Hello, the time has come to replace the suspension on my 96 GXE Maxima. I want the new suspension to be very confortable. I am not a young dude anymore so rigid suspensions do not go very well with me. What would be the best replacement Struts/Shocks for my car, I am planing on still using the original stock springs. Thanks for any help.

 

From what I understand, Tokico HPs or Illuminas will give good results. The Illuminas are adjustable and from what I've read, offer the most comfort.

 

Tokico Blue HP's will give you back that smooth, factory like new ride.

 

Hello whitemax21, Thanks for your quick reply. Yes I have read about the Tokico luminas and as as matter of fact I have looked at prices at eBay for the set. Thanks

 

Hello njmaxseltd, I am looking for information on the Tokico Blue HP's right now. Thanks for your input

 

you could just go to autozone/advanced auto parts and buy some for ur car. Im pretty sure they sell gabrials which come with a lifetime warntee , new for under 100 bucks. I was satisfied with the pair i got for my 92 for 50 bucks a piece

 

Here you go if your wanting Illuminas They are about 328 plus shipping and handling. Total to my house is 357 which is an unbelievable deal.

http://www.shmotorsport.com/productCat54260.ctlg

And here a link to all about the struts

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

 

If you are after comfort, stick with your stock GXE springs.

 

the prices on that site are not for illuminas. they are for HPs

 

Does anybody know who has the best price for The Tokico Illumina's. I found them on ebay for about $433.00 shipped (all four). Thank you

 

think to urself are u really going to use the adjustability of the illuminas or do u just want a nice factory ride....if thats all u want just get some oem replaceemnts from the dealer or local parts store

 

Very good point MaximaSE96. Thank you.

 

So, does this mean that Illuminas don't provide a smoother ride than stocks or even HP's? Just curious. I have also done a little researching and I was under the impression that Illuminas on their softest setting was smoother than the HP's, which are supposed to return the max close to OEM.

 

i am not saying that i am just saying that is he going to use the adjustabilit of the struts or is he going to leave them at soft....if he is going to leave them at soft y spend 400 dollars on them when ucan get some from autozone for like 150-175....and they may be softer or a tad firmer but not much at all....if the replacements frmo AZ were firmer it would prolly wouldnt be very noticable since they are OEM replacements for factory....and frankly anything softer than factory is just boaty

 

Ok Guys Please Help Me Here I Have A 96 Maxima I Wana Lower It With Eibach And Maybe 2 Month Ago I Got New Struts " Monroe" Shud I Change Em To Tokicos ? Or Shud I Just Get New For Rear And Wich Ones Are Better Tokicos Hp Or Illuminas Please , Thank You =] Ill Post Pics Of My Ryde Soon Its H0t =]

 

you are gonna want to upgrade to an aftermarket strut. the monroes you put on are going to blow quickly if you lower your car... the lower you go the faster you will blow..

the illuminas are pretty much the best strut available for an aftermarket suspension... some will argue agx's but most say they are harsh in cold weather.

basically you should do your suspension right the first time and not have to worry about it again.

 

are hp's better than gr2's?

 

wont oem replacements just blow on a lowered car and wont the ride kinda suck?

 

i like my eibach and gr2's....almost like stock.....the ride is real soft for me....plus the roads in sd are pretty smooth ...kinda.....