Week 4 of Titan suspension month. Swapping out the rear shocks on a Nissan Titan/Armada. This job is super easy and anyone with some basic tools can do it. I demonstrate on a 2006 Nissan Titan truck but this will be the same on a Nissan Armada and QX56 of similar years. In fact, this is a very common configuration and the steps will be the same if not similar on a lot of SUVs/Trucks.
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Thank you for the information. Also appreciate tool needed to complete task.
Good video, thanks. One concern, I installed the 5100s on my '16 XD yesterday. Bilstein's website says to install with Label Up and readable. On mine, this puts the boot at the bottom. You have the boot at the top. Am I missing something?
Do I install boot up or boot down?
Bilstein label on the shock body should be upright.
"The Bilstein label on the shock body should be upright and readable when the shock is mounted on the vehicle in the correct orientation."
Thanks again
I recommend putting the bolt back in the opposite way it came out who came up with the idea of the nut sitting on top of the frame wasn't thinking
What size torque wrench was used? 1/2? 5/8? ETC
Armada’s have different rear suspension- double wish bone independent
Where did you purchase those struts I need for my Armada
If you change the rear shocks is it necessary to change the front
Rather than mess with removing the body mounts on the passenger side I just located where the bolt is and used an inch and a quarter or so hole saw. Then afterwards I can paint a plastic electrical plug and put it in the hole and silicone it in. A lot simpler!!
Hows the ride quality compared to stock
I bought some 4600 in the front on my 2013 Armada and put new OEM springs and mounting hardware on it. My problem now that the front is so loose and bounces when road is imperfect, are the springs the problem or shocks no good ??? HELP
Armada has a totally different rear end (independent rear) with factory air shocks. To convert to non-air is not as straightforward as you show.
At 3:00 are we supposed to remove the small zip tie on the rubber boot?
your nissan titan is 2WD my is 2WD
Isn't your air shock?
Where do you get the shocks from?
Link doesn’t work for Parts used. What’s the part# for the Bilstein Shocks? They look like 5100 but there are 2-different ones.
On the Nissan Armada takes a 14mm and I believe the 5100 have a 16mm eye loop to mount.
It’s nice to live where there’s no rust. No torch, no air hammers, anti seize or fluid film to worry about. Just fun wrenching!
Thank you was planning on doing the rears shocks soon you make it look so easy
Is this the same for the Xterra??
Another great vid buddy. Love it. Thanks again for the content.