STAGG SHS 4 STRUTS & VOGTLAND SPRINGS NISSAN MAXIMA 95 to 99
12-12-2012, 10:56 AM
#1
STAGG SHS 4 STRUTS & VOGTLAND SPRINGS NISSAN MAXIMA 95 to 99
So I have been searching around a ton and haven't found much of any info about these. Anyone have any experience? I did find one thread in the 5th gen section, but other than that all I can find is people putting them on other cars (bimmers, mazdas, mustangs, etc.)
Mostly what I am asking is has anyone had any horror stories with these?
Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-SHS-4-...ffc640&vxp=mtr
Mostly what I am asking is has anyone had any horror stories with these?
Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-SHS-4-...ffc640&vxp=mtr
12-12-2012, 03:42 PM
#2
Depends on what you're trying to do with the car,
I was thinking about getting these, but decided to save a little bit more to get illuminas and eibachs. You have to pay to play.
If you really need some struts theres a guy selling all 4 quickstruts for $289 shipped lifetime warranty. They are monroe copies and I hear they are "decent"
I was thinking about getting these, but decided to save a little bit more to get illuminas and eibachs. You have to pay to play.
If you really need some struts theres a guy selling all 4 quickstruts for $289 shipped lifetime warranty. They are monroe copies and I hear they are "decent"
12-13-2012, 10:27 AM
#3
Yea, I'm looking for a little drop, but nothing crazy. I am about the replace both axles and wheel bearings since my car's been dropped like 2" on blown struts for a long time now. I saw 1.4" drop all around on the vogtland springs which seems about right.
I also had a buddy that bought this set up for his 02' eclipse and I helped install the fronts. Seemed like some quality stuff and the ride quality wasn't much different from stock, just handled better.
I'm really just trying to pull some horror stories out of the woodwork if there are any
I also had a buddy that bought this set up for his 02' eclipse and I helped install the fronts. Seemed like some quality stuff and the ride quality wasn't much different from stock, just handled better.
I'm really just trying to pull some horror stories out of the woodwork if there are any
12-14-2012, 03:16 PM
#5
http://www.performanceprobe.com/foru...t=45934&page=5
Seems solid. I plan on trying this setup since my rears are blown now. Michigan roads are horrific on a lowered suspension so I am going to ditch the Intrax.
Seems solid. I plan on trying this setup since my rears are blown now. Michigan roads are horrific on a lowered suspension so I am going to ditch the Intrax.
12-14-2012, 05:16 PM
#6
Bro, tell you what. those stagg struts are going for $128. Then get those purple drop springs for about 70 bucks and you should be fine and even have more of a drop. Also remember you might need new boots, mounts, etc.
My eibachs and illuminas have the 1.4 inch drop and I wish it was lower. Those purple springs will do you right.
struts- http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-4-SHOCKS-STRUTS-NISSAN-MAXIMA-95-99-Full-Set-of-4-/140894319226?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Model%3AMaxima|Year%3A1997&hash=item20cdf4b2 7a&vxp=mtr
springs- http://www.ebay.com/itm/95-99-NISSAN...2d0b39&vxp=mtr
It says vw jetta but you should be fine. those springs drop like 2.2 inches, which is in the S-tech range and a lot of people here in NYC recommend those on some good struts.
My eibachs and illuminas have the 1.4 inch drop and I wish it was lower. Those purple springs will do you right.
struts- http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-4-SHOCKS-STRUTS-NISSAN-MAXIMA-95-99-Full-Set-of-4-/140894319226?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Model%3AMaxima|Year%3A1997&hash=item20cdf4b2 7a&vxp=mtr
springs- http://www.ebay.com/itm/95-99-NISSAN...2d0b39&vxp=mtr
It says vw jetta but you should be fine. those springs drop like 2.2 inches, which is in the S-tech range and a lot of people here in NYC recommend those on some good struts.
12-14-2012, 08:32 PM
#9
Got staggs and vogtland 1.4" drop springs on the way. Also ordered new shock boots. While I'm at it I'm replacing strut mounts and bearings, wheel bearings, and both axles (NEW, not that reman $H1T). Also sway bar bushings for the hell of it.
A bit of an overhaul i guess you could say
I'll try and remember to take a few pics along the way, so long as I can get my photobucket account working
A bit of an overhaul i guess you could say
I'll try and remember to take a few pics along the way, so long as I can get my photobucket account working
12-15-2012, 08:57 AM
#11
Hey thanks a lot for the opinion! Anything's gotta be better than my AG springs with blown struts, every bump I hit feels like a sledgehammer hit the bottom of my car
12-15-2012, 10:25 AM
#13
Bro, tell you what. those stagg struts are going for $128. Then get those purple drop springs for about 70 bucks and you should be fine and even have more of a drop. Also remember you might need new boots, mounts, etc.
My eibachs and illuminas have the 1.4 inch drop and I wish it was lower. Those purple springs will do you right.
It says vw jetta but you should be fine. those springs drop like 2.2 inches, which is in the S-tech range and a lot of people here in NYC recommend those on some good struts.
My eibachs and illuminas have the 1.4 inch drop and I wish it was lower. Those purple springs will do you right.
It says vw jetta but you should be fine. those springs drop like 2.2 inches, which is in the S-tech range and a lot of people here in NYC recommend those on some good struts.
-A good one referring to not dropping more than 2", and would explain the few, and i mean few so far I found, complaints and reports of quickly blown struts.
"Dear maxima_style,
No will not work with a 2.0 drop, Max drop is 1.5 that it will work with.. we do not have any brands available that can handle a 2.0 drop on a maxima suspension geometry. The maxima comes with very little wheel travel from the factory, if you drop more than 1.5 inches you will run into poor ride quality poor handling and blown shocks in 2 month, some people might say otherwise to sell you shocks, but the truth will not change , selling shocks is all we do and we know every cars suspension design and what they're capable of handling, however there are solutions for proper lowering of 2 inches of a maxima and that is to have a custom shortened strut body made to allow for more wheel travel but that will cost more than $850 to put together, Thanks
No will not work with a 2.0 drop, Max drop is 1.5 that it will work with.. we do not have any brands available that can handle a 2.0 drop on a maxima suspension geometry. The maxima comes with very little wheel travel from the factory, if you drop more than 1.5 inches you will run into poor ride quality poor handling and blown shocks in 2 month, some people might say otherwise to sell you shocks, but the truth will not change , selling shocks is all we do and we know every cars suspension design and what they're capable of handling, however there are solutions for proper lowering of 2 inches of a maxima and that is to have a custom shortened strut body made to allow for more wheel travel but that will cost more than $850 to put together, Thanks
Last edited by asand1; 12-15-2012 at 10:28 AM.
12-15-2012, 10:31 AM
#14
I've got 350z Tein S.Techs and 350z Stagg SHS struts on my G. Struts are decent for the money, I suppose. I wouldn't say they're utter junk, but they've worn a bit faster than OE struts have shown to do.
Would I buy them again? In a pinch, sure. They offer a limited lifetime warranty, which, so long as you don't abuse or destroy the struts, you get free replacements. But if I have the money, I'll go with something more reliable, like Tokico D-Specs.
Would I buy them again? In a pinch, sure. They offer a limited lifetime warranty, which, so long as you don't abuse or destroy the struts, you get free replacements. But if I have the money, I'll go with something more reliable, like Tokico D-Specs.
12-15-2012, 11:25 AM
#15
well Those purple nurple springs are so close to S-tech specs. So many people on here have those with struts like agx and you dont hear that many horror stories. Yeah if he was in NY he would blow his struts, but hes not, so I think he'll be alright,
BUT seeing as he already ordered something else already, it doesnt really matter lol
BUT seeing as he already ordered something else already, it doesnt really matter lol
12-15-2012, 11:46 AM
#16
Just because a no-name spring offers the same drop amount does NOT mean it is similar in specs to a name-brand spring.
My Teins gave me a 1.75" drop, and still ride comfortably. Those purple springs...I don't know. I'd be curious to see what the rebound rate is on them compared to the Teins. An aggressive drop with too soft of springs = constantly riding around on your bump stops. And that's no fun.
My Teins gave me a 1.75" drop, and still ride comfortably. Those purple springs...I don't know. I'd be curious to see what the rebound rate is on them compared to the Teins. An aggressive drop with too soft of springs = constantly riding around on your bump stops. And that's no fun.
12-15-2012, 11:50 AM
#17
well Those purple nurple springs are so close to S-tech specs. So many people on here have those with struts like agx and you dont hear that many horror stories. Yeah if he was in NY he would blow his struts, but hes not, so I think he'll be alright,
BUT seeing as he already ordered something else already, it doesnt really matter lol
BUT seeing as he already ordered something else already, it doesnt really matter lol
12-15-2012, 05:50 PM
#18
The vogtland set I have coming with those staggs should be about 1.4" all around, so I should be relatively safe.
12-17-2012, 07:16 PM
#19
Boxes showed up today, It was like christmas... except I payed for it lol
Here they are...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281253243/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281253169/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281252989/
Here they are...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281253243/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281253169/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281252989/
Last edited by cjanderson3; 12-17-2012 at 07:19 PM.
12-17-2012, 07:18 PM
#20
Boxes showed up today, It was like christmas... except I payed for it lol
Here they are...
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281253243/" title="1217121336 by cjanderson3, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8281253243_004dd4be47.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1217121336"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281253169/" title="1217121336a by cjanderson3, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8355/8281253169_a5bd3fd757.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1217121336a"></a>
1217121337 by cjanderson3, on Flickr
Here they are...
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281253243/" title="1217121336 by cjanderson3, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8202/8281253243_004dd4be47.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1217121336"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjanderson3/8281253169/" title="1217121336a by cjanderson3, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8355/8281253169_a5bd3fd757.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="1217121336a"></a>
1217121337 by cjanderson3, on Flickr
Looks nice and shiny dude.
and to the guys above, being LOW on coils blows out axles too, but you still see people changing out axles so they can maintain their ride height. Just saiyan
and I just got a 1999 Maxima. Was wondering if these struts & springs were good? I like the price so I'm contemplating on getting them. Or is it best to go with something else?
12-30-2015, 09:26 PM
#22
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12-30-2015, 11:17 PM
#23
surprised they still make these, almost bought a set years ago
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-SHS-4-...ZRgBzh&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-SHS-4-...ZRgBzh&vxp=mtr
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