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I've just landed a 2001 R34 and am attempting to mod the suspension. I have decided to go with King Springs and was trying to get Bilstein shocks as I was advised that stock shocks wouldn't be up to the task. Problem is nobody seems to know whether the R34GTT has the same rear suspension mounts as the GTR?? Apparently Bilstein only make Coil over Springs for the R34, and I didn't want to get that serious. Any ideas.......recommendations???

BTW: BIG THANKS TO PHIL AT www.directimported.com.au for delivering an immaculate car.

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i have some apexi t-max damper adjustable shocks for sale. They are brand new and will fit your r34 as long as the rears have the fork type setup ( what is used on the coupe r34 gtt). Theyed go nicely with kingsprings or whiteline springs, since they are designed for use with stock or aftermarket springs. i'm after $1g for the set.

They are made for r33 gtr, but will fit r34 gtr and r34 gtt. i have confirmed this with an owner from New Zealand.

otherwise bilsteins or koni's have an outstanding reputation. i'd be after damper adjustable so as to set it for different driving styles and condiditons.

Congrats on the car BTW.

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Thanks Chef. So from what you're saying Bilstein do make shocks for the R34GTT as they are the same fitting as for the R34GTR? Cause that's my preference at this point, to go Bilstein.

Do you know of any part numbers I could throw at people for the front and rear Bilstein for the R34??

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Firstly, you should double check that the rea shocks have the fork type setup i mentioned. Take a look under the back of the car and follow the shock down its base and make sure its not the eye bolt type. Once confirmed, you should try looking for r33 gtr shocks, as these are more common than r34 gtr's.

It is common knowledge that the r33 gtr and r34 gtr share the same setup (as shown in link below), but don't expect the companies to have the knowlegde or want to share it since they are better making people distinguish between the shocks for sales purposes.

http://www.upimports.com.au/UPI_Parts/suspension.php

If you reconsider the apexi's, feel free to PM me.

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Thanks for the follow up Chef_32. You are 100% correct. My car has similar shocks to that of my friends R33 GTR. I will keep your shocks in mind, but as I said before I really have my mind set on Bilstein. Thanks again for the offer though.

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