No Manufacturers for newer Q45 struts?

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neagan
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Car: 2002 Q45 * 2001 QX4* 2008 G37* 1988 IROC* 1941 Dodge Army Trux* Racecars

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I cannot find a manufacturer for replacement struts on my 2002 Q45. What am I supposed to do? Help!

Tokico dosn't go beyond 1996KYB neverMonroe never

Yet I see pic's of people with coil overs on this site?

Please help me. Sincerely, Nitro-Nicky


solidglobe
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Joined: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:57 pm

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no one makes coil overs for such here in the states. ive seen buddy club sell coil overs in a japanese mag but asked budy club people here and they will not do a special order for it. i too want to replace shock but for the price not worth it 900$ for shocks all the way around and rear springs sag like all others. parts dept want over 400$ just for rear springs. i need to replace mine soon. but looking for a custom coil over set i hope to acheive during december wheni have time off to work on the car. also to mention for the front struts the spindle is one unit so most manufacturers are going to stay away from making a set. the rears are just shocks it is possible to take measurement and see if it can be cross check to another car.

Q45tech
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Car: 1990 Q45 342,400 miles 22 years ownership with original engine
1995 G20t 5 speed 334,000 miles 16" 2002 wheels - 205/50/16 Sr20ve vvl

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What am I missing $900 worth of shocks that last 4 years is $225 per year.About as expensive as single quality Michelin tire for the vehicle.

More aged Q45 require about $2500 per year in total M&R so you might as well get use to it or sell the vehicle.

What happens when you buy a RARE MODEL with only sold a few thousand units at best in entire US.

I feel for you after owing a MB whose entire 3 year run was 1506 units worldwide. Brake rotors are $295 each and no substitutes.


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