ne max

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I started off with a GLE, then swapped the springs for SE springs and swapped the stock GLE dampers to KYB GR2's. The GR2s actually feel harsh on my car - i don't know if it's because they are too stiff relatively speaking to the "softer" SE springs, but I just don't like the way the car feels. Also, the switch did not get rid of the "floaty" feel of the car. My sis has a completely stock 2002 maxima (obviously with stock Tokicos) and it doesn't feel floaty, it dampens nicely without being harsh nor bouncy. My original GLE Tokicos felt like weaker GR2's but i wonder if this is because they made for the GLE, and because they had 30k miles on them when i got the car.

Anyway, I was thinking of trying Tokico Illuminas so that I can just dial-in the exact firmness I want instead of guessing on which damper I might like. But I am wondering if the Illuminas will remove the floaty feel? I had read somewhere that illuminas have slightly higher rebound stiffness than compressions stiffness. I want smooth dampening and without floatiness. Do you guys with the illuminas notice that the floatiness is gone??

1996blackmax

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The Illuminsas are one of the best struts for our cars. My AGX's do not have the floaty feeling, but they sure do have the oomph feeling.

njmaxseltd

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The GR2's are pretty firm, the Illuminas will give you the ability to dial in the ride your most comfortable with. With the stock springs, put them on 3 all around and go from there. That setting, on the stock springs, gives a really stable ride without being harsh.

ne max

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Thanks guys, I am going to go with Illuminas for piece of mind of getting the best struts out there. What other suspension components should I replace while changing the struts? These are components I got from another thread:

Front

Strut Spacer 54329-39U00
Strut Bearing 54325-5V000
Strut Dust Cover (Boot) 54050-31U01
Rubber seat 54034-0W000 OR 54034-85E10 ??
Polyurethane sleeve 54034-85E10 OR 54034-31U01 ??

Rear

Strut Spacer 56218-61L10
Dust Cover (Boot) 55240-01A00
Rubber Seat 55034-31U00
Polyurethane sleeve 55031-33P10
Cover Washer 55248-01U00
Isolation Bushing 56218-61L10

Please help me understand what the following parts do and where they are:
1) Strut spacers
2) Rubber seats
3) Polyurethane sleeves
4) Cover washers
5) Isolation bushings

dr-rjp

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I've got four, brand new Illuminas for sale that will fit your Max.

$400 shipped. Let me know if you're interested.

chillin014

iTrader: (67)

why are you selling them.

ne max

iTrader: (4)

Thanks for the offer but I already bought them off ebay a few days ago.


Can someone please help me understand the suspension parts that i listed in my post above?

dr-rjp

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Cannot afford to keep them (or the Tein H-Techs, either).

Heck I cannot even afford to get them installed.

Darn medical bills!!