I ordered the Illumina kit with the Tokico springs about a week ago, they should come in any time now. Pretty much everyone I see who has illuminas doesn't have the tokico springs. Are these springs bad or something?

Thanks,
Dan

 

Actually Dan, the tokico springs haven't been out long. Also you have to buy them with the illumina set. Most people want to match them with a lower drop or firmer spring.

 

A lot of us had made up our minds before the Tokico springs hit the market, and in my case I was able to get a great deal on the springs I had originally wanted.

 

Ask our admin gtr rider, he has the Tokico Illuminas and Tokico springs combo.

 

I have the tokico shocks/struts/springs set on my 1999 GLE. It isn't a big drop...only about 1.5 inches, but i like them. Seems to be pretty comfortable cruising, and feels very good when i throw it around corners. Made the car feel so much more stable. The stock GLE setup was a joke. I don't think you will be dissatisfied with them.

My Mods:

Frankencar Intake
Cattman Y-Pipe
Tokico Shocks/Struts/Springs
C. E. FSTB
Progress RSB
Falken ZE512 225/45/ZR17(on cheap *** Flik 17 inch rims)
Trenz Billet Grille
Diamond Cut Clear Corners
Altezza Tails (don't hate...I like them)

 

https://maxima.org/shoptalk/sub_modi...on/index.shtml

 

I have heard good things about this kit.
You will be happy with the ride quality.

 

I just ordered this kit last week... Couple questions:
Does the kit come with new bump stops or the rubber seats?

When I put the assembly back together, are there any tips to get the top part aligned properly to fit in 3 holes? Or is it moveable once the top nut is tightened?
I'm new to this.
Thanks.

 

https://maxima.org/shoptalk/sub_modi...on/index.shtml

As far as drop is concerned, I really havent had any issues as far as clearing most things Speed bumps and the like, but when it comes to adding people in the back seat with a system in the trunk it gets pretty scappy(Might be that my muffler hangers are too low). The car looks great, and the drop is more than I would ever need although people say it doesnt look lowered(cracking jokes, ricers).. Even with the box in the trunk the car remains even all around. (auto)



Handling, with my 225/50's on SE 16's is amazing! I have yet to hit its limits even on 3f/4r settings on the illumina shocks/struts. On tight corners there is little to no body roll and on hard deceleration pitching is non existant. If I were to do it again, i would get the same setup.

 

Some long travel rear shock mounts will make the ride much smoother.

 

 

I just put H&R's and illumina's on my max a few days ago. I know it's not the Tokico kit, but there are a few things to watch out for. However if you work slowly and pay attention to the way you unassemble everything it's easy. PM me if you need any help.

 

Sweet... I'd appreciate it. The kit should be in later this week or next, so keep an eye out for my PM... It'll be the one on fire.

Most of the assembly seems pretty self-explanatory, I just have no idea how much play there is once I put the top nut on, if any. I read in one of threads to mark the upper spring plate where the last coil ends, but since I'm replacing the stock spring I don't think that will be the correct position.

Anyway... cool. Thanks for the future help!

 

No problem! Its kinda nice to have air tools and a 2nd person. That makes it go much faster. As far as lining up the front strut/spring, your new springs will be much shorter that the old one. That's where you get your drop.

That means it won't look exactly the same when you reassemble the top bushing. The steel piece above the bushing is the one that has to be set with the OUT word facing to the outside. Then the bearing assembly has an F for front that has to face toward the front of the car. The key part is to line the bottom of the spring in the strut groove and then assemble everything above it. Where are you in Atlanta?

 

I personally didn't mess with it by installing it myself. I paid a shop to do it for me. And had a camber adjustment kit added for like 350..I think...it's been a while. They installed the shocks, struts, springs, sway bar, and the camber kit. I'm not very handy with the tool set so there was no way I was gonna mess with something as important as suspension. Good luck on it.

 

I read up on the install in my haynes manual and reading all the info on the org, I figured I could put hem on myself. I'm glad I did.

 

It's not difficult to do by yourself but there are a couple of spots where having a second person really comes in handy. Holding the rear axle down while removing or replacing the nut at the bottom of the shock for example, or inserting front and rear assemblies back into place. If you have a friend and limited mechanical knowledge you really can do this yourself.

 

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