Suspension: OEM vs non-OEM

Sergood

Sergood

Test Drive
Location
Drexel Hill, PA
I got a new to me 2011 Pro-4x last month, 106K miles and hoping I can put as much or more on. There have been some suspension changes made by the previous owner/s but I do not know what is stock vs what is aftermarket. I was hoping you all could help me identify what is OEM and what to look out for when making future upgrades.

As it stands:
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She sits 36.5 inches up front and 37 at the rear, with 33" tires.

Front:
Front with Tire off.jpgFront with Tire on.jpg
I know the Pro-4x came with Bilstein shocks so that's an easy one. The UCA does not look like the squared tube LCA another upgrade. That last that I can tell up front is the Rough Country 2"spacer. Other then those obvious changes I am not sure what else is aftermarket.

Rear:
Rear with Shackle.jpgRear with Shock.jpg
The shackle is not OEM but I cannot tell if the spring pack is. The U-blots look newer and are not rusted so I scratch my head on that. As for the shocks I thought the factory installed Bilsteins had a Nissan label on them. I can't find one. So not sure if that is OEM or not.

Thanks for any help.
 
Sergood

Sergood

Test Drive
Location
Drexel Hill, PA
Sorry Mods I did not realize there was a specific Steering and Suspension thread. I spent most of the day looking for info that when I sat down to write this I was overly excited. Please feel free to move the post if needed
 
Zack.

Zack.

Has been dubbed Arnold
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Location
Livermore, CA
here’s what I’m seeing as non-OEM

front:
SPC upper control arms
Right Country Lift Space

Rear:
Nisstec adjustable shackles
Bilstein shock absorbers
Nisstec sway bar relocate brackets

not positive on the Leaf springs, but most likely OEM
 
Sergood

Sergood

Test Drive
Location
Drexel Hill, PA
Zack. said:
here’s what I’m seeing as non-OEM

front:
SPC upper control arms
Right Country Lift Space

Rear:
Nisstec adjustable shackles
Bilstein shock absorbers
Nisstec sway bar relocate brackets

not positive on the Leaf springs, but most likely OEM
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The sway bar relocate bracket makes sense, there are these on the rear axle attached to the sway bar
NissTec Sway Relocate (2).jpg
 
Sergood

Sergood

Test Drive
Location
Drexel Hill, PA
Zack. said:
here’s what I’m seeing as non-OEM

front:
SPC upper control arms
Right Country Lift Space

Rear:
Nisstec adjustable shackles
Bilstein shock absorbers
Nisstec sway bar relocate brackets

not positive on the Leaf springs, but most likely OEM
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I was doing the diff breather mod today and found Old Man Emu CS061 painted on the tops of the springs. So that solves that question.
 
xyoverland

xyoverland

[fully disclosed]
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Location
Virginia
Yeah the front shocks are the generic black ones that dealerships pay like $25 each for meeting the bare minimum. But the coils might be lift coils based on the number/density. They could be stamped somewhere.
 
TerryD

TerryD

Total Tease
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Location
Covington, Va
ffxcores said:
Yeah the front shocks are the generic black ones that dealerships pay like $25 each for meeting the bare minimum. But the coils might be lift coils based on the number/density. They could be stamped somewhere.
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He has the RC spacer so I doubt those are lift coils.
 
Sergood

Sergood

Test Drive
Location
Drexel Hill, PA
ffxcores said:
Yeah the front shocks are the generic black ones that dealerships pay like $25 each for meeting the bare minimum. But the coils might be lift coils based on the number/density. They could be stamped somewhere.
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I was thinking the same. Pretty sure the dealership slapped cheapy's on pre sale.
TerryD said:
He has the RC spacer so I doubt those are lift coils.
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Those are going to suck once armor starts going on. oh well, add coil overs to the list.
 
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