Shortbutfunky
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- Spokane WA USA Earth
Hello,
I'm FNG here and have some questions. I'm willing to go do my homework but I'd appreciate some advice or point me in the right direction help.
I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra SE 2WD V6
The issue is two layers deep really
One - Why is there no KYB MonoMax listed for my rear suspension? I want to replace the shocks in the front and rear they are old and worn. I like the KYB MonoMax but can only find the fronts listed on the KYB website. For my make and model it suggest the Gas-A-Just model for the rear and the MonoMax is not listed as an option for the rear, only the front. Is this possibly because there isn't sufficient height to accommodate this shock? If so would a solution be to put a 2" shackle on each side be sufficient?
Two - The front end is loosey goosey in the grooves on the freeway up here at speed. I'm thinking this is worn front end parts; ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends, etc. Knowing that I want to do a 4" suspension lift eventually are there any parts I could change now while repairing the front end that will help me on that path or just better to wait and do control arms and everything in one shot?
I'm going to get under the rig and check the condition of the bushings and shocks visually this weekend so I'll know more. Thanks for the advice in advance.
Will trade Xterra Mod knowledge for CB knowledge...or Unicorn Tacos.
I'm FNG here and have some questions. I'm willing to go do my homework but I'd appreciate some advice or point me in the right direction help.
I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra SE 2WD V6
The issue is two layers deep really
One - Why is there no KYB MonoMax listed for my rear suspension? I want to replace the shocks in the front and rear they are old and worn. I like the KYB MonoMax but can only find the fronts listed on the KYB website. For my make and model it suggest the Gas-A-Just model for the rear and the MonoMax is not listed as an option for the rear, only the front. Is this possibly because there isn't sufficient height to accommodate this shock? If so would a solution be to put a 2" shackle on each side be sufficient?
Two - The front end is loosey goosey in the grooves on the freeway up here at speed. I'm thinking this is worn front end parts; ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends, etc. Knowing that I want to do a 4" suspension lift eventually are there any parts I could change now while repairing the front end that will help me on that path or just better to wait and do control arms and everything in one shot?
I'm going to get under the rig and check the condition of the bushings and shocks visually this weekend so I'll know more. Thanks for the advice in advance.
Will trade Xterra Mod knowledge for CB knowledge...or Unicorn Tacos.