4th gen maxima lowering springs problem

[Jla117]

1998 Nissan Maxima. Had stock struts and springs for maybe 200k. I needed all 4 struts and springs, so I went and said I'll get some lowering springs along with it. All from eBay, sen sen struts and 70$ springs plus I got strut mounts. After the drop, the ride was awesome, the steering wheel got straight, didn't need alignment, it was slightly bouncy, pretty smooth because with old struts it was a stiff ride and bumps were a nightmare, and it has a better look. Drop is 2.25 front and 2.0 in back. But one problem, when turning left while having gas pedal pressed I can hear and feel threw my gas pedal knocking sounds one by one. With the stock springs and struts it didn't do that. The more weight the car has the worse it gets. I had my 350lb friend there and even accelerating straight will have the knock sound for a few seconds. What am I supposed to do? Mechanic who installed my springs is my personal mechanic and said its the axle on the left. I had both axles replaced in November last year. Will replacing that help it or do I have to jack the car up with old springs again?

[James92se]

It definitely very well could be your axle. Keep in mind when you lower your car (especially pretty low like a 2.5" drop in the front), it puts a lot of pressure on your inner cv axle because the axles then have to angle "up" due to the drop.

If your mechanic said it's your axle, you don't believe him or what? Sounds totally believable to me.

[M35Squirrel]

Could also be your wheel bearing. Had one went out on me, which I thought was axle at first.

[ef9]

Aside from your problem(s), you need to buy the camber bolts and get your camber corrected after lowering.

[jrano89]

I need struts, too and was looking into getting lowering springs as well, except I only want a 1 inch drop. Any recommendations on that? Also, would I run into these same problems? I wouldn't want to jeopardize my axle for a more appealing stance. Is there a stronger axle or a way to reinforce it so that there isn't as much stress? Or would adjusting camber fix that issue?