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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 08:19 AM
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Does changing springs for suspension void warranty?

Old Aug 19, 2002 | 08:41 AM
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It will void the warranty on your OEM shocks and struts and possibly any other OEM suspension related parts.

It cannot void your vehicle warranty. Thats the law!
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 09:00 AM
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i called my dealer and they said it would void your warranty on suspension parts...and COULD possibly void related parts like the transmission??? i said what the f... guess, i'm staying w/ stock springs. even though i'm planning on 18's or 19's...
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 09:20 AM
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Originally posted by MAXRAY
i called my dealer and they said it would void your warranty on suspension parts...and COULD possibly void related parts like the transmission??? i said what the f... guess, i'm staying w/ stock springs. even though i'm planning on 18's or 19's...
The dealer is lying to you, it will void any spring/strut factory warranty that is it.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 09:39 AM
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I'm runnign 18" Enkei RS6's on my 2001 SE. THey look OK, but with the larger wheels, you'll notice the fender gap more. My Eibach ProKit is on the way I say F*** that suspension warranty. That's one reason I bought this car. You didn't think you would need that warranty before it actually expires do you. You should know, nothing breaks until the day after the warranty expires anyway.
If you wanna see what yours will look like with 18s and no drop, check my web page.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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Re: Does changing springs for suspension void warranty?

Originally posted by bwalsh

it will void your warranty if the dealer can prove the mod is causing damage to your car. check out of the FAQ - U on the top.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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TRY SEARCHING....THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN BEATEN TO DEATH. I HAD THE SAME QUESTION AND SEARCHED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. BASICALLY, IF THE DEALER CAN PROVE THAT A SPECIFIC MOD CAUSED A PROBLEM WITH SOME PART OF YOUR CAR THEN THE WARRANTY FOR THAT PARTICULAR PART WILL BE VOID. bUT IT WOULD BE VERY HARD TO PROVE ONE THING CAUSE ANOTHER PROBLEM SO I WOULDNT WORRY TOO MUCH. JUST TRY AND KEEP A GOOD RAPORE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT YOU OFTEN GO TO AND HE SHOULD BE COOL ABOUT THE WARRANTY. HOPE THIS INFO HELPED YOU OUT.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by d_warner
I'm runnign 18" Enkei RS6's on my 2001 SE. THey look OK, but with the larger wheels, you'll notice the fender gap more. My Eibach ProKit is on the way I say F*** that suspension warranty. That's one reason I bought this car. You didn't think you would need that warranty before it actually expires do you. You should know, nothing breaks until the day after the warranty expires anyway.
If you wanna see what yours will look like with 18s and no drop, check my web page.
Sweet, the Enkei's look great on your light-colored Maxima. I have the same setup, 18" Enkei RS6 with Nitto tires, stock suspension, 2K SE, and I'm in Houston.

H&Rs are in the closet waiting for Tokicos\KYB AGXs when I can afford them. For some of us, our suspension warranties expired, so it doesn't matter. For newer car owners, they have to prove the stiffer springs damaged the suspension, but they can still make it difficult for you.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 12:05 PM
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Dealers lie period. I told my dealer about Amsoils long drain intervals and they said it would void my warranty. I said, by law it can't void the warranty unless the oil is named te culprit by independant evaluation. Dealership said, "it'll void the warranty unless you use regular non synthetic oil". Brown's Nissan Fairfax. That was the salesman, not the service department.
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