Suspension Help

[bmaxima02]

Ok first off, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all. Guys, I am this close to taking my 02 GLE Maxima to an open field and putting it on FIRE. My love for maxima is running out. Ok, my stock suspennsion went bad and i purchased TOKICO HP BLUES on ebay to replace them. Initially they felt good but later started feeling the sharp shock whenever i drive in a pothole or minor bump. It even sometimes shift the car when this happens. Friend told me to change the STRUT MOUNTS. I did. Initially, it was good but now the same crappy problem came back. Am desperately seeing u guys help who is knowledeable in this area. I miss that bouncing feeling wen am driving in a pothole. Now its all sharp shocking feeling all in my a** when I drive. HELP GUYS.

[jltibbs]

Tokico struts are an amazing upgrade, period. You do have to understand that they are made for handling purposes not for comfort. The best way to get that comfort back is to go with OEM or an OEM aftermarket replacement. Maybe look at getting some stock replacement springs as well.

[b15philly]

I believe that you may want to try KYB GR2's I believe these are considered a stock replacement OEM style.

[jltibbs]

GR-2's are still considered a performance upgrade. You need to look into Monroe, Gabriel, or something of that nature. Otherwise you'll get the same results.

[bmaxima02]

Dude, I believe my entire suspension just blew out. You know when you get that shaking feeling when driving in a pothole, that how it feels and am sick of it. I dont thinkl Tokoico HP Blues are good enough.

[bmaxima02]

Which Stock suspension Maxima uses? Is it KYB-GR2? If it is, then i will get them again. But I believe I have warranty on my Tokico Hp Blues. Dude, its been less than three months when i purchased the shocks and they have already worn out.

[jltibbs]

Not really sure what you guys got your hands on, but my Tokico's lasted me 2.5 years with no trouble whatsoever. I did have the Illuminas and not the HP's, so that may be the difference. Beyond that, if you got them from eBay, NOPI, or some place like that, then there's no wonder they went out. Those places get them and sell them at a lower cost for a reason. Most of the time it's because those parts did not meet QA standards of said manufacturer. Chalk it up to "they're worn out, blown, or just plain suck" and go with different suspension.