I have a 2K GXE and i'm looking to upgrade my suspension. What exactly is the difference between the SE and GXE suspension? I would like to order all SE parts and install them in my car to give it a tighter ride.


what do you think??


thanks in advance

 

I think we recently had a thread on this...It all boils down to stiffer springs and a different kind of bushing in the front stabilizer bar. You might want to use the 'search' function here.

 

Stock SE parts are NOT worth the money, unless u are getting them from a junked maxima. You can get aftermarket suspension parts for similar price, which is far better than stock SE suspension bits.

 

This quote is from the 2001 Maxima Brochure: "Sport-tuned suspension - firmer front and rear springs, front struts and rear shock absorbers; larger front stabalizer bar." Hope this helps you.

 

Definitely buy aftermarket springs. Buying the SE setup won't help that much, you might as spend equal money (or a little more) on aftermarket. That will give you a lower ride hight, better handling, and some provide a close to stock ride (comfort wise)

 

I don't think Nissan engineers communicated with their marketing guys very well on this one because the part numbers for all four shocks and front spring are identical on GXE/SE/GLE, at least for 2K and 2K1 - the only differences are firmer rear springs and a different (thicker) front stabilizer bar.

 

I may agreee with your statement. You may achieve better results with aftermarket wheels and suspension...although, someone complained that his aftermarket springs were no good after just a year's use? I'd say that OEM stuff is more reliable.

 

yup... I think those are the only real differences...