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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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I'm slowly buying all needed parts for my suspension. My 98 max has 120K now.
I'm getting Illuminas, H&R, rear strut mounts that give more travel and KYB strut boots.
What else do I need to replace so I won't have to deal with suspension again? Is there anything else that I need to have that brand new feel of the car?
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 05:28 AM
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I'd get the strut bearing. You don't want to have to go back and change it after everything is installed. Some people suggest the Nissan front strut mount also.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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How much do strut bearings cost aproximately?
What would give me a brand new feel besides of course buying a new car ?
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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No one has any suggestions?
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:19 AM
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Strut bearing goes for 20 something dollars each. Get the Nissan Strut bearing don't use anything else. As for the new car feel, well your H&R springs will be a little stiffer than stock, and the Illuminas will definately dance circles around the stock struts/shocks. So in sense it will be better than when the car was new and will get rid of that 4x4 look just in time for spring. Winter sucks.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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new strut mounts in the front too... get dealer parts, the kyb ones are said to not last as long
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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So if I'll get new Illuminas, H&Rs, rear strut mounts, front strut mounts and front strut bearings I will be all set for what I'm looking for?
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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There are no rear strut mounts.
Don't forget strut boots for front/rear.
Talking to a dealer here in VA. you can get the front strut mounts for $32. +/- a piece. Also on the bearings you can re-pack the stock if they are not too bad, or just replace.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CKOTuHA
I'm slowly buying all needed parts for my suspension. My 98 max has 120K now.
I'm getting Illuminas, H&R, rear strut mounts that give more travel and KYB strut boots.
What else do I need to replace so I won't have to deal with suspension again? Is there anything else that I need to have that brand new feel of the car?
Yes. Strut bearings is the only thing left. I went with precisely the same identical setup...everything you mentioned. I love it. It's the best suspension setup out of all others that I have driven in, Maxima-wise of course. Handles like a race car when need to, yet at the same time has nearly identical comfort to the stock SE setup. Good choice
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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All I can say is that I have the Illuminas, H&R, rear strut mounts, set up and even my wife says "man do I like the way that maxima drives now" great rides and handling.
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