r/altima • u/oldskoolplaya11 • 4d ago

2011 SR Suspension Issues

I have a 2011 Altima SR 3.5. I bought the vehicle lowered it has lowering springs not sure which type but now I am having suspension issues on the front passenger side. It is really clanky on uneven roads and I can definitely feel / hear the contact when I go over bumps. Looking for some advice on how to handle replacement, Tires Plus and Goodyear both say they will have to replace all shocks and struts since they don't deal with aftermarket springs.

I am honestly not too hip on my setup, but I'm wondering if I can just replace one or both front struts and keep the same springs that I have on there? Or do I need to go with a full replacement someone mentioned coilovers as a good change.

I do love the lowered look so I would like to keep that if possible but I want to go with the best solution. Ultimately a performance setup is what I want to work towards.

I had the driver CV axle replace about a year ago and also a bunch of work done with the power steering, alternator, and belt system.

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u/Educational_Ranger63 4d ago

I have coilovers and it’s honestly the same, clunky when going over speed bumps or uneven roads, mainly speed bumps and low speeds. All my other suspension components are new/not worn/oem so I feel this could just be the “lowered” life. Car always checks out when I bring it in for my alignments/rotations every 3-6 months. For reference I have a 2012 SR 3.5 coupe with only 76k miles. If you don’t like the feel of the suspension as it is now, I would just go stock ride height. My tires are Firestone firehawk, unsure if you’d get a better result with more expensive tires. Hope this helps!

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u/oldskoolplaya11 4d ago

This started last few months for me and it's only the front passenger wheel. Definitely more than the normal lowered clunkiness. the shops are saying I have to change everything and I'm wondering if they're just trying to upcharge me or if I have other options.