[Front strut suggestions R50 Pathfinder w Krypton SFD]

https://www.amazon.com/KYB-335016-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000CODES4/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522431739&vehicle=1996-67-893------------1-0&sr=1-7&ymm=1996%3Anissan%3Apathfinder&keywords=kyb+strut

 

https://www.amazon.com/KYB-335015-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000C44C44/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522431739&vehicle=1996-67-893------------1-0&sr=1-10&ymm=1996%3Anissan%3Apathfinder&keywords=kyb+strut

 

These are the struts that I run in the front paired with OME HD coils, and they have held up great. They're way less sloppy than oem, despite the fact that I do a ton of wheeling. They have a good ride and a good price, and they hold up. I can't speak for Rancho as I haven't ever run their products, but I have OME shocks in the rear and they are fantastic.

 

Either one will serve you well, but I would go with KYB just because they're way cheaper.

 

If you get the KYB's, you will also want to make sure you get these, but you will have to drill out the center of the bump stop a little bit to get them to slide over the strut.

 

https://www.amazon.com/KYB-SB129-Strut-Boot/dp/B001FY578K/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522432068&vehicle=1996-67-893------------1-0&sr=1-1&ymm=1996%3Anissan%3Apathfinder&keywords=kyb+strut+boot&dpID=31KV9psGJdL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

You'll also want to replace your strut bearings and top hats at the same time. I would recommend either reusing your original ones or getting an oem part (or something else that you trust to be solid). If you get either KYB or Gabriel ones they WILL fall apart and you WILL have to pull your strut apart again to replace them with something better. I say this from personal experience and from the experience of many others, just so you don't have to go thorough the same thing.

 

You don't have to, but if you also get a new plate with the studs on it then you'll have all new parts and won't have to disassemble your old struts to reuse and parts. This will save you a lot of time and frustration, as taking struts apart and dealing with spring compressors is a royal pain in the butt lol

 

I noticed a note on the OME 'HD' coils that without extra weight up front the ride may be harsh and there will be extra lift.. Lift I don't so much mind, but how's the 'Harsh Ride' aspect? Noticeable?

 

(thanks for taking time to respond)

 

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[Front strut suggestions R50 Pathfinder w Krypton SFD]

Any recommendations on coils? Mine are looking pretty toasted.

 

I'm either gonna go KYB with the strut or OME, depends on much I decide to spend..

 

I'm also replacing my rears, there's Rancho RS5000s on there now. Is there any reason to go to 9000s (or not to?)

 

Thanks to anyone who can chime in on this

 

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[Front strut suggestions R50 Pathfinder w Krypton SFD]

EDIT: what I meant here; . I was hoping to find an upgrade, something more of for ad possible than OEM.. Any suggestions?

 

Was this: . I was hoping to find an upgrade, something more OFF ROAD possible than OEM.. Any suggestions?

 

Is KYB tougher than OEM struts?

 

Thanks again.

 

Also the original thread posted twice, if mods can delete the other, that'd be great.

 

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[Front strut suggestions R50 Pathfinder w Krypton SFD]

Hey guys I recently bought a 1996 pathfinder with a Krypton SFD and need to replace the front struts. I'm in Ontario Canada, local shop can do 'like OEM' for $850. I was hoping to find an upgrade, something more of for ad possible than OEM.. Any suggestions?

Also, as far as I know standard OEM struts still fit with an SFD.. Correct?

 

Any help is golden as I'm a total newb. Thanks

 

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[Front strut suggestions R50 Pathfinder w Krypton SFD]

Hey guys I recently bought a 1996 pathfinder with a Krypton SFD and need to replace the front struts. I'm in Ontario Canada, local shop can do 'like OEM' for $850. I was hoping to find an upgrade, something more of for ad possible than OEM.. Any suggestions?

Also, as far as I know standard OEM struts still fit with an SFD.. Correct?

 

Any help is golden as I'm a total newb. Thanks

 

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