Kit Includes: (2) Front Strut & Spring Assemblies (2) Rear Shock Absorbers
Specification
Engine Displacement (Metric)
L4 2.5L
Location
Front & Rear
TRQ fully loaded shocks and struts are manufactured using premium raw materials and calibrated to restore original ride comfort. TRQ shocks are fully loaded featuring a pre-loaded bearing plate, upper and lower spring isolator, upper spring seat, coil spring, boot kit, and premium strut. TRQ recommends replacing your shocks or struts in pairs to ensure even wear of components and improved ride comfort. All products are fit and road-tested in our Massachusetts R&D facility to ensure we deliver on our promise of Trusted Reliable Quality.
Product Features
Loaded Struts: Pre-assembled application specific design
Application Specific Design: No modifications necessary
Matched Pair: Improved comfort and extended service life
Restored Performance: Reduced body sway and vibration
Our direct fit gas-charged shock absorbers help restore your vehicle's handling and ride quality to just like new.
Replacing struts used to require specialized tools to compress, remove, and transfer the old spring and mount. Our Pre-assembled, complete strut & spring assemblies come with all new parts and make the job much quicker and easier for the do-it-yourself mechanic.
Strut & spring assembly contains:
Upper Strut Mount
Strut Bearing
Coil Spring
Boot & Bumper Kit
Gas-charged Strut
Item Condition:New
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How To Install Replace Remove Rear Shocks Struts 2002-06 Nissan Altima
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Tools used
12mm Socket
14mm Wrench
18mm Socket
A Piece of Pipe (for leverage)
Floor Jack
Hammer
Jack Stands
Pry Bar
Ratchet
Rust Penetrant
Socket Extensions
Vise Grip Pliers
1. Removing the Strut
Raise and secure the vehicle
Apply penetrating oil to the two 12mm bolts
Remove the two 12mm nuts from the top of the strut
Remove the 18mm bolt from the bottom of the strut
Pry the strut up and off its mounting with a pry bar
Pull out the strut and the rubber cap
2. Preparing the New Strut
Put the old strut in a vise
Remove the 14mm nut from the top of the strut
Pull off the outer part of the strut
Slide the outer part of the strut onto the new strut
Put the new strut into a vise
Tighten the 14mm nut onto the new strut
3. Installing the New Strut
Put the rubber cap on top of the new strut
Slide the new strut into place
Line up the new strut onto its studs
Insert the 12mm nuts onto the strut
Push the bottom of the strut into place with a hammer and a pry bar
Insert the 18mm bolt into the bottom of the strut
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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video we're going to show you how to replace the rear struts on this 2003 Nissan Altima. The items you'll need for this are new rear struts from 1A Auto.com, 12 millimeter and 18 millimeter sockets and a ratchet with an extension, 14 millimeter wrench, a vise, a pair of vise grips, pry bar, and a hammer.
Start off by just spraying these bolts up here with some penetrating oil and we'll fast forward as Don removes these two 12 millimeter bolts. Now, underneath the car, on the lower part of the strut, right here, you can see that it's held in with an 18 millimeter bolt. We're just going to fast forward as Don removes this and you can see he uses a piece of pipe for leverage. It just makes it easier to remove that bolt. Once the bolt's out you just want to pry the strut up and off. Then you want to just pull the strut down and out and watch out. The little rubber cap at the top will fall down.
Now, to remove the outside of the strut and put it onto the new one you just want to put this into a vise. Use vise grips to hold the end of it and then, using a 14 millimeter wrench, just loosen up the nut at the top there. Once the nut's removed you can pull the outer part of the strut off and you can see the old one in the back, the new one from 1A Auto up front. They're identical and they'll mount exactly the same.
Now, slide the outer part of the strut onto the new strut and we'll fast forward as Don puts it back in the vise. Same as before, just reverse the order and tighten that back up.
Now, feed your strut back up into the wheel well with the rubber cap on top of it. Now line up the top into the hole and line up the holes on the strut with the studs and then just replace those two 12 millimeter nuts. Now, using a pry bar and a hammer you just want to carefully push that strut back into place. Then, replace that 18 millimeter bolt. Then, you're all set with this side and you want to repeat the process on the other side.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best servise on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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Randall
December 17, 2017
Purchase went fine. easy to find correct parts, shipping as promised. Have not been installed yet, so don't know yet on quality
Strut kit and shocks install
A
May 8, 2018
The parts came in on the date as I was informed. The install was easy as it can be. Plus the video that was given on line was exactly what was shown to make the installation very easy. The price for both front and back suppension what the best price and trust me I have looked around. I have a ready order more parts from this site and recommend it to my friends and family.
Shocks and Strut Assembly
Gladys
August 11, 2018
This purchase was a great investment and works great on my car. I sure enjoy riding now. I am glad that I have found 1A auto and will use them in the future.
I didn't know how bad it was until I installed the new ones!!
Tom
August 17, 2018
Great price. Delivered on-time. Installation was a bit more difficult than the accompanying video demonstrated, but I got them installed. Make sure you have the tools they recommend. Deep sockets are a must for this job. The brake line bracket wasn't perfect, but bending them a bit made them fit. The price is too good to complain about these very minor issues. Highly recommend.
2005 Nissan altima
Randy
August 20, 2018
I am very satisfied with my purchase of front and rear suspension for my 2005 Nissan altima. Everything fit as they should. And seems so far to work good. Very happy with everything.
Great experience
Shoreen
September 22, 2018
Bought some parts for a couple cars love the experience easy to find and great shipping love it will continue to buy from here
Id try another place! Maybe?
A
November 8, 2018
I wouldnt recommend the front shock because they dont fit and it raises the front struts raises the front of the car and wheel wells like a monster truck! The brake line housing is off by much to a point you cant connect it properly!l do it just loose ! I give it 2 stars because the back fit great with good ol elbow grease ! I will be taking the front struts off ASAP and put my old ones on! Great price but parts doesnt fit! And I believe I was sent a strut that was sent back because it was scratched up like someone tried to put it on there car and it didnt fit !
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D
December 1, 2018
I am very satisfied with the timely order process and delivery. Cost and quality are excellent I will shop here in the future
Great Product. Saved $$ by installing it myself
K
December 31, 2018
Product was delivered as described. Viewed the videos on how to install the struts and even though this was the first time I ever installed something like this, it was pretty easy. I do recommend that you purchase a torque wrench to complete the job correctly.
Satisfied Customer Everytime
B
February 6, 2019
1A Auto ROCK'S!!! I've order parts multiple times and haven't been disappointed. The installation was super easy and the instruction videos were awesome. I have told other's to look at 1A Auto for their car part needs. Great prices and fast delivery. Thanks 1AA
Great
J
July 1, 2019
Everything works perfect. And the parts are definitely better quality than the originals
Perfect Fit
Juan
July 16, 2019
These fit the car perfectly. No hassle!!
Front Strut Assembly Installation
R
November 20, 2019
Ran into problems in getting hydraulic brake hose lock clips to work properly. Had to open up the clip area with a metal punch. This ocurred on both struts. This was not manufactured according to OEM 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 specifications.
Also, had trouble with left stabilizer rod installation. The video totally left out this procedures.
This may have been my first & last purchase from 1aauto.
Perfect
Robert
January 8, 2020
All of the parts fit perfect for my 2006 altima 2.5s
Perfect fit
luis
February 26, 2020
I put those for my Nissan and they're a perfect fit no trouble at all
Easy
NATHAN
May 4, 2020
I am a huge DIY fan. These came packed and very easy to install. I highly recommend these.
Work ok
Leighton
June 22, 2020
Not the greatest but get the job done.
Satisfaid customer
R
March 17, 2021
I received exactly what I ordered. the price was great and i received it within days.Write
Perfect match!
John
April 17, 2021
We ordered the front strut assembly and rear shocks on a 2005 Altima. Parts were shipped the day I ordered and I received them 3 days later and shipping was free! We have used 1A Auto a few times and have always been satisfied!
Great
Shana
July 24, 2021
Great price, I ever need more parts 1A auto
Cheap prices cheap product
Brian
October 22, 2021
Both tie rods broke within week of driving
Good performance, but the looks arent what I expected.
Andrew
April 20, 2022
Everything fit as expected and the car doesnt feel like a boat in the ocean anymore, but the car doesnt look right now. The front of the car now sits noticeably higher than the rear of the car because of the new springs. It has been over a year and they never settled. My altima now looks like a prerunner truck because I didnt keep the old springs like I should have. Ah well, live and learn.
Kevin
April 27, 2022
Hello I recently ordered this and the 2 front shocks raised my car to high It might be defective is their a costumer service I can call please
Danny
May 3, 2022
Great parts and great service
Best Parts!
Steve
June 2, 2022
Fit perfectly! Best quality Ive bought!
Worst struts ever
Richard
September 1, 2022
These struts and shocks are terrible, incredibly stiff, when you hit a bump you know it, the struts seem to make the car higher in front, and steering is loose not stable, returning them is not a good option because I'd be out my car until I could replace them.
David
November 2, 2023
Great fit, completely dropped right in. I needed a 1.5" x 24" piece of pipe from box store to use as a breaker bar but that was explained ahead of time.
Does What it's Supposed To Do
David
November 6, 2023
Fast shipping, no problems installing, items were a perfect fit. Not the smoothest ride, but they did fix the "diving" front end problem that I had with the vehicle.
Irene
July 8, 2024
The parts arrived very quickly. My car now rides smoothly
Customer Q&A
Hi is this part fit my 2004 Nissan Altima manual transmission??December 14, 2018
R E
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This kit is listed to fit 2004 Nissan Altima models with a 2.5L engine. as long as your vehicle is equipped with the 2.5L engine, these struts will be correct for your application.
December 14, 2018
Jessica D
Does the kit come with new bolts?June 22, 2020
Joe L
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It came with everything I needed
June 22, 2020
Ashley W
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Thank you for your question, Joe! These will come just as pictured, and will not come with new lower mounting hardware.
June 22, 2020
T I
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Yes they come with new bolts and nuts and washers ..
June 23, 2020
Micah W
I have a 3.5 se will these fit also?August 25, 2021
Javier L
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This will only be able to fit for a L4 2.5 engine.
August 25, 2021
Emma F
Do you have a kit that fits the 3.5 Altima?March 1, 2024
John D
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