Messed Up Ride Height

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arty66
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Joined: Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:53 pm

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Hi,

I'm new here. Hope you can help me out with my Altima. I recently got a 2006 and the ride height is messed up on it. It's got 100k miles on it, and in the front of the car it has new quick struts, but in the back of the car in has the original factory suspension. I've measured the ride height and in the front is almost half an inch higher than factory spec, and the back has sagged and is a whole inch below factory spec. The front has a ridiculous fender gap and the back has none. If I push down on the car in the front the springs are really stiff, and in the back they are really loose.

I have an Eibach Pro Kit that I want to put on it and new struts to get rid of the fender gap and to even out the suspension. I want to replace front and back springs and struts. The problem is the car has quick-struts in the front so a lot of parts are missing. What will I need to go back to the regular springs and struts setup?

Springs
Struts
Mounts with Bearing
Rubber Insulators for Springs (I'm guessing I will need to get new ones for the rear as well?)
Strut Bellows

Am I missing anything? I think there is a metal plate that the strut mounts and bearing mount into? Is it included with a mount or will I have to buy one as well?


arty66
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Joined: Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:53 pm

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36 views I know you saw the thread! Hahaha!

I figured it out, I can look in the FSM, and order the missing bits and pieces.

06SE-R
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Joined: Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:14 pm
Car: 2006 Altima SE-R

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Welcome! I don't have much knowledge on this, however I am learning there are quiet a few people on here that really know their stuff. I'm sure they will chime in here soon.

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arty66
Posts: 5
Joined: Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:53 pm

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Thanks,

I'm new as well. Never changed struts and springs before, it doesn't look too difficult, but any tips would be appreciated.


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