What shocks? 4x4 - Infamous Nissan

Deerhurst · 07-02-2020, 12:23 AM

I'm at the point where my factory shocks are toast. Only lasted 188k miles so I guess I can't complain! Front are wasted and bounce more than flubber. The rears seem to still be decent but in things like washboard they lock up and the rear skitters around. Makes it impossible to go uphill in 2wd on a washboard road.

I don't know anything about companies like KYB. I've read that all but the top line of Rancho are junk. Apparently they were bought out and the owning company is riding on their reputation. It appears Bilstein no longer has an offering. Nothing by Koni for the D21.

I'm not afraid to spend a few extra bucks. Would like something that will hold up to the infrequent heavy hauling, some off-road but mostly light loads and paved and gravel roads. Want something that will last and perform well.

kellybig · 07-02-2020, 01:08 AM

KYB heavy duty mono max, I can vouch for. I would not be afraid to go with skyjacker, Rancho, or bilstein. You’ll get what u pay for and all of these are higher quality shocks.

kellybig · 07-02-2020, 01:13 AM

I went to partsgeek and some bilsteins popped up for an 86

Deerhurst · 07-02-2020, 01:17 AM

Forgot about skyjacker. I was disheartened to hear that Rancho apparently has not held their quality.

Bilstein does not show products for the D21 on their website.

I was hoping to use mono tubes. They should perform better.

cadillacdude1975 · 07-02-2020, 12:33 PM

https://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/nissa...c-482_687.html

kellybig · 07-02-2020, 02:24 PM

Partsgeek.com shows bilsteins for front. 90 a piece. 6 in stock

cadillacdude1975 · 07-03-2020, 10:48 PM

I bought two KYB excel-g shocks for the (pathfinder) rear. Got both rear ones from rockauto for under 25 bucks shipped. Gonna grab some for the front probably after the 4th. Depends on how much money gets burnt up for fireworks lol

kellybig · 07-04-2020, 03:37 AM

I’ve got excel g’s on my car. Rides like a caddy. No pun intended. Mono max on the truck. A lot stiffer but heavier duty.

cadillacdude1975 · 07-04-2020, 01:41 PM

Yes I have KYB’s on the Lexus and her mommas Camry. Very smooth ride.

EF2 · 07-04-2020, 03:14 PM

i’m obviously not stock height but i have the kyb excel g as well, they ride good for the price, but i’m thinking i wanna get something a little stiffer myself.

07-02-2020, 12:23 AM	#1
Deerhurst 4/86 SE-V6 2 tone 4x4 HB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8,070 Vehicle: 1986.5 SE-V6 4WD D21, 2003 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Thanks: 919 Thanked 1,093 Times in 986 Posts	What shocks? 4x4 I'm at the point where my factory shocks are toast. Only lasted 188k miles so I guess I can't complain! Front are wasted and bounce more than flubber. The rears seem to still be decent but in things like washboard they lock up and the rear skitters around. Makes it impossible to go uphill in 2wd on a washboard road. I don't know anything about companies like KYB. I've read that all but the top line of Rancho are junk. Apparently they were bought out and the owning company is riding on their reputation. It appears Bilstein no longer has an offering. Nothing by Koni for the D21. I'm not afraid to spend a few extra bucks. Would like something that will hold up to the infrequent heavy hauling, some off-road but mostly light loads and paved and gravel roads. Want something that will last and perform well. __________________ 1986.5 SE-V6 4X4 D21 Hardbody Pacesetter Long Tube Headers Morimoto Mini D2S HID Projectors and Hella 500s VG33i

07-02-2020, 01:17 AM	#4
Deerhurst 4/86 SE-V6 2 tone 4x4 HB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8,070 Vehicle: 1986.5 SE-V6 4WD D21, 2003 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Thanks: 919 Thanked 1,093 Times in 986 Posts	Forgot about skyjacker. I was disheartened to hear that Rancho apparently has not held their quality. Bilstein does not show products for the D21 on their website. I was hoping to use mono tubes. They should perform better. __________________ 1986.5 SE-V6 4X4 D21 Hardbody Pacesetter Long Tube Headers Morimoto Mini D2S HID Projectors and Hella 500s VG33i

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07-02-2020, 01:08 AM	#2
kellybig Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Omaha,NE Posts: 1,077 Vehicle: 1991 Nissan D21 King Cab V6 4x4 SE Thanks: 43 Thanked 136 Times in 133 Posts	KYB heavy duty mono max, I can vouch for. I would not be afraid to go with skyjacker, Rancho, or bilstein. You’ll get what u pay for and all of these are higher quality shocks.

07-02-2020, 01:13 AM	#3
kellybig Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Omaha,NE Posts: 1,077 Vehicle: 1991 Nissan D21 King Cab V6 4x4 SE Thanks: 43 Thanked 136 Times in 133 Posts	I went to partsgeek and some bilsteins popped up for an 86

07-02-2020, 12:33 PM	#5
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,707 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 461 Thanked 1,405 Times in 1,270 Posts	https://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/nissa...c-482_687.html

07-02-2020, 02:24 PM	#6
kellybig Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Omaha,NE Posts: 1,077 Vehicle: 1991 Nissan D21 King Cab V6 4x4 SE Thanks: 43 Thanked 136 Times in 133 Posts	Partsgeek.com shows bilsteins for front. 90 a piece. 6 in stock

07-03-2020, 10:48 PM	#7
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,707 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 461 Thanked 1,405 Times in 1,270 Posts	I bought two KYB excel-g shocks for the (pathfinder) rear. Got both rear ones from rockauto for under 25 bucks shipped. Gonna grab some for the front probably after the 4th. Depends on how much money gets burnt up for fireworks lol

07-04-2020, 03:37 AM	#8
kellybig Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Omaha,NE Posts: 1,077 Vehicle: 1991 Nissan D21 King Cab V6 4x4 SE Thanks: 43 Thanked 136 Times in 133 Posts	I’ve got excel g’s on my car. Rides like a caddy. No pun intended. Mono max on the truck. A lot stiffer but heavier duty.

07-04-2020, 01:41 PM	#9
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,707 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 461 Thanked 1,405 Times in 1,270 Posts	Yes I have KYB’s on the Lexus and her mommas Camry. Very smooth ride.

07-04-2020, 03:14 PM	#10
EF2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: colorado Posts: 388 Vehicle: 94 king cab Thanks: 28 Thanked 86 Times in 67 Posts	i’m obviously not stock height but i have the kyb excel g as well, they ride good for the price, but i’m thinking i wanna get something a little stiffer myself.