A Much Needed Suspension Lift! // Little Sister's Xterra 4x4

[@XterraRob]

FYI to get 3 inches of lift out of an Xterra you will probably need to "reindex" your torsion bars AKA removing them from the lower control arm anchor and re-orienting them to allow more room to turn the threads. You will also need to reinforce the steering system. The angles of the tie rods will cause all sorts of sloppiness in the center link. If you have oil leaks back there...be prepared for a failed starter motor too. Enjoying the build! Edit: I'm commenting in real time and just saw you refernce reindexing! Being off left to right at the adjuster position isnt a big deal as long as they both end up tucked into the frame rail. Hanging down like that makes it a prime target for rocks to break things. To see if you are maxed out...check the gap between upper bump stop and upper control arm. Leave about a half inch gap to allow for the UCAs to flex/bounce up and down. Dont go closer. :) yes I am an xterra nerd.

[@jamesoncross7494]

I think my favorite videos are with you helping your sister.

[@SubmarinersDive]

I love when you are fixing one thing, only to find you now have several others to do as well!

[@brendanwhite9799]

Just love your sence of houmer it brightens up a dull sunday night

[@allan80supra]

Always found replacing all the wheel studs on a hub when one breaks saves revisiting the other half dead ones later, especially if the hub is coming off for a wheel bearing suggests it's been overloaded at some stage

[@delet6629]

The hub's gotta come off for the studs on the xterra. do them all and maybe the brake rotor while you're there, since it'll be apart.

[@stanthology]

Probably some meathead impact wrenching them on.

[@bradhaines3142]

​@@stanthology99% of wheels are put on with an impact. the difference is once in a while you get an idiot that cross threads or overtightens them. that's where you run into problems

[@nannanom]

Thanks! Love your vids on the Xterra.

[@RetirementGoals1]

Loving the Xterra videos. Lots of funny innuendo jokes, actually made me laugh out loud, thanks for that.

[@ryanwallace4686]

I bought an 02 xterra this summer to do exactly everything you've done to this one. Not many vids out there on rebuilds for these trucks. Thank you so much for the video series on this truck. So thankful for all the detail and descriptions of all the parts and processes. Awesome awesome awesome!

[@toolshed7652]

The Xterra is quickly turning into my favorite build 😉

[@NCrdwlf]

They are awesome trucks, I’m on my second and still own my first . Make sure you get a manual .

[@whywhathappened198]

@@NCrdwlf wish I could have found manual shift

[@nikkileanngalvan7226]

Thanks!

[@morethanaveragejoe8224]

Even with dirt stains on her face, Sarah's still a cutie...btw, the innuendos and puns were fire!!!

[@mostcom]

and rapid fire

[@kendramckenna7312]

Guessing oil was collecting in the bell housing and leaked out when you jacked up the back.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, made sense the second time I jacked it up and nothing came out. I have a ton of new gaskets for this thing.

[@802Garage]

Beat me to it.

[@kendramckenna7312]

@@SarahnTuned yeah I guessing it is a straight six. Your going to have fun with the park plug between the block and firewall I would bet it has never been changed. Provide it is a six cylinder. Thank you.

[@JREwing78]

@@kendramckenna7312 It's a V6. So, double the misery.

[@SarahnTuned]

@@kendramckenna7312 negative, the VG33E is a V6.

[@iainmcglynn833]

Excellent work She’s a lucky sister to have such a dirty minded big sister who’s an excellent mechanic ❤️

[@koolaidsrequiem9646]

No disassemble, Johnny 5 is ALIVE!!! 😂 love the old movie reference and all the innuendo. Keep up the great content 👍🏼

[@TBlake-yf2sr]

Thanks Sarah, need your content for my sanity!

[@robertweitlauf4653]

lol great video. oil is dripping out of the bellhousing. jacking up the back makes it drain. thank you for a little humor in these tuff times.

[@eliuddelarosagonzalez1302]

I started washing your videos because of the xterra!! Love my xterra & your videos.

[@rocketscientist007]

The sound track was perfect. Very Monk-ish TV comedy-drama. You could be up for a KZbin Emmy Award.

[@bearddevil]

I agree with the commenter who suggested that the oil that poured out when you lifted the rear was pooled in the bellhousing. There probably is a rear main leak, and it collected in the bottom of the bellhousing. As always, your innuendos are fire.

[@josephyeffry1848]

Love the innuendo grenade in this video! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@nannanom]

I have a 2001 Xterra. Suffered an engine failure. Replaced the engine. It still needs a lot of work with replacing old plastic rubber rusted parts. Love this truck. .Loving these vids. Wanna have mine wrapped as well. Great video!😊

[@sodbuster518able]

Your sister is going to have a whole new truck by the time you get done adding all these new parts

[@jollyrogarrr8848]

Right! So much for keeping it under $3 K

[@danaberman6929]

You are no doubt one of my favs to watch while I am teleworking... Your little underlining innuendo's crack me up... Just plain diggin u.

[@darryndewar]

Damn, that Short Circuit reference made me feel old

[@Patrick94GSR]

NO DISASSEMBLE!!!

[@robertvaughn7796]

At least I wasn't the only one who caught that!

[@stuffelse]

I just paused the video to comment on that, I love that movie! Are we gonna name the Xterra Johnny 5 now?

[@1974UTuber]

Yep. So glad someone else said it first. Now I can claim the comment jogged my memory instead of admitting I got it straight away

[@chrislangstaff]

haha wtf Sarah isn't old enough to know that reference!

[@ericgun7055]

I love the innuendos and your overall attitude.

[@churchgest]

I just started the video but I'm loving all this xterra content

[@tonyjeffery5665]

As a Navy veteran I'm absolutely in love with your sense of humor... Keep being you, never change... Much love from El Mirage Arizona...

[@bryannobu]

I love how your videos show that these jobs take longer than a 30 minute cable t.v. auto repair show. 😆 Oh and how other areas that need to be addressed always appear.

[@MrSukiflash]

Did anyone else notice the spark from where the frame contacted the jackstand when Sarah dropped the Xterra?

[@hotlavaaaa]

"Hello. Welcome to...KZbin." If KZbin was a store you could totally be the greeter at the front door.

[@skytiger6671]

Sarah it looks so easy, I worked near Newburyport MA, for decades and my best tool was a giant cutting torch for rust.

[@donnachamcinerney8500]

Sarah, I think your a legend

[@garytate8284]

A delight to watch and informative too! Early Beetles used torsion bars too.

[@mostcom]

1967 barracuda

[@robert100471]

it was a puddle of oil built up in the bell houseing from the rear main seal, it poured out when you lifted her rear up :)

[@Cokecanninja]

I hate it when I lift her rear up and oil comes out.

[@shaundugan9974]

Love that you clean/detail when you are doing work on a vehicle; I'm the same way!

[@DIY_AUTO_PHOTO]

Yes ! awesome ! another xterra video !! great job on the lift !! I can't wait when I can lift my xterra up as well it will be so much better !

[@adrianw3985]

That generation of Xterra is a worthy off-road machine. I would check the condition of the timing belt on the 3.3 liter V6, assuming that is what is in it. Most of those generation Xterra have that engine. I have that engine in one of my Nissan's, it has 225,000 and is still going strong. They are not a powerhouse engine, but they are bullet proof. Same generation engine as what came in the old Nissan 300ZX... going off on a tangent there. Keep a good timing belt in those 3.3 V6's every 100,000 miles, and they run forever. You mentioned rust in Arizona. I live in Arizona, I have similar frame rust on my 93 Bronco. Things here can definately rust, even if they lived here there whole lives. The paint on the frames aren't very good sometimes, it flakes off to expose the bare metal. Monsoons plus bare metal = rust. Happy New year...

[@IKnewMickey]

The content is strong in this one.

[@Inclerz]

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[@grouperpig1]

You know when you meet someone for the first time and you instantly know you click with that person. That’s the way I feel with you Sarah. Great show love your charisma and looks!

[@joemossoczy3492]

I love your awkwardness, lol. Your sister owes you big!

[@realwheelman]

Great job. Your sister is so lucky to have you.

[@robtyndall974]

Hey Sarah , love your channel . Keep the inuendoes coming. All the best from Canada 🇨🇦

[@herlegz6969]

Sarah needs to teach a class on how to be a great friend who likes working on cars and helping their friends do it right! Absolutely wonderful how things are always properly done right!

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

This video set the all-time record for innuendos. (-:

[@Nigriff]

I'm glad to see you wearing safety glasses under the truck. Getting metal in your eye can cause serious damage and be very painful

[@birdlegs846]

you're right about the rust, I think spent a few years in the salt belt region.

[@RobertForslund]

Cleaning stuff before you work on something or after you've done something is the sign of a caring and smart mechanic! Great work, keep it up, you rock! 😛👍

[@don7406]

Add to your parts list a spare tire. I thought I saw a crack in the one hanging under the truck. Those Bilstiens(sp?) look awesome.

[@kamdenbarnett8801]

I love this woman. Great sense of humor and attitude. My kind of mechanic. Beauty and humor. 🔧😇

[@michaelthomas8617]

"Is it in yet" 4 words that destroy any man's confidence!

[@tedbarsalou]

Oh is that a bad thing? Asking for a friend.

[@theelder91]

@@tedbarsalou hilarious!!!

[@Emointhes]

Luckily I got nothing to worry about with my 7.5 incher LMFAO

[@bernicemosley7348]

hahaha

[@tomo9126]

I'll take your word for it.

[@tomdixon1213]

I don't think we have heard Sarah's innuendo magic for a while. Great lines Sarah.

[@Desert6G]

Your intro's are the best part of your vids. love it

[@mostcom]

that would mean the entire video is downhill from there I always think of the negative I'm sorry I'll shut up

[@frankiem749]

Those would be Monroe shocks their reflex line. And yes drums and frames can get surface rust in areas that don't use salt. SoCal resident here never driven in snow but have rust.

[@skiboy0fstowe2000]

It’s really nice to see you having so much fun at work. You’re really hitting your stride! This episode was lots of fun!

[@fishflash1]

Celine's Nissan makes great content as well as helping your sister. The grill looks amazing out of the box!! It's become impossible for the average person to use sexual innuendos in casual conversation. Your's are so funny and hurt no one. I agree with your stance of not approaching anyone with a huge channel for collaboration. It seems you're happiest doing things your way and it's working well judging from fan feedback and advertising. You're great, just the way you are!

[@scottjrichter]

No disassemble, number 5 alive.

[@mariolandry9134]

Hi Sarah the rear shock reflex har made by monro thand the front torchen bar that set for the allament 🌹💞💖

[@thomasrossi31]

Love the background music!

[@markrhines8949]

Hey Sarah nice work on your sister's truck ! 😎

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest channel 😊❤️

[@WeThePeople76]

It took about five of your videos to "get" you, but now I love them. You're great.

[@josephmatuszak3855]

It's a rear main leak more thank likely that pooled up in the bellhousing, you just tipped it out! Dang yur beautiful Sarah.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great video, Sarah. Your choice of Bilstein shocks for this vehicle was an excellent one. They are a San Diego company and I've toured their plant. They know what they're doing! I put Bilsteins on all of my vehicles, when they need new shocks. As always, keep up the great work. Love your channel.

[@BramtheMan1]

Well, like everything , sometimes they aren't the best option, i regret putting Bilstein on my Xterra, should of gotten fully assembled KYB

[@hasenbinlaid6379]

I'm exhausted just watching cheers

[@auzzieworker5183]

I've done this job a few times myself. Fine effort Sarah.

[@norvellharris1792]

Great content as usual Sarah 👏🏿!!

[@572camaroguy]

I am a huge fan of the 'Bolster Wiggle" but the floor jack Bounce is a new favorite. Yes you were on fire with innuendo..Very Nice :)

[@nullrout556]

That spare tire is looking pretty rough...I'd be thinking about replacing that before I need to use it.

[@joekizonu9503]

If your sisters x-tara has a hitch you could look into getting a harbor freight trailer, a little 4'x8'. There not hard to tow and could help getting things around, handy and fold up could sit against a wall in your shop.

[@chasestewart302]

I wish I had a sister that bought me car parts and installed them. Frankly I wish one of my brothers would do that...

[@chrisdehn5492]

The oil leak is a combination of the rear main and oil pan, they are both inherent problems on the 3.3l. First clutch I did on one is when I noticed the horrible design. They silicone the bell housing to the block to make it seal for some stupid reason. This causes the oil to pool up to the point of saturating the clutch disc. If you pull the rubber dust boot out from around the release fork for the throw out bearing you can get in there to siphon the excess oil out before it wipes out the clutch. Hope this helps

[@Afeeq1011]

This video was recommended and I figured sure why not.

[@ddd228]

Automotive, educational?

[@1974UTuber]

Welcome to the home of OCD car restorations, innuendo, mechanics hair tips n tricks and some of the finest work ever seen in a youtube video

[@Afeeq1011]

@@ddd228 living vicariously by watching people repair cars since I can't.

[@eloynunez5437]

Probably the best video I have seen in years on how to lift a Nissan Xterra DIY n 🙌🏼

[@LiDARs]

Editing is on point.

[@dvdadaudits7500]

Always a pleasure watching you open your box

[@zacharyprosper88]

Keep up the awesome content Sarah!!

[@davidvalles6677]

Great job Sarah!!! On that front end I would also suggest measuring the distance from the ground to a set point on the frame because when you can adjust the torsion bar's you may have them as close to equal at the adjusters but that doesn't always mean you'll get the equal ride height on each side at the hub and I'm not sure where the factory measures at when they give you the measurements of factory ride height. Also I found that a 4x4 is more prone to the suspension bushings squeaking and found on initial installation of anything suspension with bushings to put suspension grease on it and later on if squeaks develope from drying out I use AT205 and spray them you can get it from Amazon for under $20.

[@1Corinthians15v1-4]

Curious, can you get it out of the garage door after you're done?

[@faceinthecrowd5810]

Nice ! My 4X4 trends research has indicated that the Xterra is the next SUV to get chased in the used market. After looking in the used market for the last 4 months and hoping to grab a 4-runner, I gave up. The buy in cost for like a gen 3 or gen4 was toooooo much and the mileage was ……high. I found the hype and the bucks just not worth it, so I began looking everywhere else, including the H3, GMC envoys, volvo XC90, older ML’s….and the xterra was my top value for a mild project build that will hold its long term value. My 2006 off road model xterra was a great find with 97000 little rust and runs great for $7500. Grab one if you can!

[@tk45440]

This is a great video Sarah, love the music and editing!

[@demondio6861]

Perfect timing! Building an 03’ Xterra myself, so your paving a path for me to follow. Thanks!

[@knurri]

Lets place wagers on if the X will clear the garage opening after the lift.

[@jasonh4167]

It looked close at the end lol.

[@mostcom]

Don't bet against the house, just saying.

[@SarahnTuned]

I’ve had HD trucks and a Raptor in here before, it clears.

[@PetrolJunkie]

I haver a buggy that rolls in and out of my garage on dollies because it wont clear with 48s on it. It would if I still had a set of 40s. lol

[@geneg1504]

I enjoyed your quote from short circuit Johnny 5 disassemble

[@michaelford4732]

and a new world record tally of inyourendos!

[@niallkarger1057]

Thanks for your service

[@paullevy561]

Your sister almost made an appearance in this episode. Keep the innuendo's coming. Hello form NS, Canada.

[@edwardallred2073]

I have an ‘02 XTerra I want to do a budget lift on too. This is great. Just what I need. Keep these coming please!

[@dougjustdoug6391]

The inuendo force is strong with this one.....hmmmm.

[@kamenk.6924]

The way I did the rear once is without taking the leafs. Push in the shock, zip tie it to stay in, install onto the top first,allign the bottom and cut the zip ties so as the shock expands push it onto the bolt. I installed stock ones though.

[@bigkeg9173]

Your lounge room would look like a shipping warehouse lol

[@markh9611]

Not sure I've said it before, but you girl (insert woman if want to be more pc) are a national treasure. Keep up the great humor, attitude, and content. Love it.

[@leedanielson7452]

Soooooo entertaining!🥰👍

[@mikeo610]

Hi Sarah. Watched your video about lifting your sister’s X-terra. I have the same one and figured I’d share my experience dealing with my front torsion bars. First off I wouldn’t recommend cranking up those stock factory old torsion bars. My left side torsion bar snapped right in half luckily while the truck was parking in front of my shop and my the x-terra is at ride height. Next couldn’t find factory size torsion bars anywhere, not the dealer (discontinued) not the local parts stores! So to make a long story short I ended up installing off-road (thicker) torsion bars and that’s what I would suggest installing in your sisters also especially if you going to crank them up to get more lift. Just an idea, look into it I’m pretty sure it’s a common issue with those x-terras. Thanks listening.

[@Fizz-Pop]

Johnny No 5, no disassemble!

[@ayahustle]

This is gold. Might have to watch it twice to learn anything y'all

[@jackdunn7441]

"i need more parts to do it right" that could be my motto. it happens every time i work on my 1985 f 150. every project just grows and grows.

[@HerrIMorke]

I started watching this channel vecause well, cars and cute. I stayed for the awkward and innuendo.

[@rogerdavies6226]

Sarah I really appreciate this particular video because I am getting ready to do the same on my 2002 Xterra. BTW you are a champ mechanics

[@christinegoeyvaerts6658]

will you be able to get it out of the garage ?lol

[@xlthumper]

If you think the re-indexing is a pain. Wait til you have to remove the control arm bolts for the camber bolts. Great video. Still miss my 2000 Xterra