Rad support
#42
This is why I'm using pop rivets in case I have to swap it out. I bought this from a seller that has decent ratings.
It looks solid!
So if aftermarket supports all fail then why so many on the market?
It looks solid!
So if aftermarket supports all fail then why so many on the market?
#44
#45
I had a clunking noise after the driveshaft I replaced and began worrying thAt it could be been because the support. But I ultimately began to recall that I put a spare on a year prior and it almost fell off. It bent the lugs but could it have cause a popping noise from the bearing?
Also since I released the upper S it could be displaced the gas in the shock or the upper SM bearing. It eventually completely went away after I stopped driving it.
Also since I released the upper S it could be displaced the gas in the shock or the upper SM bearing. It eventually completely went away after I stopped driving it.
#46
He has done his research, even posted in a couple failure threads and continued to go this route despite warnings.
@maximatech, did you weigh both supports before installing? I'm genuinely curious how much lighter/thinner the aftermarket supports are
#47
I notice a small difference in weight but not much. Gauge steel
The Nissan support is 1.5 mm thick steel and the aftermarket is 1mm thick steel.
I'd look at the aftermarket you'll see two spot welds by the front bracket coming down from the latch. It's another 1mm thick piece of steel that reinforces the area under and front.
If you drill out the welds I recommend drilling a pilot hole first because if you don't get dead center on those you wind up with a steel burr around the back of the hole.
The Nissan support is 1.5 mm thick steel and the aftermarket is 1mm thick steel.
I'd look at the aftermarket you'll see two spot welds by the front bracket coming down from the latch. It's another 1mm thick piece of steel that reinforces the area under and front.
If you drill out the welds I recommend drilling a pilot hole first because if you don't get dead center on those you wind up with a steel burr around the back of the hole.
#53
#55
Slow the drill down and use a cutting oil or cutting wax.
You shouldn't run a drill anywhere near full speed on metal.
The heat from running fast will destroy the hardness of the bit almost right away. Once that happens the bit is trash.
You'll find that it will cut faster at the proper speed than full speed.
I have bits that I've used over and over to center drill broken bolts. We're talking over an inch of hard steel sometimes. Bits will stay sharp for a long time if you use proper technique.
#56
if you undercoat it it shouldn't give you any issues.
Last edited by maximatech12; 03-07-2017 at 04:29 PM.
#57
I got a Nissan genuine because of the hype here on the org but I believe the aftermarket supports are tough! They are a bit lighter gauge but that shouldnt pull apart. Try a Replacement branded products. Replacement branded is APW's house brand. If you ever have any issues they will hear you out and honor a warranty.
if you undercoat it it shouldn't give you any issues.
if you undercoat it it shouldn't give you any issues.
#58
I had a few other repairs New A.C. hose, new Pre cat, new coolant hoses/pipes, ECT. ECT.
I said let's just go with OEM grade here.
it is a better fitment
the subframe was bent a tiny tiny bit out from the issue
#59
Since I installed a Nissan I i drilled out the welds of the after market.
You see there's a plate inside that is welded to the front. It's L inner bracket. I think if you put this in you'll be fine!
You see there's a plate inside that is welded to the front. It's L inner bracket. I think if you put this in you'll be fine!
#61
#63
I agree! bending back the steel and carefully cutting the welds with a thin grinder would the way to go! This was DIY in my driveway on a car that I wouldn't get but $1200 even if I cleaned real good! If it was a 2012 maxima I would've had it done by a guy that wouldve known that!
#64
Also when i sifted the boards i saw that someone recommended a spot weld bit.
What the bit does is drills the outer edge of the weld and releases the steel bond without leaving a hole.
I'd If you have a lot of $$$$ invested in your max I'd take that route but my max is stock.
May just turbo charge it eventually because the value has depreciated so much. It gets me where I need to go for right now.
What the bit does is drills the outer edge of the weld and releases the steel bond without leaving a hole.
I'd If you have a lot of $$$$ invested in your max I'd take that route but my max is stock.
May just turbo charge it eventually because the value has depreciated so much. It gets me where I need to go for right now.
Last edited by maximatech12; 03-22-2017 at 03:20 AM.
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