What should I do low budget wise for suspension?

[240Rookie]

I have a 1995 Nissan 240 sx se and it is bone stock and I was wanting to do something with the suspension without breaking my wallet, any suggestions, I was thinking about lowering it a bit and getting that slammed floating look when I roll by your azz. J/p

Thanx for the replies!!

[4thHorse]

what is your price range? Also you did search right?

[240Rookie]

Yeah there are just so many options out there for what I could do, I want to stay under 800.

[singlecamslam]

might as well save a few hundred more and get nice coilovers like KTS.

[kalypso123]

might as well save a few hundred more and get nice coilovers like KTS.

you might find some nice used coils with less then 7K miles that will suit you just fine.

[g6civcx]

you might find some nice used coils with less then 7K miles that will suit you just fine.

Maybe, but generally I would avoid used suspension because you never know.

You get Megan coils for a tad over $800 shipped. Cheapest one.

[S14DB]

You want to go low or handle better?
Low: get the cheapest coils you can.

Handle: Sway bars, TC rods, New Struts, Sub-Frame Collars. Springs and other arms as you can afford.

[Somnambulist]

If you just wanna lower it, there's MR coilovers, Ksport, and a whole bunch of other cheap coilovers.

[Bigsyke]

what about just a decent spring combo? and save the rest for bushings and T/C rods?

[Somnambulist]

what about just a decent spring combo? and save the rest for bushings and T/C rods?

Why bother? With coilovers so cheap now ($600-$800 for decent ones), and a quality spring/shock combo costing just about the same... I don't see the point.

[luftrofl]

I have a 1995 Nissan 240 sx se and it is bone stock and I was wanting to do something with the suspension without breaking my wallet, any suggestions, I was thinking about lowering it a bit and getting that slammed floating look when I roll by your azz. J/p

Thanx for the replies!!

What is "something," exactly? :confused:

[S14DB]

what about just a decent spring combo? and save the rest for bushings and T/C rods?

The rates on most springs are not a big enough to be worth it. Sways would be a bigger upgrade. Also, the travel on stock suspension is bad enough to begin with. Drop it with springs and you'll be hitting the bump stops in no time.

1. If the shocks are blown, replace.
2. Tower Bars, Swaybars, TC Rods, Subframe bushings.
3. Save up for coils, RUCA's and Toe Arms.

[Gnnr]

Why bother? With coilovers so cheap now ($600-$800 for decent ones), and a quality spring/shock combo costing just about the same... I don't see the point.

Because those coilovers are improperly valved compared to a quality spring/shock combo.

[g6civcx]

What is "something," exactly? :confused:

Good pickup.


1. If the shocks are blown, replace.

This is the reason I would do coilovers on a beater. It's easier to install than getting springs and struts.

Because those coilovers are improperly valved compared to a quality spring/shock combo.

This is correct, but for the price you can't beat cheap coilovers as a bottom of the barrel replacement for blown struts.

[Brentbohn]

i have eibach sportlines on my 95, ride is firm and you feel every bump in the road.... wish i went with the prolines or found some stock ones.

[SHIFT__Nismo]

The first obvious question is, what do you intend to use it for? Race, street, combo? Be honest with yourself.

[kaking]

The first obvious question is, what do you intend to use it for? Race, street, combo? Be honest with yourself.
Exactly. Gotta know what you want first before you spend money on things that arent gonna cater to your goals

[240Rookie]

I just want it to handle better on the street, I am not going to take it to the track or anything like that. I would like it to have a nice stance and be able to handle better. Also the struts arent blown or anything, does anybody want to buy them?

[aznpoopy]

the only thing brand new in your price range is godspeed coilovers, which has suspect quality (if only because of its price)

if i were you i'd just pick up a used spring shock combo, or try to find a good deal on lightly used established coilovers... or beter yet, a used koni/gc combo.

bit of advice: remember your budget is really only $700+, gotta save the last bit for an alignment. and you won't be able to go zilvia super low because that requires alignment pieces and is therefore out of your price range. and it looks dumb without proper fitting wheels anyway.