need new suspension - Page 2

moniwat · 03-15-2009, 02:19 PM

i love it too man!!!!!!! i just put a fidanza flywheel and some mods, and let me tell you something,,,,it feels pretty good, the torque in this cars its awesome,, i got an 86 with an 87 rebuilded engine, i will post some pics

moniwat · 03-15-2009, 02:28 PM

this is the old maxima, i sell it to a friend cause its automatic transmission and i want the manual, i bought one manual for $200 and i rebuild it

moniwat · 03-15-2009, 02:29 PM

masterjr · 06-27-2009, 12:27 PM

You can get new bushings for the front of the transverse link at Advanced Auto Parts for $20.00(Moog). Just follow disassembly procedures in Chilton's Manual remove link and secure in bench vise. Insert hacksaw blade thru bushing and reattach to saw. Carefully saw thru rubber and bushing housing being careful not to cut into transverse link that houses the bushing. Tap out old bushing. You should have already placed new bushing in your freezer the night before so it will be ready to install. Procure a large washer (1/8" thick) that is slightly larger than the bushing and that has an inner hole larger than the inner hole of the bushing. (You may have to ream it out slightly). Wipe out link where new bushing will be installed. Rub some grease on the inner surface where bushing is to go and some on the outer metal surface of new bushing. You will have to reposition link in vise to allow tapping of new bushing into link. Using a socket that is slightly smaller than your washer, tap the new bushing into the transverse link, making sure that the new bushing is going in straight. Continue tapping until bushing is in the correct position.
This is how I change mine and the cost is $20.00 compared to $200-300 for someone else to do it.
I do all my own work on my 87 Max except for changing tires and front end alignment. NOBODY gets under my hood except me. 303,000 miles and still going strong.

maxinout93 · 08-20-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by koolmax84II

i just bought an 84 maxima with only 136,006 original miles. its a rear wheel drive, inline 280z 6 cylinder straight up luxury automible. this car has everything you could think of in a car except for keyless entry, but just the simple fact that the car talks completely makes up for it. it was bone stock when i got it but i put my touch screen cd player in it for now. i have done minor work to it such as front brakes and rotors, basic tune up stuff. i need to fined a center console and a driver side corner light, and thats what im in the process of now. i also need to do something with this loose 1980's suspention cuz every time i hit a bump the whole rear jumps to the right. if any one has any suggestions let me know. thanks!

Its your rear shocks that are gone. My 87 Max used to do the same thing! Whenever I hit a bump, it seems like the whole rear of the car would shift to one side or the other, seemed a little scary with passengers in the car!