Hey, I plan on replacing my shocks / struts within the next 2 months or so. I was wondering should I go with the KYB GR-2's or OEM? I don't want high performance just looking for the best, cheapest replacement before I sell my max in april this year. Also anyone know where I can get oem shocks/struts besides the stealership?
Thanks,

Nick

 

GR2s are 15% stiffer than stock SE shocks.

 

i think the gr-2's are cheaper than the stocks. i'm not 100%

 

you could find the KYBs much cheaper than the OEM units from a dealership

 

check these out

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2452212862

 

Ha, I think I saw those exact ones yesterday...as far as ride comfort anyone have them with sprint springs?

 

i don't know about sprint, but i know H&R springs will lower the car while maintaining ride quality.

It depends on whats important to you

If your going to sell the car tho, it would be easier with OEM springs, so it doesn't look lowerd, alotta people frown upon dropped cars

 

Yeah I thought about going back to the 4 x 4 look to sell it...I don't know if I want to part the car out though. Besides I am pretty sure I can find a new kid here on base that would love a car like this....the import scene is pretty big for the small town I live in.

 

true,

at what base are you stationed?

 

Bump, I need some more replies b4 I get either one...thanks

 

If your going to keep it lowered, get the GR2's. There the cheapest strut you can buy that will control a more agressive (lower) spring.

 

Here is a site for OEM Nissan stuff. Check it out for yourself.

http://www.thepartsbin.com/nissan-maxima-parts.html

Good luck selling.

 

get some Autozone Struts made by Gabriel
you won't find anything cheaper than that

Nick

 

Hey thanks for the replys everyone...Im thinking I may just go with the GR-2's

 

are they good quality compared to the Gr-2's or oem...I might check those out this weekend...if I can

 

Yes - they do seem to be good quality - I have them on my winter beater
93 Geo Prizm Lsi and they ride great - tthey have some patented valving system( altough Geo stock springs have much more tension on them than Maxima springs )

pretty soon I will put those in rear , in place of my KYB AGX.

the fronts are like $72 a piece and rears are $50 a piece.

Nick