Complete Replacement Bushing Set?
12-14-2004, 08:53 PM
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Complete Replacement Bushing Set?
Okay, I think I'm going to take the plunge and buy this Maxima that I have been looking at. I have absolutely NO experience working on imports, but lots of experience working on Mustangs and older Chevy's....so here are my questions...
1. Does anyone make a complete set of replacement bushings for the suspension. I am looking for a Total set that would allow me to take the entire suspension apart and replace with something that would make it feel like new, not necessarily for autocrossing or anything, just tighten it up and maybe make it a little stiffer. I have searched the web for Energy Suspension and Prothane, but it does not appear as though they make a total set for 3rd gen maximas....anyone else?
2. What are my options for shocks/struts? Again....looking to restore original ride quality, not wanting to make it F1 like........least expensive option to restore or slightly upgrade ride quality...
I have a week of vacation coming up in January with no traveling planned so I can get a lot done in a weeks time.......Thanks again for all the help,
Jason.
BTW, heres the one I am considering.......
1. Does anyone make a complete set of replacement bushings for the suspension. I am looking for a Total set that would allow me to take the entire suspension apart and replace with something that would make it feel like new, not necessarily for autocrossing or anything, just tighten it up and maybe make it a little stiffer. I have searched the web for Energy Suspension and Prothane, but it does not appear as though they make a total set for 3rd gen maximas....anyone else?
2. What are my options for shocks/struts? Again....looking to restore original ride quality, not wanting to make it F1 like........least expensive option to restore or slightly upgrade ride quality...
I have a week of vacation coming up in January with no traveling planned so I can get a lot done in a weeks time.......Thanks again for all the help,
Jason.
BTW, heres the one I am considering.......
12-14-2004, 09:00 PM
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no. but you can get the entire rear set.
bushings
then you can replace the control arem bushigs, ball joints etc. and check out blehmco if you want to splurge and real tighten her up, check the stickies too.
Ps. your pic is a little large, but it looks pretty nice. congrats!
bushings
then you can replace the control arem bushigs, ball joints etc. and check out blehmco if you want to splurge and real tighten her up, check the stickies too.
Ps. your pic is a little large, but it looks pretty nice. congrats!
12-15-2004, 06:29 AM
#3
Originally Posted by jasba
Okay, I think I'm going to take the plunge and buy this Maxima that I have been looking at. I have absolutely NO experience working on imports, but lots of experience working on Mustangs and older Chevy's....so here are my questions...
1. Does anyone make a complete set of replacement bushings for the suspension. I am looking for a Total set that would allow me to take the entire suspension apart and replace with something that would make it feel like new, not necessarily for autocrossing or anything, just tighten it up and maybe make it a little stiffer. I have searched the web for Energy Suspension and Prothane, but it does not appear as though they make a total set for 3rd gen maximas....anyone else?
2. What are my options for shocks/struts? Again....looking to restore original ride quality, not wanting to make it F1 like........least expensive option to restore or slightly upgrade ride quality...
I have a week of vacation coming up in January with no traveling planned so I can get a lot done in a weeks time.......Thanks again for all the help,
Jason.
1. Does anyone make a complete set of replacement bushings for the suspension. I am looking for a Total set that would allow me to take the entire suspension apart and replace with something that would make it feel like new, not necessarily for autocrossing or anything, just tighten it up and maybe make it a little stiffer. I have searched the web for Energy Suspension and Prothane, but it does not appear as though they make a total set for 3rd gen maximas....anyone else?
2. What are my options for shocks/struts? Again....looking to restore original ride quality, not wanting to make it F1 like........least expensive option to restore or slightly upgrade ride quality...
I have a week of vacation coming up in January with no traveling planned so I can get a lot done in a weeks time.......Thanks again for all the help,
Jason.
Struts your options are basically:
KYB
Tokico
Koni
from what you're saying, you are probably best off with the KYBs.
all the aforementioned parts are available at http://internetautomart.com/3rdgen.html
12-15-2004, 08:59 AM
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The only thing that ES doesn't make (or can't be adapted) in polyurethane is the rear trailing arm bushing. I ordered a set from my local Whiteline dealer, but haven't used them yet. Oztek (New Zealand) also sells them and have a US site. I get the feeling that they're all made by Fulcrum in Europe though, which is what my baggie says.
Also made/sold by these guys is an exact fit bushing for the front, which doesn't need "adapting", and I'd probably get if I had to do this over. The biggest problem is that they're much more expensive and not graphite impregnated urethane.
AFAIK only Courtesy can sell the ES rear lateral link bushing set....
Also made/sold by these guys is an exact fit bushing for the front, which doesn't need "adapting", and I'd probably get if I had to do this over. The biggest problem is that they're much more expensive and not graphite impregnated urethane.
AFAIK only Courtesy can sell the ES rear lateral link bushing set....
12-21-2004, 06:17 PM
#6
Originally Posted by nek
ebay has the arms for 65 dollars that's where I'm getting mine from.
12-21-2004, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by nek
how can i buy them from you and for how much
12-21-2004, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nek
how can i buy them from you and for how much
go to the 3rd gen section...I personally have gone through him before for a new o2 sensor...cheapest around and fast shipping. He is a good guy.
12-21-2004, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bman
The only thing that ES doesn't make (or can't be adapted) in polyurethane is the rear trailing arm bushing. I ordered a set from my local Whiteline dealer, but haven't used them yet. Oztek (New Zealand) also sells them and have a US site. I get the feeling that they're all made by Fulcrum in Europe though, which is what my baggie says.
Also made/sold by these guys is an exact fit bushing for the front, which doesn't need "adapting", and I'd probably get if I had to do this over. The biggest problem is that they're much more expensive and not graphite impregnated urethane.
AFAIK only Courtesy can sell the ES rear lateral link bushing set....
Also made/sold by these guys is an exact fit bushing for the front, which doesn't need "adapting", and I'd probably get if I had to do this over. The biggest problem is that they're much more expensive and not graphite impregnated urethane.
AFAIK only Courtesy can sell the ES rear lateral link bushing set....
12-21-2004, 10:36 PM
#13
Originally Posted by nek
how long does it take to ship to chicago
I only need bushings and I see you have that.
do you accept paypal
I only need bushings and I see you have that.
do you accept paypal
12-22-2004, 07:01 AM
#14
Originally Posted by nek
how long does it take to ship to chicago
I only need bushings and I see you have that.
do you accept paypal
I only need bushings and I see you have that.
do you accept paypal
the bushing you need is which one?
I'm having trouble sourcing the bushing by itself my warehouse is out at the moment but I'm working on an alternate source.
BTW the arms I sell come with the ball joints so you're better off buying the whole arm rather than just bushings.
12-22-2004, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MrGone
how much did those cost? I just bought the blehmco radius arms instead :-/
If you're curious I can check my reciepts and post up some part numbers later on.
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