Q45 shock replacement
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93 Q-SHIP
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Q45 shock replacement
I have a 93 Q45 T that needs new shocks and bushings. Please send me links to DIY instructions for front and rear shock replacement. Also, please include links for listing all the parts that I should replace while doing the shocks.
Re: Q45 shock replacement (93 Q-SHIP)
You're going to have to do a little searching but in summation: buy the Tokico blues (all four) from eBay for about $240. Call Scotsdale Infiniti (everything infiniti) and order the four dust boots for $100 (roughly). If the spring pads have dried up and broken into pieces that buy them also for another thirty or so. I even replaced the rubber/metal mounts but that is probably over kill ($$$$). Now for instructions this job is relatively easy but you have to have a spring compressor and you must be aware of how to use it. Or you could pull the struts out and bring them to a shop and have them compress the spring and replace the strut for you. Once you have it back together you need to get an alignment. Consider replacing the upper links and the tension rod bushings at the same time for the best results. After everything is back together and you drive the car you might notice the suspension is a little stiff. It will soften up a bit after about 5000 miles so just be patient.
Re: Q45 shock replacement (breaksr)
GOOD
GOODbreaksr wrote:You're going to have to do a little searching but in summation: buy the Tokico blues (all four) from eBay for about $240. Call Scotsdale Infiniti (everything infiniti) and order the four dust boots for $100 (roughly). If the spring pads have dried up and broken into pieces that buy them also for another thirty or so. I even replaced the rubber/metal mounts but that is probably over kill ($$$$). Now for instructions this job is relatively easy but you have to have a spring compressor and you must be aware of how to use it. Or you could pull the struts out and bring them to a shop and have them compress the spring and replace the strut for you. Once you have it back together you need to get an alignment. Consider replacing the upper links and the tension rod bushings at the same time for the best results. After everything is back together and you drive the car you might notice the suspension is a little stiff. It will soften up a bit after about 5000 miles so just be patient.