Just Installed AGX's, MaxSpeed, Poly Bushings, etc...
 

The car had 120k on it's original GXE suspension... and all I can say is DAMN!

I installed polyurethane control arm and sway bar bushings, AGX shocks, MaxSpeed springs, motivational rear shock mounts, new strut bearings, new strut mounts and TRW (KYB) boots.

The shocks were set on 3 up front, 6 on the rear.

I can't beleive the difference in handling! It already had a rear sway bar and front strut tower brace. It's still wearing the factory aluminum 15" rims, but I've got some new 'take off' 16" 2k1 SE wheels awaiting tires.

It's a good bit stiffer, but there aren't really any handling quirks, and there are no noises. I drive 50 miles of super twisty road every day, and this is just what the doctor ordered! :D

Just wanted to share. :)

Good Luck!

How was the drop with maxspeeds?

nice!
were did you order all the bushings from?
I cant wait to put my maxspeed springs on.

It's a significant drop. It's not slammed, but looks a lot better than stock. It sits really nice.

The bushings came from www.suspension.com They have great deals, and will sell you 8 of the endlink bushings for seven dollars. (you only need 4) Courtesy sells these for $2.47/each! You need to call, as they aren't listed in the online catalog. I believe the part number is #4803

It took close to a year to finally gather up all the parts...

Install took longer than I thought, but I'm pretty picky. (washed and cleaned all re-used parts, double checked everything, etc.) The control arm bushings were a little time comsuming, as the originals were a little tough to get off, and the motivational mounts take that stock ribbed bushing normally on the bottom, and move it to the top of the mount. It does show it that way in the directions, but I called to be sure it was right. Chasing tools, etc I took a whole day on the front end, and around three hours on the rear. Things would go a LOT faster if I ever had to do it again.... ;)

It's scary how well the car handles. I also get less tire squeal. Part of this is probably since the suspension moves less, so the tire doesn't go into as weird of an angle. Plus, those stock rubber control arm bushings are really thick and fairly soft. They have to be deforming quite a bit under hard cornering, compromising the camber angle, etc. The polyurethane units are very firm.

Good Luck!

Re: Just Installed AGX's, MaxSpeed, Poly Bushings, etc...
 

I just got the same setup and I agree, it's awesome. Like you, I had a RSB and FSTB on before and I didn't really notice the FSTB, but now I see how vital it is. I am thinking about replacing my bushings as well, how much did those cost?
I think the next best step would be to get the camber adjusted.

greg

Re: Re: Just Installed AGX's, MaxSpeed, Poly Bushings, etc...
 

Control arm bushings are available at the above site... www.suspension.com Just give them a call, and they will hook you up. They cost around $30. Sway bar end links #4803 are $7 for a pack of 8, and the sway bar frame bushings are $7/pair.

Good Luck!

Thanks man!

how much was the whole setup and how long it take ya?

Re: Just Installed AGX's, MaxSpeed, Poly Bushings, etc...
 

nice.

about the TRW (KYB) boots, where did you get them from?
Tirerack?

my suspension parts are arriving in a few days, and I need to get those boots...nissan oem boot is like $22 a piece.

please let me know.

prophetmb@yahoo.com
thanks

motivational rear shock mounts
 

What do the "motivational rear shock mounts" do for the car? Thanks.

As for the shock boots, the KYB's, which are reboxed TRW's are available at any local auto parts store. They are also available slightly cheaper from www.tirerack.com Go to the following thread for more info...

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....08#post2042208

Motivational mounts allow for more rear suspension travel. This is quite handy when the car is lowered, and the shocks are more likely to bottom out.

Good Luck!

TRW boots cost around 10 bucks a piece + shipping from TireRack.

Go to Pepboys, and ask for universal dust boots. available in red or black.

$4.99 a piece + local tax. Wow. Somebody pass me a candy.

Careful, there. Those have no bumpstops. Bottoming the shocks without bumpstops will cause damage.