I got a 4th Gen and my car has well over 96K and I"m just thinking its time to replace the springs, does anyone know any websites where I can get OEM Springs for a good price?

 

springs wont wear out.....just replace struts

 

In your opinion, what are the best struts? that goes with OEM springs, I was going with these KYBs http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...046869343&rd=1

 

KYB GR-2s are fine on stock springs.

Tokico Blues might be better.

Tokico Illuminas are definitely better.

Koni Yellows own them all.

 

for a factory ride Tokico Blues....but for Pimptastic handling KonI Yellows are the only way to go......

 

nah I'm not looking for the ultimate ride, just something thats better than stock... thanks for all the info guys, if I want to upgrade my suspensions next time I'll definately go for the Koni Yellows... good looks

 

i hear illuminas with stock springs handle beautifully, and if you ever wanted to go with aftermarket springs, the illuminas would be able to handle them.

 

i got tein h tech springs fo for nissan maxima 95-99 and i wanna sell them, serious buyer only , we can talk on phone first my email is msjam10@hotmail.com

 

kyb-gr2's on my maxima, work great

 

I am confused. I found some comments on this link. Based on their comment, GR2 are "significantly better than stock SE struts in terms of both ride quality, roll reduction, and handling", while Tokico Blue are "the non-adjustable OEM replacement shock closest to OEM. They don't provide much more damping than the original maxima shocks".

So, if the GR2 is significantly better than stock and Tokico Blue is closest to OEM, shouldn't GR2 is better than Tokico Blue?

 

Depends on what you want.

Don't forget, ride quality is subjective. Almost anyone would agree that a smooth ride is good, but a lot of people would say a stock Maxima rides poorly because it's too soft and flops around too much. If that's how you feel, you'll love GR-2s because they firm things up and keep the ride in better control without making things too bumpy.

On the other hand, you have to figure that many people who still have soft springs are not interested in a firm ride. So, to them, even the slightly higher bumpiness with GR-2s isn't worth it. That's why many people with stock springs prefer Tokico Blues -- they're a little better than stock, but they don't firm things up as much as GR-2s.

Bear in mind two things when hearing this: First, lowering springs change things a lot. You'll get a lot of GR-2 hate and a lot of Tokico Blue love from people with lowering springs. So, when people comment, pay attention to whether or not they're on stock springs. Second, we're not talking about huge differences here. Even GR-2s won't turn your car into a rough-riding, hard-cornering machine. When I say they firm things up a little bit, that's exactly what I mean.