Anybody who has a stock suspension (all 4 strut assemblies) for sale? Help!

[stormeye]

Hi. I've bought a red 93 vert yesterday from this seller zerothread/198255So far it seems to be ok mechanically except for the suspension.rear glass/plastic all foggy, stitches around the plastic started to pealing off. stuffs like that. other than that body seems to be straight... paint is not glossy and perfect as it looks in the picture but I'm happy for the purchase. BTW, paid 2500. (was it an 'ok price' guys?)Car is making a squeeking noise and I think the 2" drop in the suspension is not helping me at all when I try to go into my apartment parking lot.and on top of that... road condition here in L.A. sucks.Anyone who has a complete set of strut assy off your car, please let me know. I'm trying to put the suspension back to stock.Need some help, guidance and patience to get used to this car.Hope I keep this car long enough.

[madcowvert]

why do you just go and buy stock s13 shocks and stock s13 springs. it will make your car look a bit lower and still give you a good ride.

when you buy spring suspension it says " not for 240sx convertible " that is becasue the convertible is heavyer. so it turns the 2 in drop to a 2.5 or 3...

[stormeye]

So can i just get s13 hatchback or coupe suspension and put it in the car?Overall, considering the heavier weight of the car, how much lower compared to original stock vert the suspension would it be?

[madcowvert]

if you put the stock s13 susspesion i can only guess it would be like 1 in to 1.5

[stormeye]

Does it look like it was dropped 2" if you just take a look at the car?The owner (who had it for 2months) already bought the car like this so didn't have a clue about the type of suspension used and how much it was lowered.

[madcowvert]

the car looks low i would say it looks like 2in springs

[onosqv]

2500 is a steal. I got mine w/ body dings/dents and in much worse condition for a more than you did .

You may be able to get away w/ just changing back to stock springs if your struts are not blown - which the only real way to tell is once u pull the suspension. You can try the bounce test - i.e. go to each corner, put all ur weight on it, and see if it bounces more than once or twice. If so, then it's probably blown - and usually you can tell when you ride on blown shocks (keeps oscillating after hitting a bump).

I'll check @ home when I can too see if I still have my stock springs and any shocks (doubt it, but I'll check).

[stormeye]

Any luck guys? I'd preferably get the stock struts off a vert.

[onosqv]

hmmm, i'll straight up trade you w/ my stock suspension on my vert, hee hee. email me if interested.

[stormeye]

sure that'll work out for me. any idea on how we can trade?
Modified by stormeye at 2:34 PM 9/19/2006

[stormeye]

Thanks man!

[xxxh28]

i got stock suspension for u. i recently put in some coilovers. stock suspension got only 120k on it. hit me up [email protected]

[jrsink]

why do you just go and buy stock s13 shocks and stock s13 springs. it will make your car look a bit lower and still give you a good ride.

when you buy spring suspension it says " not for 240sx convertible " that is becasue the convertible is heavyer. so it turns the 2 in drop to a 2.5 or 3...

so...my question...being that i am currently in the market for coilover for my vert...how are spring rates affected by the extra weight; because AGAINcoilovers are made for the s13 NOT the s13 vert.

is it obvious to say that i need to go for a stiffer spring rate like 12kg-F 10kg-R?most drifters (and that is what i would like to do) use 8kgF and 6kgR...

[nissanconvert]

I am by no means an expert in this, but here is my opinion. The vert is merely a few hundred pounds heavier. A person sitting in the car is about 200 lbs themselves altering the balance. I highly doubt, unless an expert at drifting, one would be able to tell the difference. Even so, to avoid hassel you can get adjustable coilovers or remove weight from the car if it really so important. Ask if this car was meant only for drift of for a compromise of street and drift. if the latter, do not worry about it. If for drifiting, removing 300lbs should not be too hard and I am sure there would be willing buyers here for the removed equipment here. Good Luck!

[jrsink]

my stcock supspension will be for sale this week, s13, still very tight. $150 obo

[stormeye]

Thank you guys but I have already sold my red vert.I'm in the quest for clean clean vert in black.

[sxxy1992]

I have a suspension piece under one side of the car that is leaking. It appears to be some type of round bearing or hinge affair about 3" around or so. Anybody got a clue what it is called? Anybody have a drawing of the main pieces of the suspension in the front between the wheels? thanks.

[94_240sx]

This is front suspension, but I don't think you are talking about the suspension.

[94_240sx]

You might have a leak somewhere on this. It's a power steering system.

[sxxy1992]

thnks for that drawing. I believe it is a part of that system. Not the power steering system. It is under the front part of the car and leaks a bit (must be hydraulic fluid or light gear oil in it. it is clear) It is about 12" or so forward of the rear edge of the fibre engine gard. Does anybody else have an engine guard on theirs? anyway, this little unit sits on both sides. I am at work right now but will look tonite and get it narrowed down.

[94_240sx]

Yeah, you better remove the engine guard and see what's going on. I've had crank seal leak, power steering oil leak and coolant leak. I'm telling you, it wasn't fun... BTW, I keep my engine guard on. Removed it before, but engine room gets dusty faster, so I put it back on...

[sxxy1992]

yes, I took my guard off the other day and cleaned it up a bit. Whoever had it before, must have hacked and slashed it because the driver's side has a substantial piece hacked out of it. No place to connect it. Looks like they may have sliced it up to be able to drain the oil without removing it. Yours the same way? Or is it in one piece? I have a new one on order but not sure if it will actually be available.

[94_240sx]

The guard is one piece. Should be available because it's a common S13 part. I got mine brand new like an year ago. You don't have to take it off to change oil, but if you leave it on, corner will get soaked by engine oil from the filter.

[sxxy1992]

Arrggghh, matey......here is the slimey culprit! It rests inside the banana bicycle seat looking piece of steel in your 1st picture. But it seems to have a line pointing to it with no name. just out of the drawing. Hope my picture is clear. Any answer for me? thanks.

[94_240sx]

That's called tension rod. Bushing is busted. It's 54476-35F20(bushing only) and $19 from dealership. You buy bushing, take out the tension rod and take them to machine shop to replace it. They will push the old one out and put a new one back in. I replaced with OEM rods & bushings, but next time I'll go for SPL adjustable tension rods for sure. PDM racing sells OEM rod with aftermarket polyurethane bushing.pdm-racing.com

[sxxy1992]

So, you're saying I can buy 1 bushing new from the dealership for $19 (do they need to be replaced in pairs?) and take them to a machine shop where they can be pressed out and the new ones in? Is the OEM ones the way to go or is it necessary to get the aftermarket like you were recommending? Is the tension rod something that is removed fairly easily by the lay person such as myself? Looks pretty simple . Anything need to be adjusted afterward like the alignment? Would this contribute to the cara pulling ever so slightly to the left (left tension rod is leaking). And this must be a sealed unit so eventually the fluid must stop leaking (and the unit eventually destroys itself?) Knew a picture would serve a thousand words. thanks for the advice.

[94_240sx]

So, you're saying I can buy 1 bushing new from the dealership for $19 (do they need to be replaced in pairs?)--> Yes. Both of them should be taken care of.

and take them to a machine shop where they can be pressed out and the new ones in? --> Exactly.

Is the OEM ones the way to go or is it necessary to get the aftermarket like you were recommending? --> If you want to upgrade your suspension or planning doing it. Yes, aftermarket is way to go. If not, stick with OEM parts. You can use OEM rod with aftermarket bushing too. It's up to you.

Is the tension rod something that is removed fairly easily by the lay person such as myself? Looks pretty simple. --> Yes, it's a simple job. Just make sure your tighten the bolts based on torque specs.

Anything need to be adjusted afterward like the alignment? --> Yes. Every time you work on suspension, alignment should be done.

Would this contribute to the car pulling ever so slightly to the left (left tension rod is leaking). And this must be a sealed unit so eventually the fluid must stop leaking (and the unit eventually destroys itself?)--> Yes. You are right.

You should check tie rod ends and control arms too. All of mine got busted almost at the same time.
Modified by 94_240sx at 7:22 PM 10/8/2006

[sxxy1992]

Just my luck! Went to dealership yesterday and 2 guys looking up parts (one knows pretty well, the other is learning from him) and was told that cannot buy just the bushing. The way it is drawn is you have to buy the whole thing. Bushing and tension rod. That is $75 plus tax. (Per!) Egad!May contact auto parts house locally and see what they can offer. But did get my new underside engine guard yesterday and ready to install it to keep the engine space clean. Almost had to trade my left arm to get it.

[biggie]

Just my luck! Went to dealership yesterday and 2 guys looking up parts (one knows pretty well, the other is learning from him) and was told that cannot buy just the bushing. The way it is drawn is you have to buy the whole thing. Bushing and tension rod. That is $75 plus tax. (Per!) Egad!May contact auto parts house locally and see what they can offer. But did get my new underside engine guard yesterday and ready to install it to keep the engine space clean. Almost had to trade my left arm to get it.

For that much, just get new adjustable tension rods with pillowball bushings. Many companies to choose from.

[94_240sx]

I forgot that. Yeah, Nissan doesn't sell bushing only although bushing is listed in the catalog.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/M...RS590

I think you better go with this one. $23 pair from PDM Racing.http://www.pdm-racing.com/prod....html