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Hi all,

I have a set of ohlins coilovers on my R34 GT-T but they are too stiff for my liking as its 100% a street car and im soft haha. I am taking them out for some bilstein shocks and whiteline springs. The suspension place told me I need to source some standard suspension as they need a few parts that were replaced by the coilovers.

Any idea on what these parts are? And also where to get them from?

Any help much appreciated

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Hi all,

I have a set of ohlins coilovers on my R34 GT-T but they are too stiff for my liking as its 100% a street car and im soft haha. I am taking them out for some bilstein shocks and whiteline springs. The suspension place told me I need to source some standard suspension as they need a few parts that were replaced by the coilovers.

Any idea on what these parts are? And also where to get them from?

Any help much appreciated

If they are anything like a 33 all you need are the stock top hats. Wreckers may have them. otherwise advertise in the "wanted to buy" section.

You'll love the bilsteins. they work a treat.

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Yeh top hats, i dont think their is anything more.

I run bilsteins in front of my 33 i love em.

But have you thought about changing your spring rates in your coilovers, will save alot of money and you still kepp your adjustability.

6kg be nice for everyday use =)

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Yeh top hats, i dont think their is anything more.

I run bilsteins in front of my 33 i love em.

But have you thought about changing your spring rates in your coilovers, will save alot of money and you still kepp your adjustability.

6kg be nice for everyday use =)

Thanks for the info!

Yeah I looked into changing the springs on the coilovers but then the shocks should be revalved to suit the new spring pressures.

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I just spoke to nissan spare parts and they are saying there is 8 pieces required on each side! At a cost of $330 for each side of the rear shocks!

Are you sure only the top hats are required?

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Ok I had the suspension changed over last week. FineLine and Proximity were correct, you only need the stock top hats.

Also, R33 stock top hats are the same as R34 ones.

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