I took the max in for maintenance the other day. Turns out, I need new rear struts. Apparently they are leaking and causing my rear tires to "cup." Has anyone ever heard of this/had this happen? THis sounds somewhat serious as it was told to me.

If replacement is necessary, I was thinking of either picking up a set of rear struts only. I was also thinkin of getting a complete new set of shocks and struts. Which do you think I should I do? Where can I find these online? I'm not really worried about price, but would like to keep it below $500. Thanks

 

New set of KYB GR-2s (all 4 of them) are around $260 shipped Get KYB dustboots and front strut bearings (if you want to).

If you want to lower your car, get new springs ($100-$200)

 

Any thoughts on Tokico HP w/ Performance Lowering Springs Kit from custommaxima?

 

BTW, I'm not looking for a ride that is too stiff, I commute and would like a little give

 

tokico hp's are known to blow if paired with lowered springs so if u are planning to lower then don't get those.
For more info on other struts: http://maxmods.dyndns.org/?MaximaShocks

and remember u get wat u pay for

 

So I am thinkin about with KYB GR-2's w/ either H&R Springs or Maxspeed springs. Which shocks would you recommend? Also, what else would I have to buy when installing this setup? Thanks

 

how about GR-2s with progress? Should be a very nice setup, got em in my basement waiting to go on

 

GR-2s with H&R or Progress springs should be fine. I got MaxSpeed springs b/c I didn't have any more money (MaxSpeed springs are about $100 and the others were $150+)

 

I am a little curious about the spring/shock kit on custommaxima also. I am getting the illuminas for sure, but I wonder if I should get the set(coupled w/ the tokiko springs, or by the H&Rs instead. Sounds like most people like the H&Rs, but has anyone had experience with the Tokiko performance springs?

 

I've installed 2 sets of the Tokico Springs. Both installs were with Illuminas which I highly recomend over any other strut. The drop is very even, even on 5 speeds. It's not slammed, it makes the car sit perfect. Very similar to H&R or Eibach drops. The ride seems pretty good too. Slightly firmer then H&R springs, more like the feel of Eibachs. It's an excellent package at a great price.

If you really want the best possible ride on a lowered car, get H&R springs and couple them with Tokico Illuminas.

If you don't want to lower your car put a set of Tokico Blue performance all around and you'll have that new car ride back again.

KYB GR2's will give you a firmer ride at stock ride height.

 

Tom---how would you compare the Tokico drop to the Progress drop? I'm looking for something slightly lower than H&R's 1.4" drop in the front. Also, how does the Tokico/Illumina ride compare to the Progress/Illumina ride?