Mrs Diamond replied:

sounds like there giving you NO BULL.
vehicles with independant front ends like your are usually only limited to about 30-40 mm lift on the torsion bars.there are kits available for some 4bys but there big big $$$$$$.
even with 35 mm lift in the front it will make a huge difference.

Member - Toonfish replied:

should have got a nissan
Calmini 3 inch lift kits are sweet but pricey

Lone Wolf replied:

Can't offer any advice, but hope ya hang around for a while.

One day you may even join up, and when you do, ask for heaps of stickers, they are little round ones you put on the rear of your 4 x 4. I want some more...........

Member - Brian B (QLD) replied:

Hi,

I own a 2000 Frontera V6 4 speed automatic and they are a great vehicle so don't make any apologies. You're out there having a go and that's the main thing. You have hit it right on the head however in that their stock suspension leaves the vehicle sitting a bit to low and that is their greatest limitation.

The Frontera has heaps of power but needs attention in the following areas to fix the clearance issue. One is new rear springs, shocks all round and new torsion bars at the front. I have been advised that new purpose rated torsion bars are better than winding up the existing ones as if you do this you will end up with a terribly rough ride especially when you use the car on the bitumen.

The other area that needs a change is to get rid of the standard fuel tank which sits like a big flat anchor in front of your rear axle. See if you can source an auxiliary tank supplier to fix this one. Once you have these modifications done, you will get most places.

Mine is still running standard suspension and the work I have just explained to you is what I will be doing shortly. Just have to save a few more dollars.

We have had ours in some rough stuff such as the inland tracks on Fraser island etc and with our tyre pressures lowered and judicious use of low range, we manage to get everywhere. I am sure we will do it a lot easier once I get the work done. It is just a matter of taking some time to see what can be done.

Don't rush yourself and at times there are just some places you can't get to.

Drop me a line if you want to chase up any more Frontera information.

Truckster (Vic) replied:

Heres a few images and little info on it.
Have a look here at Wayne Peterkens Nice clean unit.. Not sure if he still has it or not.