2023 Nissan Frontier lift in 5 minutes

#nissan #frontier #lift
Finally got around to lifting the truck as promised back in January. It was very straight forward and everyone can do this project.
Thanks for watching. Here is the exact kit we used: www.roughcount...
Makes sure to tell us what you think below.

[@SammyBenitez]

Now i just need a new frontier to do this

[@TheAdamConners]

Let’s be twinsies 😊

[@raulsanchez8460]

I'm gonna try this myself after a shop quoted me $900. Thanks for the video

[@TheAdamConners]

@@raulsanchez8460 hollllyy shit that is way high 🥴😂

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Thank you. I love my PRO-4X. It does everything I need very well.

[@TheAdamConners]

It’s definitely grown on me the more I see them. Glad you are enjoying it and thanks for the support!

[@jessiesineath7702]

i think im going to get the rough country lift as well, was looking at some cheaper ones on amazon but not feeling too good about them.

[@rockkstah2550]

Bruh! looks good, only thing I would've added on to do is put some new belsteins on all 4 and also install a new upper A arms for the front, and call it a day..

[@AST31576]

Awesome. They should be like that from the factory

[@TheAdamConners]

The one my local dealer had in the showroom had the same lift.

[@Blackmaverick-v2b]

I dream about having one of these. Grats brotha

[@TheAdamConners]

Set your mind on it and get it! Thanks buddy 👊🏼

[@Blackmaverick-v2b]

@@TheAdamConners thank you!

[@markjackson9950]

Took me a long while to get mine due to bad credit reports took me 6 years keep on trucking!!!!

[@mattdaniel2395]

Although we lost first roujd go braves my friend and great video.

[@TheAdamConners]

Thanks for watching! Go Braves

[@ossietorres1877]

Looks awesome.

[@TheAdamConners]

Thanks a lot 😀

[@Grnshdwfox]

Nice thanks for uploading this installment video I have a 2023 frontier and thinking about getting one I don't really go off road but I like to lift it.

[@TheAdamConners]

Same here man!

[@brad4527]

new upper control arm for this is reccomend , because of bump stops

[@ydtech2649]

Man I swear I thought for a couple of seconds it was Cassidy Campbell 😂

[@-Dwight-Schrute]

Maybe next year for our Braves... just didnt have the runs needed this series.

[@TheAdamConners]

No, the offense was absolutely atrocious. And for it to be a historical one, hard to make excuses for them.

[@Pawnfaz409]

Dammit. I was trying to avoid potentially lifting mine. I am trading in my 17 sr5 in for a 22 pro4x on Saturday. I lifted my tacoma with all new shocks and struts. I'm kind upset I put the money into the tacoma stupidly. My wife and I have a 8 month old and I need more space now lol. Gonna give you a subscribe

[@TheAdamConners]

@@Pawnfaz409 thanks for subbing bro👍🏽 we hope your 8 mo old is happy and healthy

[@austinedwards5326]

Man I can’t wait to do mines

[@TheAdamConners]

Do it up bro!

[@maximusmorphine2418]

WTF is " mines"... sorry, but that is ghetto english...

[@navysararmygrunt4037]

Adam, I was watching your video as I'm more than likely going to be getting a 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X. When you placed that Rough Country 2.5 inch Lift Kit it looks like the angle is going to be putting a lot of stress on the upper control arm. Any time you are replacing components especially with aftermarket parts I always try to upgrade any suspension parts that are part of the core components especially if they are going to be in added additional stress above and beyond what the original parts were designed for. I was a mechanic in the Army for years and have dealt with the added abuse from suspension systems, etc. I would look at possibly getting a set of the Z1 Off-road front upper control arms and add them to your truck as well. It can save you a lot of time down the road not to mention frustration in case you have a component fail due to added stress. Better to address it up front than deal with it down the road and possibly have even more damage to deal with at that point.

[@TheAdamConners]

🫡 Thank you so much for your service, sir. That means so much more than your viewing the video, and we are very thankful for that also. So yes is the answer to your question. If you have any concerns about contact with the strut mount and the control arm then absolutely go ahead and install the Z1 off-road or other aftermarket UCAs. For me I don’t, or haven’t yet went off road. I drive daily and only time I have to be careful is speed bumps. I don’t drive over them at 50mph, I slow down to avoid excessive travel of the suspension so I don’t have to worry about that contact we mentioned. I have had ZERO issues thus far. Thanks again buddy!

[@ricinhouston9014]

Hey @TheAdamConners , I remember your videos from 2 second generation Frontier. Yep, I got the third generation as well. Good video! Thanks for the info. Keep making videos and I will see you here or the forum @The4th_Nissan

[@TheAdamConners]

That old frontier was so good to me bro. Had to go with a 3rd GEN.

[@ricinhouston9014]

@@TheAdamConners I agree!!! the 3rd Gen is the best I've had in a while

[@robertoterriquez2132]

Great video my friend. Are you going to make a video on swapping out the OEM light bulbs for LED lights?

[@TheAdamConners]

I definitely want to! Was told by a tech it’s not as simple as plug and play. But I lm sure it’s not that difficult. Thanks for watching.

[@f5fstop]

First, you DO NOT have to remove the upper ball joint from the spindle if ONLY removing the coilover assembly! However if dong a two inch lift (basically any block lift over 1.5" for sure, you will get coil bucket contact so new upper control arms need to be replaced. And if replacing UCAs you do need to pull the spindle, do I have to note that?

[@PRO4XKEV]

Your son looks just like you, his dad. Let us know if the upper control arm hits the strut mount upper plate cage, seems to from what I hear.

[@TheAdamConners]

Yes no dna test needed for any of them 😁. I haven’t had a single instance of contact with the uca. I haven’t been very rough on the truck though. It’s possible if I went off road it might happen.

[@selvinf3107]

Hey would you happen to have the exact tool you used for the ball joint separator or where you got it. I need to get it for mine.

[@TheAdamConners]

@@selvinf3107 the same one I used in the UCA video for the 2nd GEN frontier. www.amazon.com/OrionMotorTech-Separator-Remover-Service-Splitter/dp/B01A0AWELW/ref=dp_fod_1?pd_rd_i=B01A0AWELW&psc=1

[@selvinf3107]

@@TheAdamConners awesome thank you so much!. Ordered my lift kit today hoping to get it put on this weekend.! How long did it take you?

[@TheAdamConners]

@@selvinf3107 about four hours, but I was also filming.

[@punkyduero]

I rarely to never comment. Great job. Had my ‘22 pro4x since 11/21 and loved it. Got nisstec spacers and spc control arms and haven’t installed it for several months. Will probably do this weekend. What did you use to loosen the upper control arms other than socket wrench?

[@TheAdamConners]

Well I am honored you would use your comment on us 😁. Actually I didn’t have to do anything to the upper control arms. I was able to use a pry bar to lift the control arms up to allow a little better clearance to the 3 bolts on the strut mount. However, since you are replacing the control arms anyways I would recommend a cheater bar on the ratchet if you are having problems using a socket wrench. If you don’t have sockets then a ratchet wrench maybe the next best answer. Closed end wrench lastly. You could use a cheater bar on both of those as well. Thanks for watching Punky 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jessiesineath7702]

Im looking at the same color truck 4x4 version tomorrow

[@TheAdamConners]

This one is 4x4 too

[@jessiesineath7702]

@@TheAdamConners nice!

[@seanjackson5291]

Thanks for the video. Did you have any issues with not changing out the upper control arms? Everything I’m seeing says to replace them.

[@TheAdamConners]

@@seanjackson5291 I’m still on the stockers. It hasn’t exploded yet like everyone seems to think. Thanks for watching. 😁👍🏽

[@seanjackson5291]

@@TheAdamConners Thanks for taking the time to answer the question. I rewatched the parts that I could see you UCA and it doesn’t looks normal. (No funky angle) I think I’m going to give it a go. Thanks again!!

[@TheAdamConners]

@@seanjackson5291 I’m about 70k miles now. So at least 30k miles now on the lift.

[@eastcoastbrushworks6327]

Did you wind up with coil-bucket contact issues? I had been reading that just doing a "spacer lift" aka: poor man's lift, you wind up with coil bucket contact.

[@Thegreatkayak]

What wheels did you decide to go with?

[@TheAdamConners]

Motegi tralite in black

[@PRO4XKEV]

Did you have to use the lower control arm Eccentric Bolt Kit to get the alignment correct.? Also I see you could use the Pro4x OEM Nissan Engine Skid Plate to protect the oil pan. Cost is 29.00 with hardware from Z-1 Offroad. cheap insurance, peace of mind.

[@TheAdamConners]

Yes on the eccentric boot kit. And I will check out that skid plate for sure. I’ll be getting a cai from them soon. Probably be the next video I’ll do.

[@kaoticmind09]

Other than cost, why not just put in longer coilivers?

[@Fudgieguys1969]

Old-school mechanics will tell you to replace ALL old cotter pins with new ones. Period.

[@arturo4109]

One question...weren't your cambers misaligned?

[@TheAdamConners]

Yes, this will add positive camber, and you will need camber bolts.

[@williamkozloski6051]

I wonder if this breaks my lease

[@TheAdamConners]

@@williamkozloski6051 can’t answer about a lease. But it won’t void the warranty.

[@williamkozloski6051]

I’m thinking the same thing. Can always take it off before return

[@LuisReyes-ul3ud]

Did you aligned it after that? I just got mine today. I want to do same process. 2 inches

[@arturo4109]

One question, you lost the alignment of the cambers.

[@TheAdamConners]

Yes the camber was out. What is your question?

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

they wont let me do that in the apartments. lol.

[@TheAdamConners]

Do it at night.

[@jayrivera1793]

I was just wondering after that 2 inch lift what size tires did you guys go with? Thank you in advance.

[@TheAdamConners]

285/70. They do rub on the fender liner when turning sharply. A 275/70 would work without rubbing. I had to use a heat gun to modify the fender liner.

[@SavagePatriot.]

thanks for the video. I have a 23 p4x , is this the same process to install on my truck ?

[@TheAdamConners]

Thanks for watching man! Yes but please check and see if it had one installed when you bought it. I saw my friend last weekend and he just bought a model like yours. His was already lifted by dealer.

[@Nazim-u9w]

Hi Adam.....would this lift kit also work on the 2024 Pro 4X ? Would it also level the truck out ? Thank you.

[@TheAdamConners]

Yes same kit for all trim levels

[@orlandopena9992]

What about the control arms? You have to change them because of coil bucket contact

[@MrCrispy13]

Did this tonight on my 24 proX. On the rears, when i got to the driver side, it seemed like the drop shakles were just slightly offset. Was that an issue with yours? I went back and forth like 10 times looking and trying to figure out why they didnt look straight compared to passanger side. I finally said F it and just dropped the truck and tightened them up.

[@TheAdamConners]

Yes they offset as you described. You aren’t crazy lol.

[@MrCrispy13]

Maybe offset was a bad word to use. I see that the leafsprings are "offset" from the chassis. Let's use degrees. The passenger side shackles are 90 degrees to the ground but driver side are like 87 degrees to the ground. Does that make better sense? Lol. Are we still talking about the same thing?

[@JesusNunez-mf8oq]

Did you have to check the alignment after?

[@TheAdamConners]

Yes, definitely.

[@OregonOverland]

Are you having any UCA contact? Seen a lot of owners replacing their upper control arms during a lift.

[@TheAdamConners]

Only on very big pit holes. I don’t off-road it, just daily drive it on road for work. I’ll probably do a uca video next for obvious reasons. It is recommended, but not required imo.

[@JohnnyRebLa]

With a spacer lift you are mostly just taking away down travel. If you get the lift in the spring or strut just plan to go ahead and get after market upper arms like alldogs or something.

[@TheAdamConners]

@@JohnnyRebLa agreed. That’s good way of putting it regarding the “down” travel.

[@rick9705]

About to buy a Pro 4X, what you thinking on tires? I've read a lot that 285/70/17 rub, now looking into 255/85/16 come in at 33.2" and I think would look perfect with this lift. I don't want anything crazy either, subtle but better.

[@jdev232]

16" wheels?? You're going to change wheel size? Or is that typo? I ask, because will a 16 clear the caliper or are you going to use spacers?

[@shm919]

Great video, is the front wheel gap bigger by a half inch or more than the back?

[@jacquelinegarcia9357]

I think so...I've been wondering the same thing. I prefer it to look level. That seems sus!

[@bryanorencia7892]

Very nice demo but do I still need to align the front tires? I am planning to lift my frontier by 2.5 inch just the front not the back side

[@TheAdamConners]

You will need to buy 2 sets of camber bolts for the front lower control arms. Then take it to an alignment shop to fix the positive camber. The toe alignment should not be affected by raising the front 2.5”

[@benguini.]

How bad is the coil bucket contact with those stock uppers

[@TheAdamConners]

Not bad at all if you are mindful of the issue. My view is this: you should be planning on doing the upper control arms anyways, so what’s the problem with riding on the stock ones in the meantime?

[@Real90sfeel]

That shirt 🤣🤣

[@TheAdamConners]

@@Real90sfeel 😂 Surprised that didn’t get pointed out more frequently.

[@Wowxoxo69]

When you go offroad does the front control arm hit the shock bucket?

[@TheAdamConners]

Yeah, if you were to go off-roading, that would probably happen. I just daily drive on the highway though.

[@tomhawco12]

Do you need to change the control arms to get a proper alignment ?

[@TheAdamConners]

No, the positive camber added by raising it is corrected via camber bolts on the lower arm.

[@tomhawco12]

@@TheAdamConners does this fit the 2022 pro 4x ?

[@TheAdamConners]

@@tomhawco12 yes it fits 2005-2023 frontiers

[@TheAdamConners]

@@tomhawco12 unless you mean the camber bolts. They fit too.

[@austinedwards5326]

I’m trying to do a 2.5 inch left on mines but I’ve been hearing that ima need to install an upper control arm installed with my left … is this true ??? BTW I have a 2023 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4

[@TheAdamConners]

It’s definitely recommended, but it’s not necessary imo unless you intend to take your truck off the road.

[@Johnny-Phive]

Is the 2 inch lift enough to add bigger tires?

[@TheAdamConners]

Uploading that video end of the week hopefully 😃

[@TheAdamConners]

New video uploaded. Should answer all your questions about tire size.

[@TheAdamConners]

@johnphillips1856

[@ryanb3908]

What is your gas mileage now?

[@TheAdamConners]

20 on the nose.

[@Juice421fs]

​@@TheAdamConnerswhat was it before?

[@gibson5056]

what size tire will clear with 2.5" lift?

[@TheAdamConners]

I posted a video on 285/70 tires. Check it out and tell me what you think.

[@johnpark219]

that was longer than 5 minutes...=]

[@ca8920]

5 Minutes..... more like an hour.

[@Crz_hrz]

Latex gloves didn't last long. 😆

[@TheAdamConners]

I usually get a solid five minutes out of them. Lol.

[@jessiesineath7702]

the frontier doesn't have the best MPG we already know this, but did you see any big changes after the lift or stayed about the same?

[@TheAdamConners]

@@jessiesineath7702 I didn’t notice any difference in mpg.

[@laurencefuller8435]

Did you jack up the rear, or just disconnect the leaf springs?

[@TheAdamConners]

@@laurencefuller8435 definitely jacked it up.

[@jgomez860]

I was thinking about taking my 2023 Frontier to a shop and getting a leveling kit but doing some research I came across your video and was really helpful man thank you so much you're a life saver if you do other mods keep posting them, just got a new subscriber here. Now I'm ordering the same leveling kit to install this weekend lol.

[@TheAdamConners]

@@jgomez860 you got it man. If you have questions we’ll help ya!

[@andresgalindo479]

Looks good 👍

[@TheAdamConners]

@@andresgalindo479 Thanks, Andres 😁

[@a_logical_conclusion]

Thanks for posting, this was super helpful. Took myself and a buddy all of 2.5hrs to install. Only thing I would add is when doing the rear, it's easiest to place the jack under the tow hitch, making sure you get the back wheels off the ground. it will take a lot of the pressure off the leaf spring and make it easier to get it to move down. In my opinion it is the perfect lift height for the truck and is only $150... So, if you are on the fence, go get it and install it!

[@TheAdamConners]

Nice suggestion! Thanks for watching brother 👋🏼

[@imezxrecc3]

Did you remove the rear wheels at all?

[@a_logical_conclusion]

@@imezxrecc3 no need to remove them.

[@IronJoe]

Nice video and good skills. Love that you put you kid to work! But you really need high clearance UCAs for this to work for real. You will get contact going over speed bumps and some other "obstacle" while not even off-roading.

[@TheAdamConners]

Thank you so much for watching and chiming in.

[@f5fstop]

Yes you do!

[@paulauksztulewicz4803]

Great tips! Question for you. Is it not 2” less spring travel, compressed spring = stiffer ride? Did you do an alignment? Got these (similar but different brand) on my 2005 Frontier Nismo 4.0. Stiffer ride, go through shocks more often, definitely had to do an alignment after lift… almost 20 years ago.

[@TheAdamConners]

@@paulauksztulewicz4803 thanks for watching. No the springs aren’t more or less compressed. If they were there wouldn’t be a 2” ride height. Rides just the same as stock.

[@Ashoud_Anobetah]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.. appreciate it ..did you notice any change in alignment? Im going to measure mine before and after

[@TheAdamConners]

You are welcome my friend. The toe is fine, but the camber bolts need to be added to fix the positive camber. You need 2 sets which is 4 total. Local parts stores carry them.

[@lavenderseedandworms]

@@TheAdamConners You'll need more than the eccentric cam bolts to get rid of all of the positive camber. An upper control arm with camber adjustment will be necessary if you're looking to dial the camber in to zero.

[@jessiesineath7702]

how does this affect the truck? will this void the warranty?

[@TheAdamConners]

Absolutely not. They had a white one in the show room with a rough country lift kit the day I bought mine.

[@jerrodhill1041]

Do you have any coil bucket contact?

[@jkmarshall3553]

That 2" looks great!

[@TheAdamConners]

Thanks bro 😎

[@tenncutt]

Will the front strut spacers work on a Pro 4x? I think there is a reason they wont

[@tenncutt]

They will not, fit Pro 4x according to RC website. Not sure why

[@TheAdamConners]

@@tenncutt news to me. Check z1. If they list their spacers for all trims then that should answer the question.

[@selvinf3107]

Do you need an alignment after this ? I want to buy and put it on myself but I’ve heard about having to do an alignment after this.

[@TheAdamConners]

Yes. I would definitely do it yourself and then schedule an alignment immediately.

[@selvinf3107]

I would just need an alignment on the front right ? Did you drive it after you lifted it without the alignment ? Did you notice any difference or anything wrong before you got a the alignment. I’m just confused on why you’d need one if you’re basically just lifting the body of the truck and not any of the steering/wheel components.

[@TheAdamConners]

@@selvinf3107 100% need a front. My toe was out and caused pretty bad wear. I thought it was camber but it was not. Nothing wears a tire faster than bad toe. The rear is fine.

[@greenwoodsmithing867]

Great vid. Did you need to change the rear struts?

[@TheAdamConners]

Nope

[@justaname109]

I actually did mine without touching the upper control arm. Just started by disconnecting the sway bar, then top 3 nuts on the strut, last was the bottom strut bolt and it was out.

[@TheAdamConners]

My man 😎

[@justaname109]

@@TheAdamConners I appreciate you putting out the how to. There’s some instruction vids out there but most of us don’t have a lift and an endless supply of tools to do this with. So a realistic DIY instruction vid, in my opinion is just a more realistic view of what you’re getting yourself into 🙌🏼

[@TheAdamConners]

No probs that’s what we do. Thanks for sharing the real tip.

[@justaname109]

@@TheAdamConners Hey just wanted to post an update on my post. So what I said initially was true, it worked, but it was for a smaller spacer than yours. Today I installed the Nismo kit, which had a slightly taller spacer than my first one. You definitely need to loosen, *but not remove* the upper control arm nut. That gave me enough room to get the strut and spacer through. I had to use a pry bar to align the bottom strut mount. It was the biggest pain, anyway, sorry for the novel, but just wanted to post an “amendment” to my original post

[@jerrodhill1041]

I read all the comments i got my answers. Thanks

[@TheAdamConners]

Thanks lol. I try to answer, but after a while it’s kinda the same.

[@A.lowkee.savage]

Awsome! Any cool bucket contacts so far?

[@TheAdamConners]

Just one. Roads are in good shape where I live. Downtown Atlanta however….

[@02PSU]

I just did a few things: 1: Just purchased a Nissan Pro 4X 2: Watched this video and subscribed for multiple reasons (that t-shirt and I’m thinking of putting a leveling kit on my truck. I’m a Buccos fan and still reeling from the ‘92 NLCS but love listening to the ballgame in the garage) 3: Purchased a Z1 leveling kit. My worry is the factory UCA, bc I hear it can contact coil spring at full drop, whatever that means. Maybe I’ll replace with an adjustable UCA…. Anyway, I’ll have a few Miller Lites or IC Lites when I tackle this project. Thank you and look forward to more of your videos.

[@TheAdamConners]

Yea I’ve heard from multiple folks the Bucs nation is still salty over that slide. I don’t blame them either. But the Pirates look a ton better with this youth group they have coming in. Finally! Lol. The uca will hit the frame area that the strut mounts to. It does it not when you go over a bump (that causes upward travel) but more when you hit a pot hole ( downward travel of uca) or do some off roading. Personally I just drive knowing I need to be easy regarding the uca. But it is next on my list of mods. Mostly just so everyone can see the issue. Thanks for checkin us out and look for our cold air intake video coming up this week

[@f5fstop]

Yes, the UCA will hit the bucket. The z1 off road model looks nice, so does the NISMO and I believe the NISMO does not have a ball joint that requires lubing every 5k miles, and about 100 less in price.

[@TheAdamConners]

@@f5fstop I like that one. Good call

[@TheConservativeHunter]

Doing this next weekend!

[@TheAdamConners]

You got it man!

[@handolo1623]

just hit you with a sub and a like! solid clip thanks broski

[@TheAdamConners]

Thanks a lot handolo!

[@williamsharpe8957]

I had to trim my coil bucket. On my 22 Pro 4x.

[@ionslicer]

Breaker bars are very good friends.

[@TheAdamConners]

Absolutely! Even if they don’t work, it’s something to throw lol

[@trinonx1335]

especially the harbor freight pitsburgh one, saved me so many times lol

[@KingKizzy]

This video was a lifesaver, thank you so much man! ❤️

[@TheAdamConners]

That’s what we’re here for! Thanks for watching

[@kenestra123]

No alignment needed?