Kyb Agk Installed 2 Day
10-20-2001, 04:15 PM
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Kyb Agk Installed 2 Day
I met up with 95goldmax today. He came over to ask me some questions regarding spring and strut installations and take a look at my setup. As we were checking out each others cars I notice these boxes in his back seat. A closer look and I see they say AGK on the box. I'm like hello??? When did you get these?
So we changed our plans a bit, being we both had no real plans for the day and I have all the tools needed to do this job, we went to work.
First off we went to Nissan and picked up 2 new strut bearings. Then we took the front struts out, the OEM dust covers were destroyed. John (95goldmax) had baught the Cattman dust covers. These do not fit OEM strut mounts - this was our first problem. So back to Nissan who did't have them in stock. Dissapointed we went back home. After some tooling around we found out that the Cattman dust covers fit so snug on the shock piston, we just put them on and tied down the bottom to the strut with zip ties. Problem solved! I'd recomend checking your dust covers before you do the job. John was already running H&R springs with NO NOISE PROBLEMS. I used the nylon hose isolator method for this install because his OEM spring isolators were all worn out. This worked perfectly, no noise at all.
Next we did the rear struts. After about an hour of removing stereo equipment and sub boxes, only kidding it wasn't that bad. We got the struts out and the new ones in. His rear struts were totally blown out.
Now for the test drive. We set all the struts on the #1 setting just to see how the car would ride. I could tell by pressing on the strut before we put them in that they were pretty tight. So out for the ride we went. First thing I'm going to say here guys, these struts are firm! I think the car rode pretty smooth, absorbed bumps very nicely. Took it on the highway and you can really feel how firm these struts are. Performace oriented all the way and thats only on the #1 setting.
So the setup is as follows - H&R springs, my home made isolators, and the KYB AGX struts - you get one hell of a tight smooth ride with no noise issues at all.
John - I hope you like your install, it was a pleasure meeting you today!!
See you on the 27th at the N.E. Maxima meet!
So we changed our plans a bit, being we both had no real plans for the day and I have all the tools needed to do this job, we went to work.
First off we went to Nissan and picked up 2 new strut bearings. Then we took the front struts out, the OEM dust covers were destroyed. John (95goldmax) had baught the Cattman dust covers. These do not fit OEM strut mounts - this was our first problem. So back to Nissan who did't have them in stock. Dissapointed we went back home. After some tooling around we found out that the Cattman dust covers fit so snug on the shock piston, we just put them on and tied down the bottom to the strut with zip ties. Problem solved! I'd recomend checking your dust covers before you do the job. John was already running H&R springs with NO NOISE PROBLEMS. I used the nylon hose isolator method for this install because his OEM spring isolators were all worn out. This worked perfectly, no noise at all.
Next we did the rear struts. After about an hour of removing stereo equipment and sub boxes, only kidding it wasn't that bad. We got the struts out and the new ones in. His rear struts were totally blown out.
Now for the test drive. We set all the struts on the #1 setting just to see how the car would ride. I could tell by pressing on the strut before we put them in that they were pretty tight. So out for the ride we went. First thing I'm going to say here guys, these struts are firm! I think the car rode pretty smooth, absorbed bumps very nicely. Took it on the highway and you can really feel how firm these struts are. Performace oriented all the way and thats only on the #1 setting.
So the setup is as follows - H&R springs, my home made isolators, and the KYB AGX struts - you get one hell of a tight smooth ride with no noise issues at all.
John - I hope you like your install, it was a pleasure meeting you today!!
See you on the 27th at the N.E. Maxima meet!
10-20-2001, 05:01 PM
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I got a 98GLE with stock struts/shocks right now. Would you have been able to install 95goldmax's KYBs without buying anything additional? Or were the old parts just so bad that they needed to be replaced? I got H&R springs and am trying to find out what I need (if anything, or how I can tell if I need anything) before I install my KYB AGXs. thanks
10-20-2001, 05:17 PM
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I will be getting my AGXs this coming week(H&R already installed
). I also have ordered the boots from cattman. Why are they so tight? Shouldn't they fine on just write. Also the strut bearings how much did you spend on them? Is nissan the only place were you can get them? Or is there a place where i can get a better set or even cheaper set?
). I also have ordered the boots from cattman. Why are they so tight? Shouldn't they fine on just write. Also the strut bearings how much did you spend on them? Is nissan the only place were you can get them? Or is there a place where i can get a better set or even cheaper set?
10-20-2001, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by mrb23
I got a 98GLE with stock struts/shocks right now. Would you have been able to install 95goldmax's KYBs without buying anything additional? Or were the old parts just so bad that they needed to be replaced? I got H&R springs and am trying to find out what I need (if anything, or how I can tell if I need anything) before I install my KYB AGXs. thanks
I got a 98GLE with stock struts/shocks right now. Would you have been able to install 95goldmax's KYBs without buying anything additional? Or were the old parts just so bad that they needed to be replaced? I got H&R springs and am trying to find out what I need (if anything, or how I can tell if I need anything) before I install my KYB AGXs. thanks
10-20-2001, 08:12 PM
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Originally posted by davemax
I will be getting my AGXs this coming week(H&R already installed
). I also have ordered the boots from cattman. Why are they so tight? Shouldn't they fine on just write. Also the strut bearings how much did you spend on them? Is nissan the only place were you can get them? Or is there a place where i can get a better set or even cheaper set?
I will be getting my AGXs this coming week(H&R already installed
). I also have ordered the boots from cattman. Why are they so tight? Shouldn't they fine on just write. Also the strut bearings how much did you spend on them? Is nissan the only place were you can get them? Or is there a place where i can get a better set or even cheaper set?
I believe Nissan is the only place to obtain the bearings. The dealers usually have them in stock. There 20 bucks each. You need 2 - one for each side. Replace them - it's cheap insurance against noisey suspension issues.
10-20-2001, 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by njmaxseltd
The dust covers are supposed to "snap" into the upper strut mounts. The Cattman dust covers DO NOT fit into the OEM Nissan strut mounts. These dust covers simply pull over the piston rod of the strut and the lower portion gets a zip tie to hold it onto the lower portion of the strut itself. This setup works nicely and will keep dirt and water from the strut piston.
I believe Nissan is the only place to obtain the bearings. The dealers usually have them in stock. There 20 bucks each. You need 2 - one for each side. Replace them - it's cheap insurance against noisey suspension issues.
The dust covers are supposed to "snap" into the upper strut mounts. The Cattman dust covers DO NOT fit into the OEM Nissan strut mounts. These dust covers simply pull over the piston rod of the strut and the lower portion gets a zip tie to hold it onto the lower portion of the strut itself. This setup works nicely and will keep dirt and water from the strut piston.
I believe Nissan is the only place to obtain the bearings. The dealers usually have them in stock. There 20 bucks each. You need 2 - one for each side. Replace them - it's cheap insurance against noisey suspension issues.
Would you happen to know the part number for the OEM strut bearings?
10-21-2001, 05:40 AM
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Originally posted by Eric L.
Would you happen to know the part number for the OEM strut bearings?
Would you happen to know the part number for the OEM strut bearings?
10-21-2001, 05:44 AM
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awesome, how much do you charge for your work? and how much for the dust covers? do the rears also need new bearings?
awesome, how much do you charge for your work? and how much for the dust covers? do the rears also need new bearings?
10-21-2001, 07:43 AM
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Originally posted by njmaxseltd
The dust covers are supposed to "snap" into the upper strut mounts. The Cattman dust covers DO NOT fit into the OEM Nissan strut mounts. These dust covers simply pull over the piston rod of the strut and the lower portion gets a zip tie to hold it onto the lower portion of the strut itself. This setup works nicely and will keep dirt and water from the strut piston.
I believe Nissan is the only place to obtain the bearings. The dealers usually have them in stock. There 20 bucks each. You need 2 - one for each side. Replace them - it's cheap insurance against noisey suspension issues.
The dust covers are supposed to "snap" into the upper strut mounts. The Cattman dust covers DO NOT fit into the OEM Nissan strut mounts. These dust covers simply pull over the piston rod of the strut and the lower portion gets a zip tie to hold it onto the lower portion of the strut itself. This setup works nicely and will keep dirt and water from the strut piston.
I believe Nissan is the only place to obtain the bearings. The dealers usually have them in stock. There 20 bucks each. You need 2 - one for each side. Replace them - it's cheap insurance against noisey suspension issues.
10-21-2001, 08:26 AM
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Originally posted by VQdriver
i ordered rear boot covers from cattman. my noise issue comes from the right rear corner of my car! obviously something is missing or something is badly worn out. i've looked at a diagram of our suspension, but am unable to determine which parts i should order! i'm thinking it will be some of the rubber parts of the upper mount because the shaft seems to be banging on the mount or body or something..does anyone have experience with this? thanks. my AGXs come in wednesday supposedly!
i ordered rear boot covers from cattman. my noise issue comes from the right rear corner of my car! obviously something is missing or something is badly worn out. i've looked at a diagram of our suspension, but am unable to determine which parts i should order! i'm thinking it will be some of the rubber parts of the upper mount because the shaft seems to be banging on the mount or body or something..does anyone have experience with this? thanks. my AGXs come in wednesday supposedly!
11-12-2001, 06:18 PM
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I just shelled out 20.86 for each strut bearing. Part number on the package is: 54325-31U01, these things look like it's worth $1 man... doh! You only need 2 (one for each front).
says BRG STRUT MTG QTY 1 on them
hope this, dust boots, and KYB AGX's are all I need to install them shocks!
says BRG STRUT MTG QTY 1 on them
hope this, dust boots, and KYB AGX's are all I need to install them shocks!
11-13-2001, 06:06 AM
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If you guys can finid the part numbers for the rear suspension parts, let me know. Hey, Tom, will I need to order the round bushings all-around again for me AGX install? If I remember correctly, they are like...impossible to get off without cutting them off.
11-13-2001, 06:48 AM
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Originally posted by Lime
If you guys can finid the part numbers for the rear suspension parts, let me know. Hey, Tom, will I need to order the round bushings all-around again for me AGX install? If I remember correctly, they are like...impossible to get off without cutting them off.
If you guys can finid the part numbers for the rear suspension parts, let me know. Hey, Tom, will I need to order the round bushings all-around again for me AGX install? If I remember correctly, they are like...impossible to get off without cutting them off.
Mine were fine, came right out and are still in good shape.
11-13-2001, 09:58 AM
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Originally posted by Lime
If you guys can finid the part numbers for the rear suspension parts, let me know. Hey, Tom, will I need to order the round bushings all-around again for me AGX install? If I remember correctly, they are like...impossible to get off without cutting them off.
If you guys can finid the part numbers for the rear suspension parts, let me know. Hey, Tom, will I need to order the round bushings all-around again for me AGX install? If I remember correctly, they are like...impossible to get off without cutting them off.
11-13-2001, 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by Lime
ah...I have already replaced the suspension myself once......I was just wondering if the KYB's came with the rubber things like the tokicos did.
ah...I have already replaced the suspension myself once......I was just wondering if the KYB's came with the rubber things like the tokicos did.
11-13-2001, 08:57 PM
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Originally posted by Lime
ah...I have already replaced the suspension myself once......I was just wondering if the KYB's came with the rubber things like the tokicos did.
ah...I have already replaced the suspension myself once......I was just wondering if the KYB's came with the rubber things like the tokicos did.
11-14-2001, 01:56 PM
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Originally posted by Lime
where did you order them, VQ? Thanks...I know alllll about the clanging thing...been there.........
where did you order them, VQ? Thanks...I know alllll about the clanging thing...been there.........
ps lime, make sure your upper rubber spring seats (doughnut shaped) are in good shape part# 55034.
11-25-2001, 11:01 PM
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Got mine installed for $120 plus tax last Wednesday, he set it on 2 and 4. The ride is VERY firm, a little too firm actually. I coudln't find the rear adjustment thingy so I haven't been able to change the rears to 2 or 3. 2 and 4 just seems too harsh on the highway and you bounce a little too much for my tastes. These give a VERY firm ride, I dunno what would happen if I set it on 4 and 8. Heh.
My Max definitely feels like a different beast. I haven't had too much time to drive it around, but will do soon this week, me thinks.
My Max definitely feels like a different beast. I haven't had too much time to drive it around, but will do soon this week, me thinks.
11-26-2001, 08:28 AM
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Originally posted by mrb23
Got mine installed for $120 plus tax last Wednesday, he set it on 2 and 4. The ride is VERY firm, a little too firm actually. I coudln't find the rear adjustment thingy so I haven't been able to change the rears to 2 or 3. 2 and 4 just seems too harsh on the highway and you bounce a little too much for my tastes. These give a VERY firm ride, I dunno what would happen if I set it on 4 and 8. Heh.
My Max definitely feels like a different beast. I haven't had too much time to drive it around, but will do soon this week, me thinks.
Got mine installed for $120 plus tax last Wednesday, he set it on 2 and 4. The ride is VERY firm, a little too firm actually. I coudln't find the rear adjustment thingy so I haven't been able to change the rears to 2 or 3. 2 and 4 just seems too harsh on the highway and you bounce a little too much for my tastes. These give a VERY firm ride, I dunno what would happen if I set it on 4 and 8. Heh.
My Max definitely feels like a different beast. I haven't had too much time to drive it around, but will do soon this week, me thinks.
11-26-2001, 02:55 PM
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Well, if they are TOO TIGHT, you will hate them to no end, unless you like getting jiggy with it. I turned it down to 1 in the front and 2 in the rear today, mucho better! Though I hate to imagine what 4 and 8 feels like! YIKES!
I had to jack car up to get at the rear adjustment thingies...
I had to jack car up to get at the rear adjustment thingies...
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