Yes, I think our friend amixam 1992 was thinking he could harvest Stanza suspension parts for his Maxima.

I might have time later next week to comare a few parts if Courtesy Nissan has the build lists online.

 

i mean, you can still get stock parts for the maxima's suspension... and even KYB. Just nothing of sufficient quality for drop-springs. And it won't likely be any better (in fact, probably worse) for the Stanza.

 

i knew a guy that had a Cefiro like that, theyre alright but there must be a reason theyre not popular. Celsior, Mark II, R32 GTS-T and Cedric are the most common JDM sedans here

i dont think any other vehicles struts fit 3rd gen because of 3rd gens low suspension travel, i went through that whole process when i lowered mine. i lowered it 2.5" in the front and 2 inches in the rear on KYB GR2's. oil pan was close to the pavement that and it scraped everywhere. apparently someone jacked all 4 of my strut assemblies at the junkyard

 

I was looking for a more budgeted alternative to the stock system as far as suspension is concerned. If the weights and rates on springs are correct for both, and are a minimal modification to fit...and cost even less than what is on our table, why not? It could be a win for us that don't have a lot of money to spend, and after hearing about the end of Tokico Blues being offered, could this be a good road to go down. Tony, sorry for derailing your thread.

 

I used to like a31's a lot because of the 3rd gen resemblance. I'm glad it's not the other way around, the 3rd gen is a way more attractive car, inside and out. Plus I'm no drifter or performance junkie. RWD and RB20 would be fun, but I wouldn't be burning up tires or gas like it's going out of style even if I had one. That's not to say I won't ever get one though.

 

....and, nope. They wont fit.

 

drifting and being a hooligan is not REQUIRED when driving a rwd car... you can get 28mpg and long tire life like i do in my E39...

 

stanza is a lighter car with softer springs and less damping. and the travel is probably shorter due to it being a smaller car. And the strut tubes might be narrower meaning the stuff wouldn't even fit. it would be a massive fail.

The plain simple truth is that if you can't get something that will fit a maxima and be at least as good as Tokicos (if not better) then just leave your car at stock height. Using parts from an econobox won't cut it.

 

However a Z31 non-turbo front has the same outer diameter as the Maxima... if you want to start mixing and matching parts, I'd try putting a Z31 front strut cartridge into the rear housing of a maxima. The travel length is shorter on the Z strut than the Maxima strut tho (as well as the overall height), and the thread diameter might also be different.

 

my shiz doesnt even have enough power to get sideways

 

i expect that of you

mine doesn't either... but that will soon change.

 

at least i can drag a tsurikawa on the ground

 

one of these days you'll wake up and realize you aren't japanese

 

legend has it im so JDM my heart is on the right side

 

 

go to ebay.com get the tein lowering springs they r very good worth every penny and it gives ur car an awesome drive and doesnt cost much

 

they don't make them for 3rd gens...... only for 4th and newer.

 

yeah they dont make them for 3rd gens, i dont even know if much is floating around for 3rd gens anymore. i remember a few years ago there were still some K-sports and Eibachs floating around but last time i checked nothing came up

 

Made some headway...

After talking to KSport, we should no longer see a listing for coilovers on the US based front wheel drive Maxima. They admitted it was for the CEFIRO.
- update to web... Mid April

 

oooolllldddd news, i talked to Tokico and Koni in like 2010 and they confirmed theres none being made for 3rd gens anymore

 

Recieved an email from KSport, stating they'd update the website imediately...

Thank God, the KSport website is now updated... no more listing for coil-overs regarding any US based front wheel drive NISSAN MAXIMAs' from 89-93.

http://ksportusa.com/products/coilovers/kontrol-pro/

 

dont know if it was mentioned yet but 3rd gens cant even use coilovers really, suspension travel is too short to utilize them. i know a couple people made their own years ago but how well that worked out i dont know

 

I called k sport two days ago was told they won't be getting any more lowering springs in. Then today I got an email from Chris at k sport said there backorder 8-12 weeks.

 

that usually means "we ain't making any mo' for yo old azz car"

 

If you want 1.6" drop in Ride Height, here you go. B&G Lowering Springs http://www.octanemotorsports.com/89-...FQQEnQodyw8AfQ

Go to Rock Auto dot com and they have kyb front and rear if you just need new springs. I put 2" Lowering springs on my car. I couldn't tell you what brand they are, I just know I paid about $130 and ordered them online. I used monroe struts from auto zone to replace my old shot out factory struts. I went with a 16"X7.5" Wheel and 205.50.16 tires and there it still a gap of about 2 inches between the fender edge and the top of the tire. Although I lowered it 2 inches, I never hear the struts bottom out. I bottom out on some speed bumps tho

Im sure if you Google a variety of keywords you can find more options for lowering springs.