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Rough Country Suspension Nissan Titan Lift Kit - 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine

Ali Mansour Brand Manager, 4WD & Sport Utility

A suspension lift kit is one of the most popular and sought-after upgrades in our hobby. For many wheeling enthusiasts, a mild suspension lift is a gateway to new adventures, as the increased height often gets you farther down the trail. Although vehicles equipped with solid axles front and rear were traditionally considered easier to lift, modern IFS suspension kits are becoming just as painless.

131 1106 Lifting A 2007 Nissan Titan With Rough Country front Three Quarter Shot Photo 30757142

Recently we got the chance to install a 6-inch Rough Country suspension system on an ’07 Nissan Titan. Working alongside the pros at Low Range 4x4 in Wilmington, North Carolina, we were amazed at how fast this Titan went from zero to 6 inches. With quality aftermarket components that simply bolt in place, we found lifting the fullsize Nissan platform relatively easy and straightforward. And while we miss the golden days of the factory-equipped solid front axle 12-tons, it’s great to see that lifting the modern independent platforms is easier than ever.

PhotosView Slideshow The only trimming required on the Titan’s 6-inch Rough Country lift is to the factory IFS subframe. After measuring and marking the right spot, a quick pass with the Sawzall removes the unneeded metal.

The only trimming required on the Titan’s 6-inch Rough Country lift is to the factory IFS subframe. After measuring and marking the right spot, a quick pass with the Sawzall removes the unneeded metal.

In order to keep the CV shaft angles in check, Rough Country lowers the factory differential using its heavy-duty drop cradle. And since this kit doesn’t increase the front track width, no CV spacers were needed.

Finishing out the new IFS subframe are twin cradle braces that tie into the factory crossmember. These bolt-in support bars add a little extra beef to the IFS assembly and help secure the front end in turbulent terrain.

To maintain the factory ride quality while still achieving lift, Rough Country uses a top mount strut spacer. This lift design makes for an efficient way of lifting the truck and doesn’t require any special tools or a coil compressor.

Since the upper control arm stays in its factory location, a drop knuckle is used to tie in the lower A-arm. These CNC-machined iron knuckles reuse your factory unit bearings and bolt together in no time flat.

Rough Country Suspension Nissan Titan Lift Kit - 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine

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