It's time to replace the shocks on my '02 X. What brand should I go with? My suspension is currently all stock/OEM.
So, what was different that made them more comfortable?When i replaced my shocks to bilsteins, it made the car more comfortable yes, But i did not feel any difference in cornering or overall how it handles bumps like everyone said.
Is there something I'm missing? Sway bar rubber? I have no clue.
Help?
Just ordered them for installation tonight. Note that they come without much of the hardware (not sure if others do). Came only with front shock top nut/washer/rubber. No nuts for bottom of front, and no hardware at all with the rears. Searching the site now hoping to find someone who might have posted sizes as I like to replace suspension nuts/bolts when I do this kind of stuff.Anybody have any luck with Nismo shocks....4x4 parts has them for $250.00 shipped......been looking at it .....I dont have any lift and not planning to have one, just keeping it stock....thanks
I mean I'm not sure if I understand what you're saying, but I reused the same nuts and bolts for the rear shocks and bottom of the fronts. Nothing wrong with them.Just ordered them for installation tonight. Note that they come without much of the hardware (not sure if others do). Came only with front shock top nut/washer/rubber. No nuts for bottom of front, and no hardware at all with the rears. Searching the site now hoping to find someone who might have posted sizes as I like to replace suspension nuts/bolts when I do this kind of stuff.
I'll post a ride report when I get them on.
Just my preference to change all nuts/washers etc when doing suspension work. The old ones were actually fine which was a surprise considering how rusty the undercarriage is on this '02. Old shocks were wildly rusty original's. I expected them to be floppy and dead, but all 4 still had firm rebound in them.I mean I'm not sure if I understand what you're saying, but I reused the same nuts and bolts for the rear shocks and bottom of the fronts. Nothing wrong with them.
It only includes the top nut but thats because its an interesting arrangement.
Did you notice a difference?Just my preference to change all nuts/washers etc when doing suspension work. The old ones were actually fine which was a surprise considering how rusty the undercarriage is on this '02. Old shocks were wildly rusty original's. I expected them to be floppy and dead, but all 4 still had firm rebound in them.
Ride Report NISMO's: Seem to ride just fine. Note that the NISMO Bilsteins are for stock ride height, limiting future lift options. Price was right at $250.00 for a full set.
Whole job took 1.5 hours. I do have a lift and air tools however.
Honestly not really, but the truck is new to us so not a lot of miles for comparison..Did you notice a difference?
Well I don't have the Nismo ones. I have the normal bilstein HD, but I felt an enormous difference. The car would roll less, it would feel more compliment in the bumps, and overall just night and day betterHonestly not really, but the truck is new to us so not a lot of miles for comparison..
Ditch the rear, keep the front.Brand new member and new to the Xterra's. Quick question... Why ditch the sway bar? Front and rear?
Like TJ said.Brand new member and new to the Xterra's. Quick question... Why ditch the sway bar? Front and rear?