New guy with Noob Questions

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rcosta42

Discussion Starter · Feb 27, 2012

Hey guys and girls, I am Ryan and have always been a do it yourself kind of guy. I have always heavily relied on internet and forums to do my repairs. My 05 Sentra is now 7 years old and finally needs more than oil, brake and tire changes. I hope some of you can help me in my next endeavor of replacing the shocks and struts on my vehicle.

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jwl013

· #2 · Feb 27, 2012

It's pretty easy. It's been a while since I've done it, but just take off your tire, lossen all bolts on the bottom, lossen all bolts from the top(where the srtut bar is) and viola. You might have to do some manuevering to get it out, but its not hard, just dont lose any of the peices.
The back is about the same way.

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sccanissan

· #3 · Feb 27, 2012

Welcome if you want a more step by step instructions you can always download the factory service manual. I don't have a link in my phone but I will post one later good luck and have fun.

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rcosta42

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 27, 2012

Yeah from what I have read and seen it seems pretty simple. I don't have to deal with springs etc because I am buying Nismo setup with springs. Looks like just a matter of un-bolting and re-bolting then taking it to get a alignment.

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sccanissan

· #5 · Feb 27, 2012

rcosta42 said:
Yeah from what I have read and seen it seems pretty simple. I don't have to deal with springs etc because I am buying Nismo setup with springs. Looks like just a matter of un-bolting and re-bolting then taking it to get a alignment.

Yeah just make sure you get the alignment before you drive . When I put my ksports on I had to drive it without a alignment for 2 days for a family emergency and it shredded my tires and I did very little driving luckly I was planing on new tires lol

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rcosta42

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 30, 2012

Ok guys, I was originally going to save for Nismo s-tune shocks/struts. Due to a recent accident at 80 mph my front shocks are screaming and I can't hold off any longer. Any suggestions for OE replacements. I am not looking to lower the car or anything like that. Do you think I can re use the springs? Any help would be much appreciated.

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SoundEfx

· #7 · Mar 30, 2012

I wouldn't reuse the springs as it might also be damaged.

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