I'm a new owner of a used '13 SV and new to the forums, here is my 1st post.
I have searched and could not find any references to this relationship. The Nissan Leaf part codes for the major suspension pieces match those of the Nissan Juke. Sure the part numbers are going to be different since the vehicle weight and comfort tuning are going to be different. Or are they different? Many are NOT.
The big question: Can we can apply Juke (fwd) aftermarket pieces to the Leaf?!?!?
Part numbers/Part codes
Rear spring | part code: 55020M
Nissan Juke (fwd)
Not only is the rear beam the same. I see other parts with the same part codes AND part numbers:
OEM Part number source: https://parts.nissanusa.com/nissanparts/index.cfm?action=replacement&groupid=G&jointvehid=19643&siteid=14 (toggle different years)
Edmunds suspension walkaround:
2011 Nissan Leaf https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/track-tests/2011-nissan-leaf-suspension-walkaround.html
2011 Nissan Juke (unfortunately an AWD version)https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/track-tests/2011-nissan-juke-sl-suspension-walkaround.html
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General suspension tuning guide: http://www.rapid-racer.com/suspension-tuning.php
Front wheel drive tuning usually involves decreasing the understeer. So folks increase the roll stiffness of the rear with a bigger swaybar or higher spring rate. Some increase the front grip with more camber and/or less front swaybar (or less front spring rate).
I have searched and could not find any references to this relationship. The Nissan Leaf part codes for the major suspension pieces match those of the Nissan Juke. Sure the part numbers are going to be different since the vehicle weight and comfort tuning are going to be different. Or are they different? Many are NOT.
The big question: Can we can apply Juke (fwd) aftermarket pieces to the Leaf?!?!?
Part numbers/Part codes
Rear spring | part code: 55020M
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: 550203NF0B superceded to 550203NF0CSAME
- Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: 550203NF0B superceded to 550203NF0CSAME
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: E62103NF1JSAME
- Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: E62103NF1JSAME
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2013 Part Number: 555013NF0A superceded to 555013NF0B SAME
- Nissan Leaf 4/2013 to 4/2014 Part Number: 555013NF0B SAME
- Nissan Juke (fwd) 9/2011 to 05/2014 Part number: 555011KA0D superceded to 555011KA1B
Nissan Juke (fwd)
Not only is the rear beam the same. I see other parts with the same part codes AND part numbers:
- Bottom spring seat: Part code 55032m | Part number: 55032EN00A SAME
- Spring: Part code 55020M | Part number: 550203NF0B superceded with 550203NF0C SAME
- Top spring seat: Part code 55034 | Part number: 550343NA0A SAME
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: 544003NF0A SAME
- Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: 544003NF0A SAME
- [RH]Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: 545003NF0A SAME
- [RH]Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: 545003NF0A SAME
- [LH]Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: 545013NF0A SAME
- [LH]Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: 545013NF0A SAME
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: 546113NF0A SAME
- Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: 546113NF0A SAME
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: 546183NF0A SAME
- Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: 546183NF0A SAME
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: 543201KA0B SAME
- Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: 543201KA0B SAME
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: E43023NF1ASAME
- Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: E43023NF1ASAME
- Nissan Leaf 12/2012 to 4/2014 Part Number: E43033NF1ASAME
- Nissan Juke 9/2012 to 05/2014 Part number: E43033NF1ASAME
OEM Part number source: https://parts.nissanusa.com/nissanparts/index.cfm?action=replacement&groupid=G&jointvehid=19643&siteid=14 (toggle different years)
Edmunds suspension walkaround:
2011 Nissan Leaf https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/track-tests/2011-nissan-leaf-suspension-walkaround.html
2011 Nissan Juke (unfortunately an AWD version)https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/track-tests/2011-nissan-juke-sl-suspension-walkaround.html
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General suspension tuning guide: http://www.rapid-racer.com/suspension-tuning.php
Front wheel drive tuning usually involves decreasing the understeer. So folks increase the roll stiffness of the rear with a bigger swaybar or higher spring rate. Some increase the front grip with more camber and/or less front swaybar (or less front spring rate).