Just Installed AGX's, MaxSpeed, Poly Bushings, etc...
05-27-2003, 07:25 PM
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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!
Just wanted to share.
Good Luck!
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!
Just wanted to share.
Good Luck!
05-27-2003, 08:44 PM
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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!
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!
05-27-2003, 08:58 PM
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Re: Just Installed AGX's, MaxSpeed, Poly Bushings, etc...
Originally posted by n2oMike
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!
Just wanted to share.
Good Luck!
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!
Just wanted to share.
Good Luck!
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
05-28-2003, 06:29 AM
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Re: Re: Just Installed AGX's, MaxSpeed, Poly Bushings, etc...
Originally posted by greg82
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
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
Good Luck!
05-30-2003, 10:53 PM
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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
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
05-31-2003, 10:09 AM
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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!
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!
06-02-2003, 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by pMB
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.
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.
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