Nate SERE Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I recently purchased a 78 280z and the PO cut the springs to lower it. It's 2 inches lower in the front and 1 1/4 lower in the back. It rides like a tank now, and the streets in Spokane suck. On smooth pavement its a dream, anywhere else and its almost undrivable. It also has Atara racing wheels and flares and they rub all the time. I saw this add for Tokico HP shocks and Eiback Pro springs. It also has energy suspension kit. They are for a 72 240z. Will they work on my 280? http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/117780-all-nib-tokico-hp-shocks-eibach-springs-poly-bushings/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 No, the suspension systems changed in mid-1974. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 The front works fine. The springs fit in the rear fine, but the 280Z had taller strut towers and thus longer springs and different strut caps...so they'll "work" but not sit properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate SERE Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks! I am thinking about just gettng a new set for the 280z. I want to be lower than stock, but a little higher than I am now. Thinking about getting the Eibach springs and not sure what shocks to get. I don't really need them to be adjustable, just driving streets and occasional auto-x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbakes004 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I am in the same boat as Nate. Since Tokico's are impossible to come by what are a good competitor as far as price goes? Not looking for any extreme performance just a better set than my original shot suspension for occasional fun driving. 1978 280z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NgoZ Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 If I remember, one of the vendors here on the boards is working on selling Tokicos soon (think it was Silver Mine motors, a thread somewhere in the vendor forums). Otherwise there are the normal ones like KYB and Koni come to mind, another one mentioned recently is Stagg that is priced economically for a full set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 If your heart is set on Tokico struts, there are a couple sets on eBay right now (for a 240). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) We can get Tokicos, feel free to drop an email at: info@worksmotorsports.com http://www.worksmotorsports.com/ Edited July 1, 2014 by Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate SERE Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Sorry guys, looks like I jumped the gun! I was told that we could get them but I spoke with our supplier today and was told that they are not in stock. Tokico is still trying to catch up to demand but they are manufacturing and delivering product about once a week. No ETA but it could be one week, could be a month... Once we have a steady stream of products, I will let you all know! FWIW, the HZ3038 (280ZX HP shocks) are in stock, I know we got an email about those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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