what is shock mounting kit?

By Nature · Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:06 PM

Things I would like to replace while replacing my struts:

1. thrust bearing
2. upper and lower spring seat isolators
3. upper mount

I guess I have to talk to Nissan dealer about these parts.

but I noticed tirerack carries upper mounts
and this other website http://shop.nissanpartstore.com/?make=NI&year=1998 has shock mounting kit. I am not sure what these rubber parts included are.

Do I need them?

James · Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:08 PM

Just get some Koni bump stops... you don't need those rubber pieces.

edit: w/ the konis you can cut your old rubber pieces taht you have right now and it will work.

By Nature · Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:16 PM

ok so those are bump stops? I don't want to replace bumpstops, my suspension makes clunking sound (besides being 100k miles old) and from my research those 3 things I listed should eliminate my problems..

but I wasn't sure if I shock mounting kit is what I needed. guess not.

thanks

James · Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:24 PM

oops my bad, i was thinking ifyou're using the movitational rear mounts...

I can't remember the specific order of what those rubber pieces do but they slip over the strut. But yes they pretty much do what the bumpstops do...

sorry for the confusion!

By Nature · Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:26 PM

no, thank you for quick response