First off I want to thank Sean Truax for producing these again, and taking the time to install them for me. I did get 2 red pieces just for install sake as I was to anxious to wait for black powder-coated ones. .

That all said, I documented how Sean installed them. Here are some pics of during the install, it should really only take a competent shop under 2 hours to install and depending on labor rates is shouldn't really be over $250.

Here are the pics of the install. Review at the bottom. Also I included a few other links for people to read what others have said.

SUPPLIES NEEDED
WELDER
GRINDING WHEEL
WEATHER/RUST PROOFER
BASIC SOCKETS/WRENCHES
DRILL WITH GOOD BIT FOR BOLTS (doesn't come predrilled as some shops may put them up slightly crooked it's easier to drill after welded IN place)

OPTIONAL:
THIS CAN BE DONE ON JACK STANDS, OR RAMPS.
HOIST IS PREFERRED BUT YOU CAN DO THIS AT HOME WITH SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO WELD.


ONCE YOU FIND WHERE THE WELD POINTS WILL BE BY HOLDING UP THE SIDERAILS YOU START BY TAKING A GRINDING WHEEL TO GET THE WEATHER PROOFING OFF.






NEXT YOU WELD THE 3 TABS TO THE SUBFRAME WHERE YOU JUST GROUND OFF THE WEATHER PROOFING, MAKE SURE TO SAND OFF THE POWDERCOAT ON THE SFCS AS WELL.



THIS SHOT SHOWS THE REAR, ITS NOT HARD TO GET TO BUT YOU DO HAVE TO UNBOLT A LINE TO GET IN THERE, IT WILL BOLT RIGHT BACK UP.

ONCE YOU HAVE ONE SIDE DONE, SIMPLY REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE


AFTER BOTH SIDES ARE WELDED ON, YOU TAKE THE MIDDLE SUPPORT BEAM AND HOLD IT UP AND MARK WHERE YOU NEED TO DRILL THE HOLES FOR THE ACCESS BOLTS.
(WELD IF YOU NEED TO, BUT IF YOU TQ DOWN THE BOLTS IT WILL BE PERFECTLY FINE AND EASIER TO TAKE OFF TO DO EXHAUST WORK)


MORE OF A CLOSE UP SHOT.


ONCE YOU HAVE THE MIDDLE SUPPORT BEAM IN PLACE AND BOLTED UP, YOU TAKE THE FINAL 4 "X" BEAMS AND PLACE THEM AND DRILL THE HOLES.


FINISHED PRODUCT.

ONCE COMPLETED SPRAY ALL POINTS WITH RUST PREVENTION STUFF AND ENJOY THE RIDE!

MY THOUGHTS ARE SIMPLE ON THESE, THEY ARE A MUST HAVE. THE FIRST TURN I TOOK OUT OF THE SHOP I FELT THE CAR WAS JUST FOR A LACK OF BETTER WORDS MORE TIGHT AND SOLID. EVERY CORNER, EVERY BUMP IT HAS A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE. THESE THINGS ARE FLIPPING AWESOME. I HAD A SMILE ON MY FACE FOR QUITE A WHILE. THEY ARE WORTH EVERY CENT, AND IM GLAD THAT THESE WERE DONE...COUPLED WITH COILOVERS, MY CAR HANDLES AND FEELS SO SOLID!

SO FAR I HAVE NO CLEARANCE ISSUES, AND IT ONLY REALLY DROPS YOUR CLEARANCE BY AN INCH OR SO...ALSO IT CAN HELP PROTECT YOUR UNDERCARRIAGE!


OTHER LINKS TO OTHER REVIEWS.
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...pressions.html

http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...d-5-5-gen.html

http://forums.maxima.org/6th-generat...pressions.html

 

I'd really like to get these, they are def necessary for a good handling Maxima.

 

I'm almost 100% positive that if enough interest is shown Sean may make more at some point in time. These are truly great for really ANY car...

 

I hope this helps people install and convince Sean to make more...I think the 6th gens REALLY need them.

 

If you flip the middle connector up side down it will still bolt up and you will regain that 1inch of clearance you lost.

 

half inch actually, still hangs down a little bit

 

I'm kinda surprised the welder is wearing short sleeves. I tried that once and it ended in sunburn.

I'm glad Truax is still making these on occasion. I tried to get some from Warpspeed but Dallas is an a-hole. He epitomizes bad service. What I am going to do instead is just make a set like these. The Warpspeed ones are bent DOM tubing, but these are just straight rectangular HSS so the only special tool required is a welder. I can and have justified that purchase, but a tubing bender, not so much.

As for chassis bracing, you really can't say enough. I made a rear strut tower brace and felt a difference with it immediately as well. I can feel the car twisting less. Stiffening the rear also seems to have reduced under steer to a degree. I'm sure the difference with the SFCs is much more pronounced.

 

Yeah, I really should start wearing sleeved shirts. I have a set of denim over sleeves also that I seem to only use when doing a lot of welding.

 

^ You were to precise and efficient to get burnt =P...good job man!

 

i always thought these things were supposed to be installed with the car on a drive on lift?

 

That's the best method sure, I'm not a race car, auto x car, or anything of the sort. Chassis flex is so minimal that it really wont effect it.

 

a few extra sets have been made!!

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ml#post8036465

 

will that guy make a set for my 3rd gen?? i need some more suspension parts