A Much Needed Suspension Lift! // Little Sister's Xterra 4x4 

Excellent work She’s a lucky sister to have such a dirty minded big sister who’s an excellent mechanic ❤️

FYI to get 3 inches of lift out of an Xterra you will probably need to "reindex" your torsion bars AKA removing them from the lower control arm anchor and re-orienting them to allow more room to turn the threads. You will also need to reinforce the steering system. The angles of the tie rods will cause all sorts of sloppiness in the center link. If you have oil leaks back there...be prepared for a failed starter motor too. Enjoying the build! Edit: I'm commenting in real time and just saw you refernce reindexing! Being off left to right at the adjuster position isnt a big deal as long as they both end up tucked into the frame rail. Hanging down like that makes it a prime target for rocks to break things. To see if you are maxed out...check the gap between upper bump stop and upper control arm. Leave about a half inch gap to allow for the UCAs to flex/bounce up and down. Dont go closer. :) yes I am an xterra nerd.

Just love your sence of houmer it brightens up a dull sunday night

I think my favorite videos are with you helping your sister.

The Xterra is quickly turning into my favorite build 😉

Loving the Xterra videos. Lots of funny innuendo jokes, actually made me laugh out loud, thanks for that.

I love when you are fixing one thing, only to find you now have several others to do as well!

Always found replacing all the wheel studs on a hub when one breaks saves revisiting the other half dead ones later, especially if the hub is coming off for a wheel bearing suggests it's been overloaded at some stage

No disassemble, Johnny 5 is ALIVE!!! 😂 love the old movie reference and all the innuendo. Keep up the great content 👍🏼

Thanks Sarah, need your content for my sanity!

I bought an 02 xterra this summer to do exactly everything you've done to this one. Not many vids out there on rebuilds for these trucks. Thank you so much for the video series on this truck. So thankful for all the detail and descriptions of all the parts and processes. Awesome awesome awesome!

Damn, that Short Circuit reference made me feel old

I started washing your videos because of the xterra!! Love my xterra & your videos.

Even with dirt stains on her face, Sarah's still a cutie...btw, the innuendos and puns were fire!!!

Guessing oil was collecting in the bell housing and leaked out when you jacked up the back.

Your sister is going to have a whole new truck by the time you get done adding all these new parts

I just started the video but I'm loving all this xterra content

Love the innuendo grenade in this video! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Cleaning stuff before you work on something or after you've done something is the sign of a caring and smart mechanic! Great work, keep it up, you rock! 😛👍

Perfect timing! Building an 03’ Xterra myself, so your paving a path for me to follow. Thanks!

The sound track was perfect. Very Monk-ish TV comedy-drama. You could be up for a RU-vid Emmy Award.

Hey Sarah , love your channel . Keep the inuendoes coming. All the best from Canada 🇨🇦

I'm loving the xterra videos. I have loved them since they came out. That's awesome that you guys found a 4x4 5 speed, that is exactly what I would want. As always keep up the great work Sarah

Sarah, I think your a legend

This video set the all-time record for innuendos. (-:

No disassemble, number 5 alive.

Great work. Helping out your sister and making jokes on youtube. I hope to see this project in another video... You are great Sarah!

it was a puddle of oil built up in the bell houseing from the rear main seal, it poured out when you lifted her rear up :)

"Is it in yet" 4 words that destroy any man's confidence!

Yes ! awesome ! another xterra video !! great job on the lift !! I can't wait when I can lift my xterra up as well it will be so much better !

As usual, always entertaining and fun to watch. Keep the great videos coming, thanks.

Great job. Your sister is so lucky to have you.

I love how your videos show that these jobs take longer than a 30 minute cable t.v. auto repair show. 😆 Oh and how other areas that need to be addressed always appear.

Keep up the awesome content Sarah!!

As a Navy veteran I'm absolutely in love with your sense of humor... Keep being you, never change... Much love from El Mirage Arizona...

Did anyone else notice the spark from where the frame contacted the jackstand when Sarah dropped the Xterra?

Great content as usual Sarah 👏🏿!!

Just the greatest channel 😊❤️

Hey Sarah nice work on your sister's truck ! 😎

You are no doubt one of my favs to watch while I am teleworking... Your little underlining innuendo's crack me up... Just plain diggin u.

I love your awkwardness, lol. Your sister owes you big!

This is a great video Sarah, love the music and editing!

It took about five of your videos to "get" you, but now I love them. You're great.

Love that you clean/detail when you are doing work on a vehicle; I'm the same way!

The content is strong in this one.

"Hello. Welcome to...RU-vid." If RU-vid was a store you could totally be the greeter at the front door.

Love seeing the progress. Can't wait for the next one!

I'm addicted to your videos. Your personality is so catchy... if that's a thing. Can't wait for next video

It’s really nice to see you having so much fun at work. You’re really hitting your stride! This episode was lots of fun!

you're right about the rust, I think spent a few years in the salt belt region.

Probably the best video I have seen in years on how to lift a Nissan Xterra DIY n 🙌🏼

I love this woman. Great sense of humor and attitude. My kind of mechanic. Beauty and humor. 🔧😇

Add to your parts list a spare tire. I thought I saw a crack in the one hanging under the truck. Those Bilstiens(sp?) look awesome.

Your intro's are the best part of your vids. love it

At vid ending, great parts order list... also that wheel stud. Gracias for a fun video 👍

Previous owner installed monroe reflex shocks on it. Nice upgrade to bilstein. So much innuendo! 🤣🤣

This video was recommended and I figured sure why not.

I wish I had a sister that bought me car parts and installed them. Frankly I wish one of my brothers would do that...

Those are some pretty solid shocks . They also have some performance ones I been wanting to try out. None the less they don’t disappoint , happy riding !

This is gold. Might have to watch it twice to learn anything y'all

Love the background music!

It's a rear main leak more thank likely that pooled up in the bellhousing, you just tipped it out! Dang yur beautiful Sarah.

I have a 2001 Xterra. Suffered an engine failure. Replaced the engine. It still needs a lot of work with replacing old plastic rubber rusted parts. Love this truck. .Loving these vids. Wanna have mine wrapped as well. Great video!😊

"i need more parts to do it right" that could be my motto. it happens every time i work on my 1985 f 150. every project just grows and grows.

Editing is on point.

The inuendo force is strong with this one.....hmmmm.

Always a pleasure watching you open your box

When I leveled my Tahoe, I measured the wheel well fender height on both sides. I then used a jack to take pressure off the torsion bars. That made them easier to adjust, then let it back down to see the change. Without the jack, adjusting the torsion bars was difficult and slow (using hand tools.)

I'm exhausted just watching cheers

and a new world record tally of inyourendos!

"How to tango" with a truck, that was a funny choice of music. Kind of created a feeling of tension between Sarah and the rear suspension. :)

lol great video. oil is dripping out of the bellhousing. jacking up the back makes it drain. thank you for a little humor in these tuff times.

That spare tire is looking pretty rough...I'd be thinking about replacing that before I need to use it.

Curious, can you get it out of the garage door after you're done?

i'm thoroughly enjoying the refresh on your sisters car. i've always wanted one of these.

Just started watching your channel and I'm loving all the puns and innuendos. Shows you have a great sense of humor.

Your lounge room would look like a shipping warehouse lol

Your sister almost made an appearance in this episode. Keep the innuendo's coming. Hello form NS, Canada.

Sara you are wearing my favorite colors 😍 red,black,gray

Great job Sarah!!! On that front end I would also suggest measuring the distance from the ground to a set point on the frame because when you can adjust the torsion bar's you may have them as close to equal at the adjusters but that doesn't always mean you'll get the equal ride height on each side at the hub and I'm not sure where the factory measures at when they give you the measurements of factory ride height. Also I found that a 4x4 is more prone to the suspension bushings squeaking and found on initial installation of anything suspension with bushings to put suspension grease on it and later on if squeaks develope from drying out I use AT205 and spray them you can get it from Amazon for under $20.

Soooooo entertaining!🥰👍

Lets place wagers on if the X will clear the garage opening after the lift.

Number 5 is alive!

Love this Xterra videos... Please keep them coming 🙃

Johnny No 5, no disassemble!

Your just so cool and gorgeous loving the innuendo and bants have a great week oh to be younger

I'm not sure if it's just me or your videos are so relaxing. You rock!

You know when you meet someone for the first time and you instantly know you click with that person. That’s the way I feel with you Sarah. Great show love your charisma and looks!

“Hello.. and welcome too.... RU-vid”

I started watching this channel vecause well, cars and cute. I stayed for the awkward and innuendo.

Sarah I really appreciate this particular video because I am getting ready to do the same on my 2002 Xterra. BTW you are a champ mechanics

As usual demonstrating amazing skills. Another great video.

Thanks for the hair tip, just wish I had more hair.

9:16 Johnny 5 is Alive 🤖

Great video! Keep up the fantastic work.

You are the BEST sister!!! 👍🤗

so much innuendo and double-entendre here!

will you be able to get it out of the garage ?lol

Funny smart and cute. The trifecta. Another great video Sarah

It’s fun watching this series. Making me miss my D21 pickup though