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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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spring install

If I install sprint springs alone will it harm anything? Do I need to do the whole shocks,etc? Thanks in advance
Old Mar 6, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Re: spring install

Originally posted by los-maxin1
If I install sprint springs alone will it harm anything? Do I need to do the whole shocks,etc? Thanks in advance
you stock shocks and struts will last about two weeks and they're gone. It is best to combine all lowering springs with some sort of Performance strut such as KYB AGX.

Here is some help.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....tions+answered



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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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I think you do need aftermarket struts becauseof the 2.0 inch drop. You strut will go bad after that if left with oem struts, correct... anyone
Old Mar 6, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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Thanks guys. I imagine this applies to any springs I install.
Old Mar 6, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Also, for a dorp that low, you will need at least Eibach Camber bolts.

They're like $30.00 at www.southwestautoworks.com

And an alignment

Also, there is a small chance that your axles will get destroyed by being too low - It's only happened to a couple of us, but be aware.
Old Mar 6, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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Originally posted by iansw
Also, for a dorp that low, you will need at least Eibach Camber bolts.

They're like $30.00 at www.southwestautoworks.com

And an alignment

Also, there is a small chance that your axles will get destroyed by being too low - It's only happened to a couple of us, but be aware.
no camber bolts needed here. but its your call. mine aligned perfectly
Old Mar 6, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by 96shogunmax


no camber bolts needed here. but its your call. mine aligned perfectly
Mine were way off - even with the camber bolts, they couldn't get it within spec completely.

I'd do it, just to be on the safe side - $30 isn't much to spend.
Old Mar 7, 2003 | 06:36 AM
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Thanks Fellas. I think im going with the maxspeed's after reading that article as I am not looking for such a drastic drop.
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