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Updated thread - Bilstein 6112 and 5165 rear from PRG

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9-29-21 Final update as I purchased the Bilstein kit recommended by Greg at PRG.

9-9-21 Updated again: The Pro-Comp kit I had ordered has been discontinued. Not sure I will deal with 4wp anymore. It doesn't seem like they have many options for the Titan.

9-1-21 UPDATED THREAD TITLE: Since there is not a lot of info on this kit I decided to report back with some opinions.


Explorer Procomp Coilover Upgrade # 59001BMX-4-5 Fits 2004+ Nissan Titan Trucks (performancelifts.com)

Original post below:

Hi all, new Titan owner here, 2013 Pro-4x. I am a newbie when it comes to lifts and suspension and need some opinions on a couple things. Thanks in advance for reading this...

I bought the truck with a RC lift. I believe it is the 4". It has Ranchos on the front and Bilsteins on the rear.

(side note: I hated the lift when I bought it but then found out it was not removable due to the kit being a 'cut' kit. I had no idea such a thing existed but oh well. I am stuck with a lifted truck now)

I HATE HOW THIS TRUCK DRIVES! So that's where I need some help. From my research on here it seems I need better suspension all around and then a new leaf pack. Would that include coils up front or just the shock? I will also need to get it leveled some. It squats in the rear a good amount.

The front end is awful, every pothole, bridge gap etc. feels and sounds like the axle is falling off. It has that 'drop' feel/sound and is quite jarring. That's my biggest problem at the moment. I just added a topper and that helped a lot with the featherlight rear end but I only pull dirt bikes and do not need a heavy duty trailer pulling setup. I want a good daily driver feel with the ability to soak up some bumps on dirt roads and of course some mild off-roading.

Seems like a lot of owners have a similar setup so I was hoping I could get some ideas on what I need to get the ride feeling better.
~Jesse
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First off, nice looking truck. I can’t weigh in as I’ve only gone Bilstein 5100s with slight lifts in the past. Lots of knowledge folks on here soon, when they get their breaks from work or get home!
 
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I can only say likely new struts. At least in the front. Rancho are not known for ride quality.

Do you know when any of the work was done/components replaced?

Have you had a mechanic look at it to be sure nothing is worn?

How much mileage on truck?
I am having the truck looked at next week. As far as when the parts were put on I have no idea sadly but the truck only has 86k miles.
 
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@Rayzinhell

from reading on here, yes, you can put those on.
 
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9-9-21 Updated thread again: The Pro-Comp kit I had ordered has been discontinued. Not sure I will deal with 4wp anymore. It doesn't seem like they have many options for the Titan. So it looks like Radflo might be a good option. Can anyone shed some light on their coilovers? I will be ordering a Deaver leaf pack as well.

Any other kits for a 6" lift I should be looking at?
 
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One final thread title update as I got a Bilstein kit ordered from PRG. I wanted to share my progress and feedback from the upgrades.
6112 front
RC Alum UCA's
5165 rear

Even though Greg can be hard to get a hold so far I am happy with this process. He had my rear shocks in stock and I got them installed yesterday. First impression is WOW! The rear end really feels plush. It turns out the shocks that were on there were very short. Way too short for a 6" lift and the ride was awful. I'm excited to get the front end taken care of soon.

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those shocks and links look nice
 
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