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06-10-2009, 11:46 AM | #1 |
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Time for new struts
OK it's time to put new struts on the Maxima. It has 129K miles on it and it's the OEM suspension. I'm thinking of going with KYB G2 struts. Does anyone have any experience with these? Are they good? Also I am going to replace the strut mounts, do I need to replace the strut bearing? This is the SE trim line so it has the sport suspension on it but I don't know what exactly is different between the trim lines. Do I have to look for struts that are specific to the SE?
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06-10-2009, 01:23 PM | #2 |
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isn' the upper assembly bearings and mount in 1 ?and yes replace them if it's a 1 piece unit.
i had KYB adj. strusts before, worked good.
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06-10-2009, 03:06 PM | #5 |
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Well I would check an owners forum for that particular car, and ask them which struts are best, because Tokicos might be softer than the GR2s on one type of car, but vice versa with another type of car. But I have tried both on my car, and the Tokicos were stiffer.
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06-10-2009, 03:09 PM | #6 | |
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06-11-2009, 12:55 PM | #7 |
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How much are the strut bearings? If they're only $20 or so, just replace them while you're in there. I put struts and upper mounts on our Jetta last weekend, and figured I'd do the bearings too. Turns out it was a good idea, since the old ones were busted.
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