G35 Compression Rods are Total Crap
#46
Originally Posted by erdog
Jason,
Can you confirm if the following sides correspond to the correct part numbers:
Left side (Driver side): 54468-AC70F ??
Right side (Passenger side): 54469-AC70F ??
I think I might have received the wrong side from my vendor.
Can you confirm if the following sides correspond to the correct part numbers:
Left side (Driver side): 54468-AC70F ??
Right side (Passenger side): 54469-AC70F ??
I think I might have received the wrong side from my vendor.
Off the top of my head... GENERAL Rule of thumb for NISSAN/INFINITI Parts... the Lower Number is RIGHT side...
I believe 54469 is the LEFT (US Driver) / 54468 is the RIGHT (US Passenger)... I can tell you for sure from the office tomorrow... But I am 99.999999% sure
The sides are always based on Drivers Perspective...
Didn't buy from RI?
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#51
Originally Posted by fallensymbols
This is probably a dumb question, and forgive me for it, but would changing your springs and struts fix the problem or is the compression strut something else? Reason why I ask is that I am getting the same creaking in the rear.
should always loosen the bolts for the suspension arms and tighten them at a position to be positioned better for the lower ride height..
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#54
Originally Posted by erdog
Well I installed the compression rod on my passenger side yesterday and sad to say it did not solve my rattling. =( I guess I will have to take it to someone to look at. This sucks more than oil leak problems. Maybe.
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I started this thread on July 7th and am very sorry to say that I may have found my creaking compression rods to be the very last straw in my 4 years of G35 ownership. I have lived with the tire feathering and rattles but the front end creaking has pushed me over the top. I am past the warranty and will not put any money into this car. There is no reason after 23,000 miles my car should sound like any old clunker. As I mentioned in the first post, my girlfriend's 06 G35 Sedan is starting to make the same noise. Even if there is an upgraded compression rod, I don't feel like putting any more effort into this car.
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Originally Posted by accordfreak
does this defect also affect the caster settings? My passenger front caster is completely off and is rubbing against my inner lining!