Suspension replacement
#1
Suspension replacement
I'm looking to replace my shocks and struts and have a couple quick questions:
1) Does anyone have thoughts on OEM vs other brands? I'm fine spending extra money if it will get me better equipment, just want the best ride possible.
2) I found two different numbers for the OEM front struts, one supersedes the other. Can anyone tell me which number is the newer version? E43029N00D and E43029DA0A.
3) I would love to lower my car, but live in Iowa where we have gnarly winters so I think I should stay stock height. Is there any reason to replace the springs while I have it all taken apart anyway? Are there other parts I should replace while I have it apart (bushings, end links, etc)?
Anyone done this recently and have any tips or other advice for me before I start ordering parts?
Thanks all
1) Does anyone have thoughts on OEM vs other brands? I'm fine spending extra money if it will get me better equipment, just want the best ride possible.
2) I found two different numbers for the OEM front struts, one supersedes the other. Can anyone tell me which number is the newer version? E43029N00D and E43029DA0A.
3) I would love to lower my car, but live in Iowa where we have gnarly winters so I think I should stay stock height. Is there any reason to replace the springs while I have it all taken apart anyway? Are there other parts I should replace while I have it apart (bushings, end links, etc)?
Anyone done this recently and have any tips or other advice for me before I start ordering parts?
Thanks all
#2
I have everything.....
I have everything(Shocks, Struts, and Springs F&R) you need all OEM, shoot me a pm I'm going post them up in the classifieds later on tonight or tomorrow. Maybe 200miles on them before I went with coilovers. Thanks..
-Joe
-Joe
#4
I have about 150K on my 09 maxima SV and I just replaced my shocks and struts and I ended up just getting the Monroe OE replacements from Rockauto, they are cheap and they drive like factory. I'm impressed with them. easy install same as factory! P.s. I did not replace the springs as I have the Eibach set, I also replaced my mounts for the front( I went with the Moog)
#5
I also went with the Monroe OE replacements. Car definately feels better now.
You do not need to replace the springs, but may want to do the strut mounts & bearings while it's taken apart, also replace the bumpstops/dust-boots.
You do not need to replace the springs, but may want to do the strut mounts & bearings while it's taken apart, also replace the bumpstops/dust-boots.
#6
Thanks for the tips guys! I ended up buying some shocks/springs from someone that has a sport model and put coilovers on it immediately, so the shocks/springs should be like new. I'm ordering new bearings and mounts too. Anyone have suggestions on brands for the bearings and mounts? Moog? Does it matter?
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