Upgrading Suspension - Setup

[604-Allstar]

Hi,

The dreaded "death wobble" has finally showed up on my 2001 QX4 so I thought I would take this opportunity to upgrades some of the other suspension parts at the same time as there is 237km on it.

I work in sales and this is my daily driver but I do go hunting take the QX4 on unmaintained mountain logging roads that can get pretty adventures. Currently the front end noise dives pretty badly with a little tap of the brake and the vehicle bottoms out pretty easily especially when I have it loaded up with hunting gear. Since the vehicle is my daily driver I don't want to go too aggressive with anything so I was wondering what people thought of the setup below.

-Front Struts
KYB GR-2/Excel G

-Rear Shocks
Bilstein 5100

-Front Springs
OME HD Springs

- Rear Springs
OME MD Springs

-OEM strut mounts and bearings

-Upper and Lower Trailing Arm
4x4parts - http://www.4x4parts.com/i-18981216-rear ... -arms.html
(Plus new bolts)

- New Bump stops.

I went with HD springs in the front and MD springs in the back to give the truck a level stance but I am concerned about "topping out" the front struts. I don't plan on changing the bumper ever or adding a winch. I do have the OEM grill guard but im guessing that's only 60-75 lbs, so still well below the 110-220lbs recommended rating of the HD springs. Would I be better of getting MD springs all around and then getting a spacer for the front?

what are peoples opinion of AC Springs vs OME?

Please pass along any feedback, Suggestion or anything that I have left out that I should also do.

Cheers

[604-Allstar]

Anyone know the Bilstein Part # for the 5100 series rear shock?

[atraudes]

I can't offer any help on those brands you were asking about, but here's a few additional parts you may consider replacing as well:

Front:
$25 - Front sway bar end link (2) - Proforged 113-10121
$22 - Front sway bar bushings - https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/pathfin ... -6789.html
http://www.infinitipartsusa.com/2001-In ... /22849.htm
$4 - Shock bolt (4) - item 2
$4 - Shock nut (4) - item 15
$71 - Right control arm - Moog RK640329
$85 - Left control arm - Moog RK640330
$57 - Ball joint (2) - Proforged 101-10230
$30 - Inner Tie Rod End (2) - Proforged 104-10464

Rear:
$22 - Rear sway bar end link (2) - Proforged 113-10166
$20 - Rear sway bar bushings - https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/pathfin ... -7025.html
http://www.infinitipartsusa.com/2001-In ... /22857.htm
$10 - Left Spring upper seat - item 20
$10 - Right Spring upper seat - item 20
$10 - Left Spring lower insulator - item 21
$10 - Right Spring lower insulator - item 21
$6 - Left Shock Bolt (2) - item 18
$6 - Right Shock Bolt (2) - item 18
$5 - Right Lateral arm bushing - item 14
$5 - Left Lateral arm bushing - item 15
$2 - Lateral arm bolt (2) - item 16

The parts on infinitipartsusa.com are OEM and can also be acquired from a dealership. I'm not sure if all of the nuts, bolts, seats, insulators, etc. are necessary, but it's better to have and not need, especially for the price. If nothing else, getting new bushings and ball bearings are definitely worthwhile.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[greengumby]

Anyone know the Bilstein Part # for the 5100 series rear shock?

Part Number: 24185783
Alternate Part Number: F4BE56682H8

I use these on my 04 Tahoe

[604-Allstar]

Anyone know the Bilstein Part # for the 5100 series rear shock?

Part Number: 24185783
Alternate Part Number: F4BE56682H8

I use these on my 04 Tahoe

I was wondering were you found that info?

All the info i have found so far has been as follows

If you want 5150's with 255/70 valving, part number is 25-186307.
If you want 5125's with 255/70 valving, part number is 33-185552.
If you want 5100's for affordability, and you don't care about the valving, get 24-185509.

[604-Allstar]

Quick look at the specs and I see they are very similar in length, Does anyone know what the valving is on either of these two?


Part # 24-185509
Extended (in) - 26.16"
Collapsed (in) - 16.14"

Part # 24-185783
Extended (in) - 26.14"
Collapsed (in) - 16.14"

[pathyss]

What's the difference between bilstein 5100 24-185509 and 33-185552? They're the same price on summit racing