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Lowering Maxima, anything else needed??

Old May 2, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Lowering Maxima, anything else needed??

Ok guys all the parts to drop the Maxima are ordered. I got Tokico Illuminas and Tein S Techs shipped for $540. Should look nice with the Murano's I picked up.

Quick question. Is there anything else I should look at replacing while the car is apart, that usually gets done during lowering on these cars? Anything to check now that could be worn so I can have it fr when I got the car tore apart?

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J
Old May 2, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Good question! I would like to know too!

I got Tokico Illuminas and Tein S Techs shipped for $540.
I'm jealous!
Old May 2, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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New rear shock mounts for more suspension travel
Old May 2, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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Other than the obvious stuff, like the strut mounts and whatnot - it is a pretty straightforward install - so there really isn't anything you can do that you couldn't do without the wheels off. Maybe your CV joints - as you'd be pretty much there for replacing those.

Good time to install SS brake lines or any kind of brake stuff since you'll be in there.

BTW, getting the front spring/strut assbly out is much easier if you don't have the fender, bumper, fender lining, or hood on the car...
Old May 2, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by sleespeed
Ok guys all the parts to drop the Maxima are ordered. I got Tokico Illuminas and Tein S Techs shipped for $540. Should look nice with the Murano's I picked up.

Quick question. Is there anything else I should look at replacing while the car is apart, that usually gets done during lowering on these cars? Anything to check now that could be worn so I can have it fr when I got the car tore apart?

Thanks,
J
where'd you get that deal? J/W
Old May 2, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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You have any of the top mounts stocked? That doesn't change ride height at all does it?

Should I change the front strut mount as well? If so anyone got a part #? Wheres the cheapest place online to get OEM Nissan parts?

Also, I pieced the setup together via Adventon, Parts Peddler, and Ebay.
Old May 2, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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where'd you get that deal? J/W
Even though people complain about the ride on ground controls, I was able to get NEW GC coilovers and Tokico Illuminas for $500 I had issues with the company that sold me the coilovers, so I ended up getting them for free. And my uncle is a dealer for Stillen so I got the illuminas at wholesale price. Worked out good, 1/2 off what I should have paid for everything.
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