Front Suspension Issue

eBirn

Test Drive
Location
Long Beach, CA
Hello Xterranation,
I’ve owned my 2004 Nissan Xterra XE for a while now and I love the damn car, I’ve taken care of it like a baby and it’s never had any major issues until now.

Due to a purchase a year ago on bigger tires I’m running into an issue of my front tires rubbing on the back of the wheel well when I turn completely. It’s also painful to hear my tires bottoming out on large dips. My guess would be that it’s because the truck has a rake currently, either due to my stock shocks that might have to be replaced, or my torsion bar which I don’t know if I should tighten to supplement a bad shock if that’s the case.

My question is whether you guys recommend that I just tighten my torsion bar or upgrade my stocks in the front. I’m looking for the most reliable way of going about it without just dropping a grand or two buying a full lift kit.

Im a bit new to this community and I’m open to any tips or ideas that you guys might have, and feel free to correct me if I use any terms wrong. I’m just here to learn, explore, and share the passion for Xterras.
 

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kirk

Butterfly King
Moderator
Supporting Member
Location
Allen, Texas
Welcome aboard! We are glad to have you. Definitely don't drop a grand just yet. For a lift, just to run larger tires (what size tires do you have?) research the PML or Poor Mans Lift. That might get you where you need to be.

Also, any idea on the backspacing for those wheels? That also could affect your ability to turn. Good looking rig!
 
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