Originally Posted by
gomba 
I have read the Suspension thread and even that very section in the past.
This still does not answer my question and why I posted my thread. I did not ask simply for a part list, but for recommendations.
I do not need a list of parts and their numbers. I need recommendations of which of the parts on the part list to replace. Like I said in my original post, which parts do most people replace? Do most people replace ALL parts?
What have YOU replaced when doing YOUR strut/spring upgrade and why?
Thanks!
Huh?
Originally Posted by
GombaSo, I know there are some parts people recommend replacing during a strut/spring upgrade like the dust boots.
Correct. I'm with you.
Originally Posted by
GombaCan someone give me a list of parts for the B14 that they recommend replacing during the upgrade?
Hmmmm....
Camerok did that
list of parts quite effectively.
Steve threw in his two expert cents on his
recommendations of what to replace.
"List of parts"....."recommendations".....
Originally Posted by
The
Before I start buying my new suspension parts, what about all the dead OEM stuff?
This is a standard question, I see it all the time. Here is the conversation between camarok and two very smart guys.
Originally Posted by
camarokI'm having my Nissan Mechanic get all the part numbers for OEM stuff.
Basically I want to be able to take off my Old OEM suspension and put my new setup on ( RM and AGX ) w/o swapping ANY old parts. I should have descriptions and part numbers for anyone else who wants to do something like this.
I know there's alot of wierd spacers and the front setup has like a 2 pieces strut mount or something weird, so in the next day or so I'll post up things and we should be good to go!
BTW This will be for a B14 specific, don't know what swaps to a b13, I know for sure the rears will probably be different.
Originally Posted by
FostersHere is the one for the B13: Link, so it will be helpful to the B14 guys for your list. Josh
Originally Posted by
98sr20veI never understood why people want to replace all the parts. Just get new bearings. Thats the only part that wears out. Have a shop pull the springs and put the new ones in if you are nervous about that part. They will do that for 20-30 bucks a pair easy. I throw the tophats away all the time when I get housing for Koni jobs and I can't remember the last time I saw a set of oem top hats I would not reuse with just some new bearings.
However, camerok is a very thorough gentleman and wanted to replace it all. Every last bit of his suspension hardware, struts, springs, boots, bumpstops, the whole shebang. If you want to do the same for your B14, here's the thread with pictures:
Exploded view suspension... in person - SR20 Forum
And camerok, being incredibly helpful in his detail minded posts also gives you all the B14 part numbers and pricing:
B13, B14, B15 Suspension Information..... - Page 9 - SR20 Forum
There ya' go. You're now good to start planning your suspension. You can take Steve's advice or do what camerok did and replace it all. Your call, both ways have logical arguments behind them.
Well....Camerok replaced them all, not a bad idea with our old-ass suspensions.
Steve only replaces the thrust bearings.
I replaced:
1) Dust boots (OEM, two
front pairs purchased from Greg V)
2) Bumpstops (Koni)
3) Struts (AGX)
4) Springs (Hyperco)
5) Misc. additional suspension components installed/replaced. None of which was a normal "OEM wear item" as per your inquiry. Ie. Superpro caster bushings, RSTB, FSTB, Progress RSB, etc, etc.....more modifications.
And that would be it. I did not even do the thrust bearings, they were inspected thoroughly and deemed in proper working condition.
Camerok - Replace them all, everything.
Steve - Thrust bearings only.
Shawn B - Replaced what was necessary per individual, case by case, close inspection of the parts. (Not that I am any expert, my trusted mechanic Mike and I did the "inspecting" together. Me deffering to his knowledge on the individual parts.)
Uh....does that better answer your question?
B14: Parts to replace during Strut/Spring Upgrade?
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