Shocks and struts R51

jrobers · Postby **jrobers** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 6:24 pm

So this weekend I decided to replace my brakes and rotors all around. While I had the wheels off I noticed the outside metal on all of my shocks and struts were rusted pretty bad. After reading on here, I decided to replace them. I went with the Monroe Quickstrut 171103 on the front, and KYB 555057 shocks on the rear. Anyone see any issues with this set up? I'm a rookie but I love my Pathy and am working on keeping her tip top. BTW I got great pricing from Rockauto! Let me know your thoughts, and any tips would also be appreciated.

Postby **smj999smj** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:29 pm

They should be fine. We haven't had much feedback on the KYB Gas-a-justs as most usually go with Bilstein HD's or Monroe Reflex in the rear. All are a monotube design, which is what you want. If you don't have them installed already, put a set of Airlift 1000 air bags in the rear; it's the best $80 you can spend on the rear of an R51!

jrobers · Postby **jrobers** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:06 pm

I've read about folks on here loving them and the install looks pretty straight forward. I never tow anything. Would they still benefit me?

Postby **smj999smj** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:12 pm

Yes. I don't tow, either. The biggest thing it does it prevent the bottoming out of the rear suspension over bumps, a weak point of the R51. They are easy to install and not expensive and definitely improve the ride. I usually air mine up around 13-15 PSI.

jrobers · Postby **jrobers** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:56 pm

Great advice, it looks easy enough. I'm going to have the dealership put on the shocks and struts, and get some Dueler A/T Revo 2's all around. After that, I'll save up a little cash and throw those airbags on! The only reason I'm using a dealership is because I get labor at 25$ an hour, and I can bring my own parts. Hearing people talk about not being able to get the bolts off the shocks scares me a bit. Plus I need an alignment and they can take care of that after putting the shocks and struts on. After doing all of that, and having just installed the brakes and rotors, I'm expecting an amazing ride!

Postby **smj999smj** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:49 am

Just noticed you're from Midlothian! Your about 45 mins from me. Are you getting it done at Pence Nissan?

jrobers · Postby **jrobers** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:21 am

No, funny enough I don't even use a Nissan dealership, but the dealership I use gets me Nissan parts for a lower cost than I can get.

Postby **smj999smj** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:22 am

Good deal!

jrobers · Postby **jrobers** » Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:30 pm

So after getting the shocks, and new tires installed. I'm told my rear camber can't be adjusted anymore. I had to replace my last tires early due to cupping and outer tire wear. They were also unbearably loud Can you tell me if this alignment print out looks OK? I think it could be an issue. I'd like to get it straight so I don't have another set of loud cupped, or irregular warn tires.

Thanks

Postby **smj999smj** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 9:37 am

Well, technically, the left/rear camber is out of spec. That said, it is only out of spec by 1/10th of a degree, which isn't very much. I doubt that you would have any issue with it as far as abnormal tire wear.
R51 Pathfinders are a bit of a pain when it comes to alignment; I know this having two of them and access to an alignment rack.

jrobers · Postby **jrobers** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:12 am

Thanks man, I was going to pay for another alignment, but I wasn't sure if this could cause bad tire wear. I don't think it's far enough out of alignment to be of concern. I'll monitor it.

Shocks and struts R51

Shocks and struts R51

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