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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    Originally Posted by Pelican I would use neither as they are not good quality, (they used to be) but in your situation, does it really matter? How long are you going to keep this 12yo car? Perhaps this ought to be you guide. well it has 45k miles and minimal rust, as i mentioned in my other...
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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    realistically i think i will keep this car for 4 years max, and i really only drive 10k miles a year (usually less) city driving. Car is in very good condition IMO (only maintenance needed until now),. Its not rusting apart, there is zero visible rust on the paint, only the under-body when its...
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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    in your opininon, worth the extra 100 USD for OEM? money is obviously part of the equation, but if the quality is really night and day i would spend double.
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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    Originally Posted by geeman789 Originally Posted by NormanBuntz It may only be 45K miles, but it's also 12 years ... ... 12 years in Quebec, where cars often RUST to death ... haha yes good point. this car was in florida for the first 5 years of its life, but 7 years of QC winter is still...
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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    thanks for the link. Unfortunately, including all duty/shipping/etc it will cost me 200 USD for the OEM set. i can get the acdelco for 110 USD all in and moog for 90 all in. decisions decisions lol
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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    Originally Posted by NormanBuntz It may only be 45K miles, but it's also 12 years. Try carid.com for other part options. the only other parts they have are a company called "original equipment" and mavotech, in addition to the moog and acdelco pro it seems like "original equipment" is the...
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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    Originally Posted by das_peikko With that Altima, heavier rear springs might not be a bad idea. There's been many times I've seen Altimas sagging on the back end when carrying back seat passengers. are you saying the acdelco is a heavier rear spring, or that i should look at alternatives? any...
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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    Originally Posted by MParr Why not just get OEM Springs? Cost? Sometimes it's better to go with what came on the car. An alignment is not usually needed. i dont know the prices for the OEM pieces yet, i will look into it. with that being said, im not super impressed with the fact that both...
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    2007 altima coil spring choice + mechanic question

    My 2007 altima 3.5s needs rear coil springs. I pretty much always order from rockauto due to being canadian (they handle duty/taxes and are waaaaay cheaper than parts up here in canada). Rockauto has 2 choices for me; MOOG® Problem Solver® for $46.79 USD or ACDelco Professional for $67.99...
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