I got a 98 Maxima SE and seems like the front stock struts are completly worn. A buddy of mine recently took out his stock struts (which has about 10,000 miles on them) with after-market struts.

If I'm going to replace my worn struts, is it worth it for me to use these struts from my buddy or should I just buy new ones? It seems like the labor is going to run about $500 that's why I'm asking.

I'm in LI, NYC...if anyone know a good place with good prices in the area please let me know. Thanks.

 

Get yourself agx's for 300 sumthing, come to my house, I'll install for 100 bucks. Shock install isnt that difficult, just work.

 

First off, dont pay for someone else to install them. Check the FAQ for a link to instructions for doing it yourself.

Second, if you dont have to pay for the OEM struts, it's a deal. As long as you think you will be happy with them. If you are using them as a stop-gap measure while you save for good aftermarket parts, then dont bother, just wait it out while you save.

 

$500 labor for what?

 

Honestly, even if I read the FAQ, I think it's outta my league to put these struts in.

skeelo34: don't I also need to do an alignment after struts installation? That was what I was told from most mechanics. By the way, where are you located? For $100, it's a bargain!

 

If you look at the write-up, you'd be surprised how easy it is.

I don't get why people are so intimidated by working on cars. There isn't much that is actually hard to do. Most of it is just complex, with a lot of steps, lots of easy little steps...

 

I can probably read it throughly and understand it but if you think about it (getting the car mounted, the tools, the time, most importantly the safety) I would honestly just have someone else who knows what they are doing do it. I have a baby son and I want to make sure everything is done right that's all.

 

or go to maximum tuning in glen cove for $100, Jeff knows what he's doing.

 

Is Jeff on maxima.org? If so, what's his nick? I would love to get in touch with him and make an arrangement.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/member.php?...fo&userid=5057