I have had my Altima for 10+ years and have yet to change the struts. My question is: should I change the struts? Also, what else should I replace? I want my car to have that tight ride it had when I first bought it. Not sure if this is possible. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,

Eddie

To start off with are the struts done? Push down a few times on the bumper, if it doesn't bounce up more then twice then they are still fine.
I'd look into an upper strut mount brace(better cornering), maybe a set of adjustable coil overs.(adjustable height = lower stance & center of gravity = better handling)
Both these items can be gotten for under 100 a piece.
If you are going to replace your struts, it depends on if you want a hard stiff ride or just a well balanced handling car, the struts rebound rate will determine which of these u'll get so you might want to consider that.
I'd try the 2 items I mentioned above for improved handling, the coils wear over time the same as shocks & struts.
Not sure on ur year, but Check these links out:
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They will work with factor struts.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/93-97-94-95-96-NISSAN-ALTIMA-RACING-STRUT-BAR-BRACER-AL_W0QQitemZ330022022074QQihZ014QQcategoryZ33591QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Will tighten steering and handling in the front end.

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Thanks for the reply. It's appreciated. I will check out the struts and the other items mentioned. Have a good evening.

Eddie