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07-19-2006, 06:33 PM

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Suspension Gasket question

I have a question about that red gasket you see in the pics...my other one happen to just walk away, while both my struts sat in my garage...and Nissan wants $10 for a new one

...anyway, is there any real purpose for this gasket?

07-19-2006, 06:41 PM

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prevents noise and corrosion between the tower and the mount

07-19-2006, 06:44 PM

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has anyone ran gasket less with no problems? no noise?

07-19-2006, 11:34 PM

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I have one foo. I'll bring one down with me.

I bet it reduces noise between the 2 metals (the shock and the shock tower).

07-19-2006, 11:38 PM

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I have one foo. I'll bring one down with me.

I bet it reduces noise between the 2 metals (the shock and the shock tower).

do you really have a spare one? if u can, bring it down yeah?

07-20-2006, 03:56 AM

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One of mine crumbled when I did my struts/ springs. I just tossed it. Havent noticed any ill effects.

07-20-2006, 07:12 AM

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Didn't put them back on when I did mine, (Friday night, Nissan closed for the 3 day weekend) original ones were shot. Been a while now and no problems.

07-20-2006, 11:03 AM

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You can get sheet of gasket paper and make your own gasket. Good for both front and rear.

07-20-2006, 11:19 AM

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I made new ones for the rear. I got a sheet of gasket material at Autozone. If you dont use ones in the rear water and sand will get into the trunk and under the rear seat. Thats no good. I havent used front ones for a good while now with no issues.