replace the max springs/struts with I35 ?possible?
#1
Guest
Posts: n/a
replace the max springs/struts with I35 ?possible?
i know the I35 is alot liek the maxima i also know those cars inside are alot smoother becasue of there suspension, the maxima is alot more stiff in the suspension area, but could i swap out my struts ans shocks and replace them with the I35s shocks and struts will the just go str8 in ? or should i replace them with the GLE struts and shocks will the gle struts and shocks be a bit more smoother and better over those harsh bumps i have a 03 SE thanks
#3
Swap the rear shocks and springs for the GLE rears. Leave the fronts alone since both use the same spring. the SE has a slightly tighter shock, though.
I did the opposite on mine...it was too soft on my '03 so I bought used SE springs off of a forum member who was converting to lowering springs. He was a great guy to deal with.
I actually still have my GLE springs and shocks around. They have 15,000 miles on them and they are in a carton in the garage.
thanks
CArl Vic Vogel
I did the opposite on mine...it was too soft on my '03 so I bought used SE springs off of a forum member who was converting to lowering springs. He was a great guy to deal with.
I actually still have my GLE springs and shocks around. They have 15,000 miles on them and they are in a carton in the garage.
thanks
CArl Vic Vogel
#6
QMAx and All:
I hadn't thought about selling them. Will mull it over.
There are positives and negatives.
Positive: The rear GLE spring/shocks ride smoother over humps. There is not as much "jarring" over potholes. The car is more compliant over uneven surfaces.
Maybe Negative: There is slightly less lateral roll resistance so the initial turn-in rate will be ever so slightly reduced when entering a turn. Unless you were very observant, you would never know the difference. Hope I'm not boring anyone being so picky.
Neutral: The GLE springs are more "progressive" in their rate. When fully loaded with 5 adults, they will initially sit a little lower and give you more vertical movement while traversing a bump. However, the final load carrying rate is the same for both cars.
I like the stiffer ride, so I switched with an forum member in New York. If I do sell them, I will sell them for the exact same price I paid with the member up there. It becomes a wash...I hate to gouge people with something that is a hobby to all of us.
Thanks
Carl Vic Vogel
I hadn't thought about selling them. Will mull it over.
There are positives and negatives.
Positive: The rear GLE spring/shocks ride smoother over humps. There is not as much "jarring" over potholes. The car is more compliant over uneven surfaces.
Maybe Negative: There is slightly less lateral roll resistance so the initial turn-in rate will be ever so slightly reduced when entering a turn. Unless you were very observant, you would never know the difference. Hope I'm not boring anyone being so picky.
Neutral: The GLE springs are more "progressive" in their rate. When fully loaded with 5 adults, they will initially sit a little lower and give you more vertical movement while traversing a bump. However, the final load carrying rate is the same for both cars.
I like the stiffer ride, so I switched with an forum member in New York. If I do sell them, I will sell them for the exact same price I paid with the member up there. It becomes a wash...I hate to gouge people with something that is a hobby to all of us.
Thanks
Carl Vic Vogel
#7
Originally Posted by CVicVogel
QMAx and All:
Positive: The rear GLE spring/shocks ride smoother over humps. There is not as much "jarring" over potholes. The car is more compliant over uneven surfaces.
I like the stiffer ride, so I switched with an forum member in New York. If I do sell them, I will sell them for the exact same price I paid with the member up there. It becomes a wash...I hate to gouge people with something that is a hobby to all of us.
Carl Vic Vogel
Positive: The rear GLE spring/shocks ride smoother over humps. There is not as much "jarring" over potholes. The car is more compliant over uneven surfaces.
I like the stiffer ride, so I switched with an forum member in New York. If I do sell them, I will sell them for the exact same price I paid with the member up there. It becomes a wash...I hate to gouge people with something that is a hobby to all of us.
Carl Vic Vogel
Else, I will post them for sale next week when I get back. If anyone is interested, please PM me.
thanks
Carl Vic Vogel
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FlaMark
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
25
08-28-2015 10:15 AM
YourLocalAsian
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
3
08-17-2015 02:33 PM