Other than the selection tires, shocks are arguably the most important single determining factor of a vehicle’s handling. The Nissan 300ZX was the third and fourth generations of Z the legendary Nissan Z car line, and it had some large shoes to fill, dating back to the Datsun 240Z, which, while not the first Z car, certainly established the formula of the future. Light, agile, and fast, the 240Z equaled the performance of cars costing twice as much.

A key component of the vehicle’s brilliant handling was the shock system. While the Nissan 300ZX shocks are far more advanced than those of the 240Z, they must support a vehicle that weighs several hundred pounds more and still deliver excellent handling.

While the OEM Nissan 300ZX shocks are good, there are some aftermarket upgrades out there that will make your vehicle corner like it is on rails. The tradeoff, though, for sportier shocks is in ride quality. The faster shocks set up a lower ride height and increased damping, keeping the vehicle lower to road and allowing it to corner more quickly, but it also means that there is a smaller cushion for bumps. While this characteristic is acceptable and even desired for track usage, on the street, it can make for a fairly unpleasant journey. There are many options when selecting new Nissan 300ZX shocks, and, combined with other suspension components, you have dozens of options. Before installing new shocks, determine exactly what your suspension goals are.Browse through our large catalogue of replacement and OEM Nissan 300ZX shocks, and when you are ready to order, do it anytime using our convenient 24/7 online ordering system.