Shocks/Struts Cost?

[rwhyde]

My shocks and struts are sure firm and I get a clunk noise frm the right rear when I take off and then one more time when I come to a stop. I've not owned one of these J30's in primo condition or with new struts so am not sure how they are suppose to feel. It seems too harsh to me-not supple at all. If I need new shocks/struts is this $500 for the set about the best price?? Sure seems high to me. I see complete sets for Lexus for around $240. I know this ain't no Lexus...

[driverdriver]

The shock and strut design is unique to the J. I'm pretty sure that there are no aftermarket parts. You have3 choices either go dealer, buy a used unit from an auto recycler or go custom (which is more expensive than OEM).

[DominickJ30]

4 brand new struts from Joe will cost you close to $800. Thats not including springs, mounts, bumpers etc.

[elwesso]

4 brand new struts from Joe will cost you close to $800. Thats not including springs, mounts, bumpers etc.

Plan on spending $1000 to have your suspension redone..

I think diamondj30 said he got his done for about 1200 from koni and they do lifetime rebuilds.... If you keep the car for a long time, that may not be a terrible option!

[diamond]

i was talking with koni and they said the regular struts are lifetime.custom arent ..thats o.k. thou,lol.to bad cant find some rear koni inserts,that would be awsome.id get koni blacks if you dont want to feel every pebble,hehe..wonder how much they are now for fronts.probly 130.00.that for yellow,never priced blacks.

[1993TanJ30]

My friend thought he had bad struts up front... Purchased the catridges, and I installed them for him... $500 later, they were installed, no problems going in.

However, they honestly didn't make THAT much of a difference. I say take it to a shop, and have them correctly diagnose it - you don't want to replacethe expensive stuff, and not get the results you wanted.

Just my two cents, let us know how you make out!

[daltonnnn]

Hey diamond, did you only get the front shocks from koni? if so, do you have the part number for the shocks that I can get? Also, where did you get your spring setup? I am trying to find a company to make me some, but haven't come up with them yet. I am about to try various springs from other cars, but if you could help me out, that would be great. THanks.

[diamond]

i got the fronts at thetirerack.com.think theres a link around here somewhere.springs were done in kent washington.gitts spring.cant just order tho.have to go there and do a few things..mayhem did his at an online place.would have to ASK HIM HOW HE LIKED THEM AND STUFF.damn caps,lol.i can tell ya stiff springs will have there way with oem struts.j30 springs can be cut if your into that.n.p...we just dont get alot of options with these cars.the struts are for a 96 maxima-i30,not j30..those work on front.someone else here runs them been a few years,would be nice to know how his are doning.been years for him too.cant remember his name tho.danm.mine still have no problem taming the springs still on lowest setting.around 97 i did them.i use yellows tho.man,i should have grabbed the numbers off the old site..good luck

[daltonnnn]

THanks alot for the info. I am actually going to use coilovers in the front, but the rear, I am still working on it. I have something that might work from another car though. Have to pull off the rears and try. Hopefully, if I can find the front shocks, at least the fronts will be lowered this weekend. So you say I can get either maxima or I30, or they are the same part number? Do you know what spring rates you have, or what the stock spring rates are?

[diamond]

looks like they may have switched the number.maxima and the i30 are the same number.same part,96 model year.they are inserts.if you drop 2 or more inch's cut the bump stops back or youll get bump steer.they hit.i dont know satock rate,im 40%

[shortlid]

My brother is looking at a J30t in KC with only 63.5k on it for $9,500. The owner and he agree that it rear end drifts pretty bad on bumps and such. I have heard here that the only rear struts for this car are OEM and it is $1,000 job to have them replaced!!

Is the oscelating, or buncyness of the rear over bumps usualy the rear sturts on the J? Why would they wear out in only 63k???

[gr8scott72]

My brother is looking at a J30t in KC with only 63.5k on it for $9,500. The owner and he agree that it rear end drifts pretty bad on bumps and such. I have heard here that the only rear struts for this car are OEM and it is $1,000 job to have them replaced!!

Is the oscelating, or buncyness of the rear over bumps usualy the rear sturts on the J? Why would they wear out in only 63k???

It's the age of the car you have to consider also. And $9,500 seems high for any J30.

[yodawill2000]

No doubt,,I got my 94 for 2KIt needs alot of TLC but I still think I gotz My Dollars worthMotor and transmission are strong

[shortlid]

I was wondering IF the rear struts are to BLAME for the bouncyness. Also if the OEM ones that are $$$$ are the only option and how much it should run him to replace them?

[NY94J30]

Joe has a whole suspension rebuild kit (f cartridges, r struts, TR bushings, etc.) for around $800, as I recall. I also recall Q45tech saying that the springs ought never need replacement, so that should do it. If, as presumably is the case, they havent been done, all these parts need to replacing

Also, Im not sure why your ride would stiffen w old struts, if anything it should get bouncy as the struts deteriorate.

And 9500 is insane for J, keep looking. I love the car, this is my second. But the great thing about them is that they are a buyers car -- the depreciation is insane.

[shortlid]

My bro had a tech check the rear suspension on the J30t he is looking at and the tech saisd that the bouncyness was from a lot of negative camber in the rear end. He said a FULL four wheel alignment with shim kit should fix it!