Nissan Xterra Rough Country Leveling Kit

[@RAND0MHERO]

Great video, good editing, not a lot of useless yammering, and no loud music to accentuate the video content. I’m definitely going to use this video as a guide for when I put on my lift.

[@TmacFL-bu5ow]

I used to think of lift kits being an extra terrestrial entity. This makes it seem super simple. Thanks for the video and tool recommendation. Makes the X so much better looking

[@Peek4pony]

I've been watching these Forester lift videos all evening. Yours is definitely one of the best. Good Camera work, Clearly explained, well narrated, right amount of commentary, shows problems and solutions, good info all around !!! Thanks !!!

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

Peek4pony Thanks for the nice feedback. I searched all around before I made it but couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for. I’m glad it helped.

[@rayroback5463]

Did the install a few months ago on my frontier. Your tips on the sway bar and exhaust system bolts removal were very helpful. If working by yourself, a jack between the frame and leaf springs helped tremendously with the shackle install. I didn't have to remove the rear shocks.

[@jpadilla0515]

I like how all dogs offroad makes it seem impossible to install the front spaces lol. But i guess thats a sales tactic. Great video

[@Machine217]

Glad to see this working on a PRO-4X model. Even though the site says specifically it wont. I recently bought this for my PRO-4X frontier and now forsee no problems with the installation of the spacers up front. Great video! Thanks.

[@dancho9239]

Machine217 I just got done install this on my frontier pro4x. It made the truck look so much better. 👍

[@bryanp2780]

Are you getting the coil bucket contact noise going over bumps?

[@TheRcfun123]

Nice video and one hell of a truck! If you’re ever under there again, you can undo the sway bar end link on the other side so the whole thing will just swivel down. Just got done on mine and it saves a few substantial bolts from having to be removed! Enjoy the truck!

[@scottwarnke5939]

Great video and guide, finished the rough country lift today and this video was dead on. Had to use a bar to put pressure on the upper control arm bolt as it was spinning when tried to tighten the nut. Definitely took me longer than 45 minutes per side :-)

[@gabrieluribe1852]

at 17.41 I used a small hydraulic jack putting it between the lifspring and the chassis jacking it down and that my friend made it much easier to put in the Lower bolt without hurting myself

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

The tires I have are about an inch larger than the tires in the first photo. I upgraded them after somebody slashed my tires. Thanks for the feed back. Glad to know this video could be useful. I really wish I showed before and after photos with a tape measure. Next time?

[@victorcreed8856]

Any issues since the install? I'm considering this lift for mine, and are those 285/75R16s in the after photo?

[@Sig721Tau]

What's the point of "leveling" your truck other than for aesthetics?

[@lukejohnson6623]

@@Sig721Tau clearance

[@rrumple39]

Just did struts on mine and there are so many easier ways to do this. To get the bottom strut bolt out leave both side of the sway bar end links of of and it will rotate out of the way. Then you can put them back on when you've completed both sides. Also you do not need to release the upper ball joint to get the strut out.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

I agree 💯

[@VincentFosseneuve]

I upgrade on some bilstein 6112's and it comes with notches for lift. I was just gonna put on lowest notch which is stock and use a 2" lift from Rough Country leveling kit. At the moment it's very hard on top notch, and will change to the leveling kit when I get the part.

[@neilsellards9085]

Thanks for the video. It was pretty helpful. I did the same install this week. Except, my kit has neoprene front spacers. I did the fronts by myself. But, needed a friend to help with pulling down the rear leaf springs so I could install the bottom bolts. I didn't need to loosen my tail pipe. But I did have to drop my spare to get the driver's side shackle off, and the new one on. Now I'm running Bridgestone Dueler Revo 3 LT285 75R16s. I get a slight rub on the inside of each front mudflap, which I'll trim just enough to obtain full clearance.

[@flaprepper]

Excellent video - thanks for sharing. I have an 05' X that I am going to lift in a few months along with a few other upgrades.

[@evanerickson2712]

this video helped allot, can't stress enough how important a bigger hammer is to loosen the ball joint.

[@ttcherrick]

Thanks for an excellent video. You got in all the really important steps and made the potential difficulties clear (+++ front sway bar and passenger shackle/exhaust conflicts!). I was considering purchasing this lift kit and have been wondering about my ability to pull it off. Now I feel confident. Super thanks!

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

Glad it could help. My skill is pretty average for a car guy. Basically, if you change your own oil or do other basic maintenance on your truck yourself, then you could do this. I recommend having a helper. I hope your as happy with your results as I am with mine.

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

Some notes on the ride quality: Before having the wheels aligned it was not safe to drive... drivable, but not safe. The ride of the vehicle has improved in that it's more comfortable now and seems to absorb bumps better. The rear end hasn't bottomed out since the install. Handling is not as good as it was. I notice a little bit more body roll but not to the point where it seems dangerous. I have not had the need for shims.

[@Olarmyfy]

Hello.... Please can I put on a wheel spacer without lifting my xterra.. Just want upgrade the tires.. Please advise

[@WolfPackProductions1320]

u band aided the rear with the shackles u need new leaf springs smh

[@smooth235]

Thanks for the video! I’m a beginner and have never done this before and so far your video gives me a calm confidence to try this myself where I can save money then having a professional do it. Looking forward to doing this on my Nissan Frontier

[@AK-ky3ou]

Great tutorial. Do you get any clunking coil bucket contact since this kit does not come with a bump stop?

[@atmtech72]

You would make it easier if you disconnect both ends of the front sway bar when you start the first side then only reconnect both once the second side is done, its job is to reduce body roll by connecting both sides together. similarly with the rear end, drop both old shackles then do both longer ones.

[@gabrieluribe1852]

I remember learning from your video to do my 2013 Nissan xterra pro 4X good jos thanks, i used a bottle jack to Lower the Leaf spring using the chassis which was much ezer.

[@bigal717]

So the rough country site says this lift kit doesn't work for the pro4x did you have any issues installing whats your overall opinion on the kit?

[@FullSendX]

Did you have to get different upper control arms for clearance for the spacers? Also did you have to get a rear alignment as well? Thank you

[@dancho9239]

@daniel Great video. Thanks for the tips! Got done install this kit on my frontier pro 4x. Moving the sway bar was a good idea to reinstall the lower shock bolt.

[@MrNategates]

Coil bucket contact ?? I have read that is a problem when using a strut top mounted spacer with stock upper control arms.

[@dustyroads5811]

Put a 2inch lift in miine but didn't like the ride and sat to high went down a logging road and snapped a sway bar connecter put in new connecter and new kyb struts and removed the spacers sits a bit higher than stock now and rides good again.

[@saidalazki9463]

Awesome, very clear explanation... Good Job

[@nickmcelroy9787]

Huge help for my 2016 frontier thanks man!

[@carlosdanger4648]

Did you have to get an alignment

[@TheVarianWrynn]

Thanks for calling out the tools you had to procure.

[@TapSnapOrNap203]

Off road model isn't the only model with a sway bar. They all have sway bars. Off road model has a diff lock, a bose radio, Bilstein shocks, and fog lights on roof. Maybe leather seats but not sure. I have a X and I changed all that stuff out for better stuff anyways, except the diff lock, thats the best thing off road and pro 4 x have..

[@carolinaoverload327]

If you remove the bolt from the sway bar end link on both sides (driver and passenger) the sway bar can easily be moved out of the way

[@1ProShooter]

my 02 4WD ,supercharged 5 speed SE needs leveled,but no time before my hunting trip. Question: im highway driver, sometimes get into mud in the fields. Tires I have work great. Question: is there an adjustable shock to bring the front end up level? thanks

[@c230benzito]

Damn, good job guys. Nice video too. Truck looks soo much better. Looks more aggressive and lively. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@imparable2006]

Hi ,Whats the part number for the cam bolts?

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

The tires are 265/75/16

[@damondechurch4592]

What big tire can you fit on that lift

[@wgolden3]

Trying to tell if you increased the tire size, too? The dirt in the original pic throws it off, but it looks like "after" has bigger tires. I saw Rough Country recommends 285/75-16

[@seancreech3860]

the lower shock tower bolt is a pain to remove. I broke 3 wrenches removing one side and cut the other off after I marred up both the bolt head and nut too bad. also install camber bolts before getting a professional alignment.

[@JonhMena]

Does the extended coil in the front hits the upper control arm when driving on bumps?

[@claudiobarajas6291]

Dude I’m having that issue on my 07 with this lift kit is like a clunk on every speed bump

[@480bomber]

After installing the cam bolts and adjusting the camber, did the bang when you hit a bump go away?

[@jdunker31]

Make sure you do the rear axle breather extension mod!!! If it gets clogged it can blow your axle seals out $$$$

[@josephmazzone4131]

Im surprised the front is not higher than the rear. I own a Pro4x. Every tech I spoke to tells me the front will sit higher with that leveling kit. What model leveling from rough country is that.

[@neilyakuza6595]

Nice job, and great instructions. Very clear on the instructions! Thanks!

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

Neil Yakuza, thank you for the kind words. I’m happy the video can help some folks.

[@aricmagallanes4525]

Would I need an alignment after this? I have a 04 tundra rwd and I’m thinking about getting one HELP PLZ

[@dunnoyolo2238]

What year is truck? do they offer it for 2002 xterra ?

[@hyr0llr]

dunno yolo i have a video installing on an 04 so that is probably what you want

[@kolbietafoya1672]

thanks a ton for this. Will this kit fit the pro 4x models? it appears thats the model you have?

[@unknownunknown422]

Great video! A few questions: Any difference in the wide quality? The tires in the after picture, are those 285/75/16? Did you have to install a shim between axle and leafpack eventually?

[@christopherseigfreid2645]

What type of special tools or sockets did you need in order to do it yourself? Did or do you have any issues with the lift after you had it a while. I see that Rough Country has some bad reviews so I want to see what someone that has one has to say about it.

[@edwardbarrientos1765]

Hey Daniel, I like the job, any recommendation on the shocks/coilover upgrade or just use the OEM with the spacers.

[@carlosvejar3817]

as you connected the upper arm ball joint with the spindle knuckle?

[@Olarmyfy]

Please can I install wheel spacers on my nissan xterra 2004 without lifting it... Just want to upgrade the tires to bigger size.. And what is the idea wheel spacer to buy... Thank you .

[@semperfi1566]

Great Video.i have an 18 Frontier pro4x . I’m not sure if the installation is the same. Thank you!

[@TheRcfun123]

jarhead usmc exactly the same

[@Xamiee]

nice tats wat i was going to do tis winter. well done clip for guys who have basic tools for a back yard project

[@darkninja12turbo]

Good afternoon Daniel. I was wondering how the long term has been with the Rough Country lift? Planning on making changes to mine and I just want to separate the wheat from the chaff. Thanks

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

Brian Judge I am still happy with the kit. For the price, nothing compares. My only complaint is that when I go over speed bumps or drive quickly over dips, there's an unusual knocking sound. This might me unique to the off road and pro-4x models. For the 10x the price I could get the lift kit I really want but now's not the time.

[@darkninja12turbo]

Daniel Martinez thanks for the info. The issue that you bring up is related to the upper control arms. apparently switching to new ones eliminates the problem. thanks again for the latest report.

[@Spennyman10]

Is there any axle wrap when backing up? Nice install for the average Joe. Thanks.

[@Dagrootx]

Cool vid man! I suggest upgrading the upper control arms to SPC as well

[@michaelmcdermott5329]

looks great. I just received the same lift for my 2007 Xterra. how is the ride? It seemed like install went well. thanks for video.

[@edmac260]

Thank you guys, great video easy to understand, have anything els done to your Xterra?

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

It's basically stock. Since the video, I also removed the tow hitch since it was reducing my departure angles.

[@junioroliva4826]

how much time did it take you to install it? and have you had any problems with it?

[@mp-ot7fw]

Thanks for the video! It helps to see what I will be getting into. I appreciated everything except the way the leaf spring was forced down. Seemed inherently dangerous even though the truck was supported. Otherwise, great video.

[@oscaritowin]

Looks really good man. Thanks for the vid

[@payamkarimi5423]

thank you so much for your great vedio, and the time and effort you put to share with others 👌👍

[@jackgarbeff5433]

Do you know of any lift kits or leveling kits that fit on the Nissan Xterra pro-4x this lift you had says it doesn’t fit and I have the pro-4x

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

I do not know of any leveling kits specifically for the Pro-4X or the Off Road. My Xterra is the Off Road model (essentially the same as the Pro-4X.

[@pabsgabs]

Hi, thank you for sharing. Few questions. I can't afford having someone do a lift on my truck but this looks simple enough for me to do it. Is there any negatives vs those expensive lifts? Also I'm hoping to install 33s on my stock rims and do the melt mod. Is this a good idea? I use truck everyday to go to work at highway (4am) speeds and only go to the beach (sand driving) a few times a year. Thank you.

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

It's definitely the cheapest option. Since I installed the kit I've been really happy with it. It has improved the looks a bit BUT I keep wondering what it'd be like to have a "real" lift kit. But that's just not in my budget. It would look a lot cooler but ultimately I don't need it for the driving I do. I've heard of some others running 33's with no problem after the melt mod. I have 265/75r16 which is just about 32" and, even before the leveling kit, I had no problem at all with them. If you decide to do the melt mod, I'd like to see your results.

[@DENISPANAMA]

Have they the same for a xtrail 4x4?? or what option can they offert to me?

[@watchmanexpert]

U don’t need UCA ? No contact?

[@rodolforomero5591]

Are the cam bolts necessary?

[@antoniodalayoan1188]

what rear shocks did you put on.

[@DRTMaverick]

2.5" in the front? Are you at full droop all the time when you drive? Are your shocks stock or do they top out?

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

Yes. 2.5" in front. I wish I would have measured the ride height before and after to show the actual difference but it was too late once I thought of it. I still have the stock shocks on. The Off-Road model comes with Bilstein shocks. That might make a difference because I think they add a little lift already compared to the other models.

[@atmtech72]

keep in mind that the travel of the front shocks is still standard ride height, its lifted at the top above the shock. the rear shock is at a different height to standard now.

[@LargoC]

Really good step by step vidoe.!

[@keith63g]

Dude. All you had to do was place jack under back bumper and jack the truck up until spring bolt hole lined up. You made it look hard

[@КувалдаМощная]

Tell me, did you buy an extended lever?

[@anchorblue7035]

Thanks for the post. Job well done. It looks great.

[@guyaneseboysaif]

did you use cam bolts? i see it is recommended and what do they do

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

Yes. I did the cam bolts shortly after. The camber was terribly off. I have another video showing the installation but it's not a very good video. You could probably find better videos out there.

[@guyaneseboysaif]

alright thanks mate

[@oooti4621]

I looked this kit up but it’s saying 2005 frontier

[@TheWash18]

Thanks for the video. Regarding the rear shackles. I can't get enough leverage on the leaf springs to line up the bottom bolt. While I do have the truck on jacks I did not remove the tire. Could that be holding me back at all.

[@jthondacrf8926]

How thick where your spacers

[@CRR60mg]

Side Note ... a) some of you might have a bit of a challenge reconnecting back to the upper ball joint because at some point jack will be lifting the whole vehicle without actually compressing the spring. Get yourself a couple of 200lb friends in that truck and a couple of big-ass channel locks to pull one part to another. Video doesn't show at all how much of a bitch that process is. If your springs will compress easily there is a high chance you might want to replace those two. Otherwise it's a cheap but fairly simple way to lift the truck. b) don't forget to disconnect ABS wire. c) I wouldn't connect sway bar back until both sides are done and hanging free. d) Longer shackles although lifting the rear end make it weaker than OEM setup (ask me how I know about it).e) if you plan on replacing camber bolts "get ready for war". On my 06 Xterra I had to use 4.5" grinder to cut the OEM bolts because they effectively fused with LCA bushings and so did the bushings to the LCAs, so I had to replace bolts and bushings together which involved ripping the center bushing cylinder with leftovers of the bolt out with help of the ball joint replacement kit. It was much easier than burning the rubber out like some suggest ...especially if you drill holes in the rubber part prior. Then kick the crap out of the outer shell of the bushing with help of the good ole' chisel and BFH. f) One other upgrade I would recommend is the aftermarket upper control arm to avoid CBC (coil bucket contact) but those cost a small fortune so get ready :)

[@ericaguiar4932]

Just jack it up from disc, no channel locks needed

[@ethenwilliamson8996]

Can I use this leveling kit on a 2004 Nissan Xterra

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

ethen williamson This kit is designed specifically for ‘05 and up.

[@osoriosvids2225]

I just lifted 3in at front and 2 in the back. I'm going with 33s 17 rims. but yeah I hear that bam sound wen I pass a bump. any ideas how to fixed? thanks

[@CRR60mg]

go slower :)

[@ko6jay681]

I did the same thing to my Xterra but I got better shocks, the Billstein 5100. Much better ride on and off road

[@andrewelliott5877]

I had this lift and took it off, because of the coil bucket contact problem. Every bump you went over, the coil bucket would slam, making me cringe every time. Don't do the lift, wait and do it the right way, or at least buy a new upper control arm to fix that problem.

[@pabsgabs]

Hi, is this why the NissTec Ultimate Lift Kit is made? shackles and spacer cost about $150 the the NissTec costs $1110 I want to get 285/75R16 on my stock Xterra, but now I saw some people are installing 305/70R16 on stock rims too, so I rather that size... What is your experience? Thanks.

[@andrewelliott5877]

Saving up for a Nisstec with new 'A" frames and no spacers.

[@rabs2020]

What year is the xterra

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

This is the 2009 Xterra. This has the Off-Road package with Bilstein shocks.

[@G513-y3o]

Nice job 👍

[@ferdafishing98]

Thanks for the video!

[@Community-Action]

7:00 why get a deep socket??!! A wrench would have worked

[@valm8090]

Why? (lift kits)

[@nathanmartin2704]

What year Xterra

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

Mine is a 2009. Pretty sure it’s basically the same for all 2nd gen models.

[@neilyakuza6595]

Man you make it look so easy, peasy......whish me luck!....Lol!

[@onar3503]

you put 2 inch or 3 inch

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

This kit has a 2.5" lift in the front and a 1.5" lift in the rear. I've included a link to the website. www.roughcountry.com/nissan-suspension-lift-kit-867.html

[@onar3503]

+Daniel Martinez thank bro rally thank you help me so match

[@GallardoGonzales]

@Daniel Martinez that leveling kit you install rc 2.5 in front and 1.5 in the rear is it really gonna fit in 2011 xterra pro-4x? Tnx in advance

[@nguyenhuynh9806]

Why you don’t use wd40 on first before you open nuts

[@1988revenge]

love you video..make more bro

[@bubblegummill3803]

Nwar War I

[@cade8986]

If you had disconnected the sway bar from the other joint like you did the first one, it would have just dropped down

[@TurboKing12]

You da man

[@dm1273]

Super !!!!

[@agungarungbua1043]

bisa pesan ya bos

[@gingersechelski9117]

Dude this is more like something a autoshop should be doing before you go off road. 😏

[@creative_expressionproductions]

Good grief dude you had your brake assembly hanging on by the brake lines???!!😱😱 Great video though.

[@jagannathchowdhurydpgiti3194]

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[@thomasb7894]

DUDE clean everything before the RE-assemble and use lock tight and torque wrench ! be pro use gloves

[@DanielMartinez-hv2ww]

thomas B Thanks for the feedback. I agree, it is a great opportunity to clean various components. I’m usually hesitant to use lock tight on components that don’t call for it. Proper torque when tightening has secured everything for the past year or two. As far as gloves go, I have an office job so sometimes it’s nice to get me hands dirty. Thanks again.