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Hi all,

After reading extensively in the Stagea suspension thread, i am still fretting about putting R33 suspension into the rear of my 1998 model S1 Stagea

Can anyone confirm they are actually running R33 suspension in thier stageas?

The reason i ask is because i have failing TIENS in the rear of mine at the moment, i cant even consider buying a new set, but i can find LOADS of second hand R33 suspension floating around.

does standard R33 suspension fit in too? or just coilovers, any clarification in the matter would bring me a great deal of peace of mind.

And i apologise for bringing up a topic that im sure most of you consider settled, i just have to be sure, rural areas means shipping everything in from interstate.

regards, Kyle.

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i have the AWD model, 1998 S1 AWD RB25DET

I read the suspension thread in detail, but a bunch of ppl say yes, and a bunch of ppl say no.. or recommend against it

I just need ANY rear S1 stagea suspension, stock would do me fine.

It is only ever me in the stagea so spring rates and ride height are not a big issue for me, im very rarely carrying any kind of load in the car, the only regular passenger i have is my workbag and it couldnt be over 2kg!

Hence why im asking if anyone has successfully installed GTST suspension into the rears without any issues, at wits end over here, as always :(

last resort: anyone ditching thier stock rear s1 stagea suspension by chance?

Pretty sure thats a no - no Skyline shocks in Stagea rears - fronts maybe but rears will be wrong for weight reasons let alone will it fit in the strut towers.

Hi,

Well Bob i run 34gtr shocks in mine,front & rear ,

i have modded rear shock as it was an Fork,

so they can be used at OWNERS RISK ,

if its a quick fix cool,

i had mine in for few months now & its ok .

im pretty sure standard stuff the skylines spring and upper mount are too big becuase stagea gear is narrowed for bigger cargo space. given that most coilovers are more compact than standard gear i would say they would physically bolt up (if you got the whole eyelet fork thing sorted)

Hi all,

After reading extensively in the Stagea suspension thread, i am still fretting about putting R33 suspension into the rear of my 1998 model S1 Stagea

Can anyone confirm they are actually running R33 suspension in thier stageas?

The reason i ask is because i have failing TIENS in the rear of mine at the moment, i cant even consider buying a new set, but i can find LOADS of second hand R33 suspension floating around.

does standard R33 suspension fit in too? or just coilovers, any clarification in the matter would bring me a great deal of peace of mind.

And i apologise for bringing up a topic that im sure most of you consider settled, i just have to be sure, rural areas means shipping everything in from interstate.

regards, Kyle.

Would be good if you put your location in your profile. Have you looked into getting your Teins recond? Plenty of Stagea stuff for sale I have even posted shocks from here (Auckland, New Zealand ) to Aus so no need to be at your wits end - stay cool = there is a solution!

Is there a suspension shop within range? They may be able to swap out your shocks retaining the stock springs and tops and using common brands of shocks. Shocks only last about 80,000km or less under rough use so second hand stuff is no good anyway.

  • 2 weeks later...

Sorry guys didnt think of this thread as i laid my hands on more tiens.

Im in "mid north coast, nsw - coffs harbour" the old set of tiens had 2 busted, might be able to be rebuilt i dont know.

i have some "street spec" tiens in there now, second hand but the ride is sensational. Im selling the Stagea now anyway.

anyone want an S1 for 7k? :)

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