Ok, well
maybe its not entirely shot
I need 2 new struts and 2 new shocks. I don't know much about cars so some advice here would be appreciated. My mechanic quoted me the price of $687. I was wondering if that is a reasonable price or what. And also I was thinking of maybe just putting new struts and shocks all around just to get a better suspension, something that would last longer. I like taking it hard on the curves. I knew this would happen eventually and was planning to get a better suspension set up any way.

 

http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling

 

well i just ordered 4 springs and 4 struts Eibach and Kyb AGX for $210 and $405 thats with shipping. and i was quoted on install of these for $206 (no tax, cuz all of it is labor) i dont know if that includes the alignment but that would be awesome if it did. just a fyi

 

ok, I'm assuming that the springs were $210 and the struts were $405. so $615 + $206 for install, = $821. now I was quoted $687 for 2 struts and 2 shocks, not the whole deal. It sounds like you are getting a better deal than I would be if I went with this mechanic. A suspension drop isn't really necesary but if it means a better ride/performance i'd go for it. I'm really looking for something that will last longer, I can be pretty harsh on, and still provide an overall smooth ride. I'm a college student and colleges like to have really bumpy roads so something that can handle those would be nice. I checked out http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?SuspensionSelection
The koni yellows or tokico illuminas with H&Rs sound nice, think those would do the trick?

 

Well the big difference is hes gettin a much better strut with 4 adjustments in the front and 8 in the back and all 4 New springs that lower the stance of the car about 1.4 inches....all your probably gettin is whatever that shop is using for the struts (some name brand but nothing like AGX's)

You can also get a combo you like and find someone in your area from the .org to put them in ($120-$150)

-matt

 

ok this may seem stupid or ignorant (pic one if you must).
Whats the difference between a shock and a strut?

some other questions, may be good for a sticky.
How long should shocks/struts/springs last?
what brands are good?
what to expect to pay?
anything else you can think of?

 

thanks drewm for you rlink infact it is true, tokico hps blues blow after 5-10k miles on alowered maxima 1995-99 i foun dout today lol and just ordered tokico 5 way adjusables for the rears cause tokico blues on the fronts are fine

 

matty:Any org members in the Northern Kentucky Area?

 

go on Kentucky thread and post something up about you needing help...

Independant shops are gonna around $200-$250

some .orgers that do thier own wrenching, help other guys out

-matt