LOWERING NISSAN HARDBODY FRONT END FOR FREE

I look at how the torsion bar front suspension on a Nissan mini truck works and see how much it can be lowered. No aftermarket parts required, you can lower it for free!
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[@deankay4434]

I have worked on farm equipment to school busses. Finding a torsion bar front suspension is my favorites as it makes a smooth ride, reducers front suspension components and is easily adjustable. (Tech Tip; apply an anti size compound on the head nut, bolt, curved washer bushings and nut threads. I am OCD when it comes to anti seize and dielectric grease on electrical items. I can't help it. I achieved my ASE Masters Certification at a Datsun / Nissan dealership. I am glad you choose this for your build. DK, Omaha, NE.

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Another great tutorial ! Very well explained as always ! Even old dudes like me can learn something !

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Randy. Happy to hear that. Sometimes I feel that my English is not good enough.😬

[@brianhaw9398]

Your English is just fine. If it is a second language it is very good. I like the fact that you give both metric and imperial mrasurements. Good job!👍🇨🇦

[@markphillips9454]

You're a good teacher. You make it simple to understand. I wouldn't have taken into account all the points of the geometry 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Happy if it helps

[@rs1329]

Awesome, love when you diagram out the idea for explanation... You have tremendous talent as a wise teacher.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man! Appreciate

[@chuckharris1038]

Thanks Diff had no idea that Nissan was a torsion front end that could make for some different kind of projects, and I know from watching you you like to your rusty old metal in tack but to have room to work I believe I would have cut the inner fenders for the room and re-welded them for cause of effect

[@edwinwilliams4719]

Hello from north carolina. Absolutely love your videos and your Project. Looking forward to the next video

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Edwin! I spent some time in North Carolina about 10 years ago

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very well explained Duff. This is looking really good. Can't wait to see more videos soon.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you liked it!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Cheers mate! Will be watching after work!!

[@mortimerschnerd3846]

Your common sense produces better results than many of my fellow mechanical engineers.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you

[@aceadman]

Absolutely fantastic explanation of this topic. And a really enjoyable video to boot. Learning is cool especially when you’ve got an entertaining teacher. Thanks!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stefaneriksson6704]

I am following your conversion with interest. I like your practical approach.Thank you

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, happy if you like it!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Enjoyed it! Excited to see this build series!!!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Dusty😁

[@leonardogonzalez3067]

remove the torsion bar and install airbags ...good video...saludos from mexico

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks man. Airbags is a great option, but not free, which is what video is about. Greetings to Mexico!

[@robertstevison1448]

Thank you so much for sharing your skills and knowledge with us !!!! I appreciate attention to detail and informative videos !!! Awesome as always

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pleasure! Glad you like

[@ishsiriram8286]

Awesome explanation Div. Thank you again for sharing. Very informative Video.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Ish.

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

Good call on the ride height . I am curious, was you a high school shop teacher ? If no you would have been a good one.

[@ratrodsafrica]

No man, only people I ever taught was myself😅 But thanks, I see it as a compliment

[@timothymcfarland1307]

Great 👍

[@hehunches]

Awesome mate, the only thing unclear is whether you bought new torsion bar bolts that you are using, or are those the stock bolts(they look brand new to my eye) - are those aftermarket or stock bolts? Maybe you said it and I missed it...

[@ratrodsafrica]

The bolts and everything else is stock and original. Nothing new. Did clean them some with the wire brush, maybe that's why they look new😅

[@hehunches]

@@ratrodsafrica Aha, that's why they look new that explains it! Thanks! Wasn't sure if I would have to order something, but that's what you said, without spending a penny! I love it. I'm all about improvements that cost 0 in parts and I'm happy to learn, so the time invested is time well spent. Great video, awesome overview, in depth description for a non engineer to understand, I'm no mechanic and sometimes because I don't know the names of things, mechanics roll their eyes. But you have to learn somehow!

[@DependableAutoTruck]

reasonable didn't go to far should still have good ride and handling

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, that was my thinking too🙂

[@dragontattooee]

See you in the next video

[@ratrodsafrica]

Cool, see you then 😎

[@ka.powered8328]

Are u going to be replacing suspension bushings?

[@ratrodsafrica]

The bushings on the front end are still good. Haven't checked out the back yet

[@garycamara9955]

You just crank down the tortion bars.