ToplessZ Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 ok I was trying to find this info on here but I couldnt find out exactly. When sectioning struts for coilovers and sectioning out a 1.5 inch section on a 280z what are my strut options. I know that the 240 front struts go to the rear but for the fronts I cant find a definate answer. I see some using vw rabbit struts some using mr2 struts. What year struts do I need for those cars and also do I need to use the fronts or rears from those cars for the front of my car. One last question that was discussed in a previous post and I didnt get a direct answer to. Are the dimensions of the 240 vs 280 strut tubes the same (isolators aside)? I have a set of 280 struts and could section them while leaving the stock ones bolted on for now. And a p.s. for the last question. How far can I lower a 240 without strut sectioning using coil overs. I really want to lower it for show only and then raise it for driving so wear and tear etc arent a huge issue plus I am going to be running 18's on the street and smaller track wheels so It cant be slammed because of wheel clearence. Wow that is a wordy post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 You don't just cut a set amount out of the strut tubes. You have to shorten the strut tubes to fit the inserts you purchased. Don't do any cutting until you have the inserts in hand. If you're using the Tokico Illuminas you need Tokico part # BZ3099 ('87-89 Toyota MR2) for the shortened front struts and either BZ3015 (240 and early 260Z front) or BZ3012 (late 260 and 280 front) for the shortened rear struts. And yes, there's a difference in the wall thickness, ID, and OD between the 240/early 260 and the late 260/280 strut tubes. If you lower the car more then about 2" you should probably shorten the struts. A lot of these questions have been answered many times before. Use the search function (if its working) or look at Jeromio's FAQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 search didnt seem to be working. Anyway I know the Diametier of the strut tubes is different what I was asking was is the length the same I had heard that they differed and heard that they are the same from previous reading wanted to get it straight. So if I can lower it 2 inches without shortening the struts for street use I may try that and see how it works and shorten the struts later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewz Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 260/280 are taller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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