struts shared by se, gxe, gle?

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Mar 27, 2001 | 10:11 PM

NISMO808

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This may seem like a bonehead question, but do the gxe, gle and se use the same struts. The reason I ask is cause i was cruising junkyards lookin for some used struts. I know the se has a firmer suspension so the strut design might be different? i dunno.

Mar 27, 2001 | 11:53 PM

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I am pretty sure the GXE and GLE struts are the same but the SE's are different. I think the springs are the same through out all the models.

Mar 28, 2001 | 06:54 AM

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I believe the GLE/GXE struts are the same--that is a way to cut the cost down in manufacturing. I do also think that the GLE is a glorified GXE. I would say the model with the most personality is the SE...
just my two cents...

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Originally posted by NISMO808
This may seem like a bonehead question, but do the gxe, gle and se use the same struts. The reason I ask is cause i was cruising junkyards lookin for some used struts. I know the se has a firmer suspension so the strut design might be different? i dunno.

Mar 28, 2001 | 07:30 AM

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Re: i own one

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Originally posted by humaras
I believe the GLE/GXE struts are the same--that is a way to cut the cost down in manufacturing. I do also think that the GLE is a glorified GXE. I would say the model with the most personality is the SE...
just my two cents...

By the same token, you could say the SE is a sportier GXE. =)

We're all Maximas with different options.

Mar 28, 2001 | 07:44 AM

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You would probably need to comapre part #'s. Does nissan sell a prts # CD-ROM or something.

Mar 28, 2001 | 07:50 AM

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Pasted-on glamor

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... I do also think that the GLE is a glorified GXE. ...

You are right. Furthermore, the Infiniti I30 is a dolled-up Maxima GLE.

Mar 28, 2001 | 08:30 AM

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Yes, different struts

I replaced my susupension awhile back, and did some researching on this. The GXE/GLE struts are the same (i.e. same part #'s: GXE/GLE RF:5430231U89 LF:5430331U89 Rear:5621031U26) and the SE has a different set of stiffer struts (SE RF:5430240U85 LF:5430340U85 Rear:5621040U26).

The front springs are the same regardless of the model designation, they are only different if the car is an auto (540104L809) or a manual (5401031U23).

The rear springs for the SE is different as well (stiffer). GLE/GXE rear springs (RR:5502038U24, LR:5501938U24):: SE rear springs (RR:5502041U23, LR:5501941U23).

So this should set this inquiry to rest. Hope this helps.

Mar 28, 2001 | 09:59 AM

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Re: Pasted-on glamor

totally agreed, Dan.

All I wanted when I started looking for the car was 97+ SE with a bose...and I have to say the auto climate control in my car looks nice...but ahh...
simplicity I think is the best...

I think honestly Nissan did a great job in seperating the different trim levels but across the board, the cost of manufacturing and their sharing of similar parts is quite a smart manufacturing/marketing ploy.

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You are right. Furthermore, the Infiniti I30 is a dolled-up Maxima GLE.