03 in need of new shocks/struts. Options?
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03 in need of new shocks/struts. Options?
After 10 years 5 months and 111K miles, I think its time to replace my shocks and struts. The ride and handling is just not right anymore. The only suspension modification i have is RSR Ti2000 springs which are at least 8 years old themselves.
Currently the car gets driven about 250 miles per month. I dont track it and i dont really drive it as hard as i once did. I am at a loss as to what shocks and struts to go for. I really think adjustable would be overkill for my use. I intend on keeping the RSR springs and may go ahead and do sways because it would liven up the car. The specs for the RSR springs are:
Front - 345 lb
Rear - 417 lb
Down Data: F-0.6, R-0.6 in
Any suggestions would be appreciated as well as any other suspension maintenance items i should address. So far the only two routes i have thought about are the OEM 2004+ shocks and struts or the Tokico HP Blue.
I don't really have a price point in mind, except that i am value oriented.
Currently the car gets driven about 250 miles per month. I dont track it and i dont really drive it as hard as i once did. I am at a loss as to what shocks and struts to go for. I really think adjustable would be overkill for my use. I intend on keeping the RSR springs and may go ahead and do sways because it would liven up the car. The specs for the RSR springs are:
Front - 345 lb
Rear - 417 lb
Down Data: F-0.6, R-0.6 in
Any suggestions would be appreciated as well as any other suspension maintenance items i should address. So far the only two routes i have thought about are the OEM 2004+ shocks and struts or the Tokico HP Blue.
I don't really have a price point in mind, except that i am value oriented.
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OEM shocks , Tokico Blue or Tokico D-Specs. I would run D-Specs , they will probably perform best with the springs you have.
Also look into the LCA and compression arm bushings. They are most likely shot.
Also look into the LCA and compression arm bushings. They are most likely shot.
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JERZ350, no desire in lowering past the .6" I have now with the RSR. With my V1 Nismo bumper it already takes enough of a beating at that height.
terrasmak, thanks for the suggestions! I think i will most likely do the bushings too. I have have had a busted rear diff bushing long before there was a replacement available. My list of things to have done grows daily.
terrasmak, thanks for the suggestions! I think i will most likely do the bushings too. I have have had a busted rear diff bushing long before there was a replacement available. My list of things to have done grows daily.
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RSR Ti2000 Springs
JERZ350, no desire in lowering past the .6" I have now with the RSR. With my V1 Nismo bumper it already takes enough of a beating at that height.
terrasmak, thanks for the suggestions! I think i will most likely do the bushings too. I have have had a busted rear diff bushing long before there was a replacement available. My list of things to have done grows daily.
terrasmak, thanks for the suggestions! I think i will most likely do the bushings too. I have have had a busted rear diff bushing long before there was a replacement available. My list of things to have done grows daily.
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Bushings will probably be shot, the LSA and compression arm bushings are a weak link
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