shocks - I have a Infiniti 2001 I30T (essentially the 2001 Maxima)- how do I know when it's time to replace my shocks? Also, when my wheels are turned and I go down a hill or over a small bump, there is a creaking noise in the front left… almost like the shock is compressing and decompressing... is that a normal noise to have? do i need to get my shocks replaced? what are good brands, i've only heard of monroes and that's b/c Sears advertises those... how much should i expect to pay for the parts and for labor? i live in Long Island, NY - anyone know of a reputable garage?

oh, and just more innfo I have 44,000 miles - I bought the car from the dealership when it had 34,000… don't know how the previous owner drove it - but I do a lot of highway driving, with the weekends driving in the city over lots of rough roads and bumps.

 

Illumina thats the way to go

 

I wouldn't think your shocks would be blown at 44,000, but it sounds like they may be. Your car will be really bouncy everytime you hit a bump if they are bad. Malecki2k3 is right on the Illuminas. That's what I'd go with. And you might as well get some springs while you have it all apart. Good luck man.

 

I think you're shocks could be easily gone at 44,000 miles. Alot depends on the previous owner, how much weight/passengers he carried. I also agree on the Illuminas, they're the bomb.