just a little bit taller

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Brian62793
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Car: nissan 1986 truck

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so im brian i dont really know too much about all this but i have an 86.5 hb and ive been wanting to get it up a little bit so its like a truck but its 2wd so im not looking for too high whats the best way to do it? thanks


gah171
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You can go with taller tires. and there's lift kits.

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JC87HB
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Car: 1987 Nissan D21 HB

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ok.. for this truck, you have some options.. Body lift, or suspension lift. If you are a DIYer then id go with the Suspension lift. you can go to 4x4parts.com. They are a vender for all kinds of nissan goodies! I have an 86.5 and i just cranked the torsion bars up front, but i would not recommend doing this unless you have the UCA(upper control arm) from 4x4parts. cause if you crank the torsion bars the camber will be un adjustable and the upper ball joints will be maxed out. So i would recommend going to 4x4parts and check out the "Superlift" kit for your 2wd truck! also be sure to get a new set of shocks that are longer to compensate for the lift, or you will over extend the stock shocks and you will be driving like a brick!

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RT22
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taller wheels and tires is the easiest way cheapest and will not affect front end geometry, but will toss off speedometer and will most likely rob a bit of power due to heavier and larger tires, lose some get up and go, not much if you do not go to big. Get the lightest rims possible if you go with larger ones so it does not add too much unsprung weight

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JC87HB
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I think if you just adjusted the front torsion bars a bit, you could clear a 235/70/R15 just fine! then your truck would be level and then it would be taller =) my sig is with a rear shackle lift front Tbar crank and 225/60/R15.... lol now i got 30s

Brian62793
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hey thanks alot for the input im really thinkin about small suspension lift with bigger tires thanks alot for the help

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JC87HB
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IF it is a 2wd truck i wouldnt recommend anything over a 235/75/15... i have a set of 30s on my 2wd..and it is gutless!!


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