why do 5.5 (02-03) gen use different strut and shock part # than 5.0 (00-01) gen?
#1
no more maxima...
Thread Starter
iTrader: (41)
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 4,309
why do 5.5 (02-03) gen use different strut and shock part # than 5.0 (00-01) gen?
Anyone know why the struts and shocks on the 00-01 Maxima of a different part number than the 02-03 years? The struts I am talking about specifically are the KYB GR2s.
I was under the impression that struts were interchangable between all 5th gens.
I was under the impression that struts were interchangable between all 5th gens.
#2
i have stock gle 00 suspension in my 02, i dunno why the part #s are different, all 00-03s are the same suspension wise..
edit..iirc the SE models had a stiffer spring..maybe? something was different to make it "sporty" but all 00-03s are interchangeable..
edit..iirc the SE models had a stiffer spring..maybe? something was different to make it "sporty" but all 00-03s are interchangeable..
#3
From what I remember, the difference is something about the 5.5 gen has ABS lines that get in the way. You COULD use the 5th gen struts on a 5.5 gen, but you'd have to zip tie them to the struts somehow.
That was the difference I remember. Might want to search or wait for someone to confirm that though.
That was the difference I remember. Might want to search or wait for someone to confirm that though.
#8
All manufacturers will change a part number when they modify a part. Whether it is a tiny weldment, a different bolt, whatever, the part number will change.
Some companies determine the part number by where it ships to. Makes it easier for them to ship.
If you look at a 5th gen strut and a 5.5 gen shock the ABS bracket and brake line brackets differ ever so slightly.
My company makes a part which is shipped to 5 different companies around the world. They go on the same car (global platform) yet there are 5 part numbers.
Some companies determine the part number by where it ships to. Makes it easier for them to ship.
If you look at a 5th gen strut and a 5.5 gen shock the ABS bracket and brake line brackets differ ever so slightly.
My company makes a part which is shipped to 5 different companies around the world. They go on the same car (global platform) yet there are 5 part numbers.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Finkle
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
13
09-27-2015 09:53 PM
MaxStock
5th Generation Classifieds (2000-2003)
0
08-14-2015 10:01 PM
MaxStock
5th Generation Classifieds (2000-2003)
0
08-14-2015 09:59 PM
Greenmaxspeed
4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
0
08-08-2015 12:39 PM
ViciousVQ30
4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
0
08-05-2015 05:40 PM