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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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hey guys is there anyway to make the rear a little taller than the front. i see alot of maximas that look like the rear is gonna hit the floor and the front is floating. any suspension setups that can be used for this.?what to do
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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you could get lowering springs in the front and not in the back...other than that, I think the biggest difference in lowering kits between front and rear is like 0.2". If you need lowering springs or struts, I have Intrax springs and Koni struts brand new for sale with warranties
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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you could do it redneck style like mine...larger rear tires 235/50/16 vs 225/50/16 fronts. doesn't come highly recommended, required spacers (washers), removes the option of rotating tires. it hasn't caused much in the way of handling problems, other than some minor bottoming during spirited driving...it was however, the most cost effective way of getting the max on the road at the time. subtle height difference does look tough tho'.
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dewmax007
you could do it redneck style like mine...larger rear tires 235/50/16 vs 225/50/16 fronts. doesn't come highly recommended, required spacers (washers), removes the option of rotating tires. it hasn't caused much in the way of handling problems, other than some minor bottoming during spirited driving...it was however, the most cost effective way of getting the max on the road at the time. subtle height difference does look tough tho'.
Yeah, but your 235/50/16 vs. 225/50/16 only makes for a wider tire. He's talking about height (I think..).

Going up in aspect ratio (i.e., from ***/50/** to ***/60/**) will, in essence, make your car 'appear' taller. But what I did initially (because I was lazy) was what CamryKilla said - I had Sprint springs (2" drop) paired with Tokico struts up front, and Tokico/OEM in the back. It looked ok at the onset. But once those springs settled, it looked like my car was sitting on jackstands in the back.

Finally got around to putting the Sprints in the rear when I switched over to Suspension Techniques struts all around - but my front STILL sits a bit too low... probably from riding for 4 1/2 months like that...
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 06:06 AM
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you could find a spring that is higher in the rear and lower in the front. or if you already have springs that don't look right, pick up some spring spacers from a local auto parts place. that will help greatly but i don't know how much it will screw with handling.
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 07:42 AM
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simple solution:
Get adjustable Coil-overs
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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I'm pretty sure that nobody makes coil-overs for 3rd gens but that would be really cool if someone did.
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 08:01 AM
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nubiannupe
Yeah, but your 235/50/16 vs. 225/50/16 only makes for a wider tire. He's talking about height (I think..).

Going up in aspect ratio (i.e., from ***/50/** to ***/60/**) will, in essence, make your car 'appear' taller.
well actually it would make it slightly taller. 50 is the AR of the width of the tire.

(I hate that method btw, I perfer the 31x10.50r15 soooo much better (just as an example))
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
Tsk tsk.... teasing people with non-existant parts isn't nice!

I think a coilover suspension would be good for this situation, as I've also always thought the rear of the 3rd Gens sits disproportionately too low (even without stuff in the trunk). It seems to be the lower fender arches in the rear. Unfortunately coilovers are, as said, not available at the moment.
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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who said non-existant?
they're out there but they're all custom made.
I'd have some produced, but too many people won't put up the dough to get em.
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