The 2002 brochure notes as standard equipment on the SE model: "front and rear stabilizer bars".

The press release in talking about the changes for 2002 says: "Maxima’s innovative rear Multi-Link Beam‘ suspension, which offers precise handling and outstanding stability by minimizing camber change during cornering, was refined for the fifth generation Maxima through use of thicker front and rear stabilizer bars, adoption of larger, softer trailing link bushings and a relocation of the system’s unique lateral link to behind the rear beam."

So why would I need to buy an after market RSB if it is supposed to already have one?

 

the stock RSB is a really small, worthless unit..they're under the rear beam axle..u can see it if you looked straight up from the bottom of ur rear beam.

 

Is it hard to install one? How long would it take? I'm looking into getting one cause I heard the FSTB doesn't really do much..

 

it's not hard to install the RSB...
if you don't have a lift, then it's better to put the car on jack stands and take off the rear tires..much easier access...
it took me about less than an hour to install one.

 

thanks for the info. So sounds like even the improved bar is worth replacing for better handling.

 

oh yeah~ there's always more room for improvement!!

 

the stock RSB is pretty thin.... There is a lot of potential for improvement

 

I never hear about anyone taking of the stock RSB in all the different "how to" write-ups about installing the aftermarket RSB from Stillen or Addco...
Will probably be obvious to me once I look underneath and see what's there. (that is once I get the car )

 

u don't take off the stock sway bar..u just simply add another one underneath the beam...

 

Absolutely...the added RSB is a noticeable handling/suspension modification.

 

I love my RSB. It's a definite must have

 

Ditto.

 

Yes, it's an add-on sway bar, so you'll have two RSB on the car.
It significantly reduces body-roll. An unavoidable side-effect is that you will drive faster on curves.

I will hug my RSB, and squeeze it, and lock it in a cage and keep it forEVER!

 

So you're saying you like it?

 

Then you'll never be able to put it on your car

 

So all i need is RSB, and I don't really need FSTB?

 

For under $50 get the FSTB. It was the first mod I got. I felt a difference.

 

I just instaled the FSTB on My 2002 2 days ago and I don't feel a difference. I going to get a RSB to see if the combination of the two produces better results.

 

[quote]I just instaled the FSTB on My 2002 2 days ago and I don't feel a difference. I going to get a RSB to see if the combination of the two produces better results. [/qupte]
please keep me updated!!! thx

 

is pretty thin

 

yeah, the RSB is real pretty..especially the blue anodized brackets..

the FSTB helps ur handling by pre-loading the strut towers under 'heavy' cornering...u don't feel the benefit much unless u go autocross or track-race...

 

Learn how to read...he said it was pretty thin lol jk

What's the cheapest RSB rite now? Addco for 115?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ludacris
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Learn how to read...he said it was pretty thin
thanks LUDA for understanding me " pretty thin "

 

I was told that if I put on a RSTB then I don't need a RSB and vise versa, is this true.

 

I don't think so!! It doesn't matter what generation Max we're talking about here - I seriously don't think a RSTB could make the kind of difference a RSB would. Numerous people have said how "unworthwhile" a mod the RSTB is, but almost 100% say the RSB is worthwhile. Get the RSTB only if you're hardcore, but don't get it instead of a RSB.

That guy may have been doing drugs

 

A RSB and a RSTB serve two distinctly different purposes.Without getting into writing a book, a RSTB prevents flexing of the shock towers. An RSB reduces body roll.

Havin said that you will get more of an effect from the RSB under agressive driving on the street and at track for sure. I wouldn't bother getting the RSTB unless you plan on competing and need every little bit of chassis stiffening you can get.