4th gen springs on 3rd gen???
11-02-2002, 11:35 PM
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Originally posted by dmontzmax
3rd gen = IRS
4th gen = Beam
I beleive the 4th gen has rear shocks and we have rear struts...so NO!
3rd gen = IRS
4th gen = Beam
I beleive the 4th gen has rear shocks and we have rear struts...so NO!
also, i dont think it would make any difference which setup (irs or beam) the car has, so long as the springs will mount to the perches, spring rates and what not can be compensated for if need be.
11-02-2002, 11:40 PM
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the 3rd gen rear struts are much longer than the 4th gens, therefore you would have longer springs...altima's I dont know, but I do know that Struts and Springs are not the type of thing to just play with, they are a PITA and if you are having someone do this you are going to pay and if you are going to do it, the chances are your car will be down for some time and good luck finding the right spring and not wasting your time and money, what is wrong with the 3rd gens springs? Intrax/Eibach/Sprint/Suspension Tech.
11-02-2002, 11:56 PM
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Originally posted by dmontzmax
the 3rd gen rear struts are much longer than the 4th gens, therefore you would have longer springs...altima's I dont know, but I do know that Struts and Springs are not the type of thing to just play with, they are a PITA and if you are having someone do this you are going to pay and if you are going to do it, the chances are your car will be down for some time and good luck finding the right spring and not wasting your time and money, what is wrong with the 3rd gens springs? Intrax/Eibach/Sprint/Suspension Tech.
the 3rd gen rear struts are much longer than the 4th gens, therefore you would have longer springs...altima's I dont know, but I do know that Struts and Springs are not the type of thing to just play with, they are a PITA and if you are having someone do this you are going to pay and if you are going to do it, the chances are your car will be down for some time and good luck finding the right spring and not wasting your time and money, what is wrong with the 3rd gens springs? Intrax/Eibach/Sprint/Suspension Tech.
11-03-2002, 06:50 AM
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I guess some people have too much time on their hands. Just buy stuff that is made for our cars and not waste your time and money.
I guess some people have too much time on their hands. Just buy stuff that is made for our cars and not waste your time and money.
11-03-2002, 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by dmontzmax
the 3rd gen rear struts are much longer than the 4th gens, therefore you would have longer springs...altima's I dont know, but I do know that Struts and Springs are not the type of thing to just play with, they are a PITA and if you are having someone do this you are going to pay and if you are going to do it, the chances are your car will be down for some time and good luck finding the right spring and not wasting your time and money, what is wrong with the 3rd gens springs? Intrax/Eibach/Sprint/Suspension Tech.
the 3rd gen rear struts are much longer than the 4th gens, therefore you would have longer springs...altima's I dont know, but I do know that Struts and Springs are not the type of thing to just play with, they are a PITA and if you are having someone do this you are going to pay and if you are going to do it, the chances are your car will be down for some time and good luck finding the right spring and not wasting your time and money, what is wrong with the 3rd gens springs? Intrax/Eibach/Sprint/Suspension Tech.
11-03-2002, 08:38 AM
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Altima and Stanza front suspensions will bolt onto the maxima without a problem. Since the Altima and Stanza front suspension is shorter than the maxima's, they'll even have an added bonus of lowering the front of the maxima, but with stock comfort. The Altima springs are as wide as the maxima springs, the stanza springs are a little more 'skinny'. I wouldn't use stanza parts because they're aren't any performance front struts for stanzas.
If you guys use maxima lowering springs on altima struts, it might be best because the strut itself is shorter. I don't know if maxima springs will 'fit' onto altima struts perfectly though.
You guys can look into it if you want. Go to a junkyard.
If you guys use maxima lowering springs on altima struts, it might be best because the strut itself is shorter. I don't know if maxima springs will 'fit' onto altima struts perfectly though.
You guys can look into it if you want. Go to a junkyard.
11-03-2002, 08:39 AM
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Originally posted by tilt
The springs will probably fit, but the ride height of the front and back will probably be messed up. Plus the spring rates will be different so it may handle like crap.
The springs will probably fit, but the ride height of the front and back will probably be messed up. Plus the spring rates will be different so it may handle like crap.
11-03-2002, 08:45 AM
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Originally posted by Sudesh
Altima and Stanza front suspensions will bolt onto the maxima without a problem. Since the Altima and Stanza front suspension is shorter than the maxima's, they'll even have an added bonus of lowering the front of the maxima, but with stock comfort. The Altima springs are as wide as the maxima springs, the stanza springs are a little more 'skinny'. I wouldn't use stanza parts because they're aren't any performance front struts for stanzas.
If you guys use maxima lowering springs on altima struts, it might be best because the strut itself is shorter. I don't know if maxima springs will 'fit' onto altima struts perfectly though.
You guys can look into it if you want. Go to a junkyard.
Altima and Stanza front suspensions will bolt onto the maxima without a problem. Since the Altima and Stanza front suspension is shorter than the maxima's, they'll even have an added bonus of lowering the front of the maxima, but with stock comfort. The Altima springs are as wide as the maxima springs, the stanza springs are a little more 'skinny'. I wouldn't use stanza parts because they're aren't any performance front struts for stanzas.
If you guys use maxima lowering springs on altima struts, it might be best because the strut itself is shorter. I don't know if maxima springs will 'fit' onto altima struts perfectly though.
You guys can look into it if you want. Go to a junkyard.
11-03-2002, 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by MaDMaX024
what about rear? if the springs will work on the maxima, then if i were to get an altima rear cartridge, then it would should work with the maxima housing as i wouldnt want to change the brakes and whatever else is back there that may be different. i love how some things can be frankensteined.
what about rear? if the springs will work on the maxima, then if i were to get an altima rear cartridge, then it would should work with the maxima housing as i wouldnt want to change the brakes and whatever else is back there that may be different. i love how some things can be frankensteined.
11-03-2002, 09:09 AM
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Originally posted by dmontzmax
Well you guys have fun trying to adapt $400 suspension to your car, and when it is all said and done, your car will not handle much different than someone that put some Tockico/Eibach's on.
Well you guys have fun trying to adapt $400 suspension to your car, and when it is all said and done, your car will not handle much different than someone that put some Tockico/Eibach's on.
11-03-2002, 09:13 AM
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Originally posted by Sudesh
Go to a junk yard and find out the rest. I'm not going to provide you with every ounce of information you need. I've discussed the relationship of the stanza and maxima before.
Go to a junk yard and find out the rest. I'm not going to provide you with every ounce of information you need. I've discussed the relationship of the stanza and maxima before.
if you know the answer to my question, why not tell me? if you've said it in another thread, i dont get offended when you tell me to search. alot of times, i dont ask people to repeat themselves unless they've answered the same question more than once and the answers arent consistant with eachother.
11-03-2002, 09:14 AM
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I am trying to save you some hassle. Have you ever taken apart the rears on a 3rd gen? not fun at all...I would just pic a spring you like the drop on and get it, I chose Intrax it is perfect and the wheel gap is nice, those 4th gens were having a hard time in the twisties with me when I was stock, now with SFC's, FSTB and Intrax/Kyb, I think they are in trouble. I personally wouldnt try it dude...it is going to be a PITA and dont coilovers cost $1000?
11-03-2002, 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by dmontzmax
I am trying to save you some hassle. Have you ever taken apart the rears on a 3rd gen? not fun at all...I would just pic a spring you like the drop on and get it, I chose Intrax it is perfect and the wheel gap is nice, those 4th gens were having a hard time in the twisties with me when I was stock, now with SFC's, FSTB and Intrax/Kyb, I think they are in trouble. I personally wouldnt try it dude...it is going to be a PITA and dont coilovers cost $1000?
I am trying to save you some hassle. Have you ever taken apart the rears on a 3rd gen? not fun at all...I would just pic a spring you like the drop on and get it, I chose Intrax it is perfect and the wheel gap is nice, those 4th gens were having a hard time in the twisties with me when I was stock, now with SFC's, FSTB and Intrax/Kyb, I think they are in trouble. I personally wouldnt try it dude...it is going to be a PITA and dont coilovers cost $1000?
for coilovers, i'm talking about ground controls, arospeed, weapon R..whatever the cheap ones, not the 15way JICs or cattmans..
11-03-2002, 09:38 AM
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Originally posted by MaDMaX024
i understand that you've discussed it before, but from what you've said in this thread, you've discussed how the front will bolt up and thats only half the battle.
if you know the answer to my question, why not tell me? if you've said it in another thread, i dont get offended when you tell me to search. alot of times, i dont ask people to repeat themselves unless they've answered the same question more than once and the answers arent consistant with eachother.
i understand that you've discussed it before, but from what you've said in this thread, you've discussed how the front will bolt up and thats only half the battle.
if you know the answer to my question, why not tell me? if you've said it in another thread, i dont get offended when you tell me to search. alot of times, i dont ask people to repeat themselves unless they've answered the same question more than once and the answers arent consistant with eachother.
11-03-2002, 09:58 AM
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