Promise Land
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2009 Nissan Versa S 1.8L H/B
Jackson MS
3-10-2009
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (br4dysays) | 6:57 PM 1/6/2010 |
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KYB makes OEM parts also, so they are good quality.Found this:
http://www.usautoparts.net/cat...&cj=1 They also offer free shipping for orders over $50. Not sure of the total when you add in all 4 pieces, but it was worth a try.
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br4dysays
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07" Versa S HB
central fl
5-9-2007
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (Promise Land) | 4:50 AM 1/7/2010 |
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Yeah, anywhere you order them it seems to be within about 10$ of each other for all the parts...KYB that is.So these will be fine even tho the car is 'lowered'? I don't really see any option of shocks for lowered versas, other than what looks like some on versaspeed for 400$ 
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Promise Land
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2009 Nissan Versa S 1.8L H/B
Jackson MS
3-10-2009
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (br4dysays) | 5:43 AM 1/7/2010 |
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Those are just OEM replacements, so any extra stress from lowering springs will be the same regardless of the KYB or OEM units. I haven't read anything negative about struts prematurely wearing out because of lowering springs. I have only seen recommendations that you have your alignment checked after you install the springs.
Project: MEEP has begun!Now:
Versaspeed Grille
OEM Foglamps
Tiida Xenon HID Projector Headlamps
APR Carbon Fiber Splitter Coming:
Custom Lower Grille, 35% Tint
Suspension, Strut Bar, Brake Lines, Wheels/Tires
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br4dysays
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07" Versa S HB
central fl
5-9-2007
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (Promise Land) | 11:39 AM 1/7/2010 |
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from what i've read pertaining to other cars, lowering springs on stock/OEM shocks/struts cause premature failure, like not very far down the road...if this is true i won't even mess with springs lol
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steed77
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09 Versa Fresh Powder Sedan 6speed
NOVA
7-12-2009
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (br4dysays) | 4:33 PM 1/7/2010 |
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There is no way I would do springs without a good set of struts. I got mine at versaspeed. VERY happy with the end-result.
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blindsnyper
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10-1-2007
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (br4dysays) | 6:40 PM 1/7/2010 |
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from my experience, lower a V with stock struts is fine. i have had my tanabe springs for 2 years (next month that is) and they still feel fine, but i do know that they will eventually fail.the struts you posted a link would be a little better, here is some for cheaper.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/ju...cat=0
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steed77
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09 Versa Fresh Powder Sedan 6speed
NOVA
7-12-2009
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (blindsnyper) | 3:48 AM 1/8/2010 |
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If he is looking for struts in the OEM flavor... He can have mine. They have less than 3000 miles on them, 100bucks. pay shipping. 
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09 Versa 6 Speed - TOKICO, Fujita, Eibach, DC-sports, Earl's lines, Alpine, Micro Image, Viper
05 EVO 8 - Gt35r, Twin Disk, Full-Race, AMS, SparkTech, BR, AEM, DTM,.. etc, etc
05 4.8is X5 - Dinan, AFE, GT1, M-tech wheel, etc
03 SVT Lightning - Kooks, 18psi RR pulleys, FTVB, JLP, JDM, Superchips, etc
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br4dysays
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07" Versa S HB
central fl
5-9-2007
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (steed77) | 4:41 AM 1/8/2010 |
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| Quote, originally posted by steed77 » | | There is no way I would do springs without a good set of struts. I got mine at versaspeed. VERY happy with the end-result. |
what are you running? i can't see spending 400$+ more just to drop this thing an inch or so
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VersaMG08
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08 Versa SL HB CVT
Denver CO
5-28-2008
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (br4dysays) | 10:09 AM 1/8/2010 |
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Dont have any problems with the Tanabe springs installed with the OEM struts. Eventually I will replace the struts with the Tokico non-adjustable shocks so my ride can handle even better. 
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steed77
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09 Versa Fresh Powder Sedan 6speed
NOVA
7-12-2009
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| « Re: shocks / struts question.. (br4dysays) | 6:05 PM 1/16/2010 |
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| Quote, originally posted by br4dysays » | what are you running? i can't see spending 400$+ more just to drop this thing an inch or so |
I am running TOKICO's HP Series. Yep I dropped the 400bones. I do see tons of folks do just springs. I have even done several spring set installs for friends .....However in my typical mod fashion, I always do both(or coil-overs)
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09 Versa 6 Speed - TOKICO, Fujita, Eibach, DC-sports, Earl's lines, Alpine, Micro Image, Viper
05 EVO 8 - Gt35r, Twin Disk, Full-Race, AMS, SparkTech, BR, AEM, DTM,.. etc, etc
05 4.8is X5 - Dinan, AFE, GT1, M-tech wheel, etc
03 SVT Lightning - Kooks, 18psi RR pulleys, FTVB, JLP, JDM, Superchips, etc
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