The cheapest way to lower the front end would be to install Eibach springs. They usually run about $250 for the front/rear set. You can't buy just the front set, but you could just install the front set, although Eibach does not recommend this. For a little more money you could install front drop spindles.
On the 1997 Nissan pickup its just above the oil filter, lower right of engine, access through right front wheelwell after removing wheel, it's a screw in affair.
if you are sitting in the driver seat it will be at your left knee on the lower driver
I have a 1997 Nissan 2wd pickup with an automatic transmission and 4 cylinder. The thermostat is located on the lower radiator hose under the power steering pump.
Check your upper and lower ball joints, that's usually the culprit.
Changing brakes is a pretty simple task. Lift the car, remove the tire, brake shoe/caliper and remove the old pad. Put in the new pad, replace the brake shoe/caliper, put the tire back on and lower the car.
Lift the front of the vehicle up and support it with jack stands under the lower a-frames. Remove front wheels. Unbolt front shocks and remove them. Reverse order to install.
On a 94 4X4 you can see it looking under the passenger front wheel well at the lower rear end of the engine.
On my 95 pickup with 4 cylinder engine, the thermostat is located where the lower radiator hose enters the engine block. Hope this helps.
Lowering blocks or de-arched springs rear, shorter coils & or dropped spindles (front)
as long as your not lowering it to low and not bagging it you should be able to do it, just put lowering coils in the front and lowering leafs in the back
how do i lower the spare wheel on a ford transit truck
The fuel filter is on the left(drivers side) frame rail. If you have dual tanks it is easier to lower the front tank for access.