Suspension question.

[tehgarrison]

I have a 95 240sx and I'm getting alot of vibration coming from the rear. I had the bearings changed about 8 months ago, but now it's doing it again. I know that I need new struts because the car bounces alot. Could the bouncing be causing the bearings to wear out?

I don't drive my car too hard and I don't do any motorsports at this time. Would it be better is I was to get some fairly good brand struts and lowering springs over coilovers that wouldn't really benifit me very much? The car is my daily driver.

Thanks.

[srpowered240sx]

does it vibrate more or less the faster you drive, or does it vibrate excessivly when you hit bumps??

[tehgarrison]

It vibrates the most between 50 and 65 mph.

[srpowered240sx]

wheels probably need balancing, that, and an alignment. might as well toss on new rear shocks if you think they are blown, then take to a shop, get the wheels/tires balanced and car realigned. you will probably be good as new.

[tehgarrison]

Are the struts that easy to change myself?

[srpowered240sx]

yeah, you will need some spring compressors. or take disassemble, then take to shop and have them switch them, then reinstall.

[tehgarrison]

I might as well just save up some money and just take it to a shop to get it all done...I also have a oil leak...can't tell where from...engine still runs really strong and I have 150k on it.