How much does a good strut job cost?

[99NightRiderMAX]

I own a '99 Maxima GXE, and the struts I know are gone, most likely the springs also. The car currently has 213k miles on it, and I've been quoted around 1000 dollars. These are the stock springs and struts, so should I also get it lowered while I'm at it? And how low should I go if I want to put on 18" rims?

[Stormzusmc]

buy aftermarket, then do it yourself its easy.....213k...i may just buy the parts stock and do it myself save some money....i know there are suspension threads out there that can answer your last question

[hornepirate]

wrong form...but i just did Tokico blues with H&R springs installed at a shop for a total of 600

[99NightRiderMAX]

thanks for the input,if i do this all my self with a higher end brand of strut and spring then what am i looking at ballpark?

[Stormzusmc]

less then a grand...depends what you want...research....coilovers, springs and tokicos? etc

[99NightRiderMAX]

I just quoted that struts(tokico) and lowering springs(Apex, 1.2 inch drop) will run me about 650

[Stormzusmc]

and a diy job (sat or sun) youll be good to go with a better handling car

[99NightRiderMAX]

thanks, i went around 135 the other day and it was wobbling badly, and i can't take tighter turns anymore. Now should i go for the G37 rims, 350z rims, or the 5.5/6 gen Maxima rims

[Stormzusmc]

whatever you like dude...dont ask the thread about that its personal pref

[99NightRiderMAX]

just asking opinion, idk which i get, they all look good, but i most likely just going for a good price on this one.

[Stormzusmc]

there ya go, look for pics on the forums...and search...search is your friend....do it

[J RO 9]

look in the GD section
kyb gr2s are 315 shipped all 4
new bumpstops and strut mounts are about 150 shipped all 8
and than springs is personal preference. i like progress 1.7/1.5 drop for 175 shipped.
than it should cost $150-200 to replace everything
that's about $800

and about the rims, i'd say go for the 350z rims

[Jayson89NYC]

i do part time work at a shop and this job goes from about 600 to 1000 bucks it looks easy but it is not

[Stormzusmc]

^ yes it actually is if you have the tools

[Max-e-MO!]

^^^ hummm, key word there -TOOLS!!!!! - most people have them, don't have a clue how to use them...

[Stormzusmc]

they dont require any crazy tools....spend a couple extra bucks and get a good ratchet, sockets, breaker bar, screwdriver, spring compressors (or rent), a couple wrenches...nothing special...you can also take the struts out with shocks on take them to a shop and get them installed cheaper then having them do the whole job