Maxima Forums

4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

stock struts with lowering springs?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-05-2004, 01:22 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
risingmist's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Placentia CA, Socal
Posts: 910
stock struts with lowering springs?
i want to know the pros and cons of using lowering springs on stock struts. can anyone help me out?
risingmist is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 01:39 PM
  #2  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Wisky97SE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Bergen County NJ
Posts: 2,124
pros = car will look good since its dropped.

cons = car will ride like crap
= car wont handle well
= ride will be boucny
= stock struts will blow quickly
= you will have to re-install everything when you replace the blown struts

do yourself a favor, and lower your car correctly. If you dont have the money for the complete setup, dont lower it yet.
Wisky97SE is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 02:10 PM
  #3  
Donating Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (1)
 
maxNYC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 992
agreed. do it right and get the springs and shocks changed at once.
maxNYC is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 02:14 PM
  #4  
V^___^V
iTrader: (7)
 
happyricefob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Fremont, CA
Posts: 6,407
some people survive on stock shocks with maxspeed/H&r... but i wouldn't recommend it.
happyricefob is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 02:43 PM
  #5  
Banned
iTrader: (3)
 
SMOKEYMOUNTAIN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 330
Not recommended, esp. w/ eibachs
SMOKEYMOUNTAIN is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 02:56 PM
  #6  
will fly for food
iTrader: (2)
 
Maxima99SE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,802
I was on S-Techs and stock struts, they blew in about 3 weeks.... on AGX's now.
Maxima99SE is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 03:08 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
97WhtSE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 848
I wouldnt recommend this. Ive been thru it and i hated it. Thats why on the max im goonna do it the right way once the laziness passes me and i start installing the crap.
97WhtSE is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 03:16 PM
  #8  
my rear view mirrors flap like a f-ing bird
iTrader: (3)
 
Tek-Niq's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 5,268
this is a 4gen thread and I got a 5gen. but I'll tell you most people have blown their stock struts. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!
Tek-Niq is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 03:38 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Ant96GLE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,689
Originally Posted by Wisky97SE
pros = car will look good since its dropped.

cons = car will ride like crap
= car wont handle well
= ride will be boucny
= stock struts will blow quickly
= you will have to re-install everything when you replace the blown struts

do yourself a favor, and lower your car correctly. If you dont have the money for the complete setup, dont lower it yet.
I couldnt have said it better myself
Ant96GLE is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 03:43 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
maximaman10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 353
If you are doing it your self why not put on struts since you have to remove them to put the springs on any how. I have KYB GR-2's and love them. They ride firm but not to rough. I got them on e-bay for $240 shipped.
maximaman10 is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 04:06 PM
  #11  
Senior Member
iTrader: (7)
 
s0ber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,834
Dont.. Do.. It..

Simple as that, save up more money and buy the entire setup..
s0ber is offline  
Reply
Old 10-05-2004, 05:30 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
risingmist's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Placentia CA, Socal
Posts: 910
cool. thanks for everyone input. ill be saving and hopefully in a month i can lower my car.
risingmist is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
I need rear camber plates.
matts95max
General Maxima Discussion
14
05-20-2024 01:16 AM
NY 1997 Turbo VQ30DEK-T Nissan Maxima
BkGreen97
Maximas for Sale / Wanted
2
04-02-2016 05:47 AM
Lower control arm bushing ?
Starrider
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
9
12-18-2015 04:43 AM
6th Gen. Struts - Any opinion on KYB Strut Plus?
dvcamp
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
7
09-18-2015 10:17 AM
Monroe Quick Strut question!
Johnny9595
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
5
09-03-2015 05:18 AM
Back to Subforum
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
View Next Unread
Smog test problem / "#0325 Knock Sensor"




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: stock struts with lowering springs?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:24 AM.