260z suspension swap into 280z 2+2

[lester]

I've done quite a bit of research but have yet to come up with an answer. I recently purchased a 3/74 260z that had an almost brand new suspension under it. Brand new eibach springs, new struts, new bushings all the way around, and stripped and painted very nicely.  This car was way too far rusted to be worth saving so I took out the entire suspension and kept it.  My question is will it swap directly into my 78 280z 2+2, or am I better off selling off the suspension to purchase one for my 78? I have seen where some people said it is possible, but are there any modifications that will need to be made? Also does having a 2+2 make a difference? Not sure if the coupe and 2+2 had the same suspensions or not. While I am at it I am planning on swapping my tranny out for a 5 speed, and hoping to find a 3.90 rear end to throw in as well.  Any insight is greatly appreciated. 

[30 ounce]

If it was a late 260 you could do it. The early 260's had shorter rear struts.

[lester]

Will the front struts,springs, and control and tension rods fit, or are they different too? 

[30 ounce]

The fronts are the same. The strut tube is larger by 1/8" or so but that won't make any difference. You could swap the rears too but it will lower it about an inch and a half.

[lester]

Alright awesome I for sure will use the front then, and will probably look into buying new stuff for the rear. Not sure it will sit right if it lowers it 1 1/2 in the rear and not the front .