Frogstar7055's Ivan build

[Frogstar7055]

I got cam bolts from Nissan dealer.
Same price and had them next day.

 

[caseycamby]

Can't beat that. When I did mine, the Nissan stealership said it would be a long time before they could get some. I had to go through AC.

 

[Frogstar7055]

Got suspension lift in and rear diff breather extended.

 

[Frogstar7055]

Coming attractions..........

 

[drbandkgb]

Exciting

 

[Prime]

Exactly what are you trying to articulate?

 

[Frogstar7055]

TRE......that's your clue.

 

[Frogstar7055]

Well made my new shackles today.
These will give me 2.375 of lift in back.

 

[drbandkgb]

Pretty cool

 

[yellowx16]

Nice work, those look great!

 

[Frogstar7055]

Playing at Hardrock Saturday.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNWj66rEhrU

 

[Frogstar7055]

Coming attractions.




These are getting heavily modified.

 

[Roadwarrior]

I'll be intrigued what your genius mind puts into that centerlink and tie rods. Aka.. Shut up and take my money when you finish this version!

 

[Frogstar7055]

This is what I'm doing with steering.....

 

[caseycamby]

That's Brian's truck isn't it?

 

[Frogstar7055]

I believe so.

 

[caseycamby]

I believe that's what he's running. I'll be jealous once you get it done!

 

[Frogstar7055]

He gave me pics so I could see what he did.
I believe this with heim joint tie rods is as bulletproof as it can get.

 

[caseycamby]

No doubt. As far as our IFS goes, for sure!

 

[robcarync]

Nice! I recognized that idler arm because I was with Brian at URE a couple weeks ago and took photos with my phone of what he did. I am doing the same thing soon....but not going heims.

Looking good!

 

[Prime]

Looks pretty badass. Is that all custom?

 

[TJTJ]

Heim issues/concerns/curiosities:

Is your rig a DD, or trail only?

Heims are not legal for steering in most states.

Will they be in double shear?

Did you plan on safety washers?

Are they PTFE versions?

 

[robcarync]

I saw Brian's Frontier and knew I had to beef up my steering. Double sheer for the idler/pitman arm should help quite a bit in my case. I am curious to see how the heims will be used as far as double sheering the center link on the ends.

 

[Frogstar7055]

Heim issues/concerns/curiosities:


DD.

Don't care (I'm in Florida,can do most anything you want).

Double at least on centerlink end.

Yes on knuckle ends.

No.

 

[ellisfamilyokc]

Idler and pitman arms like those would rock! If they worked with the Grasroots CL I have in the garage and were available now I would be getting them. Add the heim tie rods like Casey has and the setup would be hard to beat.

 

[Intender]

It looks like he just modified the existing idler, but looks like the pitman was cut and completely redone. I dont know that I would be too worried about the pitman arm bending easily but the idler is an excellent idea. I may have to rip this off. Might have to get ahold of Brian and get some info.

 

[Frogstar7055]

No the pitman isn't cut,just added to.
I like that doing both ensures the center link will have none of the twisting flex the stock ball joints allow.

 

[Intender]

The twisting in the stock center link is horrible. I know I have discussed this with rob before, but I really think the weakness of the centerlink is what causes so much damage to tie rod ends and adjusters. The angle on the adjusters is pretty bad to begin with when lifted, but when you add the amount that the center link flexes into the equation your just begging to bend something when drooped. After replacing everything and getting the grassroots in I didnt notice any of those problems at ure a few weeks ago. And I pushed my truck harder than I ever have before. There were a few times I got out of my truck expecting problems but never had any issues other than landing my frame horns on some rocks on dickey bell.

 

[Frogstar7055]

Ordered....

 

[robcarync]

Bumper? Snorkel? Roof rack? Trees? Someone elses Xterra?

 

[Frogstar7055]

Bumper.....lol

 

[caseycamby]

Bumper? Snorkel? Roof rack? Trees? Someone elses Xterra?

Hahaha :lolz:


RLC for the winnn!!

 

[Ocala X]

Bumper.....lol

Let me know if you need help hoisting it up and bolting it on.

 

[Frogstar7055]

Let me know if you need help hoisting it up and bolting it on.

Your right down the road from me (sorta).

 

[Roadwarrior]

Beastly modification. I like it.

 

[caseycamby]

Where's the Hi lift gonna go now?

 

[Frogstar7055]

Good question.

 

[Frogstar7055]

My bumper came in.....




And steering set up almost done.....

 

[Timrich]

Very nice!

 

[Cruecible]

I love following the progress of your build