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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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Replacing struts on 01 Maxima

Are these any good?

Amazon link Amazon link

I prefer to buy them assembled to make replacing them easier. Just not sure if these are worth it or should I be looking at something else?

I read older threads, but all the links on them are dead.
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CreativeSkillz
Are these any good?

Amazon link

I prefer to buy them assembled to make replacing them easier. Just not sure if these are worth it or should I be looking at something else?

I read older threads, but all the links on them are dead.
I have those assemblies but in the Monroe brand, soft suspension, feels like you're floating on air, but it works and easy to install.
Old Aug 25, 2015 | 07:48 AM
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I have those assemblies but in the Monroe brand, soft suspension, feels like you're floating on air, but it works and easy to install.
+1 I have Monroe Quick Struts all the way around in my I35. I installed them myself without any problems. Soft ride but I don't mind. IDK what brand those Amazon struts are but make sure to go with a reputable brand. Cheaper ones will be noisy and you'll be replacing them again in a few thousand miles.

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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 10:48 AM
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+1 I have Monroe Quick Struts all the way around in my I35. I installed them myself without any problems. Soft ride but I don't mind. IDK what brand those Amazon struts are but make sure to go with a reputable brand. Cheaper ones will be noisy and you'll be replacing them again in a few thousand miles.

Where can I buy the Monroe brand?

Do they make anything stiffer that's assembled already?

Think I found the Monroe.

Monroe 171418 Quick-Strut Assembly Monroe 171418 Quick-Strut Assembly
Monroe 171419 Quick-Strut Assembly Monroe 171419 Quick-Strut Assembly

Seems to be about $80 more. Not too bad, I'll get them unless they make them in a stiffer version. I really don't want to deal with a spring compressor.

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Are these the rears?
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Monroe 171327 Quick-Strut Assembly Monroe 171327 Quick-Strut Assembly
Might as well replace those while I'm at it.

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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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I'm selling a set of 4 struts/springs already assembled. They're OEM Nissan Tokicos with about 96k on them. I took them off earlier this year, because I installed coilovers; however, when I had them on, they road great without any problems that I know of. They're off an '02. PM me if you're interested. $250 for all four with free shipping.
Old Aug 26, 2015 | 04:23 PM
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Nah I'm not interested. If they're anything like my stockers then they've got about 20k miles left in them.

I'd rather pay the extra $200 to have new ones.
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