Eibach pro kit and Strut question

[Brody57]

Ive been reading through some threads and Ive heard everyone talk about the Eibach pro kit but nothing about aftermarket struts. I was looking to replace both when i do my install on the pro kit but cant seem to find anyone that makes front and rear struts for these cars. Any help would be appreciated.

Brody57

[DJ_B_Easy]

AFAIK, there are no aftermarket strut or shock applications for our ACs. There was a thread WAAAYYYY back that mentioned a company selling for sedans that would also fit the AC. LBC was asking a few weeks back too and we couldnt find it. Try using search button, might take you a while.

[SanoSuKe]

Hmm, anyone ever try cutting the stock springs to lower the car?

Would the shortened stock springs still hurt the shocks/struts?

[Blackmobile]

Hmm, anyone ever try cutting the stock springs to lower the car?

[SanoSuKe]

Hmm, anyone ever try cutting the stock springs to lower the car?

Not saying that I would do it. I'm just curious.

[DJ_B_Easy]

I hope no one in here has done it. Otherwise I need to look for another forum.

[SilverBack805]

Hmm, anyone ever try cutting the stock springs to lower the car?

Would the shortened stock springs still hurt the shocks/struts?

What are we Hondas now?

From what ive read Altima Coupes have aftermarket rear shocks available, but nothing aftermarket to replace the front struts with other then oem. Anyone know more about this?

[SanoSuKe]

Well, everybody is saying the aftermarket springs will make the struts/shocks life die faster. Why not cut the stock springs and make it stock on stock? Again, I'm not saying that I'm going to do it or that it's a good idea, just want to know why did nobody tried it before.

[Brody57]

Well, everybody is saying the aftermarket springs will make the struts/shocks life die faster. Why not cut the stock springs and make it stock on stock? Again, I'm not saying that I'm going to do it or that it's a good idea, just want to know why did nobody tried it before.

You dont make any sense. If you cut the stock springs, it will shorten the springs and make the car sit lower and will cause the same wear that aftermarket springs would. Cutting springs is NOT a smart idea at all.

[SanoSuKe]

Well, everybody is saying the aftermarket springs will make the struts/shocks life die faster. Why not cut the stock springs and make it stock on stock? Again, I'm not saying that I'm going to do it or that it's a good idea, just want to know why did nobody tried it before.

You dont make any sense. If you cut the stock springs, it will shorten the springs and make the car sit lower and will cause the same wear that aftermarket springs would. Cutting springs is NOT a smart idea at all.

coulda said that from the beginning lol. I get it now, so being lowered in-general is what makes them wear faster.

[Brody57]

Yea thats correct lol.

[MetallicSlate]

From what I've heard the wear isn't that bad on the struts any way.

And never cut your springs. It only ends in sadness.

[DJ_B_Easy]

From what I've heard the wear isn't that bad on the struts any way.

Come take a ride in my bounce house of an AC, its terrible. Two years and about 30,000 miles and Im 100% certain my struts are completely shot.

[MetallicSlate]

From what I've heard the wear isn't that bad on the struts any way.

Come take a ride in my bounce house of an AC, its terrible. Two years and about 30,000 miles and Im 100% certain my struts are completely shot.

I didn't say it wouldn't eventually ruin them. There are many factors to take in, such as how many miles were already on the struts, how low you're trying to go, and how you drive.

If you're really worried about ruining the struts, just get coil overs. The ride will be harder, but you wont have to worry about ruining the struts because they are meant to run the lower compression. You can get the Megan Racing coil overs for about 800 if you search for them. I know a couple of people who have lowering springs and have not had an issue, but they didn't drop the car more than 40mm (~1.4 inches). If you try to go lower than that, then you're just asking for trouble anyway.

[Mistahlimit]

IDK where you guys are checking but KYB makes struts for our cars. I'm running KYB all around with tein springs and the ride is unbelievable

i think even better than stock =D

[MetallicSlate]

Are you running the AGX adjustable ones?

Edit: Nevermind, AGX doesn't fit our vehicles.

[Mistahlimit]

I wish we were able to get those that would be the best for my setup now lol

[DJ_B_Easy]

KYB

THANK YOU! Im pretty sure that was the brand mentioned in the thread I referenced up top. Gotta go price these out now.

[Mistahlimit]

i think i got mines for like $75 each for the rear.... can't remember how much the fronts were. changed those like 2 years ago lol

[MetallicSlate]

So are kyb low compression or more durable? What makes them better with the lowering kit?

[DJ_B_Easy]

"Use On Sedan Models Only"??? Does anyone know if the part numbers are the same for OEM?

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm ... _year=2008

EDIT: According to Courtesy parts, the part number prefixes are the same. BUT, the full part number is obviously not. They do this with a lot of interchangeable parts though, like emblems for example.

Coupe RH strut: E4302-CL32004
Sedan RH strut: E4302-L32004

@MistahLimit are those the part numbers you have in the link above?

[Mistahlimit]

@MetallicSlate i think the KYB's are more durable and they ride smother than the OEM because they are gas shocks not oil like the OEM and with the lowering kit it doesnt bounce around or bang like a dead shock.


@DJBeasy ummm im not to sure of the part numbers but i will check later today when i go to change my rims and i will let you guys know what the part numbers are.

[jzhlax11]

The strut's on the sedan and coupe are the same. Part #'s match. I ordered my KYB's from this site, install took less than 2 hours.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/searc ... t+Assembly

[LongBeachCoupe]

Its also the same part number as some of the old b15's... I am seeing if Koni etc are interchangeable with same model numbers, seems should work

[Brody57]

I appreciate all the responses. Ill probably go with the KYB and Eibach pro kit together. Im not big on coilovers for a DD. They are uncomfortable riding to me. Used to have a car with them and couldnt justify spending around $1,000 for them when I didnt like the ride.

[SanoSuKe]

So it's better to get the KYB struts along with Eibach kit both new. Or just use the Eibachs on the stock and change to KYB when stock fails?

[SilverBack805]

The aftermarket springs will accelerate the wear on the struts and shocks, how fast depends on how old they are and how the roads are where you live. The more potholes, bumps and curbs you hit only makes them die faster.There are a few threads on here (i think) and definatly some on nissan club about how long stock struts and shocks last with ebatchis on them


just for the record, cutting springs to lower the car wreaks the springs, because they are no longer functioning the way the way springs are meant too... that and after awhile the spring can start coming apart in the wheel well, and even better start poking holes in your tires if you lucky

[LongBeachCoupe]

Anyone else weigh in on the possibility of using Sentra shocks?
The numbers match for a bunch of them which opens up the offering significantly

[Brody57]

Anyone else weigh in on the possibility of using Sentra shocks?
The numbers match for a bunch of them which opens up the offering significantly

If the part numbers are the same I dont see a problem with it at all. Im sure Nissan mass uses same shocks on everything I would think. It would be cheaper for them to distribute that way and overall cheaper to build the cars.

[SilverBack805]

Im not sure if it would work or not... the weight difference is about 250lbs (07+Sentra 2.0 vs Altima Coupe 2.5s)
The Spec V however is only about 50ish pounds less then the 2.5 coupe...