Nissan Frontier - The Truth About Lift Spacers - Pros And Cons 

Experience matters! Manufactures raise the back of their truck to allow for weight in the bed. I tow both on pavement and off-road with my 2019 Frontier RRO4X. I selected OLD MAN EMU which netted a 1-3/4" lift in front and 2-3/4" in the rear. The truck sets level with a 297ldb tung weight or when loaded for overland. The truck rides better and under-steers far less. The 11" of clearance in front is great to have and I used the money people spend on UCA's on better tires

Awesome advice! Was nearly going to install Nismo lift spacers on my '23 PRO4X but shopped around and decided on Roughcountry 2.5 front struts and 1.5" rear shackles and shocks. Will also be swapping out the UCA's for aftermarket control arms. Thanks for sharing!

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They come raked so that when you out any amount of weight in the back it doesn't have a Cali lean. It's supposed to be a truck with gear int he rear.

Great information. Problem I am finding is there is nothing out there yet for the 2022. I have been researching for a couple of months and only thing out there is the spacers (or a 6in from RC that you have to then spend more on 18in wheels). I've emailed with many manufacturers and everyone says the same "nothing has been tested on the 2022". Keep the information coming!

Thanks for the tip. I'm going with 3" spacers with SPC UCAs for my 22' Frontier Pro 4X. The reason being is because I want to wear out my Bilstein 4600s out before replacing it. Hopefully, it works out well with the light/moderate off-roading. What do you think?

Forget the lift spacers just put lift springs or 5100 adjustable for Just a small lift

Interesting! Thanks!

So if I’m not doing any serious offroading and am sticking with a 2” leveling spacer on my 2022 Pro-4X am I okay? I just want to get rid of the downward facing dog look.

So I got the Nismo Stage 2 Off Road suspension lift which is basically nismo tuned Bilstein 6112 in the front and 5160 in the rear. I also got the Nismo UCAs for the front. This gives a 2 inch lift but only in the front. I still wanted to have the downward rake so I got the Nismo spacer kit which has a 1.5 in spacer and a 1 in spacer. I set the front 6112 to 1.5 inches and put the 1 inch spacer with it. And put the 1.5 inch spacer in the rear. So the truck is at 2.5 in lift in the front and 1.5 in the rear. Even with the Nismo UCA, do you think the spacers are a bad idea?

I hunt in very rural Nevada. Overall I'm happy with my Frontier but only wish it had a little more ground clearance. I don't haul ass on the roads. Would it work for that? I'm also thinking of the Alldogs RC Killa lift.

The 'nose dive' is to allow for bed payload and handling of the vehicle while towing.

What do I need to just level the truck?

Hello just got a fairly new used 2022 pro4x. Wanted some more height to it but I’m new to the truck game. I heard you should get a suspension lift over a body lift kit? Is this dude to spacer issues you are talking about? If I get a suspension lift should I still swap out the UCAs? My job requires to be off-road 50% of the time.

I've got a 22 frontier pavement princess. Rough country offers a 2.5 inch "lift kit" (spacers) for like 200 bucks. For about 600 bucks they offer a kit with replacement shocks and struts. Again, not an off roader. I just liked the truck and the lifted look. Considering I won't be doing any off roading what option would you choose?

I have a 05 frontier nismo, I’m thinking about getting 3 inch spacers and 2inch lift block on the rear. Right now It’s purely for aesthetics reasons, I currently don’t do any off-roading. You think I’ll be okay until I save up for an actual full lift kit from alldogs?

So do the spacers (lift kits) add so much pressure on suspension components even if you replace (upgrade) upper control arms to avoid the hitting?

i thought they set them nose down so when there loaded they dont look as far squat

I was looking at lift spacers and i did my research and i just bit the bullet and got the koni 82 lift from ado and got the ado uca's hasn't got here yet but im sure ill be happy.

I have a 2017 Nissan pro 4x. I just had the rough country 2.5 level kit put in. Now the front seems to be about 1 inch higher than the back. I was told the level kit will "settle." Is this true? I have done nothing to the rear of the truck and wasn't planning on it. I do not do any serious off roading. Just occasional off roading. So, you're saying this can still damage the trucks front suspension over time?

If I want to have the looks only maybe once a year going to the trails is it going to be all good?

I’m thinking about putting a 2 inch leveling kit on my 2022 frontier for the reason of putting 32 or maybe 33 inch tires. Would I need to do an alignment after the install?

I have a 23 frontier. I was thinking 2” spacer up front and 1.5” in the rear and putting 32” tires on. I don’t go off road a lot. Do you think that setup will be ok?

What about the new koni strut and add a leaf lift kit thru rough country roughly 2.5 it looks pretty good and doesn’t mention spacers

That was definitely good info, no one ever talks about that ! I always thought Fox 2.5 coilovers and the bilsteins are 2inches as you know , I didn't know they were bad for the frontend. I was thinking of put that style of lift in my new truck when I buy my new truck this spring. I've owned a 1989 hardbody and 1993 and a I thought that was a bad truck when I turned the torsion bar up and added 3inches in the frontend. My 2005 Frontier was awesome, I think the 93 hood would've looked better on my 2005 Frontier!! I loved my 93,though I loved them all. I'm thinking between the new Frontier and the 2021 Fx4 Ford Ranger. So any thoughts ? Brad.

forward stance allows to travel better with payload.

I put in some Rough Country 2.5” lift struts. Cant figure out how to adjust the camber on my 2022 Frontier….it’s WAY out.

Nice wheels. Color/size?

Big problem with Bilstein 5100 for the front of a 3rd gen Frontier is they are NOT available and won't be until sometime in the spring 2024.

I'm just gonna cruise around with heavy sand bags on my bed to level it out just like how OG low riders used to do! Hahaha

I have a 2022 Pro 4X. 99.8% on road only. Will I be OK

So with the cons seems like new control arms will solve most of it. Is this correct???

Great advise i own a 22 frontier i would like to lift the front just to level the truck how many inches of spacer should i install?

I recently purchased same model pro4x luxury in boulder grey. I am worried about long term reliability of vq3.8dd engine. I have heard it is direct injection and not multi port fuel injection. I am worried about carbon buildup in cylinder heads and valves. I am thinking did I made the right decision and worried about the overall brand image of Nissan at the moment. few disappointments no lumbar support and no passenger side automatic seat adjustments. no wireless apple car play, no telescopic steering. few positives, great looks, comfortable seating, good fender sound, wireless charging, leather seats and sunroof. smooth 9 speed automatic transmission.

Toyota does the same thing. Nose lowered to squeeze a little better mileage. Leveling kits are popular with the last gen Tundra, and probably will be with the Frontier. I bet most people do it for improved appearance. (despite the cons) Good advice in your video for sure. Thanks.

what about a Titan swap any thoughts?

All Dogs Offroad has suspension lift kits for the new Frontier(replacing the shocks for added lift/coilovers). Spacer lifts will eventually break your shocks at the bottom. Don't do spacer lifts.

I have a 2022 frontier, no off roading...will these be ok?

Trucks are leaning forward for the reason if you are carrying a heavy load or towing. So you not blinding the people coming head on.

Most likely nose is down to counter for towing and payload.

Why the rake from the factory? Ell Oh Ay Dee

I don’t really feel it’s necessary to lift most new school trucks but it’s fun on the older ones

Like a Jeep, the Frontier has a "rake' - we don't like it. It is not off road friendly. Take care.

I just wany the look. o not want to beat my 43K truck up

All that talk and nothing new.

What do I need to just level the truck?