Hello everyone!
So I blew the front right strut on my 99 q45t. Was wondering if anyone knew where I could get an OEM replacement! Used or new!
Thanks y’all
In search of front shock!
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Dfokuswithak
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fontana dan
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Re: In search of front shock!
You might be able to have yours rebuilt. These OEM shocks are getting very hard to find in working condition.
I put KYB SR Special NSC6004 in the front of my 1997 Q45 base model. Very happy, but I had to source them from Japan.
I put KYB SR Special NSC6004 in the front of my 1997 Q45 base model. Very happy, but I had to source them from Japan.
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Dfokuswithak
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Re: In search of front shock!
I have Espelir springs on my touring model and they ride almost as well as OEM! I was thinking about coilovers but didn’t want to give up the ride feel.fontana dan wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:54 pmYou might be able to have yours rebuilt. These OEM shocks are getting very hard to find in working condition.
I put KYB SR Special NSC6004 in the front of my 1997 Q45 base model. Very happy, but I had to source them from Japan.
Thanks man will definitely look into getting them rebuilt!
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Ludeaem
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Re: In search of front shock!
I just put KYB lowfer shock inserts in the front and I'm not too keen on them. I would go the SR Special route if ride comfort is a larger concern
Re: In search of front shock!
I have like a 3 year old too LENGTHY nico post , how I unscrewed the top of J30 front struts that are attached to knuckle , there is motorcylce " shock-oil " to pour in after a THOROUGH BRAKLEEN of inside etc. I added 3/4" more oil - they seriously ride better than when I got car w/ 76k. I can't find things on the search here , as others have said .......you may want to try and find it .....Q45 similar?
Worked great , it has now stiffer / better nimble cornering , tough on bumps etc,etc.
Reason ? .......circa 2004...............the complete strut-knuckle was I believe $$ 979.xx at INFIN Dealers
2 bottles shock oil= $12.99 Checker
Factory struts were scarce and hard to order too
p.s. Jack oil , it had fine-print on backside " suitable for motorcycle shock fill "
Just found the bottle .....Solder Seal / Gunk part # M3312 tall yellow bottle with tapered tip ....ya
I see just now price went up a little !
AND many makers of this NOW
Worked great , it has now stiffer / better nimble cornering , tough on bumps etc,etc.
Reason ? .......circa 2004...............the complete strut-knuckle was I believe $$ 979.xx at INFIN Dealers
2 bottles shock oil= $12.99 Checker
Factory struts were scarce and hard to order toop.s. Jack oil , it had fine-print on backside " suitable for motorcycle shock fill "
Just found the bottle .....Solder Seal / Gunk part # M3312 tall yellow bottle with tapered tip ....ya
I see just now price went up a little !
AND many makers of this NOW-
Dfokuswithak
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Re: In search of front shock!
Do they have SR specials for the touring trim? Don’t really care about the active suspension, just don’t want to have to cut and weld on the new strut to the spindle.
Thanks!
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Dfokuswithak
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Re: In search of front shock!
I’m intrigued. Going to have to try thismacgiver wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:50 pmI have like a 3 year old too LENGTHY nico post , how I unscrewed the top of J30 front struts that are attached to knuckle , there is motorcylce " shock-oil " to pour in after a THOROUGH BRAKLEEN of inside etc. I added 3/4" more oil - they seriously ride better than when I got car w/ 76k. I can't find things on the search here , as others have said .......you may want to try and find it .....Q45 similar?
Worked great , it has now stiffer / better nimble cornering , tough on bumps etc,etc.
Reason ? .......circa 2004...............the complete strut-knuckle was I believe $$ 979.xx at INFIN Dealers
2 bottles shock oil= $12.99 Checker
p.s. Jack oil , it had fine-print on backside " suitable for motorcycle shock fill "
Just found the bottle .....Solder Seal / Gunk part # M3312 tall yellow bottle with tapered tip ....ya
I see just now price went up a little !
Re: In search of front shock!
OK , I'll just refer to you as Df...ok 
, when you mentioned "....blew out my shock...." , was a little vague as to severe physical damage OR " last bump killed it " , or just they're weak . So I try to put 'THINGS' like Di'nero would say.... ' helps ' that usually are way out side the box - with the idea that IF it helps , it helps you and IF it doesn't . it doesn't , but I figure it WILL help a dozen OTHER nicoclubbers who , whatever reason , in this case from BUYING NEW EXPENSIVE HARD TO FIND SZH1TT so, I hope it is an option you in particular can capitalize on , and others too !
I have bad luck trying to do nico search and job done early 2000's , my write-up here was mid-way between then & now I believe . There is details I still remember ..TO KNOW...so come back w/ any questions for a more in depth.
Good luck.......
, when you mentioned "....blew out my shock...." , was a little vague as to severe physical damage OR " last bump killed it " , or just they're weak . So I try to put 'THINGS' like Di'nero would say.... ' helps ' that usually are way out side the box - with the idea that IF it helps , it helps you and IF it doesn't . it doesn't , but I figure it WILL help a dozen OTHER nicoclubbers who , whatever reason , in this case from BUYING NEW EXPENSIVE HARD TO FIND SZH1TT so, I hope it is an option you in particular can capitalize on , and others too !I have bad luck trying to do nico search and job done early 2000's , my write-up here was mid-way between then & now I believe . There is details I still remember ..TO KNOW...so come back w/ any questions for a more in depth.
Good luck.......
Re: In search of front shock!
I brought mine at Infinitipartsdeal, but at the time they were $275 each plus tax and shipping. Whole strut but no springs. That sucked. Still holding up, but my boots have started to rip. There’s also the Megan’s $1,200 a set. But they won’t sell just the front
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