I was looking for new shocks for my 1995 maxima with the goal being an extremely soft if not outright boat like ride, does anyone know my best bet for getting this done?

 

I would say a Monroe..

 

Tein coilovers set around stock height with softest settings front/rear

 

You didn't specify spring, but assuming OEM ride height. May I ask why?

Yea. Or OEM.

No.

 

Monroe

 

Yes OEM ride height and I just want a very relaxing and soft ride, I have Bilsteins on my truck and they are a little too intense (you can tell exactly what you are driving on or if there is anything on the road, awesome control though and very responsive) for what I plan to be my daily driver so I was exploring other options.

 

Lol coilovers?

 

 

Whats wrong with coilovers?

 

https://maxima.org/forums/5th-genera...thread-17.html

 

They are the opposite of the direction I would go in if you want pillowy cushion...lol. Just look up what Cadillac used for suspension on the old deville. Duplicate that.

 

Yes, that's what I'm going for.....Cadillac ride....

 

Another +1 for Monroe. The KYB is a bit stiffer but better than the stock.

 

How much should I trust a 16$ strut? Kinda found a set.......

 

You're kidding, right?

This type of question doesn't even deserve a response.

 

Ha

 

I like to get a good deal on parts as much as anyone else. But when it comes to suspension components, I try to go with a "top shelf" vendor. Here's what can go wrong with a strut.
I'm not saying all low cost struts will fail like the one in this video, but I do try to lower the risk of failure as the cost of an accident can be extreme.

 

Suspension, tires and brakes are areas you don't wanna skimp.

 

Totally agree!

If you want a Caddy like ride, you could buy a Caddy? Just a thought.

Springs, Tire profile/sidewall and inflation pressure, struts will effect you ride quality.

 

Ok........that just so happened to be the brand luring me in.....NVM on that.....Sensatracks it is!

 

Uh, kinda got this car for free lol! Just trying to make it a little softer riding is all!

 

I'm just over 20k on Sensen and they've been great. They are firm though.

Sent from my XT1060 using Maxima

 

The Monroe Matic, blues strut rides stiff, like crap.
The monroe Sensatrack rides better and gives good control.

The softest caddy like riding strut is the Tokico Blue, hands down.

 

Tokico looks like a performance shock, you sure that's the softest?

 

Tokico Blue, also known as Tokico HP. Yes, they are very nice and soft.

 

Also, stick with the OEM 15" size rim if comfort is your priority.

 

+1. I run blues on the 99 I30. They have a soft yet controlled ride.
On the 95 SE I used Sensatracks. On the 99 SE I run KYB AGX which give a crisp ride that I doubt you want.

Sent from my Z998 using Maxima

 

Monroe

 

Totally agree!


You definitely want to stay away from the AGX's.

 

Monroe or Gabriel are low pressure shocks but the spring is what makes the ride soft or hard not the strut/shock!

 

I put Monroe OESpectrums in my L31 and fathers A34. They do not ride like Caddys. I thought they were on the stiff side, but what wouldn't be compared to worn OE stuff.

I put Tokico HP's on my father's A32 so many years ago. I don't remember them being too soft or to firm, so perhaps they were just right.

Not what you are after, but I have Koni's (and Eibach) on my A32. They are light years better than the KYB AGX (and Eibach) I had in the past. The good thing about Koni is the adjustment does not change compression dampening so it never gets stiff feeling like AGX or Illuminas.

 

I'm aware of this, I plan to use the original springs to soften the ride. Reason picking a shock is giving me pause if the brands available (excluding the high end) are all different ones than I am used to dealing with so I don't know their performance characteristics. I'm primarily a Bilstein fan but in this case I don't need/want that kind of a ride lol!

 

Is your Maxima a SE?

 

Well with you being a Bilstien Fan you know they dampening force is usually pretty high...At least the Bilstien yellows I used on my truck for years...If you're looking for a super soft Maxima spring rate...I believe the GLE had the softest spring providing the softest ride...But If you want a Caddy like ride then I suggest you get a Caddy...

 

No, it's a loaded base model

 

The worn out stock struts will give you the softest boat ride. If you want to float around like a 93 Cadillac hoopty, why replace them at all?

 

There ya go..

 

So just leave them lol? I thought a blown shock has NO buffering ability left?

 

Whatever floats your boat Hope you don't get seasick.

 

It doesn't..

ROFL..