Got A Suspension Quote And Just Looking For Advice

[Keropy]

Hey there all,

Long time stalker of the forums but am a newbie in general.

I am just looking for a bit of advice about what to do.

Just quick car info r34 gtt 4dr no mods

I put in for a Pedder's checkup and is seems that i have leaking shocks in the rear. Now the guy says they only do full coilover kits and there are a couple of bits and pieces that they will do as well. I am getting the full report tonight. But the quote was $2870 for the kit and labor. Just wondering if this is good or a bit much. And if anyone had anything to say about Pedders Gear

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions about other places in the Melbourne west suburbs preferably.

Any information much appreciated

[hardsteppa]

import dudes need to stop going to Pedders, leave it for the commo crowd. Would need to see the report but if its for full coilover kit; get BC BR's $1300 delivered and spend a few hours sat arvo to put them in, job done.

Don't think there's anything wrong with Pedders stuff per say, you just pay alot more for it than you might have to shopping around.

[GTSBoy]

I wouldn't allow anyone from Pedders to touch any part of my car with a piece of soft rag, let alone a spanner, or work on the suspension.

[Keropy]

Awesome thanks guys

Like i said i will post the report when i get it.

[gtr jet]

Try Pedders in South Melbourne, you might not get much of a discount but at least they won't try to rip you off and will be of more assistance.

Or just grab a set of BC's and ask for some assistance on here to slap em in in an afternoon.

[Trex]

What was the quote for?

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

jesus farking christ.. $2870? what the hell you getting Ohlins? lol...

get a set of BC BR, and find someone in the Melbourne forum to install it for you for a few slabs or cash..wouldn't be more than $200 at most.

[Keropy]

Hey Again and once again thanks for the comments

i am guessing they are just pedders sports package or something

A couple of other things are the bump stops/boots need replacing front and rear, and the tow arm outer rose joints are worn and the rear shocks of course

pics

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The guys said that everything comes with the kit eg bumps bushes front and back. also that includes the rear steering component from nissan but that is on back order

So yeah there it is

TBH I am not really after the Coil overs that is just what they have for skylines(again what the guy said) just anything a bit better then stock would be nice and the bits that go with it. Cause it is pretty much my daily driver.

But i will do a bit of digging in the trade forums for that stuff.

But once again thanks for all the help

And yeah anyone willing to come round and help out That would be awesome could put on a bbq and beer or something

[blind_elk]

Really, best bang-for-buck would be Bilstein shocks and Kings low springs. I have them on my 32, and the ride is firm but not bone-jarring.

You are welcome to come round to my place with all the bits and I will help install them.

[Trex]

Nissan:

Shock boots $300 pair

Toe arms $640 pair

Unsure on bumps and shocks

It's a reasonable quote if everything is Nissan Genuine.

Amayama Shock boots $10 each http://www.amayama.com/search/?q=54055-15U00

KYB do standard shocks for the r33 for $300 pair. Unsure what the part numbers are for the r34 sorry. And i can't find part numbers for the toe arms.

If you find the part numbers through google, you can do your own searching and find the best prices then do it yourself There are plenty of how to's on the internet.

[Keropy]

Just found this site

http://www.epc-data.com/

and it seems to have a load of the codes and things for parts

then used the www.amayama.com Thanks Stagea97 for the prices and came up with for front and back full kits. $1,259.73

this is for PO 55400 - member complete, rear suspension

and for PO 54400M member complete front suspension

This seems about right can some one let me know if it is?

[GTSBoy]

I'd rather pay $650 a pair for SK's modified Bilsteins than $300/pr for KYB twin tubes.

In fact, I did.

[GTSBoy]

In fact, I'll just leave this here

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/444562-r33-gtst-bilstein-shocks-with-king-springs/

[Trex]

$600 for used... No way. Not ever. In a million years. And Wasn't that group buy in 2008?

Kyb are one of the leading manufacturers in stock replacement struts shocks. I recomended these because the OP is obviously after original or as close to. Otherwise I would have recommended something else along with aftermarket arms etc etc...

[gtr jet]

If the OP is only after standard replacement shocks for a daily that doesn't intend on doing anything special with the car then I'd just go with the KYB's.

You could try these if you wanted to slap something in quickly.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Skyline-R34-Kyb-Suspension-/141144176950?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20dcd93936&_uhb=1

[GTSBoy]

$600 for used... No way. Not ever. In a million years. And Wasn't that group buy in 2008?

Kyb are one of the leading manufacturers in stock replacement struts shocks. I recomended these because the OP is obviously after original or as close to. Otherwise I would have recommended something else along with aftermarket arms etc etc...

I bought them direct from SK only 2 months ago. New.

Twin tube dampers are shit. KYB make twin tube dampers.

[75coupe]

Id go the bilsteins for sure

[Keropy]

If the OP is only after standard replacement shocks for a daily that doesn't intend on doing anything special with the car then I'd just go with the KYB's.

You could try these if you wanted to slap something in quickly.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Skyline-R34-Kyb-Suspension-/141144176950?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20dcd93936&_uhb=1

But if i were to get these i would still have to get the Bump stops yes/no?

And definitely the toe arms...

[GTSBoy]

If you were to buy those, then you probably wouldn't need to buy bump stops, because the ones in there might be fine.

Buying those would be such a waste of $450 though. You could put that toward some proper dampers.

You're not looking for toe arm anything. You're most likely looking for tie rod ends. And they might be stuffed, or they might be fine. That's why I won't go near a Pedders. Face it. I have an R32, so twice as old as your car, and the front tie rod ends are fine. I know this because I checked them out personally only a short while ago. 170000 kays too.

[V28VX37]

The original Pedders quote seems pricey to me, especially considering what these cars are worth.

I was looking at this a couple of years ago, cheapest OEM replacement suspension I could find was around $800 mark and a set of BC BR's was about $1100. I went with the latter and very happy with them (custom spring rates). These are pretty easy to install at home with basic tools and plenty of WD-40. My car's a 4-door as well, happy to give further details if needed.