 2nd gen frontier has a coil over front suspension.
There are replacement UCA’s (upper control arms) available from PRG Products, Total Chaos Fabrication, and Calmini.
*Also see JeniorNV’s Suspension Sticky here: JeniorNV's Suspension Sticky
FRONT LIFT OPTIONS FOR 4x4 TRUCKS
There are many different configurations/ products used to lift the front, I will highlight the basics.
*(It’s not advised to go higher the 3 inches without a drop bracket lift).
Spacer Lift:
Used to raise the truck 2 or 3 inches. The coil spacer is usually placed on top of the shock assembly. (NOTE: There will be coil bucket contact especially when using a 3 inch spacer. Aftermarket UCA’s are recommended for a 3 inch spacer)
Replacement Coil Over’s:
The most common is the Radflo replacement coil over from PRG Products. With stock UCA’s (upper control arms) they will give you up to 2.5 inches. If you get aftermarket UCA’s you can get up to 3.5 inches of lift. Total Chaos also has a kit which includes Fox coil over’s.
Drop Bracket Lift:
Calmini and Fabtech are the companies you can get a drop bracket lift from. The Calmini kit is a 5 inch lift, while the Fabtech kit is a 6 inch lift. These lifts require you to lower the differential (to keep good angles of axles, etc ) and both require some modification (read: cutting) to be installed.
Titan Swap:
The Titan front suspension components are used to help gain more travel (1.5 inches). This will widen the front by 3 inches per side. (I need more info on what parts are needed for the 4 wheel drive swap, but here is what I think is needed) Parts needed for this swap are UCA’s, LCA’s (lower control arms), tie rod extensions, extended axles, extended brake lines, and new coil over’s.
FRONT LIFT OPTIONS FOR 4x2 TRUCKS
There are many different configurations/ products used to lift the front, I will highlight the basics.
Spacer Lift:
Used to raise the truck 2 or 3 inches. The coil spacer is usually placed on top of the shock assembly. (NOTE: There will be coil bucket contact especially when using a 3 inch spacer. Aftermarket UCA’s are recommended)
Replacement Coil Over’s:
The most common is the Radflo replacement coil over from PRG Products. With stock UCA’s (upper control arms) they will give you up to 2.5 inches. If you get aftermarket UCA’s you can get up to 3.5 inches of lift. Total Chaos also has a kit which includes Fox coil over’s.
Spindle Lift:
CST spindles will give you 4 inches of lift and they replace the factory spindles. You can also add a spacer or coil over’s to this to get up to 7 inches of lift. If you go above the 4 inches you will need extended brake lines.
Drop Bracket Lift:
Calmini and Fabtech are the companies you can get a drop bracket lift from. The Calmini kit is a 5 inch lift, while the Fabtech kit is a 6 inch lift. I’m not positive, but there should be less modification needed since the 2 wheel drive trucks have no front differential.
Titan Swap:
The Titan front suspension components are used to help gain more travel (1.5 inches). This will widen the front by 3 inches per side. Parts needed for this swap are UCA’s, LCA’s (lower control arms), tie rod extensions, extended brake lines, and new coil over’s.
REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension is a spring over axle suspension. This means that the spring pack sits on top of the axle, and as a result our spring packs are pretty flat looking right from the factory. NOTE: It is recommended that you get longer shocks when lifting the rear, although the stock shocks will be ok for up to 2 inches of lift.
REAR LIFT OPTIONS:
(You can combine blocks, shackles, and AAL’s in various combinations to achieve your desired height)
* 6-speed 2wd Frontiers that want more than 4" of rear lift need a carrier bearing drop bracket.
Blocks:
Blocks are a piece of aluminum or steel that goes in-between the axle and the leaf pack. They usually provide between 1 and 3 inches of lift. This is the easiest way to lift to lift the rear of the truck. One downside to blocks is that they can increase the chances of axle wrap. Axle wrap is caused by torque of the rear wheels twisting the leaf springs, which will make the rear end hop under acceleration.
Shackles:
You replace the factory shackles with ones that are longer. They provide 1 to 2 inches of lift. These are also fairly easy to install and will give you more flex than blocks or Add-A-Leaf’s.
Add-A-Leaf (AAL’s):
With an AAL you add leaves (2 to 3 leaves depending on which brand you buy) to your leaf pack. The added leaves raises the rear of the truck. With some AAL’s you may need to remove the stock overload leaf. Most people say this is the best way (without getting a full leaf pack) to lift the rear and will often add shackles if they need more lift.
Full Leaf Pack (custom):
This is probably the best way to lift the rear, but it’s not the most cost effective. I believe they run about $600 and they can be ordered from Alcan Spring or Deaver Spring. They may also need to know specific measurements and what you are using the truck for so they can build you the correct pack. (Alcan should know our measurements by now since I believe a few people have ordered custom packs.)
Post #2 has Part 2 with more info
This FAQ will hopefully have answers to some of the more commonly asked questions. Please add your input and correct me if anything I have written is incorrect. I will edit the original post with any new information.
2005+ Nissan Frontiers are referred to as 2nd Generation Frontiers
WEBSITES that have Nissan and 2nd Gen related products:
Site Sponsors:
4X4 Parts: https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/
Agri-cover: Agricover.com: Truck Bed Covers and Caps - Pickup Tonneau Covers
Airaid: AIRAID Filter Company
Calmini: CALMINI Products Inc. - Suzuki, Nissan, Isuzu Suspension Systems and Lift Kits
Discount Tire Direct: Home - Discount Tire Direct
Fontana Nissan: Nissan Performance Aftermarket Parts | Nismo | Nissan Racing Parts
MGT Motorsports: MGT motorsports Blendmount
NissTec Lifts: Home - Nisstec Lifts: Nissan Lift Kits: XTerra Lift Kits, Frontier Lift Kits, Titan Lift Kits, Nissan Truck Lift Kits
NOPI: Official NOPI Custom and Performance Auto Parts Since 1966
PRG Products: PRG Products
RockAuto: Auto Parts Fast at RockAuto
Shrockworks: Bumpers, Rock Sliders, Rocker Protection, Skid Plates, ShrockWorks
Superchips: Superchips / Home / www.superchips.com
TruckXL: TruckXL, Inc. | #1 in Truck Accessories and Truck Parts | Philippians 2:3
Other Websites:
Tactical Armor Group: :: Tactical Armor Group :: Store
Hellwig Products: Hellwig Products
Trail Gear: Welcome to Trail-Gear Inc
Total Chaos Fabrication: What's New
Calmini: '05-'08 Frontier
Fabtech Motorsports: http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/html/home.html
CST Performance Suspension: http://www.cstsuspension.com/product...ID2/8/sfID3/47
Truxxx: http://www.truxxx.com/store/index.ph...ex&cPath=36_46
Ready Lift: http://www.readylift.com/c-109-front...8-2wd-4wd.aspx
4Crawler Offroad: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ehicleProducts
Rancho Suspension: RANCHO Suspension - Nissan
Daystar: http://www.daystarweb.com/Categories...1-23d928237d79
Alcan: Alcan Spring - Manufactures Fine Custom Leaf Springs
Deaver: Deaver Suspension
Shock Warehouse: Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com
Revtek: Revtek Suspension | Nissan Suspensions
Eaton/ Detroit: Welcome - Eaton.com
ARB: ARB Air Locker Heavy Duty 4x4 Bumpers
TJM: TJM - Serious 4WD Equipment > Home
Unichip: Automotive Performance ECU Tuning Chip, Programmable OBD Chips
Uprev: UpRev - Engine Management
Bully Dog: Bully Dog Technologies - #1 In Performance.
Stillen: STILLEN : Precision Performance Components for Your Car or Truck
Sun Performance: Sun Performance
Hypertech: Hypertech, Inc.
Banks Power: Banks Power | Diesel Performance and Gas Performance Products
FRONT SUSPENSION
The 2nd gen frontier has a coil over front suspension.
There are replacement UCA’s (upper control arms) available from PRG Products, Total Chaos Fabrication, and Calmini.
*Also see JeniorNV’s Suspension Sticky here: JeniorNV's Suspension Sticky
FRONT LIFT OPTIONS FOR 4x4 TRUCKS
There are many different configurations/ products used to lift the front, I will highlight the basics.
*(It’s not advised to go higher the 3 inches without a drop bracket lift).
Spacer Lift:
Used to raise the truck 2 or 3 inches. The coil spacer is usually placed on top of the shock assembly. (NOTE: There will be coil bucket contact especially when using a 3 inch spacer. Aftermarket UCA’s are recommended for a 3 inch spacer)
Replacement Coil Over’s:
The most common is the Radflo replacement coil over from PRG Products. With stock UCA’s (upper control arms) they will give you up to 2.5 inches. If you get aftermarket UCA’s you can get up to 3.5 inches of lift. Total Chaos also has a kit which includes Fox coil over’s.
Drop Bracket Lift:
Calmini and Fabtech are the companies you can get a drop bracket lift from. The Calmini kit is a 5 inch lift, while the Fabtech kit is a 6 inch lift. These lifts require you to lower the differential (to keep good angles of axles, etc ) and both require some modification (read: cutting) to be installed.
Titan Swap:
The Titan front suspension components are used to help gain more travel (1.5 inches). This will widen the front by 3 inches per side. (I need more info on what parts are needed for the 4 wheel drive swap, but here is what I think is needed) Parts needed for this swap are UCA’s, LCA’s (lower control arms), tie rod extensions, extended axles, extended brake lines, and new coil over’s.
FRONT LIFT OPTIONS FOR 4x2 TRUCKS
There are many different configurations/ products used to lift the front, I will highlight the basics.
Spacer Lift:
Used to raise the truck 2 or 3 inches. The coil spacer is usually placed on top of the shock assembly. (NOTE: There will be coil bucket contact especially when using a 3 inch spacer. Aftermarket UCA’s are recommended)
Replacement Coil Over’s:
The most common is the Radflo replacement coil over from PRG Products. With stock UCA’s (upper control arms) they will give you up to 2.5 inches. If you get aftermarket UCA’s you can get up to 3.5 inches of lift. Total Chaos also has a kit which includes Fox coil over’s.
Spindle Lift:
CST spindles will give you 4 inches of lift and they replace the factory spindles. You can also add a spacer or coil over’s to this to get up to 7 inches of lift. If you go above the 4 inches you will need extended brake lines.
Drop Bracket Lift:
Calmini and Fabtech are the companies you can get a drop bracket lift from. The Calmini kit is a 5 inch lift, while the Fabtech kit is a 6 inch lift. I’m not positive, but there should be less modification needed since the 2 wheel drive trucks have no front differential.
Titan Swap:
The Titan front suspension components are used to help gain more travel (1.5 inches). This will widen the front by 3 inches per side. Parts needed for this swap are UCA’s, LCA’s (lower control arms), tie rod extensions, extended brake lines, and new coil over’s.
REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension is a spring over axle suspension. This means that the spring pack sits on top of the axle, and as a result our spring packs are pretty flat looking right from the factory. NOTE: It is recommended that you get longer shocks when lifting the rear, although the stock shocks will be ok for up to 2 inches of lift.
REAR LIFT OPTIONS:
(You can combine blocks, shackles, and AAL’s in various combinations to achieve your desired height)
* 6-speed 2wd Frontiers that want more than 4" of rear lift need a carrier bearing drop bracket.
Blocks:
Blocks are a piece of aluminum or steel that goes in-between the axle and the leaf pack. They usually provide between 1 and 3 inches of lift. This is the easiest way to lift to lift the rear of the truck. One downside to blocks is that they can increase the chances of axle wrap. Axle wrap is caused by torque of the rear wheels twisting the leaf springs, which will make the rear end hop under acceleration.
Shackles:
You replace the factory shackles with ones that are longer. They provide 1 to 2 inches of lift. These are also fairly easy to install and will give you more flex than blocks or Add-A-Leaf’s.
Add-A-Leaf (AAL’s):
With an AAL you add leaves (2 to 3 leaves depending on which brand you buy) to your leaf pack. The added leaves raises the rear of the truck. With some AAL’s you may need to remove the stock overload leaf. Most people say this is the best way (without getting a full leaf pack) to lift the rear and will often add shackles if they need more lift.
Full Leaf Pack (custom):
This is probably the best way to lift the rear, but it’s not the most cost effective. I believe they run about $600 and they can be ordered from Alcan Spring or Deaver Spring. They may also need to know specific measurements and what you are using the truck for so they can build you the correct pack. (Alcan should know our measurements by now since I believe a few people have ordered custom packs.)
Post #2 has Part 2 with more info