strotter Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 OK, I have a problem with "stance". I've done a V8 conversion, and the rear of my car is sitting lower than it should. It's only really noticeable directly from the side, but it's bugging me. I'm thinking it's because of the CG has been moved back (I've done the rear-mounted battery, aluminum intake, all that). In any event, I need to raise the rear, lower the front, or both. What's the best method? It has slightly lower-than-stock springs (about 1") but not coilovers (obviously). Here's my thought: raise the rear 3/8" by installing a spacer between the strut mounting and the perch; then cut 1/2 turn out of the front springs (or enough to shorten by 3/8" when loaded). Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 what year car is it? if it is a 280z then you should have the tall strut isolators on it. if that is the case, you should be able to replace the front isolators with ones from a 240 and that should lower your front end by about 3/4" or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strotter Posted March 18, 2004 Author Share Posted March 18, 2004 No, it's a 240... I'm looking at the "How to restore your Datsun" book by Humble, it has some excellent exploded views in the back ... I know they're similar to mine, but I don't see an "isolator" anywhere, however, I *do* see "Insulator, strut mounting" (the piece the strut bolts into, and which in turn has the three bolts that fasten to the body). Is that what you're talking about? Tell me, does the 280 use taller isolators/insulators all around? I'm thinking go the other way, install taller isolators from a 280 in the rear, raising it 3/4" or so? Certainly more professional than just a spacer, and I may be able to make up the full 3/4" there. Will the strut-tops fit? .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 I *do* see "Insulator, strut mounting" (the piece the strut bolts into, and which in turn has the three bolts that fasten to the body). Is that what you're talking about? Yes. Tell me, does the 280 use taller isolators/insulators all around? I'm thinking go the other way, install taller isolators from a 280 in the rear, raising it 3/4" or so? Certainly more professional than just a spacer, and I may be able to make up the full 3/4" there. Will the strut-tops fit? I would do the same thing, install the 280 isolators in the rear and see how you like the stance of your Z. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 hopefully that will be the perfect solution. let me know if you can't find a set of insulators. i think i have a pair sitting around gathering dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strotter Posted March 19, 2004 Author Share Posted March 19, 2004 No, thanks J, there's a bunch of 280s at the local Pick'nPull (not a 240 in sight, but plenty of 280s!). I need an excuse to go down there anyway. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Scott you cheap skate! Get the coilovers, you know you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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