I've been searching for some of the threads on suspension upgrades, however I am more intersted in restoring "new-car" feel rather than improving handling. Ride quality is my #1 priority. With this in mind, can someone give me a summary of cost and where I should go to get this done. I don't have advanced tools or knowledge so unless this is really easy, I probably won't be doing it myself.

 

Replace all bushings, control arms, tie rods, sway bar end links, shocks, springs, strut mounts and bearings, and that will get you a huge step closer to how it came from the factory.

 

replace the shocks with Tokico Blues. keep the springs. rubber pieces in the suspention will need to be replaced based on their deterioration. there were several threads in the past with part #s, so unless someone beats me to it, i will post them later.

 

IMO new car feel with the 4thgen max to me was good going straight only... Other than that maybe get new stock suspension...

 

Any info on prices? i want to know total cost for this job...

 

there is a brakes and suspension on here, with tones of info about what you're asking.

i think you might find this helpfull
http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling

 

this might help
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=479647

 

Good work so far, guys.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....25#post5524625

Good info there, too.

 

i don't even recall how the stock suspension feels for years...

 

I get a reminder every time i ride in my friend's 96. Makes me want the stock suspension back because of the comfort.....o well!


To the OP:

If you want stock but a little more 'sporty', replace brushings with ES.