Installed the prg mini-lift today!

CoachBoone · 01-14-2006, 09:41 PM

We installed the mini at a co-worker's shop. Don't know what was more impressive, the end result or this guy's shop. I'll bet he has around $200-400k in tooling and equipment.....bastard.
Took us a "couple" hours, but that was because he had to point out all the engineering marvels of my truck from underneath while we had her up in the air, coupled with tours and nostalga. This guy is restoring a 1890-ish bike that was equipped with a gas engine, he's restoring it to original condish.
Okay, the lift. It FU*KING rules. 2" up front, then the easy blocks in the rear. No toe-in. Rides like it was meant to be lifted, the hood is more level and it feels an looks like a 4X4. Drove at 70+ on the way home, no vibration.
I totally love this lift, not too much, just a nice stance enhancing mod.
(told the missus it would improve towing......heh heh)

Greg, you the friggin man.

chung_chang · 01-15-2006, 08:32 AM

What coincidence. My work buddy came over to help me install the PRG leveling kit yesterday in my driveway. Now, I don't have $200-400k worth of tools nor could I get the Titan completely up in the air. But I do have $200-400 worth of tools and we managed to finish in about 4 hours. 1.5 of which were spent finding darn metric deep well sockets in a few local stores. But the end result is like you said, badass! I'm going to get it alligned this morning.

Post pics of you mini-lifted truck. And yes Greg, you ARE the man!

P.S. - my buddy drives an 04' Ram Hemi CC. We're both stock performance-wise. We have yet to line up.

PTitan · 01-15-2006, 06:26 PM

I put my 2" PRG on over the Christmas holiday and I love it. The truck is level and I don't feel like I am sliding out of my seat when I come to a stop. When I completed the installation, I was all pumped up with pride on the job done and to see how cool the truck looked. I called my wife into the garage to look at the trucks new stance, bad move. The first words out of her mouth was, I don't notice any difference. Aww man.

**helomech** · 01-15-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PTitan

I put my 2" PRG on over the Christmas holiday and I love it. The truck is level and I don't feel like I am sliding out of my seat when I come to a stop. When I completed the installation, I was all pumped up with pride on the job done and to see how cool the truck looked. I called my wife into the garage to look at the trucks new stance, bad move. The first words out of her mouth was, I don't notice any difference. Aww man.

Ditto my wife said the same thing, so I brought here to a parking lot and parked it next to one without it. Then she said she rathered it with the kit.

blkbelt65 · 01-15-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CHUNG_CHANG

1.5 HRS. of which were spent finding darn metric deep well sockets in a few local stores

Can one of you post ALL the tools & sizes that were needed, besides of course the obvious - jack and jack stands.

You'd probably get more views in the "Suspension Section".

Jeostang · 01-15-2006, 06:33 PM

Come on guys where are the PICS????

I'm thinking about doing this myself.

**helomech** · 01-15-2006, 06:38 PM

Did my level kit by myself in my driveway in about 2 hours. Real easy, first side took way longer than the second side looking for tools and other things.

chung_chang · 01-15-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blkbelt65

Can one of you post ALL the tools & sizes that were needed, besides of course the obvious - jack and jack stands.

You'd probably get more views in the "Suspension Section".

Well, since I just did this yesterday, let me see if I remember all of the tools I touched:

3.5 TON floor jack
Jack stand
1/2" 10-200# torque wrench
3/8" 10-80# torque wrench
1/2" ratchet
3/8" ratchet
3/8" extension
1/2" breaker bar
Adjustable wrench
Drill
3/8" drill bit
Pliers
10mm socket
12mm socket
14mm socket
17mm socket
19mm socket
21mm socket
22mm socket
Ropes

...I think that's all. I'm not 100% on all of the metric socket sizes. But if anyone is really interested, I can spend more time looking over Greg's install instructions and Nissan's service manual to get more accurate listing as well as what each tool is for. Just let me know.

DISCLAIMER: These were the tools I mostly already have and used. Others may use different tools, such as powertools, to get the same results but much quicker. Your needs may vary. Not responsible for typos.

Lairdo · 01-20-2006, 09:42 PM

Hey, guys. I'm thinking about the prg leveling kit for my '06 cc. I was just wondering if anyone felt a difference with wind drag or poor gas mileage.

'06 cc,off road,tow,util.bed,buckets w/roc fos, galaxy.

**helomech** · 01-20-2006, 09:56 PM

It will drive and ride exactly the same as before. The only difference I noticed it the seating position felt different, and the veiw over the hood was different. Mileage is the same, it just looks a whole lot better.

Lairdo · 01-21-2006, 06:49 AM

Thanks for the input. I've heard enough good stuff about the prg kit that I'm gonna insall it asap.

**helomech** · 01-21-2006, 08:47 AM

You will not regret it, imo it is the best looking mod I have put on my truck. I just have the level kit, I don't like the raked look.

chung_chang · 01-21-2006, 10:59 PM

For some strange reason, mine looks lopsided from the front. Here are the measurements on my 2wd CC:

Front driver: 37 1/4"
Front pass: 37 1/4"
Rear driver: 37 1/4"
Rear pass: 38"

Gas tank is less than 1/2 full. No load. I thought maybe my driveway was lopsided but everywhere I park, it looks the same from the front. Weird. Maybe my eyes are lopsided now.

Other than that, everything helomech said except I do notice suspension is a little bouncier. Steering seems lighter, more precise and more road feedback. It could be I'm too sensitive or could just be my imagination. But I thought maybe because the front is 2 1/2" taller now, small percentage of weight has been redistributed to the back thus causing above results. I dunno, I'm no expert at this. But overall, looks way way better than before.

LpLove · 01-13-2007, 05:12 PM

2 1/2" leveling kit with 33's what do yall think??

FlimFlamMan · 01-15-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chung_chang

For some strange reason, mine looks lopsided from the front. Here are the measurements on my 2wd CC:

Front driver: 37 1/4"
Front pass: 37 1/4"
Rear driver: 37 1/4"
Rear pass: 38"

Gas tank is less than 1/2 full. No load. I thought maybe my driveway was lopsided but everywhere I park, it looks the same from the front. Weird. Maybe my eyes are lopsided now.

Other than that, everything helomech said except I do notice suspension is a little bouncier. Steering seems lighter, more precise and more road feedback. It could be I'm too sensitive or could just be my imagination. But I thought maybe because the front is 2 1/2" taller now, small percentage of weight has been redistributed to the back thus causing above results. I dunno, I'm no expert at this. But overall, looks way way better than before.

My measurements are similar. Its not really that noticeable by other folks. It sticks out like a sore thumb to me. LoL.

I wish I would have measured before installing the kit. It was probably off a little before.