MaxDOuT

I have over 100k miles on my Eibach springs on 09 Maxima already and lately my ride is feeling harsher and harsher. I've looked everywhere to see if putting 100k miles on these Eibach springs would change anything and most people say they are lifetime. I change my shocks about 30k miles ago so not sure if changing shocks would help my ride a little. Was considering getting the D2 Racing RS Coilovers but wondering if the extra $1000 would make a difference. In the process of getting my car up to date with mods and paint. Was on 2yrs of retirement on the Max. Time to fix her up and make her beautiful again. What do you guys think about the springs? Any info helps

Ghozt

I had my Eibachs on from ~30k miles to ~50k miles and after that my shocks were basically shot. I'm on coilovers now, which is rougher, but the "squeaking" over bumps etc is gone and when I bottom out it's cause I know I"m low, not that my shocks are sucking. Personally I'd go with coils just cause it seems like the shocks don't do that great when lowered - pretty common for other cars too as I understand it.

MaximaDrvr

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Most companies are saying shocks should be replaced every 50k miles. When you lower your car, you add more stress and the factory shocks aren't designed for that, and wear out faster. 30-50k replacement on them would not be unreasonable.

You can go with coils, but you will have a harsher ride. It may be similar if you stick with the same height you have now, but the non-progressive rate springs will change how the ride feels.

Ghozt

^ Correct - this seems in line with the normal lifetime of shocks. Keep in mind with coils you need to rebuild them routinely as maintenance; it's not just a part you can slap on the car and expect to last 100k miles

MaxDOuT

Will see how much it is to change all 4 shocks on Max and compare pricing to switching to coils. Thanx for the input. Must be the Shocks that are gone then.

Ghozt

When I looked on courtesyparts.com I saw they're like $145 each for the front shock assembly, and $140 each for the rear shock absorber. Considering I picked up my coils used from another member for pretty close to that price, it was a no brainer. Granted even at stock height coilovers will be a rougher ride than stock, or springs, cause the springs themselves are stiffer.

trailer54

I'd stay with your Eibachs, especially if you already don't like a harsh ride. Coilovers will only make it more harsh! I'd just change you're shocks out!

Maximam

Yep, replace your struts/shocks. Springs are fine.

09max_sv

Is there any aftermarket shocks/struts available for our cars or you have to buy them from Nissan ?

Ghozt

no aftermarket shocks for our cars. you can try vehicles with compatible suspension parts like the 08 350z but those are designed for cars that aren't the same weight as the Maxima so may/may not live up to your expectations.

araffio

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Springs will never go bad, it's the shocks you gotta worry about

MaxDOuT

Thank you for all the responses. Will order new shocks for the Max. Will take pics once my project is done. The Max is gonna look even sicker then before!!!

bigear82

One thing to note which I just found out and took advantage of is that if you buy nissan oem struts from the dealer and have them installed at the dealership nissan will give you a warranty on the struts. I bought new struts about a 1.5 yrs ago and ot it started leaking and they replaced it no charge. Didnt pay for anything. I'm surprised since I'm dropped on eibachs too.

MaxDOuT

Im sure once they see that the max is dropped they will inform me that warranty will not be applied to shocks. Dealer never loses. Btw is the rear shocks universal for Maximas from 06-2013?

bigear82

Well I've been going to my dealership since 09 when it was new and pretty cool with the service guys they didn't care it was dropped and still did the warranty replacement but I'm sure other dealerships could deny it.

STARR

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I've never lowered my car cause Im worried a axle would snap at the wrong time, that and I have bottomed out with normal height

1996blackmax

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I've lowered my last three Maximas & never had an issue with the axles. The one time I did replace an axle, it was because of a torn CV boot during the winter.