Hi,

 

Can someone advise what is best to do for replacement front shocks? The OEM ones are a long wait from Japan (probably even longer with whats going on at the moment!) and I have heard some horror stories about after market ones. I've been quoted 528 dollars each from stock in the US which seems a tad silly. Any suggestions?

You cant go wrong with Bilstein B6's

Link for price:

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/bilstein-b6-sport-shock-absorber-bls24-014823/

Edited February 18, 20205 yr by friar241

KYB and Tokico are good aftermarket brands. I have been using KYB's for years without problems.

Concept Z Performance (conceptzperformance.com) in the US have both brands in adjustable and non-adjustable forms.

1 minute ago, AndrewG said:

KYB and Tokico are good aftermarket brands. I have been using KYB's for years without problems.

Concept Z Performance (conceptzperformance.com) in the US have both brands in adjustable and non-adjustable forms.

I'd forgot all about KYBs, very good shocks used to run the KYB AGX adjustables on my old 200sx and very good shock like Andrew said

I currently have Tokicos on my 300. I’ve got them set to the softest setting and they’re comfortable enough but I’ve no idea how they compare to OEM, set on level 3 they’re way to hard for me. This set up is on standard springs.

Z1 have recommended these KYB so from comments above i take it thees are a good option?

https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspension/kyb/kyb-agx-adjustable-shocks-all-p-126.html

 

They quoted me over 500 dollars each for OEM so fair old price difference here! I dont mind spending a few hundred a corner if need be but didnt want to go to over double that! 

After 20-odd years, there's a good chance your springs will be a tad worn and saggy too.....

If you're now thinking of replacing the lot, then go for a set of coilovers. All four corners will be new and matching - and for less than a set of separate shocks and springs; especially after factoring in delivery, VAT and duty if you buy from the USA.

https://www.meisterr.co.uk/products/meisterr-zetacrd-coilovers-for-nissan-300zx-z32-89-00/

Just my humble opinion.....

For standard KYB,S (non adjustables) Conceptua Tuning in Devon keep them in stock.