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nwcwbrep
04-24-2005, 02:52 AM
I want to know who is offering a kit to lower a 2004 Armada? I see alot of great looking rides on this site with 22's and 24' but no one talks about how they lowered them.

ALEX
04-24-2005, 08:24 PM
I have not seen any armada lowered. I could be wrong.

92TripleBlack
04-24-2005, 11:46 PM
Thankfully, I havent' seen one lowered either.

andy
04-25-2005, 02:05 AM
I saw an Armada a few months ago that was lowered about 2" all around. I'm guessing the 2"
It had 22" wheels and looked great lowered. I didn't have a chance to talk to the guy driving. But he had a 310 license plate frame. I called 310 and they said they've lowered a couple Armadas but were all done custom. New coils and revalved shocks and other stuff. Probably too expensive for me.
If someone comes out with a professional kit, I'd sign up.

It makes the Armada look longer, wider, and an even meaner Beast.

MacFly
04-25-2005, 02:26 AM
I have not seen any armada lowered. I could be wrong.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid166/pf04dd5407a1883d5df5feef87f7c2b91/f459ed85.jpg

:D

ALEX
04-25-2005, 04:53 AM
MacFly, that's lowered alright. Here in Cali you might see just about anything!!

dunkonu
04-25-2005, 05:57 AM
Just found this on the net. Check it out!
http://www.drivewire.com/performanceparts/intrax/001images/loweringsprings.jpg

What makes Nissan Armada Intrax springs better? Intrax designs most of its Nissan Armada lowering kits with progressive rates, to satisfy the two features you've asked for most. First, the lowered look. Most other brands' springs are linear rate, as this is cost-effective but doesn't necessarily provide the visual effect you desire. By designing a progressive spring, we achieve the lowered look while maintaining safety standards of spring preload at suspension droop. The second requirement is ride quality. Since most of you identified that you drove 90% of your mileage to and from work, you wanted to retain the same ride quality enjoyed with OE springs. If you're driving to work on a racetrack, "Sport" or "Race" springs from other brands may be for you. Nissan Armada Intrax progressive springs provide high performance looks and comfortable ride quality.

Intrax creates the finest Nissan Armada springs, from start to finish. Nissan Armada Intrax springs begin the forming process with cold winding to the most exacting standards. Within two hours of forming, springs are stress relieved in an oven (not to be confused with heat treating), and then shot peened to remove surface imperfections and further relieve internal stress. This can extend service life of a spring up to 200% or more. Next, the spring is "blocked" (wound to a longer length than required, and set in a hydraulic press to obtain designed free length). This eliminates the "settling" other brands require, due to the lower cost of their production processes. Finally, springs are Phosphate coated for corrosion resistance, and electrostatically powder coated to ensure a lifetime of outstanding looks.

http://www.drivewire.com/performanceparts/intrax/nissanarmadaloweringsprings.html

MacFly
04-25-2005, 01:10 PM
MacFly, that's lowered alright. Here in Cali you might see just about anything!!

alex,

it's actually not. :D

i posted that pic on either this site or a titan forum and someone thought it needed a drop......so they photoshop'ed it.

as you said, i too haven't seen a dropped 'mada. personally, i'm not going to drop mine. i like it just fine.

ALEX
04-25-2005, 03:47 PM
alex,

it's actually not. :D

i posted that pic on either this site or a titan forum and someone thought it needed a drop......so they photoshop'ed it.

as you said, i too haven't seen a dropped 'mada. personally, i'm not going to drop mine. i like it just fine.
MacFly, yo got me good on that one. it sure looks for real. I'm like you, I'm just fine the way it is.

nwcwbrep
04-25-2005, 03:58 PM
How much space is under between the tire well and the tire?
I will be towing a X-Star boat and don't want to mess up the towing.
I saw some springs for a 2" drop. Not convienced that is the way to go.
How is the ride on the 24's?
BTY nice ride.

MacFly
04-25-2005, 07:54 PM
How much space is under between the tire well and the tire?
I will be towing a X-Star boat and don't want to mess up the towing.
I saw some springs for a 2" drop. Not convienced that is the way to go.
How is the ride on the 24's?
BTY nice ride.

thanks!

i honestly don't know how much space there's between the well and the tire. i've never bothered to look. sorry bro.

the ride is nice. i won't lie to you and tell you it's just like stock......it's a lil stiffer. but most, if not all, of my passengers hardly notices it. you can feel the difference when you're on the wheel.....you feel more of the road. but on the upside, it handles a lot better!

pharcyde_serg
04-27-2005, 04:48 PM
wow... i was about to say.. how in the world did u tuck those 24's!! :excellent . I am a customizer and will probably stand out from the rest because i will lower mine and go full blown show with my armada. stay tuned for pics.

MacFly
04-28-2005, 02:52 AM
wow... i was about to say.. how in the world did u tuck those 24's!! :excellent . I am a customizer and will probably stand out from the rest because i will lower mine and go full blown show with my armada. stay tuned for pics.

:D

would love to see pics! before and after!

dunkonu
04-28-2005, 07:29 AM
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/703000-703999/703553_92_full.jpg

The_Flood
04-28-2005, 12:06 PM
Only thing missing are the Lamborghini doors..

92TripleBlack
04-28-2005, 12:16 PM
If you don't want to mess up the towing, don't lower.

casinojames
08-07-2005, 07:20 PM
If you don't want to mess up the towing, don't lower.
Man you talk a lot of ****!! Your truck looks mad whack on those discount twenty's so just shut the **** up and leave other peoples posts alone. I've seen your ****ing opinion on every lowering post here. Do you really have that much angst against lowering a car that doesn't even belong to you?

92TripleBlack
08-07-2005, 10:53 PM
Do you really have that much angst against lowering a car that doesn't even belong to you?
Yes. :rolleyes: ;)

ockevin
08-08-2005, 01:16 AM
Got anymore pics of the slammed Armada ?

Is it on airbags ? Love to see pics of the suspension and wheel wells. Any other mods on the gray armada ?

Kevin

hullio
08-08-2005, 02:08 PM
Man you talk a lot of ****!! Your truck looks mad whack on those discount twenty's so just shut the **** up and leave other peoples posts alone. I've seen your ****ing opinion on every lowering post here. Do you really have that much angst against lowering a car that doesn't even belong to you?

Chill guy...every1 has their own opinion and IN MY OPINION T.B. is right lol :cool: ...but tis' all good, so stop hatin' in this forum

Armada
08-08-2005, 02:24 PM
TB and I both have an issue with extremes. It's just a matter of taste most of the time, but it can move from tast differences into safety concerns with extremes in either direction.

Just one opinion, here, guys, but going up to 20's or down to 17's makes sense if you are seeking a particular tire size you can't get with 18's, which regretably are sort of an orphan right now.

And if you want to go to 22's, 24's, 26's or 28 inch tractor rims, that's cool, as long as you realize that there is going to be a trade off, just like too much lift and too much gain in tire diameter can be a trade off in the other direction.

But TB makes a very valid point about towing. I tow an 8,000 trailer. If you are going to tow, axle travel and spring compression become very important. Put a thousand pounds of weight on the ball of your hitch and watch those air bag over shocks level the suspension to compensate. This both stiffens the rear suspension and reduces suspension travel - reduces it a lot. Very little left.

If you have already reduced suspension travel by lowering, and if you have reduced sidewall flex by going to low profile tires you already have two strikes against you. And then, if you are not careful, you may have street tires that have a lower load rating. Some of the low profile tires are giving up 400 lbs. or more of load rating per tire (compared to the stock factory tires), that's at least 800 pounds less reserve on the rear axle where the trailer tongue rests on the ball.

Then add your passengers and gear inside and you are probably in an overload situation.

So, lower your Armada for the "look." Lower it for better street handling with lower profile performance tires. Nothing wrong with customizing your truck for a unique look. But lowering and real towing are usually not a good or safe mix, nor would lowering and going off-road.

And if those tires are low profile and the rims haven't already bent, try hitting a pothole with one of your rear tires while pulling 6,000 to 8,000 lbs. on a super stiff, no travel left maxed out suspension, and see what happens.

Just one opinion.

92TripleBlack
08-08-2005, 03:09 PM
Well said Armada. I don't attack anyone, but I do criticize and offer opinions. To me a forum shouldn't be a big happy everyone love fest, it is a place to bounce ideas off each other. I'd want to be aware of potential problems or implications if I was going to spend big bucks before jumping in. Don't take anything I put down as personal because it isn't. :rolleyes:



P.S. Still don't like lowered trucks. ;)

casinojames
10-03-2005, 12:14 AM
Chill guy...every1 has their own opinion and IN MY OPINION T.B. is right lol :cool: ...but tis' all good, so stop hatin' in this forum

Chilln's so hard, I'm Ice!!

92TripleBlack
10-03-2005, 12:31 AM
http://www.clubarmada.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1390&stc=1
http://www.clubarmada.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1389&stc=1

casinojames
10-03-2005, 12:36 AM
http://www.clubarmada.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1390&stc=1
http://www.clubarmada.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1389&stc=1

It's Dead Jim! For God's Sake I'm a Doctor not a miracle worker.

Armada_24s
11-30-2005, 06:59 PM
I have a 2004 Armada lowered on 24's my guy Eric Conner out of San Diego did it, he hooked up with Dostech and they made a kit. I am having inner tire problems though, they are wearing down and the factory camber is all the way out. Looks tough tough.

boo5o3
11-30-2005, 10:14 PM
i myself would want to lower my truck, but i would not want to have it customized... imo, right now, im in it for the looks... maybe down the line if i bought a boat or something it would be easier to put the stocks back on from a kit... from what i hear, customizing would deal with cutting and welding... things that be very difficult to change back... :eek:

like T.B and armada said... this forum is about opinions... it's not like you live next to the guy (atleast i hope you don't) and will have to see and hear what he has to say about your rig everyday... or you'll be doing one of these... :machinegu ;)

The Beast
12-01-2005, 02:16 AM
I don't care too much for lowering nor raising, and 22"s would be as high as I go preferably 20"s, but Boo5o3 I can't stop sweating those rims. I wish they were available in 20"s, but hopefully once I get my factory rims dipped they would give a similar look.

Armada_24s
12-01-2005, 02:52 PM
I want to know who is offering a kit to lower a 2004 Armada? I see alot of great looking rides on this site with 22's and 24' but no one talks about how they lowered them.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a201/xxxthisdoodxxx/IMG_2330.jpg
This is a Dostech kit done by Eric Conner of mobilemotorsports.com back in Oct 2004

ockevin
12-01-2005, 04:07 PM
Any rubbing going on......

Armada_24s
12-01-2005, 05:51 PM
Any rubbing going on......

no rubbing...

fstrom
12-04-2005, 12:45 PM
Are there any camber problems when you only install 22"? How about tire wear? :rolleyes:

casinojames
12-04-2005, 01:19 PM
Are there any camber problems when you only install 22"? How about tire wear? :rolleyes:

What do you mean? If you are just changing wheels and tires and not altering the suspension then alignment, camber and toe will be unaffected. Just try and pick a tire size that matches matches the O.D. of the OEM tire.
305/45/22R should work great and is withing 0.6% of factory speedo.

92TripleBlack
12-04-2005, 09:34 PM
Are there any camber problems when you only install 22"? How about tire wear? :rolleyes:
The camber problems happen when you lower. The suspension isn't designed to do that. Go figure. :rolleyes:
until they fix it, you'll probably have problems if you lower. Tire and rim size are meaningless as they don't affect the angle of the suspension. Lowering and raising does.

Lowering, large rims, etc are a fad, just like double wings were, neon lights on window washer nozzles, neon under the car, triple wiper blades, spinners, etc.

Last year, everyone wanted spinners. They are practically gone now. :awesome:

Just shows that its just a waste.

Still don't know why people:
A. Want to lower an SUV. They are designed to go off road. They aren't cars.
B. Want no "space" between the top of the tire and the fender. This is area the tire can travel for off road, etc.
C. Put mongo rims on rubber band tires. Ruins the ride, handling, acceleration, and costs gobs. You get plenty of sweat with 20s or 22s without the problems of larger rims. The only thing you don't get is the ability to brag about how much money you wasted. ;)

ggeorgie
12-04-2005, 11:27 PM
You mean the exhaust spinners are not a fad anymore? :damn: and I was gonna buy one, oh well :D

Armada_24s
12-05-2005, 12:40 AM
I guess there are really people that are angry and sour about big rims. I wonder why that is? People spend "gobs" of money lifting suv's and truck's as well, spending money is spending money. What if you just have money to spend and you wanna spend it that way? Just my thoughts...

92TripleBlack
12-05-2005, 01:43 AM
I guess there are really people that are angry and sour about big rims. I wonder why that is? People spend "gobs" of money lifting suv's and truck's as well, spending money is spending money. What if you just have money to spend and you wanna spend it that way? Just my thoughts...
Different attitude and reasons.

Lift guys spend money so they can improve the function of their rigs.
Lower guys hurt the function.

Lift guys never say,"And I spent X to lift it." They don't brag about spending.
Lower guys are the first to let you know how much they spent because this is why they did it.

Lift guys are improving upon the design which is meant to go both on and off road.
Lower guys are trying to change the design into something else, a car. (It would be like putting a lift kit on a vette instead of lowering it)

Lift guys don't have attitudes. They do it and don't care what others think. Typically, you get more of a redneck attitude than the hip hop crap.
Lower guys do it solely to impact what others think about them, and they adjust their attitudes to match. Typically they are braggarts, have inflated egos, etc. Basically, most come off as jerks.

Sorry, you asked, you got. It is very different. BTW, I'm not implying you or anyone else here has a tude, but from my experience, most lowering guys I've met ride real low and lean to one side while they thump hip hop down the street smiling with their platinum teeth. Like skiers and snow boarders. Skiers hate snow boarders and vs. versa. Same with power boaters and sail boaters. GM and Ford, cats and dogs, elves and dwarves, beer drinkers and wine drinkers, etc. And the sad part is, many lowering, big wheel, bling guys have no clue that a healthy majority of the public thinks they are ridiculous. :rolleyes:

The one big difference here is, since there is no practical reason for lowering a truck or putting monster rims on it, it will fade as does all other fads. Raising a truck does have a practical reason. Getting down the rocky trail to the cabin, cresting the berm to get to the beach, driving over the snow bank to get out of the driveway. All these are reasons for a lifted truck. For this reason, they will be here long from now. :D

casinojames
12-05-2005, 02:10 AM
Different attitude and reasons.

Lift guys spend money so they can improve the function of their rigs.
Lower guys hurt the function.

Lift guys never say,"And I spent X to lift it." They don't brag about spending.
Lower guys are the first to let you know how much they spent because this is why they did it.

Lift guys are improving upon the design which is meant to go both on and off road.
Lower guys are trying to change the design into something else, a car. (It would be like putting a lift kit on a vette instead of lowering it)

Lift guys don't have attitudes. They do it and don't care what others think. Typically, you get more of a redneck attitude than the hip hop crap.
Lower guys do it solely to impact what others think about them, and they adjust their attitudes to match. Typically they are braggarts, have inflated egos, etc. Basically, most come off as jerks.

Sorry, you asked, you got. It is very different. BTW, I'm not implying you or anyone else here has a tude, but from my experience, most lowering guys I've met ride real low and lean to one side while they thump hip hop down the street smiling with their platinum teeth. Like skiers and snow boarders. Skiers hate snow boarders and vs. versa. Same with power boaters and sail boaters. GM and Ford, cats and dogs, elves and dwarves, beer drinkers and wine drinkers, etc. And the sad part is, many lowering, big wheel, bling guys have no clue that a healthy majority of the public thinks they are ridiculous. :rolleyes:

The one big difference here is, since there is no practical reason for lowering a truck or putting monster rims on it, it will fade as does all other fads. Raising a truck does have a practical reason. Getting down the rocky trail to the cabin, cresting the berm to get to the beach, driving over the snow bank to get out of the driveway. All these are reasons for a lifted truck. For this reason, they will be here long from now. :D


Good ole TB!! Bad day a work dear? I know you don't care man but when you make generalizations and stereotypes like that it just starts the flaming and gets battles going again. Can we please just do what we do with our trucks and stop taking digs at people. Honestly bro, I'm black and when you talk about the music and the lifestyle that I'm interested in its extremely offensive. I respect your knowledge and what you offer to the board but this just ain't cool to me. I grew up on 4x4 trucks in the NW and I still love'm but there is no way you could know that about me by the type of music I listen too, or the clothes I wear or the way I plan to mod my truck. I'll agree there are extremes on both sides of the fence when it comes to cars and trucks but the fact is there's plenty of cats out there just like me who are into everything. I know its hard to shake the upbringing but lets keep it about the cars in here.

MacFly
12-05-2005, 02:21 AM
Good ole TB!! Bad day a work dear? I know you don't care man but when you make generalizations and stereotypes like that it just starts the flaming and gets battles going again. Can we please just do what we do with our trucks and stop taking digs at people. Honestly bro, I'm black and when you talk about the music and the lifestyle that I'm interested in its extremely offensive. I respect your knowledge and what you offer to the board but this just ain't cool to me. I grew up on 4x4 trucks in the NW and I still love'm but there is no way you could know that about me by the type of music I listen too, or the clothes I wear or the way I plan to mod my truck. I'll agree there are extremes on both sides of the fence when it comes to cars and trucks but the fact is there's plenty of cats out there just like me who are into everything. I know its hard to shake the upbringing but lets keep it about the cars in here.

well said CJ!

i think TB just likes the attention his posts generate. we all have our right to our opinion, that's a right given to ALL of us. but when someone continually posts comments over and over and over again.....it gets really old!

i've ran into MANY ppl that's raised their trucks and has "bragged" about how much they've spent on their lift.....as well as ppl who's got large rims.......it works both ways. so get off your high horse and stop generalizing everyone as if you're somebody.

you've made your point over and over, we shall agree to disagree. pls, move on!

92TripleBlack
12-05-2005, 10:04 AM
OK. I only post if asked. Please don't ask about Basketball, rap, hip hop, bling, or showboating. I'm sure I would offend half of the poeple out there with religion and politics so keep it off that also. But realize, even though it isn't true or maybe justified, the stereotype is there and in spades. I'm just making some people aware of it. I did say in my reply that it wasn't directed at any board members. BTW, I am totally color blind race wise and have been in an interracial relationship now for 9 years. ;)

Armada_24s
12-05-2005, 11:57 AM
I know how to get TB going now... I know everyone has there opinons TB I just wanted to get your blood pumping because I see alot of your post about "lowered and lifted rigs". Its all good... So when you gonna lift your rig? You gonna hook up on that 8 inch lift? I dont care to off road my Armada anyway thats what my buggy is for, so I dont care if its lowered with 24's... Hope you have a better day at work.

boo5o3
12-05-2005, 04:00 PM
everyone is entitled to thier own opinion... like it's been said before, that's what a forum is for... Anyway, i agree with armada, my qx is used primarily as a everyday ride... meaning goin to work, road trips, grocery store... like armada, i did have an off roading rig, a 2k montero sport, until i(well i was in it) totaled it... now i'm jus down to my Q...
As far as braggin about havin big wheels... i don't do it to my friends, why, cause i respect them, why brag, it's jus like saying, look what i have, and you don't??? Now, ridin wit my friends behind tinted windows, while someone else is looking at my ride, they are the ones who start to brag, and I jus go along with it... I have gotten numerous comments about my wheel, all positive, and I don't start pumpin up the hip hop and say yeah that's right! I being raised the way I have (Parents and people I grew up with in Hawaii), am humble about it, and say thank you... TB has his opinions about things, but making "people aware" of the stereo type is what makes it a stereo type... It's ok... I myself when I was younger thought young guys who ride expensive cars were all drug dealers... :D
Enough of my ranting... everyone in this board, say what you like, it's other peoples decsion to either agree, disagree, or not say anything at all... until next time... keep the peace... :cool:

Armada_24s
12-05-2005, 04:38 PM
everyone is entitled to thier own opinion... like it's been said before, that's what a forum is for... Anyway, i agree with armada, my qx is used primarily as a everyday ride... meaning goin to work, road trips, grocery store... like armada, i did have an off roading rig, a 2k montero sport, until i(well i was in it) totaled it... now i'm jus down to my Q...
As far as braggin about havin big wheels... i don't do it to my friends, why, cause i respect them, why brag, it's jus like saying, look what i have, and you don't??? Now, ridin wit my friends behind tinted windows, while someone else is looking at my ride, they are the ones who start to brag, and I jus go along with it... I have gotten numerous comments about my wheel, all positive, and I don't start pumpin up the hip hop and say yeah that's right! I being raised the way I have (Parents and people I grew up with in Hawaii), am humble about it, and say thank you... TB has his opinions about things, but making "people aware" of the stereo type is what makes it a stereo type... It's ok... I myself when I was younger thought young guys who ride expensive cars were all drug dealers... :D
Enough of my ranting... everyone in this board, say what you like, it's other peoples decsion to either agree, disagree, or not say anything at all... until next time... keep the peace... :cool:

See everyone can feel that. you are entitled to do waht you want to your car, and TB just has an opinion about lowered rigs and big rims. Thats what this forum is for. Theres people out there that lift trucks just to lift them and not once have seen dirt with them unless they were driving through a construction area on the free way or something. It starts out all about looks. I had a few lifted trucks 2 of them never even been off road the other I rolled in the dunes, but again its all about looks... :excellent

fiddlyD
12-05-2005, 05:39 PM
YAWN!!


fiddlyD

casinojames
12-05-2005, 05:43 PM
YAWN!!


fiddlyD


HA HA this post is eternal. It will never die!!

Armada_24s
12-05-2005, 06:14 PM
HA HA this post is eternal. It will never die!!

This will be the longest running and most posted Thread on this forum... Haha It will be great... :machinegu

fiddlyD
12-05-2005, 06:27 PM
TB is a very smart guy when it comes to tech on the Armada but he just doesnt like lowered rides<period> even though he drives a Vette :) ..me personally i dont like TBs truck, i hate the agressive look on the tire on a truck like this...its too luxury to have this look.
dont get me wrong ive had raised trucks and lowered trucks b4...i love them both.to each his own. i was thinking of getting 22" on my QX but im just scared they will get robbed and damage the QX.

fiddlyD

92TripleBlack
12-05-2005, 08:30 PM
I know how to get TB going now... I know everyone has there opinons TB I just wanted to get your blood pumping because I see alot of your post about "lowered and lifted rigs". Its all good... So when you gonna lift your rig? You gonna hook up on that 8 inch lift? I dont care to off road my Armada anyway thats what my buggy is for, so I dont care if its lowered with 24's... Hope you have a better day at work.
Actually, I priced it out today at 4 wheel parts and they said the procomp kit was $2400 installed. The guy looked at the mada like a hungry wolf ready to chomp. Good stuff. They had a guy with a CJ there with 37" and a Ford 5.0. True rock buggy. :D

92TripleBlack
12-05-2005, 09:04 PM
BTW, here's a stock titan. Mada can do the same. It DIDN'T get stuck either. http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-general-discussion/18655-titan-owner-needs-

Armada_24s
12-05-2005, 10:41 PM
I wonder if a non Off road Armada can do that. Of course with stock wheels. Im not talking about my Armada my rims would probably make me sink... Haha

92TripleBlack
12-05-2005, 10:46 PM
I wonder if a non Off road Armada can do that. Of course with stock wheels. Im not talking about my Armada my rims would probably make me sink... Haha
Probably. The only difference is the tire width. The off-road uses tires 3/4" wider. That's it. If that can do it, I'm sure I'd make it through with my meats. ;) Fire up the power washer! :D

pmj341
08-01-2007, 07:23 PM
guys
i lower my suv's strickly for the great handling, i install larger sway bars for the same reason.
i do not slam my rides, i tow car carrier and a boat, i want to retain
suspension travel.:dirtyoldm i like to go fast, HANDLING IS GGOD
i do not go off road, unless it's on a dirt bike.

lowincarmada
08-01-2007, 09:53 PM
lowering looks so good, everthing I own will be lowered.

TanK1
08-02-2007, 01:18 AM
Don't do it, just slap your 24"s on there.

pmj341
08-02-2007, 08:25 AM
I DON'T LIKE RIDING ON RUBBERBANDS, TOO ROUGH A RIDE.
IT WOULD HANDLE BETTER, BUT IT'S MY WIFE'S.
THE EXCURSION IS MINE-3 IN LOWERED 22X11 BIGGER FRONT AND REAR SWAY BAR
:hi:

IKAPONO
08-03-2007, 04:31 AM
How you like his ride now? Yes I know I'm walking into a trap with this one.

IKAPONO
08-03-2007, 04:32 AM
Oh yeah its not a photo shop either. Its the real thing.

increasethemusic.com
08-03-2007, 05:13 AM
Just found this on the net. Check it out!
http://www.drivewire.com/performanceparts/intrax/001images/loweringsprings.jpg

What makes Nissan Armada Intrax springs better? Intrax designs most of its Nissan Armada lowering kits with progressive rates, to satisfy the two features you've asked for most. First, the lowered look. Most other brands' springs are linear rate, as this is cost-effective but doesn't necessarily provide the visual effect you desire. By designing a progressive spring, we achieve the lowered look while maintaining safety standards of spring preload at suspension droop. The second requirement is ride quality. Since most of you identified that you drove 90% of your mileage to and from work, you wanted to retain the same ride quality enjoyed with OE springs. If you're driving to work on a racetrack, "Sport" or "Race" springs from other brands may be for you. Nissan Armada Intrax progressive springs provide high performance looks and comfortable ride quality.

Intrax creates the finest Nissan Armada springs, from start to finish. Nissan Armada Intrax springs begin the forming process with cold winding to the most exacting standards. Within two hours of forming, springs are stress relieved in an oven (not to be confused with heat treating), and then shot peened to remove surface imperfections and further relieve internal stress. This can extend service life of a spring up to 200% or more. Next, the spring is "blocked" (wound to a longer length than required, and set in a hydraulic press to obtain designed free length). This eliminates the "settling" other brands require, due to the lower cost of their production processes. Finally, springs are Phosphate coated for corrosion resistance, and electrostatically powder coated to ensure a lifetime of outstanding looks.

http://www.drivewire.com/performanceparts/intrax/nissanarmadaloweringsprings.html


I may have just missed them on that site but the cheapest place I've found them is here: http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/INT601079.htm Not even Ebay after shipping was cheaper.

bayareaArmada
08-03-2007, 08:34 AM
see iver been readint this thread and i have to say is this.....

people fix up there cars to express themselves.

if u lift a truck then u lift it. if u lower it then u lower it. i know alot of guys who have a raised truck/suv who never once see dirt.

as far as i go.. i wanna lower my mada to fit in certain spot better(parking garages, drive thrus,)
and these guys who lift here trucks to improve there rigs,, not to hate or talk crap, but how does a lift make a truck better when u cant park or drive to half the places u use to. i bought my mada for family use, my mom cant jump 3 ft in the air to get into a car so i dunno just my 2 cents.



by the way i love lowered and raised cars/trucks. mostly for the look but mainly cause i like people who express themselves thru there car

92TripleBlack
08-03-2007, 10:11 AM
lowering looks so good, everthing I own will be lowered.
I have exactly the opposite view. Lowering makes cars look good, sometimes. Some cars are already low enough. Trucks look better raised. They look more aggressive, tougher, less feminine, and more capable, which they are. Lowered trucks look emasculated and weak.

92TripleBlack
08-03-2007, 10:12 AM
How you like his ride now? Yes I know I'm walking into a trap with this one.
Where's my steamroller when I want it. :rolleyes:

IKAPONO
08-03-2007, 11:10 AM
Heres my steamroller!

92TripleBlack
08-03-2007, 12:29 PM
Roll baby roll. :cool:

lowincarmada
08-03-2007, 01:12 PM
How you like his ride now? Yes I know I'm walking into a trap with this one.

yea very nice

armadadd
08-03-2007, 02:19 PM
JMO I think a lowered really good driving in the city. As far for lifted is meant more to be out in the woods. JMO

IKAPONO
08-03-2007, 02:52 PM
Bring your truck I'll roll baby roll over yours.

bayareaArmada
08-03-2007, 03:00 PM
its not that lifted... lol..........

Pops
08-03-2007, 03:02 PM
Bring your truck I'll roll baby roll over yours.
That is a sweet looking truck!!! Did you not like having a Billit on the Upper Grille??