With the help of PNWX member Andy, we installed the AC lift in 6 hours. I already had my upgraded t-bars and shocks installed so I didn't have to mess with that.

We did the front first and it's pretty straight forward with the exception from getting the damn ball joint seperated from the steering knuckle! The AALs were a piece of cake! I took lots of pictures of the install so I will be putting those up on www.pnwx.net soon.
The measurements are as follows: (I have 5k on my 32 BGF muds)

Front before:
Ground to the bottom of the fender lip = 34"
Ground to the upermost pivot point of the lower arm = 11"
Ground to frame at the 1st crossmember under the driver = 14.25"

Rear before:
ground to the bottom of the fender lip = 35"
grount to frame just in front of the spring hanger = 15.25"
space between the bumpstop and axle = 3"

After the lift was installed

Front after:
Ground to the bottom of the fender lip = 36.50"
Ground to the upermost pivot point of the lower arm = 13.50"
Ground to frame at the 1st crossmember under the driver = 16.75"

Rear after:
ground to the bottom of the fender lip = 37.25"
grount to frame just in front of the spring hanger = 17.75"
space between the bumpstop and axle = 5.25"

As you can see, it ended up being about 2.5 inches of new lift. Not bad! I probably could have eeked another half inch out of the front but I don't want to put any undo stress on it. I will post some pics tomorrow.

Mosi

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Very cool. You are planning on posting a comprehensive review for us eh?

I finished the installation write up already! go to www.pnwx.net and the link is on the home page.

Looks like Andy did all the work and you took pictures. I hope you paid Andy lots of beers! :D

Can't wait to see how it looks and works offroad.

Originally posted by ChuckH
Looks like Andy did all the work and you took pictures.


Keep it up Chuckles! :flipa:

Is the AAL the same one that Philosopher installed on his truck & some others (myself included)? This one has "RS510" on one side and "P57022" on the other (although I think I remember on mine these numbers were on the same side but opposite ends of that side).
Well, I just looked closely @ the pictures on the PNWX website & I think the AALs are in fact different ones--I guess you need more arc for the AC lift....
So, since you sort of bought bits & pieces of the lift package over time (t-bars, idler arm brace, etc....) does that mean AC is willing to sell the lift components somewhat separately?
Also, is there any rake to the truck now?

Nice instructions Mosi. So where is the picture of your truck with the lift?

Originally posted by xterrabull
Is the AAL the same one that Philosopher installed on his truck & some others (myself included)? This one has "RS510" on one side and "P57022" on the other (although I think I remember on mine these numbers were on the same side but opposite ends of that side).
Well, I just looked closely @ the pictures on the PNWX website & I think the AALs are in fact different ones--I guess you need more arc for the AC lift....
So, since you sort of bought bits & pieces of the lift package over time (t-bars, idler arm brace, etc....) does that mean AC is willing to sell the lift components somewhat separately?
Also, is there any rake to the truck now?

As far as I know, they are the same AALs that everyone has been installing.
Nissan Mike will sell the lift in different section if you want. In this case, I purchased the front end of the kit (bushings, ball joints, a-arms) for $350 and the AALs for $60.

Originally posted by Schludwiller
Nice instructions Mosi. So where is the picture of your truck with the lift?

Do you really want a driveway photo? :p

Originally posted by Mosi


As far as I know, they are the same AALs that everyone has been installing.
Nissan Mike will sell the lift in different section if you want. In this case, I purchased the front end of the kit (bushings, ball joints, a-arms) for $350 and the AALs for $60.
Great! That's exactly what I wanted to hear (on both counts):D.
I think in this case we all could make an exception & allow at least one driveway shot:D:D:D.

Okay, I will post a couple tomorrow after I go to the dealership and take side by side photos with an X on the lot.

I added some photos to the write up so take a peek.

In the 2nd picture especially you can get some good perspective--notice how the ground-rocker panel distance is noticeably greater than the rocker panel-body side moulding distance.
Nice! can't wait to see action photos!

what? no perching on a rock? ;)

Cool mod and great photo's of the project Mosi. Need to go get that perfect off-road shot now!

I will be installing the AAL's soon. This should be really helpful. :D

The photos and write up are great.
Boy the stock X looks well stock next to your truck.
When are you getting a front locker? :)

Thanks!

Don't know when a front locker will happen.. probably after GOX since I have to save all my pennies for the gas to get there and back.

if i were you, i would go with the rockhopper gears before going for a front locker. but, i am probably going to go with them before i get a rear locker. having that 3.6:1 low ratio will in many ways be better in a lot of situations than a locker. but in your case with a rear locker and the 3.6:1s damn you could do some serious stuff then!

Pics and install / write-up look great Mosi. Anxious to see how it handles on the trails.



Originally posted by Mosi
Thanks!

Don't know when a front locker will happen.. probably after GOX since I have to save all my pennies for the gas to get there and back.

Yep, some of us probably aren't even going since it would cost too damn much just to get out there (2000 miles @ 200 - 250 miles per tank and $1.80 - 2.00 / gallon :() ... I'm really disappointed cause I'd like to be back in Moab again. Hopefully next year unless I'm buried under a mortgage.

Are you guys still paying that much for gas. $1.80-2.00 a gallon...

Sheesh.......

Around here, gas is between $1.05-$1.25 a gallon. It's actually cheaper than it was last year at this time. :D

I guess that's what you all get for living on the EAST COAST....;)


Wilbur

at Costco near me 87 is back down to $1.35. but everywhere else around is $1.69 still. :( damn i love costco!