1998 Frontier: ride height problem

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3nissans
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Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2005 5:32 am
Car: 00 XTerra SE, 98 Frontier SE, 87 200SX SEV6

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Hi all:Right side of the truck rides anywhere from about 1/2 to 3/4 inch lower than the left ( measured at multiple points). All suspension components, except for rear shock absorbers are original. 125k miles on the odometer. What shoud I check/replace? Thanks in advance for any and all replies. BTW, Happy holidays to all.Denny


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driftingmy240sx
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Car: 1996 Nissan 240sx rb25det

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the vehicle has an adjustment for ride heght bult into it due to haveing torsion bars. find the adjustment bolt and nut (19mm) buy the transfer case. if you are not sure what i am refering to on the lower control arm is a round beam that runs towards the rear of the vehicle. this is the torsion bar, at the rear mounting piont will be the adjustment nut and bolt. adjust your ride height to match the other (higher side). when measuring ride height to get both side to match measure it at the front fender well's highest point. good luck.

3nissans
Posts: 25
Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2005 5:32 am
Car: 00 XTerra SE, 98 Frontier SE, 87 200SX SEV6

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thanks for the reply. You mentioned torsion bar, and sure enough I looked it up on the Haynes manual and there it was, a pretty good explanation of ride ht. adjustment and spec. I'll probably try to tackle this job next weekend.Thanks again.Denny


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