1986 1/2 – 1997 Nissan Hardbody 3 Inch Front Control Arms
$443.41
Here’s the key to lowering the front and keep your factory torsion bar settings
Description
1986 1/2 – 1997 Nissan Hardbody 3 Inch Front Control Arms
3-inch front drop | Keeps torsion settings | Maintains smooth ride
Get the stance you want without sacrificing ride quality or dealing with alignment headaches with our Nissan Hardbody control arms. These control arms give your Nissan Hardbody a clean front drop while keeping the truck comfortable and street-ready. It’s one of the easiest ways to get the drop, control, and smooth ride you want.
We know you want your Nissan Hardbody to sit right and drive right. These lowering control arms provide a true 3-inch drop while keeping your factory torsion bar settings unchanged.
That means you avoid the rough ride and alignment issues that come from over-adjusting stock parts. Plus, you get a clean drop with better control and consistent performance on the road.
Our Nissan Hardbody lower control arms:
- Provide a true 3-inch front drop
- Keep factory torsion settings
- Reduce alignment issues
Why Buy from DJM Suspension
Proven Lowering Expertise
Get lowering control arms, bushings, and other suspension parts backed by decades of experience. Each component reflects 50+ years of hands-on development.
Designed for Real Driving
We build lowering control arms and suspension parts built to perform on the street. Your truck maintains comfort, control, and drivability after installation.
Trusted by Truck Owners
You join thousands of truck owners who rely on DJM Suspensions for lowering control arms and other parts that fit without stress and provide dependable results.
About DJM Suspension
DJM Suspension builds parts for drivers who care about how their truck looks and drives. As a family-owned American manufacturer, DJM has led the lowering control arms and parts market since the early 1970s. Since opening our doors, we’ve focused on quality, fit, and on-the-road performance. Every product we design reflects decades of passion for aftermarket suspension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the Right Stance Without Compromise
Lower your Nissan Hardbody the right way with control arms built for fit, ride quality, and long-term performance. Order your lowering control arms now!
Additional information
| Weight | 20 lbs |
|---|
1986½–1996 Nissan Pick-Up
Lower Control Arms
Important — Read Before Installing
Hardware Parts List
- 1 Right Lower Control Arm
- 1 Left Lower Control Arm
Installation Procedure
Park the truck on a flat, level surface. Chock the rear wheels. Loosen the front lug nuts. Raise the front with a floor jack. Support the frame with jack stands. Remove the front wheels.
Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and loosen the nuts 2 full turns. Free the ball joint from the spindle using a pickle fork. Be extra careful not to damage the ball joint or dust boot — you will need to reuse the ball joint.
Starting on the driver side, locate the height adjusting bolt at the rear of the torsion bar. Measure and record the length of threads exposed between the end of the adjusting bolt and nut (Fig. A). Make a mark at the front of the torsion bar where it enters the bracket bolted to the lower control arm — mark both the bar and the bracket (Fig. B). This indexes the bar into the correct position when reinstalling.
Loosen the height adjusting bolts until there is no longer any load on the torsion bars.
Remove the two bolts holding the torsion bar assembly to the lower control arm. Slide the torsion bar and receiver away from the control arm. Repeat steps 3 through 5 on the passenger side.
Unbolt the sway bar end link and remove the lower shock bolt. Unbolt the TC (Tension/Compression) rod. Remove the ball joint nut. Remove the pivot bolt and remove the lower control arm.
Remove the rubber boot from the ball joint on the original control arm. Carefully remove the clip which secures the ball joint and press out the ball joint.
Press the ball joint into your new DJM control arms. Install the clip and rubber boot.
Install the DJM control arm to the frame using original hardware — do not tighten yet. Make sure the short bolt next to the pivot is inserted before attaching to the frame.
Bolt the TC rod to the control arm and tighten to factory specifications. Install the ball joint to the spindle, tighten, and install a new cotter pin.
Attach the torsion bar assembly to the control arm, making sure the torsion bar is indexed in the same position as before. Torque bolts to factory specs. Tighten all mounting hardware except pivot bolts — pivot bolts must be tightened after the vehicle is on the ground.
Adjust the height adjusting bolts to the original positions documented in step 3. Do not tighten jam nuts yet.
Attach the shock and sway bar end link using original hardware.
Check brake lines for interference. Install wheels and torque lug nuts. Verify tires turn both ways without making contact. Remove jack stands.
With the vehicle on the ground, tighten the pivot bolts.
Make any adjustments necessary to obtain the desired ride height. Make sure the truck is level from side to side. Tighten the adjusting bolt jam nuts. Double check all hardware. Verify tires turn both ways without making contact.
Take your truck for a test drive. Start off slowly and listen for any unusual noise.
After the test drive, measure the height of the front and record on the installation helper. Measurements should be approximately 3" less than the before measurement. If not, readjust the height adjustment bolts.
