Postby smj999smj » Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:42 pm
If you are keeping the ride height stock, then the original front struts really weren't bad at all. A direct replacement would be KYB GR-2/Excel-G; KYB is the OE supplier to Nissan. You can get these at Rockauto.com for $50 each. Another option for the front is a Quick-strut, which comes assembled with the coil spring for easier installation. KYB just came out with theirs for non-Off Road models; it's available at Rockauto for $119, or you can get Moog or Monroe Quick-struts for a few dollars less.
For the rear, it's best to go with a monotube design. Bilstein HD's (4600 series) are tried and true. Other options would be the Monroe Reflex or KYB Gas-a-just shocks.
If you haven't installed them already, Airlift 1000 air bags in the rear is an easy, inexpensive install that really improved the ride...or, simply replacing the factory, rear coil springs with Moog replacements. They'll help prevent the famous rear-end sag and bottoming out issues.