As some of you may know, Nissan doesn't sell just the balljoint ends (you have to buy the entire lower control arm assembly again).

Well, a lot of people tear the ball joint boot when they separate it from the knuckle doing the ES bushing install.

EDIT: I found that Moog makes ball joint ends for the Maxima.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sh...xima.html#apw6

For some reason, the 00-01 ones aren't listed up there but I found them here:

http://www.car-stuff.com/cs_auto/mmp...s446ee1308f4d0

Anyone try these out or can attest to the quality?

 

Napa, who we use for parts at our shop, shows the same part number for 2000-2003. You should be good. part #2601601 NCP

 

Thank you very much. I just happened to double check the Moog part number after your post and the are the same from 2000-2003 (M0k90459)