Hi everybody I have just joind this forum. I drive a 2005 X-Trail 2.2 DCI SVE and tow a 2014 Compass Ralley 574. I am interested in changing the rear shocks for adjustable ones, Looking for any help in this matter. Thanks KCB1
Adjustable Rear Shock asorbers
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Perhaps the originals are worn out or he wants to improve the ride.Whatever you fit it will be an improvement over 10year old shock absorbers.
Thank you for your replies, the last caravan was a lighter one the ride was ok. This caravan is heaver and makes the car bounce more. The shocks that are on the car now are farley new. I have got the nose weight right but still get a bounce quite uncomfortable. I thought the adjustable shocks would help to take the bounce out. Just looking for some views on this. Thanks ahain KCB1
Air adjustable shocks are probably the best way forward as you can alter the adjustment a little at a time until you get the ride quality you want.
Just as with spring assisters, varying away from the manufacturers specification should be avoided. It will change the ride characteristics and that might conflict with any of the electronic stability Programmes fitted to the vehicle. Don't forget it is a modification to a standard vehicle and your insurer must be told.
Certainly in some models of car, the ESP has sensors that monitor the cars body motion and it produces correction signal accordingly. If you change the bodies motion characteristics by fitting spring assisters or damper rates, that will produce erroneous signals and the ESP will not provide the correct output signals That is most likely it will under estimate the conditions and therefore not provide enough correction.
The other misconception that abounds, is by fitting uprated springs it will allow you to tow or carry heavier loads. It does not. The cars weights specifications remain unchanged.
If you are unhappy with a towing characteristic, don't change anything until you have checked your current loading, and had your existing suspension and tyres fully checked out.
Certainly in some models of car, the ESP has sensors that monitor the cars body motion and it produces correction signal accordingly. If you change the bodies motion characteristics by fitting spring assisters or damper rates, that will produce erroneous signals and the ESP will not provide the correct output signals That is most likely it will under estimate the conditions and therefore not provide enough correction.
The other misconception that abounds, is by fitting uprated springs it will allow you to tow or carry heavier loads. It does not. The cars weights specifications remain unchanged.
If you are unhappy with a towing characteristic, don't change anything until you have checked your current loading, and had your existing suspension and tyres fully checked out.
Thanks again for your replies. Yes I did know that any modification to my car would involve informing my insurance company. The air adjustable shocks sound good, do anybody know of a manufacture that produce them. No ESP fitted to this car but thank you for the information it is really helpfull
Koni make special uprated shockers for the X trail.
Koni probably make the originals oem.
Talk to them and I am sure they will tell you relax on computer settings.
Do you honestly believe a major company is making things that will mess up your car?
They make them because there is a market need.
Bilstein and Monroe also do upgraded shockers.
Not sure but I believe Nissan will also supply upgraded stiffer rear springs.
Surf the net and you will find suppliers of air suspension systems for your Nissan
Koni probably make the originals oem.
Talk to them and I am sure they will tell you relax on computer settings.
Do you honestly believe a major company is making things that will mess up your car?
They make them because there is a market need.
Bilstein and Monroe also do upgraded shockers.
Not sure but I believe Nissan will also supply upgraded stiffer rear springs.
Surf the net and you will find suppliers of air suspension systems for your Nissan
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