[5speed_Frontier]

Alright you guys my titan swap on my XE is finally in full motion. I'll keep you guys updated in this thread while I get the parts and finish installing. I also may run into some issues since my tires already rub a little cause they stick out so far from the backspacing of my rims, the spindles, and the 1.25" adapters Im forced to use with these bad set of pro comp rims that didnt fit right. Also, I already have ss braided brake lines, but Im not sure If I'll end up needing longer ones with the titan swap. Greg from prg wasn't sure which length I have on there right now and whether or not I'll need longer with the swap. Anyways the brake lines wont be that big of an issue and I might just have to order another longer set from greg after I install everything if they're too tight at full droop.

Anyways as for parts, check out what I picked up today from radflo in the pic below. Pretty sick!!! They're 2.5 radflos with the 14" 500lb springs. I went with the 500lb. spring since my truck is pretty light because of only having the 4 cylinder in the front.

As for the rest of the parts, my prg titan upper control arms and tie rod extensions should be here by the end of the week. And, yes, I am still on a big search for a set of stock titan lower control arms somewhere nearby. I cant seem to find a pair locally for a decent price with the bushings and balljoints still in them.

 

[atroader]

good luck. Turbo the 2.5 and you're good to go

 

[TheOregonFront]

damn 5 speed, as much you have put into this thing you coulda had a v6 4x4 lol


keep the pics comin man!

 

[5speed_Frontier]

damn 5 speed, as much you have put into this thing you coulda had a v6 4x4 lol


keep the pics comin man!

Yah true man. But it would be kind of sick to have the sickest XE. And my 4 banger does work right now. Yah I wish I had the v6, but I have enough power for now and its really fun to drive and I get 23 mpg. Now I just want it to ride real smooth offroad. One day I might try to turbo or swap the engine when I buy another car. When I bought the truck though the XE was all I could afford being in high school. I still love my truck. I got 4 years of college in front of me then Ill be a ship captain and Ill put a titan motor in it then hahaha.

Anyways Ill keep you guys updated with the titan swap here.

My first question, does it matter which side the radflos are installed on. How do I tell, is there a right and left, or will they only fit one way and Ill just figure it out?

 

[fierari]

nice truck been watching your XE build since you bought the pro comp. show us your suspension build

 

[5speed_Frontier]

nice truck been watching your XE build since you bought the pro comp. show us your suspension build

Thanks man. There is so much more I want to do too, which is scary. I also plan on eventually adding radflo 2" air bumps. Then Ill have to do the fenders, front bumper, and rear suspension.

 

[nism-Owner]

The Radflos can go either way but they should have come with instructions? The only thing you may want to do is mount them so the valve points outwards, away from the engine towards the back of the wheel, so the nitrogen is serviceable without taking them off. If you're just going to pull them off and send them to Greg to get serviced then I wouldn't worry about it and just throw them on.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

The Radflos can go either way but they should have come with instructions? The only thing you may want to do is mount them so the valve points outwards, away from the engine towards the back of the wheel, so the nitrogen is serviceable without taking them off. If you're just going to pull them off and send them to Greg to get serviced then I wouldn't worry about it and just throw them on.

Ok cool stuff. Also, that brings up another one of my questions. What kind of maintenance is needed with these radflos and how often do I need to get them serviced?

 

[dubie2003]

The top plate will dictate how the CO is mounted. I would want to keep the shrader valve outwards so it can be serviced if needed or atleast topped-off.

COs will last a long time but if you really put them thru their paces, then rebuilds will be required more often. Most often it is just topping off the nitrogen charger but sometimes the seals need to be changed which you need to change them all, re-oil the shock and then charge it up with nitrogen. It hard to say thou when what is needed on mileage, it is mainly on a per truck basis.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

The top plate will dictate how the CO is mounted. I would want to keep the shrader valve outwards so it can be serviced if needed or atleast topped-off.

COs will last a long time but if you really put them thru their paces, then rebuilds will be required more often. Most often it is just topping off the nitrogen charger but sometimes the seals need to be changed which you need to change them all, re-oil the shock and then charge it up with nitrogen. It hard to say thou when what is needed on mileage, it is mainly on a per truck basis.

Thanks man. Yah I'll just pay attention to shock performance and keep them clean and shiny. I'll ask Greg about maintenance too next time I talk to him.

Also, I forgot to say that I think I didn't get instructions cause I picked them up personally from Glen at radflo today. I think Greg is sending me the spanner wrench for them with the other stuff too.

Another thing about these shocks is that they look like they dont have the normal schrader valve. Its like a little allen head screw and a nut.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

Hey guys quick update and a question. Talked to Greg today. I just went ahead and also got the 21" titan brake lines and all my stuff will be here monday or tuesday next week. One quick question so I dont have to bug Greg again. My frontier camber bolts will work with the lower titan arms right???

 

[frontire]

Yes, the camber bolts are the same.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

Yes, the camber bolts are the same.

alright, cool stuff. I figured they were, but I just wanted to make sure. I only have a little over a week left before I leave. So I want to have all my ducks in a row so when I get the time next week I can just bust it all out in one day and get it aligned.

 

[rcr_kx250f]

1 - I'm jealous. Want to turbo my truck then do this same thing
2 - do you still get 23 mpg with the lift and tires? I only get 18

 

[5speed_Frontier]

1 - I'm jealous. Want to turbo my truck then do this same thing
2 - do you still get 23 mpg with the lift and tires? I only get 18

1 - Thanks man. I'd love to turbo it one day too. I just want to see someone make it work first.

2 - I've only calculated my gas mileage a few times on long highway trips to the desert and just recently. It sucks to calculate during normal everyday driving unless I write down how much gas i put in and all that. But the two times I calculated it I got 21mpg and 22mpg. But those were both on long trips mostly of just easy 5th gear highway driving at like 75mph. However, I do notice that around town and my normal driving around the neighborhood, my gas gauge seems to drop seriously fast. Its got to be at 18mpg or lower when Im racing around town and racing it up a lot in 2nd and 3rd gear hahahah.

 

[rcr_kx250f]

For the turbo I want to go with an STS style rear mount. You can get all the stuff to do it for about $500 off eBay.

I got 17 before I advanced the timing. And that 18 is mostly highway driving at 65-75

 

[5speed_Frontier]

For the turbo I want to go with an STS style rear mount. You can get all the stuff to do it for about $500 off eBay.

I got 17 before I advanced the timing. And that 18 is mostly highway driving at 65-75

Yah both those calculations were just recently after I advanced the timing. As for turbo, I understand how it works, but have no idea what it would take and how we would adapt it to our trucks. But if someone else does it, , I would love to learn and do it myself.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

Alright you guys, my stuff from prg should be here wednesday and my stock titan lowers should be here thursday and I'll hopefully be installing everything Friday.

Quick question, I think someone like Terribleone, or someone that had a similar setup can answer this. I know already there is a lip on the cst spindle I have to grind down, but also, I think I remember reading a while back that some have recommended cutting off the sway bar connections on the lower titan arms? Is this something that is suggested and why???

 

[frontire]

You don't need to cut the mounts off, just unbolt the endlinks from the lower control arm. If you really wanted to cut the mounting plates off then you can but it's not the mounts that get in the way.

Check out a thead from ratsworld called radflos vs. Sway bar (I don't have the link because I'm posting from a cell phone). The endlink was left on the control arm, and it decided it didn't like sharing space with the radflo.

 

[5speed_Frontier]

You don't need to cut the mounts off, just unbolt the endlinks from the lower control arm. If you really wanted to cut the mounting plates off then you can but it's not the mounts that get in the way.

Check out a thead from ratsworld called radflos vs. Sway bar (I don't have the link because I'm posting from a cell phone). The endlink was left on the control arm, and it decided it didn't like sharing space with the radflo.

Hmmm, yah it seems like just the mounts themselves wouldn't get in the way. However, I've been searching and just found the thread I remember reading where Terribleone said you just cut the sway bar mounts off for better turning radius. Heres the thread, post #5.
http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f26/little-truck-eye-candy-31325/