lifting my 82

[little devil]

i am starting another project. an 82 reg cab 4x4. i want to change the front leafs right away. i am wondering if i go with a 5" leaf if i need to change more things than a 3" leaf. i know i have to change shocks and brake lines as well as u-bolt flip kit but do i need to do highsteer? i can't afford it yet and i want to run a 35" tire for sure. maybe 36. do nissan 240 brake lines work up front? i would probably be running without highsteer for a few months atleast. will it be ok or do i have to go highsteer. if i run 3" leafs instead will it work better. do you think 3" leafs will clear 35's with room to flex? thanks

[fourwd1]

With 5" of suspension lift you really need x-over steering.
Nissan 300ZX brake lines work, don't know if 240Z will.
3" and 35's will rub sitting still.







Ok, a slight exaggeration, but they will rub a lot when turning or flexing.

[little devil]

thanks. with 5" lift do i need to lengthen my front drive shaft? can you explain why i need x-over steering. is it something to do with the draglink or pitman?

[fourwd1]

The stock steering is not designed to work at the angles created by that much lift. Even if you used a dropped Drag Link it would be flakey (and I don't think you can even get a dropped DL over 3"). Plus with x-over you can eliminate the Torque Rod, so you don't have to get an adjustable TR.

Besides, the stock push-pull steering is lousy to begin with.

[little devil]

thanks

[bbagwell]

Yes you will need to lengthen your front driveshaft as well.

[little devil]

do i need drive shaft and steering for a 3" lift? if i bodylift too could i run 35s? thanks

[fourwd1]

Your DS should be good at 3", you can get a 3" dropped DL for the steering, and an adjustable torque rod.

ou may have some rubbing, hard to predict for sure.

[little devil]

who sells the drop dl and torque rod. is that cheap? might as well save up for highsteer i think. thanks

[fourwd1]

Check the suspension companies like Rancho, Skyjacker, etc, and Downey Offroad and NorthWest OffRoad. They should all have the DL, but not all may have the TR. I think 4Crawler may also have the adjustable TR.
My guess would be around $60-70 each.

BTW, a good lift should also include degree shims to correct driveline angle F & R.

[little devil]

i will check it out, thanks