2002 q45 rear shock solution

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pexavier
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I have a couple of questions for you:
Would that go for adjustable Coilovers as well?
Can you email me pictures of the complete product too, please? My email is [email protected]


Tomgun
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Feb 2022 ordered rear shocks for my 2002 Q-45 w/o sport package from Partsgeek they were Nissan # 56210 AR03E cost 242 each and they worked , they still have them on their web site to fit 2002 Q45 .They are out of stock now. The infinity shock part number is Nissan E6210-AR01A.
Could not order front struts because on line Infinity stores only had the right strut in stock for my vin, said split year and I required 54303-AR225 for left side which is out stock all sites. They said 54302- AR 026 will not fit. Which is still available at infinity stores. I did install new front sway bar links and it improved the wheel bounce on bumpy road.

Wet_Q45_KC
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Any particular year for the 2002 Q45?

Tomgun
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I went with BC coilovers for front and rears, 1700 dollars but made a big different in handling and ride.

totaljett
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Forgive my profound late inquiry to this topic. I've been told after two different shop inspections of my 02 Q45' suspension, that all checks out. However, I find the rear slightly sways during operation. This developed about a year back. The sway is further minimized but not eliminated in sport mode. Tire psi has been experimented with from 33 to 40 with no change. Any thoughts of possibilities? Thanks

Q45-V8
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totaljett wrote:
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:39 am
Forgive my profound late inquiry to this topic. I've been told after two different shop inspections of my 02 Q45' suspension, that all checks out. However, I find the rear slightly sways during operation. This developed about a year back. The sway is further minimized but not eliminated in sport mode. Tire psi has been experimented with from 33 to 40 with no change. Any thoughts of possibilities? Thanks
What shocks are you running in the rear? I have a set of 350Z rear struts coming in to replace my blown rear struts, I hope this isnt what your using if thats the case

totaljett
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The rear shocks are OEM . I'm not sure if they're original since car was new.

Q45-V8
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Alright guys, I’m going to probably post a conclusion to this thread with the facts, as I just did my front struts and control arms, and will be doing my rears after the weekend:
The directly compatible part for 02-06 Q45 rear struts would be the 03-04 M45/Gloria rear struts, those are equally expensive and dealer only part, now someone did say that Monroe 5632 was an aftermarket equivalent, however those have been discontinued 2017-18 and none are left.
Case in point, someone also said that the 350Z rear struts are a direct fit, now this is true (sorta), the 350Z rear strut (02-08) will FIT, however I have a comparison photo that shows there is a difference in the width and length of the gas cylinder, and a major difference in the length of the piston rod and the travel length!
Under load, a shock absorber is meant to travel around 30 to no more than 70% of its maximum range for longevity. If I were to use the 350Z struts it would be constantly around 50-90% of its range and would certainly fail prematurely, and certainly would ride as well as the 350Z weighs 1,000 pounds less than Q45/presidents.
Background: I drive a 2005 Q45 base sedan. It currently has 104,000 miles. The ball joint on the drivers side has been bad for some time, but the drivers side front shock finally failed and began leaking badly, so it was no longer to hide the worn control arms. I replaced all of it. During that, it was discovered that the rear shocks were not leaking, but had almost no tension left.
Conclusion: unfortunately, for our cars, there never was an option for the front struts but dealer part, and at this point the rear struts are also only dealer part if you want it done right. Plan around $450 for the fronts each, and (for some reason) $500 for the rears (ironically way less complex but more expensive).


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