Used Nissan Skyline Suspension Leg

Yes, the Nissan Skyline uses MacPherson strut suspension at the front, so it does have suspension legs (struts) as a genuine fitment. This applies across the well-known R32 (1989–1994), R33 (1994–1998), and R34 (1998–2002) generations that were imported to the UK as grey imports. If you have heard it called a strut or front strut assembly, that is the same part — suspension leg is the correct breaker's term for it.

The R32 ran from 1989 to 1994 and the R33 from 1994 to 1998, and these are distinct generations with different front subframe and strut tower dimensions, so the suspension legs are not considered a straight swap between them. You should always confirm cross-generation fitment directly with the breaker against your registration before purchasing, as geometry differences can affect safety-critical components. Never assume a leg from one generation will bolt in correctly to another without verification.

It can matter, because the GT-R is a heavier, four-wheel-drive, twin-turbocharged car and may carry suspension components rated for greater loads than those on the rear-wheel-drive GTS-T variants. For this reason, always tell the breaker your exact variant — GT-R, GTS-T, GTS, or GT — as well as your registration or chassis code, so they can match the correct leg. Trim-level cosmetic differences do not affect fitment, but the drivetrain and engine variant genuinely can.

No — suspension legs are handed, meaning the nearside (left, driver's side in Japan but passenger side in a UK right-hand-drive car) and offside legs are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, always specify clearly whether you need the NS or OS leg to avoid being sent the wrong side. Getting this wrong means the part will not fit correctly regardless of generation match.

The R33 ended production in 1998 and the R34 began the same year, making this a cross-generation boundary question where the answer is not straightforward. Strut tower dimensions and geometry were revised between these generations, so fitment across this boundary should be confirmed with the breaker against your specific chassis number rather than assumed. A good breaker will be able to check this properly using the VIN or chassis code from your car.

The Skyline was available with different suspension tune options across its generations, and there may be differences in damper specification between standard and sport-tuned variants within the same generation. Whether a specific leg from one specification crosses over to another within the same generation is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as this is not something that can be stated with confidence as a blanket rule. A reputable breaker who specialises in Japanese imports will be best placed to advise on this.