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Changed struts, HUGE difference

Old Mar 5, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Changed struts, HUGE difference

Hey guys,my first post on here.
I just want to mention to anyone who's never had their struts replaced,it sure makes a heck of a difference.My '02 has 163,000 miles on it and still runs great so,I figured it was money well spent.Along with my new struts,I had four new Cooper CS4 Touring tires installed.After 80,000 miles on the old Goodyear Triple Trecs,it was time.

I plan to run this car to at least 300,000 miles.More if it continues the way it's going.

I wonder who's got the highest mileage Maxina?
Old Mar 5, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by frednelaine
I wonder who's got the highest mileage Maxina?
There's a thread for that. http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-your-max.html
Old Mar 5, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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am almost 200xxxx and still running strong...when i get to 200xxxx am planing to replace timing chain and water pump...
Old Mar 5, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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So what brand struts did you put on? OEM?
Old Mar 5, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Should have done coilovers! lol Glad your struts worked out well for you! They can make a world of difference
Old Mar 5, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jandk
am almost 200xxxx and still running strong...when i get to 200xxxx am planing to replace timing chain and water pump...

Is there something wrong with the chain?Why are you planning to replace?
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cabernet
So what brand struts did you put on? OEM?
I just went with OEM from NAPA.
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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I heard the difference in a strut/spring combo to coilovers are even greater!
Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by frednelaine
I wonder who's got the highest mileage Maxina?
Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jandk
...when i get to 200xxxx am planing to replace timing chain and water pump...
Why?
I'm still on the original chain. No problems. The chain isn't a maintenance item. Sometimes, the tensioner fails, but that's not a given, either.
If it ain't broke...
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