[2010 bigdog]

I have a 2010 Titan 4wd and as most of you know I just replaced both upper control arms (MOOG) and while having that done noticed front drivers coil spring is cracked. I was wondering what aftermarket spring is good ? I called Nissan and they want $168 for a OEM spring (for one) and he told me to google some aftermarket ones so hoping someone can help me here. I called the shop that did my 2.5 leveling spacer and they told me to just buy some "quick struts" from Napa. ???? I was thinking of buying the Billstein 5100's for the front (adjustable) but he said just buy the quick struts and reuse the spacer. What do you guys think? I do not offload I mainly had it installed for looks and to fit bigger wheels and tires when I bought it!
thanks in advance!!

 

[FishnAlaska]

Moog springs are just as good, I would still stick with the Bilsteins on bottom setting, they will ride so much better than the OEM ones or quick struts. Regardless of whether or not you go off road.

 

[2010 bigdog]

you wouldn't happen to know the part # for the springs i need do you ?

 

[FishnAlaska]

81196 is the moog 4wd spring, you can also get an OEM spring from nissanpartsdeal.com for $86 per spring
https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts-list/2010-nissan-titan/front-suspension.html

 

[2010 bigdog]

what route do you think i should go ? if i go with the Moog spring where is the best place to order from ?
i appreciate your help

 

[FishnAlaska]

Rockauto for the moog spring, either way would work. Personally I would do the OEM spring, but there are alot of parts that I would do aftermarket. Lots of guys have had success with the Moog springs though. I am curious though on how you think that spring was cracked. I've swapped my springs out a couple times, ridden them hard on occasion. Springs ar ehard to break.

 

[2010 bigdog]

To be honest i have no clue how it got cracked or how long it has been cracked !! I don't off road with it and it only has 48000 miles . in fact i didn't believe the mechanic that put the new upper control arms in so i looked for myself when i got home and seen it. its near the very bottom of the spring.

 

[2010 bigdog]

FishnAlaska i sent you a pm

 

[FishnAlaska]

I recently swapped out old Bilsteins for new ones, basically got these for free in a trade, otherwise I would have just left my old ones on.

 

[2010 bigdog]

5100's adjustable ? what springs did you go with ?

 

[FishnAlaska]

yes 5100's are adjustable, I have mine on the second perch with a 1.5" spacer, but I also have DirtKing UCA's Used my OEM 4wd springs, no cracks in mine

 

[FishnAlaska]

If you go with the Bilsteins make sure and follow the directions on here on how to put them together DO NOT FOLLOW THE BILSTEIN INSTRUCTIONS!
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-suspension/131439-5100s-install-tips.html?highlight=5100

 

[Mastermind46]

Moogs were about 80 bucks off Amazon. So far I love them and bilsteins on second setting.

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[LSturbointeg]

Fish has given you some pretty good advice. since you're only on a leveling kit wouldn't it be ideal to order those 4x4 Moog Coils on Bilsteins set to the middle perch and eliminate the 2.5" spacer for better ride quality?

 

[2010 bigdog]

not sure. waiting for someone to comment hopefully soon

 

[FishnAlaska]

Middle setting is only 1", loosing the spacer and only putting them on the middle perch would cause him to loose 1.5" of height. However, with a 2.5" spacer and Moog upper control arms I imagine your getting some serious coil bucket contact. Getting rid of the spacer and going down to 1" in the front would significantly improve the ride.

 

[2010 bigdog]

aren't the MOOG springs about a inch longer than the OEM springs ? if so could i eliminate the spacer and put it on the middle setting ?

 

[LSturbointeg]

aren't the MOOG springs about a inch longer than the OEM springs ? if so could i eliminate the spacer and put it on the middle setting ?

those Moogs will give you about an inch i believe but you pretty much have 3 settings with the Bilstein's. i've read post where guys think the ride quality isn't too bad on the top perch.

 

[2010 bigdog]

how many inches is the top perch ?

 

[willyswagon]

81196 is the moog 4wd spring, you can also get an OEM spring from nissanpartsdeal.com for $86 per spring
https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts-list/2010-nissan-titan/front-suspension.html

that website is AWESOME thanks FishnAlaska