Struts and Shocks that last?

Quicksilvers · 02-25-2018, 10:21 PM

Hi everyone I went in for an alignment and found out that my passenger side strut is bad and needs to be replaced. My question is what are a good brand of struts and shock that will last but,don’t brake the bank? These would be for a lowered 370Z? I was thinking possibly Tockico struts and shocks? I really don’t want to do coil overs though.

Jhill · 02-26-2018, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

Hi everyone I went in for an alignment and found out that my passenger side strut is bad and needs to be replaced. My question is what are a good brand of struts and shock that will last but,don’t brake the bank? These would be for a lowered 370Z? I was thinking possibly Tockico struts and shocks? I really don’t want to do coil overs though.

Well this accompanied by your other post looking into eibach sprIngs makes me wonder why are you against going coilovers? Coilovers really are not that expensive vs shocks and springs and you can get some decent coilovers for not much more.

As for your question the tokico from what I’ve read are not the route to go. Your better with koni or bilstein but none will last as long as you want with lowering springs.

Cyber370 · 02-26-2018, 05:09 AM

You can’t go wrong with Koni Sport.

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cv129 · 02-26-2018, 11:04 AM

Why not a used set of OEM shocks?

What $ do you consider breaking the bank?

Jayhovah · 02-26-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

As for your question the tokico from what I’ve read are not the route to go. Your better with koni or bilstein but none will last as long as you want with lowering springs.

What have you read? I'd always planned to go with Tokico Blue's when my shocks wore out but don't know much about them... Not sure what the OP's reasoning is, but I haven't been interested in coils as I don't want to mess with the adjustment and my car is strickly a street car.

FPenvy · 02-26-2018, 11:31 AM

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What have you read? I'd always planned to go with Tokico Blue's when my shocks wore out but don't know much about them... Not sure what the OP's reasoning is, but I haven't been interested in coils as I don't want to mess with the adjustment and my car is strickly a street car.

same boat here.

when the car comes back out in a couple weeks i'll have 71k miles on the clock. want to get new shcoks and springs. everyone says coilovers, but thats 1k give or take, then another 500 in camber arms and adjustables to get the alignment back in check.

i'll probably end up going to nissan and getting a set of oem struts, shocks, springs. just new everything.

cv129 · 02-26-2018, 04:34 PM

Somehow I believe our OEM shocks are from Tokico.

Anyway, if paired with stock springs, I personally wouldn't hesistate with Tokico or KYB shocks.

Edit: just looked at my OEM nismo shocks, made by Tokico.

Jimbo370 · 02-26-2018, 06:48 PM

Somebody do a review on these. the cost is in the $300 range and not coils.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspen...t-p-12473.html

cv129 · 02-27-2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo370

Somebody do a review on these. the cost is in the $300 range and not coils.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspen...t-p-12473.html

Basically equivalent to OEM shocks. Formerly called GR-2, these are KYB's basic level products. These have been used in other communities (240sx for example) for ages. Valved for OEM spring, not recommended to pair with lowering springs (unless shortened life span is not a concern). KYB's AGX would be better suit for lowering springs but KYB never made them for 370z.

These Excel-G's do not give better performance against equal condition OEM shocks. Don't get your hopes up.

Quicksilvers · 02-27-2018, 07:31 AM

Bilstein and Koni are good choices for struts and shocks. Tokico struts and shocks unless they are adjustable are set on firm which is great for drag strip and track use. For street use the Tokico struts and shock are a bit firmer then the OEM Nissan struts and shocks as the valving in them is different. I had the Tokico spec d struts and shocks on my last 370Z and really liked them overall. I really don’t want coilovers. I honestly don’t expect my struts and shocks to last longer with lowering springs but,a great quality set of struts and shocks will help though. I want to hear other people’s views on struts and shock? You can’t go wrong with Bilstein or Koni struts and shocks from what I have hear from other 370Z owners they have reported to like them. I will not get KYB struts and shocks as I had a set of KYB struts and shocks on my old 350Z they weared out at really low mileage and the drivers side strut failed and KYB refused to warranty them at all they will never get my business again. What brands of struts and shocks does everyone here like?

Boss_302 · 02-27-2018, 08:56 AM

The shocks on the Nismo are made by Tokico, and are far better than the factory sport shocks. From that point on it all depends on how much you are willing to spend and play with.

FPenvy · 02-27-2018, 09:42 AM

for some reason i cant find tokico shocks/struts for a 370 which is odd if they're oem on the nismo lol

Z1 has Koni's for $1100 a set.at that price might as well get coilovers lol

Chuck33079 · 02-27-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

Z1 has Koni's for $1100 a set.at that price might as well get coilovers lol

Those Konis are a LOT better than $1100 coilovers.

FPenvy · 02-27-2018, 10:01 AM

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Those Konis are a LOT better than $1100 coilovers.

hmmmm....

i'm beginning to hate this car lol

Jayhovah · 02-27-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

hmmmm....

i'm beginning to hate this car lol

I'm shocked.

02-25-2018, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Struts and Shocks that last? Hi everyone I went in for an alignment and found out that my passenger side strut is bad and needs to be replaced. My question is what are a good brand of struts and shock that will last but,don’t brake the bank? These would be for a lowered 370Z? I was thinking possibly Tockico struts and shocks? I really don’t want to do coil overs though.

02-26-2018, 05:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	You can’t go wrong with Koni Sport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk wideglideleon likes this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

02-26-2018, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,223 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Why not a used set of OEM shocks? What $ do you consider breaking the bank? __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

02-26-2018, 04:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,223 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Somehow I believe our OEM shocks are from Tokico. Anyway, if paired with stock springs, I personally wouldn't hesistate with Tokico or KYB shocks. Edit: just looked at my OEM nismo shocks, made by Tokico. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 02-26-2018 at 04:37 PM.

02-27-2018, 07:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Bilstein and Koni are good choices for struts and shocks. Tokico struts and shocks unless they are adjustable are set on firm which is great for drag strip and track use. For street use the Tokico struts and shock are a bit firmer then the OEM Nissan struts and shocks as the valving in them is different. I had the Tokico spec d struts and shocks on my last 370Z and really liked them overall. I really don’t want coilovers. I honestly don’t expect my struts and shocks to last longer with lowering springs but,a great quality set of struts and shocks will help though. I want to hear other people’s views on struts and shock? You can’t go wrong with Bilstein or Koni struts and shocks from what I have hear from other 370Z owners they have reported to like them. I will not get KYB struts and shocks as I had a set of KYB struts and shocks on my old 350Z they weared out at really low mileage and the drivers side strut failed and KYB refused to warranty them at all they will never get my business again. What brands of struts and shocks does everyone here like? Last edited by Quicksilvers; 02-27-2018 at 07:35 AM.

02-26-2018, 06:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 11	Somebody do a review on these. the cost is in the $300 range and not coils. https://www.z1motorsports.com/suspen...t-p-12473.html

02-27-2018, 08:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Boss_302 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY NY Posts: 150 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z S Mt Rep Power: 12	The shocks on the Nismo are made by Tokico, and are far better than the factory sport shocks. From that point on it all depends on how much you are willing to spend and play with.

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