J30 Shocks

[Charlie240sxt]

Ok i want to get a J30 soon and was lookin for some posts with J30 with lowering spings and shocks to go with it. Found some lowering springs now for the shocks. I cant find any anywhere so if anyone got a nuber i can call or a website that would be great. and maybe swaybars too

[IvoryJ30t]

"j30" and "aftermarket" dont go together in the same sentence.

its pretty much all custom.

i remember some posts that mention koni front cartridges and i think bilstein rears. not to sure.

diamondj30 would be of more help.

[Charlie240sxt]

That what i thought. Damn i just want it to be little lower and not blow out stock shocks and not sway as much.

If anyone can tell me wher to get Shocks,Sways for a J30 that are better then stock please say something

[Q45tech]

"not blow out stock shocks and not sway as much." ?????????

Springs don't have very much to do with sway as the common 1" lowering ones are at best 13-20% stiffer. Sway bars can be equal to springs especially on front...........so the net increase is only 6.5-10% less sway at most.......plus the 1-1.5% from lower C of G.

[Charlie240sxt]

"not blow out stock shocks and not sway as much." ?????????

Springs don't have very much to do with sway as the common 1" lowering ones are at best 13-20% stiffer. Sway bars can be equal to springs especially on front...........so the net increase is only 6.5-10% less sway at most.......plus the 1-1.5% from lower C of G.

I know spings dont help much with sway thats what sway bars are for. i just was askin if anyone knew wher to pick up some bigger ones. That and i was lookin more into the lowering springs that drop 1.75(wich i have found)and dont think stock shocks will put up with that and not blow out.

That and any problem areas in the J i sould look at closely when buying??

[IvoryJ30t]

thats why im not lowering my j. no aftermarket shocks, and the front cartridge type are not a thing that i would like to pencil in for regular replacement.

just get a touring model. my shocks are toast [108k miles, original] and it still handles pretty well. its not a car that i feel should be lowered. its good from the factory.

[IvoryJ30t]

ok, here goes. make sure the headlights come on, and dont flicker [headlamp relay]

the door panels will be worn to an extent, and the leather on the seats hardens over time and cracks in certain areas.

the dimmer switch has a cold solder connection, and if it like mine, the dash and radio are black at night.

make sure the car was never in an accident. the j hold up very well in accidents, but if the windshield was broken and replaced, there is a very good chance it will leak water on to the ecu and cause weird idle and running problems in heavy rain.

my car needs alot of work, but thats why i got it...

[IvoryJ30t]

tahts what i have to work on with mine.

my car needs a new hood, a new steering wheel, the dimmer switch needs to be fixed, the windshield needs to be removed and resealed, and im probably going to replace the carpet.

but the paint is very good, the seats are good, the radio is good as is most of the interior except the carpet witch is somewhat stained, but im probably going to replace it, and it needs a manual transmission and a straight 6 motor...

[VimyJ]

I know spings dont help much with sway thats what sway bars are for. i just was askin if anyone knew wher to pick up some bigger ones. That and i was lookin more into the lowering springs that drop 1.75(wich i have found)and dont think stock shocks will put up with that and not blow out.

That and any problem areas in the J i sould look at closely when buying??

The non touring J has stiffer sway bars. Salvage yard. Touring J has stiffer springs but thinner sway bars.

Look at condition of the transmission fluid and expect a firm shift from 1st to 2nd gear when cold. This is normal. Too soft and there maybe problems. Try shutting the passenger door a few times to see if it triggers the locking mechanism (door lock timer). Take a few CDs and see if they all play properly. Check the sun roof operation. Very labour intensive fix. Head light glass condition. Check for oil varnish through the fill hole. If it's a 94 or 94, timing belt should be changed at 60K. 95 and up at 105k. Hoses changed at 100k. That's all I can think of right now.

[Charlie240sxt]

So no shocks that will hold a 1.75 lower cuz i know i want a J but i saw one lowered and it just looked killer.

And thanx for all the things for me to look for any more keep them coming

[Charlie240sxt]

See look how good it looks lowered well i think it does

[diamondj30]

quickor.com-sway bar manufacturer.coilspring specialties-online .springs.touring j30 bars arent good bars .have shocks made.i use koni yellows in front for a 96 i30 .rears your out of luck.your car should be lowered to run the konis.at least an inch

[noetic1]

Charlie240sxt,where did you find lowering springs for the J30?

[diamondj30]

i live in seattle and theres is a place heren that made some 40% over stock.others use coilspring specialties online some place.mines dropped 2.25.sway bars are best bang for buck.i cant stress how important the search bar can be.ive been posting since 97 hear.

[maxnix]

DiamondJ30, please PM or email me the shop in Seattle you used for the springs.

[diamondj30]

hope that helped maxnix.you want my sub boxes for the j.they need some tlc.or copy the box.they are the ones that were in my car.1.25 air space 12'.FREE

[maxnix]

Thanks DJ30, I haven't received it yet. But I'll watch out for it.

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[diamondj30]

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[diamondj30]

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[diamondj30]

you can see more j30s at the yahoo-infinity club or j30 club

[Charlie240sxt]

Charlie240sxt,where did you find lowering springs for the J30?

Have not got them found them at nopi.com

Whats the J30 club site??

[diamondj30]

do a yahoo search nfor infiniti j30