phenryiv1

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I saw this post by Tom, a well-respected suspension guy (guru, really), and thought that I would ask if any "novices" had tried this, and if so, how did it go?

The post:
By the way, Tom (if you see this)- how do you pry them apart? Any particular tool that works well?

mzmtg

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I did that almost 100k miles ago. I just used regular axle grease on mine. You can use your fingernails to pry the bearing apart.

phenryiv1

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While researching, I found this: http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/703

But I think that enough reputible people have had success with it that I can risk it...a new clutch, new (other) suspension parts, and paying a ticked have my wallet drained as it is. If I can save $50 on that, I will give it a shot...

ThurzNite

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The bearings are cheap from the dealership.
Jae

NmexMAX

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About $35 each from the dealership.

The Nissan part number is 54320-40U00

phenryiv1

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$24 each at the org sponsor dealerships.

Ironic...I just spent 30 minutes looking for the part number, found it, and THEN saw your reply...

njmaxseltd

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I just use a small flat blade screw driver and gently pry from the inside. They pop open easily.

JamesNH

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frank said that they only stopped the sounds for 10 ten months any one have any one have experience with the sound not reappearing after 10 months?

JamesNH

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also is this the part that squeaks when going over little bumps or is that a spring noise?

Terran

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For future reference here 's a link where you can find most part numbers (I have been unable to find a few things there, but I don't remember what).

phenryiv1

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Spring noise.

kzak

I just had a strut bearing replaced on my car and I paid $250 with parts and labor!?

Does this sound ridiculous?

phenryiv1

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YES! It is a $25 part, and takes about an hour per side, TOPS!

JamesNH

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so anyone on a regreased bearing long term with no problems?

fadeaway

Sorry, I hate to bring back the dead, but let me warn you guys. Re-greasing the strut bearing didn't work well for me at all. Some major clunking noises (from the srping I assume) have been killing me over the past couple months.

I would guess the alternative is to buy new bearings from the dealer, I just did today ($70 for two cheap peices of plastic!), and will be putting them on tomorrow when I try out these s-tech's and see how they go.

Anyway, maybe some of you have been successful just re-greasing the bearings, but I sure was not successful at all. Took about 5 months for the horrible noises to start.

96white

hmmm i just checked cost.. its less then 24$. Its nice working for nissian

BEJAY1

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Cheaper yet is not running any at all. I'm getting no clunks or binding since the mounts are toast as well.

phenryiv1

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You still have those noises? Drop me a line and I will take a look at it. If you get new bearings and pitch in labor, I can change them out for new OEM ones as soon as the weather warms up.

Why the S-techs? What was wrong with the Tokico springs?

fadeaway

Yeah I hate to leave the tokicos behind.. but with the rims I got, wheel gap is much more noticeable.. I'll still be keeping the tokico springs in case I'd want to switch later on. I know the lower s-tech/sprint drops aren't favorites at all with many members here because of the lower drop and apparently worse characteristics. Me and a fellow orger are going to swap our tokicos with the s-tech's and see how it leaves us. We both have aftermarket wheels, and the wheel gappage doesn't look right.

It's weird because I see many people with H&R springs, Eibach's, etc. and their gap seems smaller than my tokico drop (in the front esp.), even though the drop numbers are just about the same.

Thanks for the offer, I'll send you a pm.