'01 suspension
#1
'01 suspension
I have a question about the '01 front suspension. Did all 2001 Maxima's (GLE, GXE, SE) have the same front struts out of the factory? I have been searching everywhere but so far I've only found out that the GXE was manufactured identically in all factories and there were no mid-year production changes. Thanks to anyone who can help me
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#2
Welcome to the org. Now that's a real good question, and I believe alot of guyz don't know!!!! Anyway the truth is that maxima from 2000-01 have the same struts and springs except the SE model.!!!!!!!!!! And only on the SE the springs have a higher spring rate in which it's made to handle better.(rides alittle harder too) Hope that help's.!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#3
Originally Posted by engcbc
I have a question about the '01 front suspension. Did all 2001 Maxima's (GLE, GXE, SE) have the same front struts out of the factory? I have been searching everywhere but so far I've only found out that the GXE was manufactured identically in all factories and there were no mid-year production changes. Thanks to anyone who can help me
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At least that's what it was according to the part number differences and a Nissan tech I discussed it with.
#4
Originally Posted by Ghase
Welcome to the org. Now that's a real good question, and I believe alot of guyz don't know!!!! Anyway the truth is that maxima from 2000-01 have the same struts and springs except the SE model.!!!!!!!!!! And only on the SE the springs have a higher spring rate in which it's made to handle better.(rides alittle harder too) Hope that help's.!!!!!!!!!!!! ![ThumbsUp](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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That being the case....if you buy a KYB front right strut (part #334265) make sure to check it out before you leave the store to make sure you don't have these problems:
--The retainer clip for the brake line doesn't fit back onto the KYB strut because of a “bent lip”. The bent lip in the picture is referring to the overall shape of the metal not the rounded top edge.
--The rear ABS sensor mount is the same as the factory strut but the front sensor mount has a mount that opens facing down causing the sensor to be kinked. and my abs light to come on occasionally
Here is a link to the picture:
http://www.astuteinnovations.com/strut.htm
Of course the part store wouldn't take it back because they didn't have the tools to get the spring off....and KYB doesn't have a lot to say...I finally got them to admitted that the strut I bought isn't right for my car but they haven't done anything about it....yet
#5
The SE has been described as having a "harsh" ride compared to the GLE/GXE....as for my SE (still on stock springs and struts) the ride is "firm" and occasionally "harsh" on the worst roads. I've ridden in stock GXE/GLEs as well and they ride a little smoother but also lean alot more into corners...
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