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?

 

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.

 

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...

 

The bearings are cheap from the dealership.
Jae

 

About $35 each from the dealership.

The Nissan part number is 54320-40U00

 

$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...

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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).

 

Spring noise.

 

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

Does this sound ridiculous?

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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.