r50chilkoot Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 So recently my Pathfinder had been making some noise in the front right suspension, and I just found out today that is is being caused by a blown strut. Now of course my pathfinder has a suspension lift on it meaning that the strut is 2 inches bigger that stock. So my question for anyone who knows is, where can i get a replacement lifted strut? I am not sure if a lifted one from a newer pathfinder will fit. I'm also not sure if the strut is maybe out of a different model like a Xterra or something similar, or even if it is a factory strut with just a bigger spring?? Point being I don't really know what the strut is. All i know is that its 2 inches bigger than stock and that its blown. If anyone has any advice on how to fix this, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 It's not 2" bigger than stock. No such thing, unfortunately. Whatever your lift method (springs, spacers, both), those just get re-used with your struts. If you think just one is blown, you can get away from replacing the one. But, for basic maintenance and consistent ride quality, may as well replace both and change out the strut bearings while at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r50chilkoot Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) It's not 2" bigger than stock. No such thing, unfortunately. Whatever your lift method (springs, spacers, both), those just get re-used with your struts. If you think just one is blown, you can get away from replacing the one. But, for basic maintenance and consistent ride quality, may as well replace both and change out the strut bearings while at it. So would you suggest buying a new strut assembly (or two) and putting in the larger spring that is currently on my current strut on the new one? This is what I have been considering as my main option, but I'm not 100% sure that is best as the suspension will be limited to how far it can travel. Thanks for the suggestion though. Ideally, I would like to avoid using coil spacers. Edited May 24, 2017 by r50chilkoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Yes, if you currently have lift springs, those just get re-used on new struts. Because there aren't any longer struts available (they don't exist), you don't really have any options in regards to increasing travel (except SAS'ing it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r50chilkoot Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Ok. Good to know. I'll order up some new struts today then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r50chilkoot Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 In case anyone is interested in how it went, I successfully swapped out the struts for stock ones using the lift springs. Works perfectly and I am quite happy with the results. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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