I need some shocks for my maxima gle. I am debating on which ones to get. I want my ride to be a bit smoother, since I have 18" wheels. What do you guys suggest and think is the best way to go? Thanks

 

Smooth does not equal Konis. Not that Tokicos are super smooth but Konis will be more harsh. Hope that helps.

 

Yeah..that helps! I was qouted a price of $680 for Tokikos installed! I think its a lot, don't you think?

 

yo... i dont know about that... it sounds too high for me. if i were you, i would probably look for a group buy for the tokikos for around $300ish. and installation should cost you no more than $180... for a grand total of $500. my advice to you is to look around.

 

$680 is a bit steep I think. Koni's are great shocks though. They won't wear out as fast and are adjustable. The tokicos are straight bolt ons though. The Konis for the front require you to use the stock strut housing and some modification to the top hat. If you want a smooth ride, you could go with a combination of H&R springs with tokicos.

 

Make that very steep. Who quoted that price to ya?

Thank you, thank you very much.

Gotta warn you though, smooth is relative when it comes to aftermarket products. Toks might be "smoother" than Konis but it's still stiff compared to stock SE which is already more stiff than your typical sedan suspension.

 

I called a place named "SpeedVison", its in Glendale,CA. I have eibach springs, what would go good with that?

 

That's about Right. I just paid $351 (incl shipping) for a set of Tokicos from Shox. I'm watching the slow, slow shippment from the Left Coast on the UPS tracking system.

 

So you're from SoCal...good to meet you. Do a search on West Coast, you might find cheaper shops. Personally I got it done at a place that charged me $125 here in Monrovia and that's not too far from you. Keep us posted.

 

I was thinking of ordering my Tokiko's from CustomMaxima, but the thing is I have to wait until the order has been filled.

 

Oh...I went to my shop just for install. I ordered my Toks from Shox.com, took my H&Rs and Toks over, and they put them on.

There are definitely places near Glendale that do the lowering for around the same price that I paid for mine. Good luck.

How much was custommaxima's deal again including shipping?

 

wait 4 the KYB's!!!!

 

Damn...now the KYB's??? Ahh man..this decision is getting more harder. Tokiko on CustomMaxima are $310 plus $35 shipping. Oh yeah...Nice to meet you too Tdogg.

 

are they going to make KYB's for the 5th gen? If so, when are they estimated to be available? Thanks...

 

ohboiya's actually got a good point. At the time when I bought my Toks, it was either those or nothing because I didn't know anyone with Konis and the KYB's were far away. Now you have more options...take the time to research before you buy. As for $345 shipped from custommaxima, I got mine for $330 shipped from shox.com so it's actually cheaper. Hmmm...

So are you actually out in Glendale?

Terrence

 

KYB says fall .. ~ sept ... so it'll prob b later ... but I think it'll b worth it ... these are adjustable w/o lifting!

 

i got my tokicos and h&r springs from shox for $575, ~$600 w/ shipping...

and their still waiting in my garage to be installed.... its been like 2 months now.

picture below = photshop

 

What are you waiting for?

 

i like to use the H&R box as a coffee table

 

hey there neighbors. i'm over in fullerton.
just thought i'd chime in... s'good to know not everyone's from jersey or md.

 

hmmm... then I think i may wait. I was about to get a set of Konis and then pick up some coilovers or eibachs... But I may just get those later...

 

Should I wait for the KYB's? or should I just get the Tokikos. I have eibach springs, would those be okay with either one of those?

 

My family's from Fullerton. They live in La Habra now but it's just 2 miles up the road.

 

Eibachs are fine with either of those. If you have the luxury of time, it doesn't hurt to wait to get exactly what you want.

 

Hey T-Dogg,

What performance shocks do you have? I noticed you had 18" wheels. How does the ride feel when you drive over bumps? Especially funked up freeway bumps...Cause I also have 18" and I want to my ride to feel a bit smoother, especially towards bumps and stuff.