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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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Rear of maximas always lower than the front?
Why is it that a lot of maximas I see including mines, the back sits lower than the front? Is this a sign of the rear shocks going bad? I don't understand.
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 01max5spd
Why is it that a lot of maximas I see including mines, the back sits lower than the front? Is this a sign of the rear shocks going bad? I don't understand.

It's the cut of the fenders. The rear wheel openings are designed lower than the front.

the front wheel well is in line with the door handles while the rear is clearly lower.

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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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All FWD vehicles have larger fender wells. So you can turn over bumps without rubbing.
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Thanks for the input guys. Mines just don't look too normal. Maybe the front of mines went up a bit? I will take a picture when I get off work to show everyone if this is normal.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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how do you nullify this though my subs in the trunk has my rear sitting so low. My Acura TL didn't have this problem. Bigger rims? Stiffer suspension?
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Sneaky Green
how do you nullify this though my subs in the trunk has my rear sitting so low. My Acura TL didn't have this problem. Bigger rims? Stiffer suspension?
The easiest solution is to throw mild lowering springs on the front only, like the H&Rs. You will need to buy a full set for H&R and the other companies don't sell just the fronts.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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It's also not just maximas, it's generally referred to as the nissan sag, altimas, sentras, etc.
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