Who Makes V35 Factory Shocks?

[n15m0]

I just pulled my factory suspension out last week to install the Z suspension and on close inspection, the factory shocks had NISSAN and Tokico printed on them. I know Tokico make aftermarket shocks for the V35 so just wondering if these are factory standard or aftermarket? The shocks and springs are black in color..nothing to suggest its aftermarket except for the wordings. Anyone have any idea?

[WazR32GTSt]

that's an interesting find..

i;ve read quite a bit about the blue tokico shocks being a good factory-ish repalcement.. maybe that's because they ARE factory OEM equipment!

did you install 350z shocks and springs, or just the springs?

[n15m0]

Shocks and springs went straight in. Had less Ks than my stockies and the fact they were a matching shock and spring combo...so what the hell

[GT350]

Shocks and springs went straight in. Had less Ks than my stockies and the fact they were a matching shock and spring combo...so what the hell

''Hey'' Jon, whats the drop now compared to STD any specs on this as yet,very curious! Regards G.T.

[n15m0]

''Hey'' Jon, whats the drop now compared to STD any specs on this as yet,very curious! Regards G.T.

Hey Geoff, fancy seeing u here

I kicked myself because I forgot to take measurements of before. According to G35 driver, its supposed to lower approx 1" all round and this looks about right. Just enough to look a whole lot better and not degrading comfort or handling.

Taking the after measurements from center of wheel to guard they are 360mm Rear, 370 Fronts.

Refer to my "V35" thread for before and after pics on the last page.

A set of 350z anniversary wheels will be going on shortly just as soon as I can price a good set of tyres.

[GT350]

Hey Geoff, fancy seeing u here

I kicked myself because I forgot to take measurements of before. According to G35 driver, its supposed to lower approx 1" all round and this looks about right. Just enough to look a whole lot better and not degrading comfort or handling.

Taking the after measurements from center of wheel to guard they are 360mm Rear, 370 Fronts.

Refer to my "V35" thread for before and after pics on the last page.

A set of 350z anniversary wheels will be going on shortly just as soon as I can price a good set of tyres.

Thanks Jon for those measurements,as they say in the forums an 1'' all round for sedan, and 1/2'' for the coupe with std 350z springs, I think 03-04 type something to do with spring rates not quite shaw still got to sus that one out! Anyway for tyres try the Kuhmo K19s fairly quite and they hang on, good value. Regards Geoff.

[scathing]

I know Tokico make aftermarket shocks for the V35 so just wondering if these are factory standard or aftermarket? The shocks and springs are black in color..nothing to suggest its aftermarket except for the wordings.

They should be factory. Tokico made the dampers for the Z33, so one can only assume they'd do it for the V35 too. They do make aftermarket dampers for the 350Z too, of course, but they're probably like Bilstein in offering an OEM as well as aftermarket option for the car.

I was lead to believe, originally, that Tokico only made the dampers for the US models. I didn't look that hard at mine when I pulled them out, to be honest.

Where did you get them from?

Edited May 12, 2008 by scathing

[n15m0]

They should be factory. Tokico made the dampers for the Z33, so one can only assume they'd do it for the V35 too. They do make aftermarket dampers for the 350Z too, of course, but they're probably like Bilstein in offering an OEM as well as aftermarket option for the car.

I was lead to believe, originally, that Tokico only made the dampers for the US models. I didn't look that hard at mine when I pulled them out, to be honest.

Where did you get them from?

The factory tokico shocks came out from my car. The Z suspension I bought from a workshop here in Brissie who recently fitted a customers Z with coilovers.

So I guess they are factory then...