I need front struts and I'm not sure what other parts should be replaced while having this done. I know the boots are shot, but other than that I'm not sure.

 

Boots, strut mounts, strut bearings. KYB-AGX Custum Maxima

 

how much do Boots, strut mounts, strut bearings cost?

 

This link shows all the parts on a Maxima Suspension, both Front and Back. From what I've read on the .org KYB Strut Mounts are not very good.

http://www.kcmaximas.org/tech/suspension/index.html

I would like to know what parts can be recycled and what parts generally need to be replaced?. I contacted Courtsey Nissan and they want about $380 for all the parts besides the struts/shocks. That is a little out of my price range as I already have some KYB GR 2's on the way. Any help, espically from njmaxseltd, is greatly appreciated.

 

Replace the boots and bearings for sure. Replace the strut mounts if they are bad. Mine were fine and I wasted an extra $60 (~$30 each after 25% discount) on the mounts...

If you ask a Nissan dealer, they'll say:
Mounts
Bearings
Boots
Isolators

Only get new mounts if you need them. Open your hood and look at the strut towers. With your hand, check to see if there is too much play in the center nut. If there is then your mounts are bad. I think that's how you test the mounts

You can reuse your old spring isolators and wrap the spring with wire wrap or vinyl tubing. They cost like $10-15 each so for the front (need 4 total for front, 2 on each spring) it'll be $40-$60. Just wrap the springs with wire wrap or vinyl tubing and reuse your old ones.

I got my KYB boots from TireRack. The part number for the front boot is SB103 and SB108 for the rear.

You can get strut bearings from an online discounted Nissan dealer (25% discount) and they'll be about $25 each.

 

i just bought something at tirerack.com for $5 each, it said they were kyb strut boots but are they supposed to be that cheap? the dealer wants $40 each for shock boots. how much did you pay for the KYB boots at tirerack? i hope i bought the right thing.