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Toddyh03
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 08-2011
Location: Lalor Park, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 1663
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Re: Replacement Shocks for T31
KYB are replacement for original shocks. Not an improvement and certainly not up to the standard of the Monroe nitrogen gas shocks. If you want cheap replacement shocks go for it. If you want something that will go better off-road get the Monroes.
--- Toddyh X-2048 (c)
New: Challenger
Old: 2010 T31 Diesel modified
My XTrail
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24/Sep/2013, 8:50 pm
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AugustusXTrail
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 07-2013
Location: Cowes Phillip Island Victoria
TOTAL POSTS: 123
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Re: Replacement Shocks for T31
Hi Guys & Gals, Augustus the X Trail here, spoil yourself and your exy and go for the new Munroe Shocks, I ride real nice now, especially over rough roads, and handle a lot sharper, well worth the money and pretty much fade free so far.
I also got the DBA Extreme 4X4 T2 Rotors the Bendix 4X4 pads, and boy do I STOP well now.
The Guys at Ferntree Gully Nissan were amazed at my transformation, and they drive a lot of different exys. They all came back singing the upgrades praises.
Can't wait till they drive me next, I'll BLOW their minds, LOL as I'm getting a major Hi Tech Exhaust upgrade, and a Chip My Diesel Chip upgrade. Woo Hooo, Hang on tight!!!!
Plus Jalals hooking me up with a big pile of great goodies. Cant wait!
Well I've stayed clean for over a week so time to get Muddy Catch yas next time and say G' Day to ya Exy for me, Happy X Trails to you, Augustus the X Trail
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5/Nov/2013, 10:56 pm
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ntj
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 04-2010
TOTAL POSTS: 6
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Re: Replacement Shocks for T31
Well I joined this forum some time back but haven't had much to add till now.
My shocks were feeling pretty bad by 55,000 km - they packed down on bumpy roads and felt like there was limited suspension, and they kept bouncing for too long after speedhumps. I thought that was pretty ordinary as the car has been babied but Nissan tells me that it's normal wear and tear, so it was time for me to replace them.
I was reading the posts here for some clues and I was nearly going to go with the Monroes, but I ran out of time - I wanted them for a family holiday so I could best control a loaded up car at highway speeds. Pedders was my only 11th hour option where I could get this done along with my front brake disks, which have been bad since 18,000km but Nissan also wouldn't come to the party (I've had pretty bad service overall from Nissan, but that's another rant).
Pedders installed them in a day and the improvement was obvious backing out of the drive. The ride was a little terse for the first little while, but after 2,600 on the road with three people and everything needed for a toddler, along with a heavy Gripsport bike rack and two mountain bikes, they've bedded in nicely.
The Pedders are slightly firmer than stock (my car is standard ride height) and do a good job with a fully loaded car. They also feel pretty good when I drive on my own, car unladen - there is a slight handling improvement over standard.
I'd be curious to drive a car with the Monroes for comparison, but for the $940 installed it seems reasonable. I got a quote from Midas for a set of KYBs installed for over $2000!
My only complaints were getting a last-minute switch on the disk rotor brand from DBA to something else, but I got over that after driving the car with true rotors. Also, my washer bottle line got wedged aside and it took me a while to figure out why I had no windscreen washer operation.
Time will tell how they hold up, but the Pedders have been a good option so far.
--- Nigel (X-1574)
Sydney, NSW
Platinum 2010 T31 ST
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10/Jan/2014, 2:10 pm
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Uphil
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 05-2013
Location: Ulverstone, Tas
TOTAL POSTS: 77
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Re: Replacement Shocks for T31
Just fitted KYB shocks to the rear (original Sachs, leaking oil) and KYB struts to the front. DIY and total bill $hock was $542.
Rears took 30mins for the pair, and front struts 2.5 hours. So if you calculate that on current rates of $120 an hour, labour would be $360.
The difference was spectacular to say the least. No more thumps, bumps, bangs & rattles ! You can now converse with your passengers at highway speeds easily. The fitting of a new set of Pirelli's also helped :-)
As the originals deteriorate slowly, I guess we only really appreciate how bad they WERE.. when we install a new set.
Last edited by Uphil, 10/Feb/2014, 5:30 pm
--- Phil (X-3105)
Ulverstone, Tas
2009 T31 Srs 2, ST ;Nudge Bar; IPF Driving Lights; Fog Lights;Towbar
Roof Bars;Weathershield; GPS/DVD; Sony Speakers; K&N air filter; LED parkers; Cree reverse lights;Cobalt ally rims; Gas hood struts
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10/Feb/2014, 5:17 pm
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Ian Ewin
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 03-2012
Location: Newcastle, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 471
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Re:
quote: Todd:
Don't bother with Old Man Emu. Go straight to the source. Get the monroe shocks from here and here.
Seeing as there's no difference in description or photo between those two part numbers, can someone please point it out for me? Other than the obvious price difference :/
--- Ian X-2305(c)
New: 2010 NT Pajero
Old: 2008 T31 Xtrail "The Monster"
The only one of her kind.. may she rest in peace :(
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7/Mar/2014, 8:58 am
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Toddyh03
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 08-2011
Location: Lalor Park, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 1663
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Re: Replacement Shocks for T31
Photos are for 'illustration' only. The difference is front vs rear.
Front: D0027 ($333.95)
Rear: D7019 ($177.45)
--- Toddyh X-2048 (c)
New: Challenger
Old: 2010 T31 Diesel modified
My XTrail
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7/Mar/2014, 9:12 am
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TOMsXtrail
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 01-2013
Location: Brisbane
TOTAL POSTS: 34
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Re:
Hey guys,
I'm doing some work on my X-trail (brake rotors, discs) and I decided to do the king-spring coil lift, do you know if the standard shocks are fine to accept the extra 30mm of travel?
Cheers,
Tom.
EDIT - I've done 4000km since the original post - Snowy Mountains trip with some low to moderate off road tracks and the original shocks have been fine. - FYI to anyone else who has the same question.
Last edited by TOMsXtrail, 25/Jan/2016, 5:23 pm
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Tom ( X-2862 ) 2008 Nissan X-Trail T31 TL - Pearl white - DCi 6sp manual
Genuine Nissan Roof Racks, Cargo Barrier, Tow-bar, Nudge-bar, Rubber Floor-mats, 4WD Enhanced
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