Hey I want to lower my max I found these springs on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...944237872&rd=1 Would these work? Also are they a good deal? And wat might be the labor time for these to be installed?

thanks

 

it don't take long at all, thats if you got the proper tools. so if you bring it to a shop 1 hr max. no more than that.

 

Change springs in all four struts and align it in one hour?! I don't think so. I was quoted 50 per spring and free alignment.

 

crap my labor guide is currently off-line

 

Tek-Niq, what shop do you goto? They possibly cannot stay in business claiming 1hr for 4 springs... I think 1 hour PER wheel, so 4-5 hours sounds about right.

I'd replace it on my own if I were nForce. Strut replacement was the easiest thing I did on my maxima so far. Spring compressor tools are around $25-$30 at stores, and even cheaper on ebay (don't get the elcheepo ones though, unless you don't value your digits).

It was so easy (and fun, heh heh), that I did strut replacement on friend's '97 Civic, and mom's '00 I30t. Now it takes me about 1 hour per front wheel even with the manual spring compressor.

You will need:
Really long Breaker bar (for strut-to-knuckle nuts)
snap-on or craftsman 1/2 in socket wrench and
1/2in metric socket set
Spring compressor (here's one I used)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...346163871&rd=1
large crescent wrench or drill to turn compressor.
Haynes or Chilton manual (Haynes was really good on strut replacement).

BTW, I take no responsiblity for any actions resulting from this post... Lose your digits at your own risk.

Now that disclaimer is said, it's not so bad. Just remember to use the locks for the spring compressor and your digits will be happy.

 

that spring compressor looks like a death trap...
-get tools, do the suspention yourself, it will take YOU about a full day to do all the struts and springs...
-but for that other price quote (50 bucks a side and a free alinment) 200 bucks for everything.. thats not bad, at all... i know someone on the org said they paid close to 400 bucks.

 

Oh, it's not so bad... I guess they should get the expensive "jaw-type" one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...514420464&rd=1

But I've personally used the "death trap brand" for 3 jobs now, and I've been fine. I think though it's because I have massive respect for the existance (or the continued existance) of all my digits...

But then again there is the dude who fixes things for my department. He used the "Death Trap brand" WITHOUT the holding screws! I think that multiplies the digit-losing potential excitment by something like × 500! The compressed stpring did a "slinky" thing (when it bends), and the compressor swung around the hit his thumb. Luckly, he only thought for 10 seconds that he had lost his thumb... Lucky guy...

 

LOL, I haven't used a "jaw type" but the one I used I rented it from AutoZone, it looked alot like yours but much safer, with 4 thick/large hooks on each rod and built in safety pins. yes I too have experienced how potently dangerous the two rod design is too.
that jaw type would save ALOT of time if u can get your hands on one.