1996 nissan terrano. front right shock snapped and need a new one. I have no idea where to even start looking for a part for this or what info i need to gather from the car to know what to look for. Any help would be much appreciated. cheers.
sw20,
Dec 11, 6:24pm
Do you have a regular mechanic?
henderson_guy,
Dec 11, 6:25pm
If you don't know how to find the part, do you know how to replace it? Maybe it's best just taken to your mechanic. In answer to the question, phone your local BNT with the details of your terrano, and I'm sure they'll either have one on the shelf, or one couriered in by the next day. PS: Replace shocks in pairs.
seadubya,
Dec 11, 6:25pm
It's probably an R50, check the plate under the bonnet on the drivers side firewall, copy the details or take a photo with your phone and call round your local parts suppliers for the best price for a front pair.
tomytruble,
Dec 11, 6:28pm
i have an uncle who is a mechanic. so installing it is sorted. he just told me to go find the part. we were quite busy when this happened this afternoon and so really didnt get a chance to ask any of these questions. so im at home now stressing about parts because i was told im looking around a grand? I also heard to replace in pairs too.
sw20,
Dec 11, 6:30pm
A grand for a pair of shocks? No way. Maybe $500 at the most.
tomytruble,
Dec 11, 6:31pm
really? is that brand new? this kinda gives me a little bit of relief if this is the case.
franc123,
Dec 11, 6:31pm
Ring your nearest BNT with your plate number, they can sort it from there. Assuming its an R50 and it has broken the strut it would pay to find out why, its not a normal occurance.
tomytruble,
Dec 11, 6:32pm
ok will do. thanks.
tomytruble,
Dec 11, 6:33pm
BNT? sorry im pretty clueless with all this stuff.
supernova2,
Dec 11, 6:34pm
Or if you short of funds ring the nearest Nissan wrecker and get a 2nd hand one. Not really recommended but if you get one about as old as yours chances are you will get away with it,
franc123,
Dec 11, 6:35pm
Brake and Transmission, they are one of the biggest suppliers of drivetrain and suspension parts in NZ with a wide network. www.bntnz.co.nz
Wouldn't bother. Colleague just got a set of rear brake pads for ~$35 from BNT. Repco were nearly 4 times the price. I've found the same sort of pricing variations (although not that extreme) with other bits and pieces. Supercheap - you'll probably end up with a part for a Nissan Murano.
tomytruble,
Dec 11, 6:42pm
wow thanks guys. i really appreciate the help
supernova2,
Dec 11, 6:49pm
So true but where OP lives might be a bit limited on supplier options. I'd be going BNT if i wanted new. Mind you if OP's uncle is in the trade would probably pay for him to get the bits for OP.
pdc1,
Dec 11, 7:33pm
Maybe try partzonline dot co dot nz . They do a pair for $450. Unless you can get trade discount forget the other places mentioned. They will probably want double. If you can figure out cheap way to get them ex overseas, you can get a pair for around $ 100, but it is quite hard to figure out if they are compatible with your nz wagon. A little bit of gamble, best to source them in nz in my opinion
rpvr,
Dec 11, 7:59pm
Try these people, they seem to be able to provide shocks for most makes. http://www.stech.co.nz/
They sell on Trademe sometimes, based in Pukekohe but will courier them anywhere.
intrade,
Dec 11, 8:03pm
horopito wrecker will have one and if not then taumarunui wrecker would i would say. however taumarunui wrecker is now more expensive sice a dark pigmented person purchased it. secound hand unit if you got no dosh.
mad_signtist,
Dec 11, 9:12pm
Flick me plate number and I will get it at a good price for you
tweake,
Dec 12, 12:43am
where on the shock did it break? any pics?
has it been lifted? the shock might be to short. no point putting standard ones in if thats the case.
tomytruble,
Dec 15, 8:07pm
just thought id come back in here and say thanks. your guys info helped heaps and we got it fixed the next day using BNT, was relatively cheap and free install with the uncle so came out of this unscathed. so yeah. thanks :)
franc123,
Jun 12, 7:40pm
Excellent, always good to get feedback.
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