navara suspension

4x4 Australia's march edition has a feature on upgrading suspension on a Navara ST-R V6. They replace dampers, torsion bars and leaf springs ($1682) with EFS componenets and were impressed with the results. Grab a copy.

G'day TOB,
I have the same problem. What Year is yours as the New Model (from about June 2003) has modified suspension whereby the Lower spring has the ends bent down so they don't contact unless the the back has a load in it. I imagine the cheapest option would be to buy the new springs from Nissan.

I have looked at OME suspension at around $2000. I drive about 1000kms a week (1/2 bitumen, 1/2 gravel) and whilst the ride is stiff, I don't think it's any worse than other dual cabs. I'd like to drive an STr with modified suspension ie OME before coughing up around grand so I could feel the difference.
I read the article you read and it definitely sound's good. If you go that way please let us all know the results.

Macca.

without a doubt nissan made the front shockers way to soft especially considering its a work truck and the dual cabs are heavier , not enough travel in front shocks or original torsion bars and upper and lower arms , especialy with a factory bullbar fitted then add a possible winch and lights conbo to that and a full cab of passengers under full brake at a moderate speed .
The shocks are useless after a long day as they are tired and leak after hard downwards motion.
nuff said on front.
the rear springs are average without load but with some load say 250 -300 kg are better but still loose on gravel roads hence many opt for 4wd high to help compensate for that but the factory rear shocks with a light load were ok but under heavy load no good at all.
hey im no engineer but what is the first thing most people replace on 4wds?and some sedans too most of my commodore ones died b4 70,000 on country roads.

plenty of choices here but take into account accessories to be fitted as if you got a long range tank fitted and filled that alone is a fair weight mostly on drivers side too .
not sure on the EFS as i seen it as a paid ad?

ask around you dont want to compromise road handling or front cv breakage and bad wheel alignments if front isa wound up too high.
let us know what you did and if you have heard long term reports share the response.
cheers1999 NISSAN NAVARA DUALCAB
DIESEL 3.2 & SPRINGY CARLTON TOY
2 awestruck kids (dads driving!)

Mate, if you want an economical, effective solution here is the go.

I have a 2002 3.0 STR. Have fitted OME shocks up front and I have the Fulcrum Formula on the rear. Would have preferred same all round but circumstances at the time meant I ended up with this combo. I don't think it really matters that much which after market shocks you use. Most of the mainstream brands will have similar performance which will be light years ahead of the original equipment.

To beef up the rear end without throwing away the original springs ( a bit of a hard ask when the vehicle is only a couple of months old) I opted for Load Plus helper springs. Around $130.00 a pair. You can adjust them up as your spings sag with use and if you do upgrade later to aftermarket springs you can still use them to add extra beef when you need it.

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When fitted they raised the rear by 25mm. I adjusted the front torsion bars accordingly (with no adverse effects) so the vehicle remained level.

The result is great, firm but not harsh, brilliant over corrugated dirt, no wallowing on the open highway, corners great and you can load it up without ruining your ride characteristics.

I now have 110,000 k up and am still happy with the way the vehicle feels and have no intention of buying replacement springs for quite some time. The shockies were done at around 60,000 k and the Load Levelers went on at 35,000 k.

Have fun..