No More 4x4!!!
08-15-2007, 08:53 PM
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No More 4x4!!!
I finally decided to invest in some Eibach's and Illumina's... Installation was standard run-of-the-mill problems. We killed a 3/8" U-joint and a 1/2" to 3/8" adaptor (Duralast warranty FTW!!!). Yeah, using hand tools just sucks too much... Took about 5 hours for the fronts and rears. I bought new TRW bellows/bumpstops from Advance Auto Parts and reused all the other rubber and mounts. I followed Housecor's How-To almost to the letter. One note: Don't support the rear by the rear beam!!! Makes things 100x more difficult than they need to be.
Front drop on Saturday:
Rubber to metal adhesive I used:
Earlier photos from today:
I've got 'em set for 3 front and rear, and am very impressed with the handling so far! Nice firm ride, quick to level out after a bump. Greatly reduced body roll in turns and much less brake dive/acceleration squat.
Front drop on Saturday:
Rubber to metal adhesive I used:
Earlier photos from today:
I've got 'em set for 3 front and rear, and am very impressed with the handling so far! Nice firm ride, quick to level out after a bump. Greatly reduced body roll in turns and much less brake dive/acceleration squat.
08-15-2007, 08:54 PM
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As for the whole bumpstop issue, here's a comparison between the TRW and OEM fronts, TRW on the right:
Rears, TRW on top:
They're both about the same length, and the TRW are made of plastic instead of rubber, which should last alot longer.
Oh, and a pre-drop shot of my 4x4, er, Maxima...
Rears, TRW on top:
They're both about the same length, and the TRW are made of plastic instead of rubber, which should last alot longer.
Oh, and a pre-drop shot of my 4x4, er, Maxima...
08-16-2007, 02:48 PM
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Thanks for the compliments everyone! It took me almost a year since I first created the 4x4... 
I had center caps, but would've had to beat the living crap out of them to make them fit. They'd fit about halfway. Spacers would make the problem go away, but I don't feel the need to spend that much just for a slightly better wheel position and centercaps. But if I knew some would fit for sure...
Originally Posted by hiren_patel_83
looks good but you need center caps for the wheels 
08-16-2007, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverGLE
Thanks for the compliments everyone! It took me almost a year since I first created the 4x4...
I had center caps, but would've had to beat the living crap out of them to make them fit. They'd fit about halfway. Spacers would make the problem go away, but I don't feel the need to spend that much just for a slightly better wheel position and centercaps. But if I knew some would fit for sure...
I had center caps, but would've had to beat the living crap out of them to make them fit. They'd fit about halfway. Spacers would make the problem go away, but I don't feel the need to spend that much just for a slightly better wheel position and centercaps. But if I knew some would fit for sure...
Go to ebay, they are cheap. I actually bought some off ebay for like 10 bucks plus shipping.!!
08-16-2007, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 67whitegoat
What did the TRW parts cost?
08-16-2007, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hiren_patel_83
Go to ebay, they are cheap. I actually bought some off ebay for like 10 bucks plus shipping.!!
08-17-2007, 10:58 PM
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^ The bellows are actually the plastic part. The bumpstops are like a hard foam-type material. I'll definitely be driving around this weekend... You should come to Pellissippi on Sunday and watch my Max attack those little orange cones!
08-20-2007, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by playboi21617
i cant wait till i can afford to get some is there really a big difference in ride quality with the illuminas on the stock SE MAX.
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