Hello everyone Im a newbe here, just have a few quick questions. I have a 2000 se, have had for the past 3 years and am looking to upgrade the stock suspension with a "lift". Have gathered some info from the site and has been useful. I am interested in the bilstein 5100.

Found this site: http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/shop/index.php3?page=shop/flypage&product_id=3387&category_id=a99729771e51e6e317a566384017d227&ps_session=a8aaa50a52cfb1e8247d4bccba71cc87

1.Just wondering what you think?
2.Notice there isnt any shackles and could I get them with this lift?
3.Do I need anything else?

:wink-big: Thankyou for your help much apprieciated

you should not get shackles with the aal pack, if you were getting the single add a leaf it'd be fine, but since you are getting the pack it will lift it too high in the rear with lift shackles

i have the same shock on mine, so does json3904, we are both very pleased with this shock

Thanx for the reply, two more things, how was the install? or did you have someone else do it. Also will this allow me to add bigger tires if I choose to?

NOT TOO BAD, its a little tedious, but it took j and i about 14hrs bullshitting in the driveway to get it done, and when i did mine i did it alone and it took me about 22hrs, i had never done a lift before and just kinda dove into it

as for tires, no you cant actually fit bigger tires on it without a body lift
look through some of the "largest tire" or "biggest tire" threads for an explanation, then see the $65 body lift thread in the DIY forum

i should also not ethat both xterra lifts ive done or helped with we did in my driveway with all hand tools

Is it wise to do a bl with a suspension lift? If so which should be done first?

well, if i could do it all over again, id do the bl+bigger tires first bc of personal preference, then the sl later.
and i believe its cool to do the 2"bl with the 3"sl, im pretty sure anthony is already runnin that

I have a BL with PML and single AAL :D

yes when we first did my lift i didnt have the stock shackles with me so the rear end was about 2" higher than the front so when i got home i went back to the stock ones. if i could do it over agine i would also go with the BL first then the SL but what it done is done. good luck with the instal

Well I finally ordered my suspension package(http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/shop/index.php3?page=shop/flypage&product_id=3387&category_id=a99729771e51e6 e317a566384017d227&ps_session=a8aaa50a52cfb1e8247d 4bccba71cc87

and from what I have read im going to to need a steering upgrade, any sugestion? I ordered parts from 4x4parts.com

yes they say it is a good idea to upgrade the steering..... i havent had the time or the money to do mine.... there is a guy out of houston that can makes it... ricer has one of his kits....

hoohaa performance
pm me if you want his details, i can get you in touch with him

LOL so can i!!!!! LOL

i gotz his email, home address and phone # fool

:usuck: lol!!!!!! just palying......

lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have the HooHaa steering setup and I like it very much.

YEA I WILL ALSO VOUCH FOR IT, i have had some REALLY hard hit to my front end, like dropping into a rut all the force on one front tire hard enough to bounce the truck BACKWARDS
its VERY strong when paired with an idler arm brace

I have the Calmini idler arm brace, and I'm also running the SLR 4130 chromoly TRA's

i still have to upgrade..... but i have seen ricer's and i like the setup...

Thanks for all the info, did look into the hoo haa upgrade on another site believe it ran for $225 without the brace(pretty sure) sounds like a good deal. Will definitly pm you when I am ready to upgrade. Should I do this right away? or is ok to wait a little while?

Depends on how hard you are gonna wheel it
if you are gonna wheel at all, i would suggest at least getting the idler arm brace, in fact, i believe i have an extra unused IAB in my aunt's garage(aka my shop lol)
if i can find it this weekend ill sell it to you cheap

yes ricer you do... when we were installing my lift you were messing with it.....

thanks j, so now it depends on if i can FIND it lol
keeps gettin on the site smotz, or you'll miss out

hey ricer he got the same kit i did, so it will come with it LOL

i just got a new tool here is a screen shot of it

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/jsongrl/jason/ScreenShot_2.jpg

its pretty cool

Anyone know where I can find a "do it yourself" walkthrough that may help with this install besides the written directions

not off the top of my head, no
but ive done it twice
json has done it once
i believe soccerbrace has done it also
if you get confused or stuck, post up
in fact, im gonna pm you my cell # so you can call and ask me anything you need if no one is on the boards

good looking out dustin..... i will proab not be on all day.... gots to go dig a trench....