[BarrierBeach]

Hi All,
I am new to the forum....I hope to be here a long time and enjoy the experience and expertise of my fellow XTERRA owners. I have a 2008S and recently had a Rough Country 2.5" Lift Kit installed, love the stance....problem is....this morning I had it out in the rain for the first time since the install and as I was making a left turn at about 30mph, and the front end broke free....almost hit a guardrail. I have the stock tires on it....is there something else I need to do? I dont want to take the lift out..help!!!...lol

 

[Edwin562]

how much thread you have on your tires? also 30mph left turn in the rain is quite the turning speed in my opinion.

 

[BarrierBeach]

Hi Edwin,
Thanks for your reply....the tire have about 10k miles on them....I might have overestimated my speed...perhaps closer to 15-20mph....just seemed faster once the front end broke lose. I recently had a 2.5 lift kit put in....didnt have an alignment done after....rookie mistake...it is in the alignment shop right now. I'll let you know if the alignment does the trick.
Thanks

 

[Edwin562]

Have the shop measure the depth on your tires, stating mileage isnt a way to measure tread on your tires. I honestly don't believe the lift had any input on your lose of control, yes the lift will add addition height which promotes a higher chance of roll over. Could either factor of tire type &/or alignment could of caused your incident.

 

[TBass]

You alignment is f'd, fix it.

 

[BarrierBeach]

Agreed, just got it back from the alignment shop...it was way out. Better now....need to replace the camber bolts soon though..