Originally Posted by Scredeur4

I know this isn't really the place for it, but do you know where I can get some new OEM or OE (same spec) springs for the sedan? I found everything except the springs, all I can find anywhere is lowering springs or springs that are too far used.

Well I can get the OEM springs from infiniti, but its extremely expensive. I'm not interested in lowering the car either, I have enough problems with ground clearance as it is.

Originally Posted by Scredeur4

Ok I'm thinking about doing this on my 05 G35. Noticed today my front tires have heavy wear on the inside of the tire.

I've done all the suspension components in the front except for the struts, the lower ball joints, The upper control arms (and all their bushings and that one small ball joint), and the sway bar links/bushings.

I'm pretty sure the cause of the wear is the lower ball joints because they are torn and old (after 200K miles this is expected..). I'm just not sure and dont want to spend a ton of cash right now since I now need new tires. It could also be the struts, but im not sure. Any ideas? I dont think the upper control arms or the sway bar links/bushings could cause that.

Thanks for the help if anyone knows for sure what's causing my issue (hopefully its this as it doesnt seem to hard to rent some equipement and change them)

Originally Posted by Justdefied

Anyone have any updates on Ball Joints for 2005 G35 coupe? Mine have started making noises and I'm about to pull the trigger on these from Beck/arnley:

https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=402&jpid=0

It says they're the correct ones so I wanted to make sure they wouldn't give me any problems.

Originally Posted by InfinitiGeeX

I didn't notice any modifications and the shop didn't mention any fitment issues or necessary modifications.

Originally Posted by ㄴㅇㅇㄱ™ ninja

yes it does! 😁

Originally Posted by ScraggleRock

And how do you know its the BJs making the noise?

Originally Posted by Justdefied

Experience. Making slow turns there is a creaking noise. For example pulling into driveways or turning in parking lots. It just started though so its not bad, when it gets to the point where even small adjustments while you drive make that noise and there is a knocking sound when you go over bumps then you need to replace ASAP.

Originally Posted by ScraggleRock

Experience with the G or cars in general? Cuz with the G, you're describing a very common compression rod bushing problem. Unless your knuckle ball joints are leaking, I wouldn't define them as the culprit automatically. I would suggest you look at your lower control arm bushings and comp rod bushings.

Originally Posted by InfinitiGeeX

I had the garage install an aftermarket ball joint on my knuckle and so far no problems. MTC brand from eBay.

If it helps, I can post a picture of the installed ball joint tonight.

2005 G35X AWD.

Originally Posted by Justdefied

Ok wtf I just went to the mechanic and they checked ALL the joints, bushings, etc. Checked for play and they said everything is good, so they greased all the ball joints and my car is STILL making a creaking sound when I go up my driveway.

Anyone know what that creaking sound is?

Originally Posted by ScraggleRock

I'm still thinking comp rod bushings. It's not always easy to tell just by looking. Easiest sure fire way to tell is get an alignment. If your caster is in the red, your comp rod bushings are toast.