New KYB's go on this Friday

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BryanWSD
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Anything else I should have the shop replace / look at while he's in there? I have about 80k miles on mine.

New tires went on yesterday, Seafoam today, so I'm expecting this thing to be driving pretty well next weekend.


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Make sure they check your control arm bushings which might be worn. Let us know how the ride feels. I was thinking about getting me a set also....

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BryanWSD wrote:Anything else I should have the shop replace / look at while he's in there? I have about 80k miles on mine.

New tires went on yesterday, Seafoam today, so I'm expecting this thing to be driving pretty well next weekend.
It would be a good idea to change out the strut bearings as well. Plus make sure you get the nissan strut tower mounts, the KYB ones are prone to fail prematurely.

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I will definitely post my impressions of the ride before and after the shocks go on.

Changing from the Dueler tires has already made a nice improvement in road noise and ride.

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I love replacing suspension parts. I'm sure you're feel a big difference when it's done.

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Ok, so the new shocks are on. Only about 35 miles so far, but my guys tells me that after 500 miles they get even better.

So far, it's a very big difference. Car does not sway, ride feels almost new, and it's just smoother. I'm sure the new tires help as well.

CAB's were in good shape, but I did have something bent in suspension that has the alignment a bit off.

Funny thing is that I was one of 2 2002 PF's that day getting the exact same new shocks today.

I'll post again after I get some significant mileage to see if it does get even better, but so far, I'm very impressed.


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