DrKlop

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It might run smoother. But since it also depends on the springs, it's not possible to predict how the car will ride without knowing what springs you got.

merlotmax00

i was just going to put back on the stock 2000 se springs

sublime258

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Should ride the smoothest out of anything if you're going to use stock springs.

sublime258

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I'm replacing my front sway bar end links right now...does anyone know what to torque the nuts to? I searched but can't find anything.

JoshP2002

Hey, does anyone know the torque specs for all of the bolts while replacing the struts?

DrKlop

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there you go: http://forums.maxima.org/6264964-post310.html

torque specs are written right on the diagram. Units are written at the lower left corner of each diagram.

JoshP2002

Oh wow, thats everything I needed and more! Thank you very much, this made my night.

teddyace112

How do I adjsut the shocks on the back of my 2000 maxima?

teddyace112

Do I have to go through the trunk or the back seats to get to the shocks?

sciff5

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Its easiest to reach the rear strut towers from the trunk.. Although honestly once you get them where you want them you're not going to change the settings because it requires moving the carpeting out of the way and also laying in your trunk on your back with a flashlight and a small screw driver or butter knife in an awkward position.

I changed the settings a few times initially but now I havent touched them in over a year.

oxygen

I've been doing some reading up on suspension mods but before I purchase anything I have a question.. I've upgraded the front shocks to KYB AGX shocks 2 years ago (02 Maxima) but I am hearing a lot of tire squeeling from the front when I take turns, most of the time I am not even really exceeding the limit. I've chalked it up to the car not having a great turning radius or any lowering mods, but I am wondering if a front strut bar might help this problem? I've never had a car handle this badly and squeel at the speeds that I am squeeling at...For example 25 mph turn taken at 30 MPH results in a high pitch squeel from the front tires. I figure buying a front strut bar is cheaper than two new tires. Thanks for your help

DrKlop

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I would recommend bringing the car to an aliment shop before you do any other mods. From what you are describing, it sounds like something is wrong with the wheel aliment. (or some suspension part is bent)

BTW, it could also be some cheap tires.

MaxdFactor

Question....i'm replacing my OEM shocks/struts which are lowered with Goldline springs. Most likely goin with Tokicos or KYB...shud i use the Goldlines...or replace them? Also shud i replace the bump stops and other small parts????

MaxinO2

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I would love to see a comparison between Progress/H&R springs.
I have illuminas and was wondering if progress springs would give me a decent smooth ride campaired to H&R. How much of a difference in ride quality are we talking about? I live in Colorado, roads are pretty bumpy at times.. What should I do, I would like to have a nice ride but still keep the looks. H&R's look kinda funny in the front!

quiksilver20004

Ok i have an 01 maxima set on a set of Ksport 36 way adjustable coilovers and i have it sitting pretty low. Since i have done this i have been getting noises from the front end. One was a ticking sound which i knew was my CVs cause they were stock and the boots went. I replaced both sides but am still getting the same ticking sound from the drivers side axle. Does anyone know if these cars have axle problems when dropped too far??? The only other thing it could be is my tranny but its a 5spd without lsd so i dont really think it is that. Anyone have any ideas or solutions???

RLStrick756

Does anyone know the diameter of the OEM Coil Springs (front and rear) for the 2001 Maxima?

quiksilver20004 your Max looks tight and low. Do you have any problems turning?

quiksilver20004

No i dont have any problems turning it scrapes the fender wells if im going through a hard turn and hit a dip but other than that no rubbing :-)

golam

I have the same car. Why my car doesn't look like this

RLStrick756

I really like the lowered look, but I've read many posts about suspension noises after changing to coilovers and drops very low to the ground. You might check with www.nissanusa.com for applicable service bulletins and recalls?

quiksilver20004

I have a set of k-sport 36way adjustable coilovers on my max thats why it sits so low. I can set it lower but the stock axles wont handle it. I am getting ready to have Raxles make a custom set of axles for me.

RLStrick756

I am not ready to replace the springs and struts yet, but I believe I want Tein Super Dampers Coilovers w/ the EDFC (auto adj). I am not into having too many adjustments that required touching the coilovers after the install. If anyone has the Tein w/EDFC please chime in on this thread......

sciff5

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With coilovers having many more settings you may adjust them more but I know with my illuminas I got them where I want them and havent touched them in over a year thus I dont think the EDFC is worth it.. but it is a neat gizmo.

quiksilver20004

Yeah my buddy has the EDFC system on a twin turbo 300zx but he rarely used the system unless he was taking it to autocross or wanting to soften it sevearley for long highway driving but remember the car he had was built specifically for road coarse driving. I was actually looking into the system and from what i remember Tien doesnt make a set of coilovers for the max that can use the EDFC system. They may have come out with a new product though not sure.

RLStrick756

According to the Tein.com or an error, the EDFC is available to work with the Maxima. Please share more about the 300ZX TT and EDFC because I wondered about the one for my Z as well. Have him send info to me at turbozx96@earthlink.net.

quiksilver20004

Well he just left for basic training so i cant get a whole lot of info for ya. I know we finished putting the car back together 3 days before Z nationals at talladega and he took it down there and said it ran and handled amazingly.

quiksilver20004

I just went i teins site and it seems that since the last time i was on there looking for coilovers they did not offer the SS coilovers with the upper pillowball mounts which are what make it possible to use the EDFC system. So yes you can utilize this system. The only downside to those struts is that they are a twin tube design which cant use as aggressive of spring rates but they are still great struts.

afrofranzy

Ok I'm about to buy a 2000 or 2001 nissan maxima SE and Find them just a tad to high. I want a nice and simple suspension set-up that will also give me anough comfort, nothing to harsh... I drive a 92 eagle talon with ajustable cosmo-racing springs(-3.0") and KY-B AGX... So that gives you an idea of the level of comfort I want now!! Anyway, I was looking at different threads and pictures and noticed some very nice set-ups. The Teins caught my attention; there were the SS, and the H-techs... What set-up will give me comfort and a nice stance? I've also seen maximas lower in the front, I like those, which springs are those? Are they Comfy-ish?
Thank you all for the answers.

quiksilver20004

Well I used to have a set of tein S-tech springs on my 01 max and they lowered it -1.5" and it still had a nice ride and handled better than stock.
If you go with those springs be very careful! there are a lot of people out there selling imitations so hit up teins site first and check out how to spot a fake or not.

odspins

great work people!!

RLStrick756

DITTO!

afrofranzy

I'm a bit curious... What set-up do you have on right now?

afrofranzy

Hah.... Forget I even asked that question....

RLStrick756

It sounds as if you have your answers to your questions..right? Or, did you get too much info?

quiksilver20004

its all good. im actually getting ready to put the stock suspension with the lowering springs back on for the winter so that i can actually drive somewhere in the snow

tunafish51

tien s-tech with monroe sensa-trac are a great ride

ShippedOut

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Wouldn't use monroes with lowering springs. Monroe springs will blow easily with lowering springs that's why they sell cheap IMO. If just use KYBs if your looking for and entry level shock

RLStrick756

From personal experience along with verification from both Monroe and Eibach, the Monroe Sensa-tracs are designed to only function properly at OEM ride height. They are not reliable to work with lowering springs safely. It might ride well, but if you hit a bump or really low spot in the road...you will never forget it..

d-mauch

I have an 01 Maxima SE and i want to lower it....I have a few worries tho...I want the "slammed" look but im affraid i will scrape too much (cause i have the 20th anniversary edition w/ the stock lip kit) Im looking at Tein lowering springs that will lower my car 2.2in in the front and 1.6 in the rear. A couple of questions....1)Do you think these will lower it enough and give me the "slammed" look or at least fill in my wheel gap? 2)Do you think it'll be ok to use my stock struts with these springs? and 3) How do you think it'll ride?

Thanks to anyone who can help or give me some insite.

'02_EMILBUS

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1. That will give you a nice drop
2. I wouldn't use stock struts when lowering
3. Use aftermarket struts for a better ride
4. F7= insight*

quiksilver20004

This is what the car will look like with stock struts and the teins. Except my car is the normal SE