HB280ZT Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Hi All, Well I am trying to figure out my suspension better. I have replaced the struts with KYB in the front and I still have to get the back replaced, to much cold weather and snow right now to do that. I did find out that whom ever replaced the struts before used Monroe Matics, yuk!! And I do have new struts in the back but they are junk so they will be replaced with KYB's. So here is what I am after. My measurement from wheel center to fender edge is as follows: Front is 15 1/4" Stock I think, not really sure! Rear is 15" does have 2+2 springs! I hope to get measurements from others with 280Z, both stock and with after market springs, please tell me what springs you have. That way I can determine what I need to do to fix my ride height problem. Also I did a search but did not find anything like I am asking for. Thanks for your help. HB280ZT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I get 13" (rear) from center wheel to fender lip. Can`t measure front, no motor in the car right now. Mine is lowered a bit and MSA aftermarket springs (don`t waste your money on them). If you have 2+2 springs, you can cut some coils off to lower the car. If they are old, might be better (time spent) to just get some new aftermarket springs and start from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I would also find out the tire diameter of the tire you would plan to use on the car as a means to determine the suitability of your suspension height. A 25" tire would have a 12.5" radius, add another 1" for a fairly descent visual gap, and you have 13.5" distance from axle centerline to the fender lip as measured vertically only (no angle outward toward the fender). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB280ZT Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Thanks for the info. Right now I am running 25" tires and plan to stay with them. Now I may go wider in time but right now my 225 x 60 R15 are just fine. The only problem that I have with going lower is that I am running a 3" exhaust and it hanges down very low so I either need to try and move it up but I can only go so far or see what I can do about getting some custom springs made. Or I can just go with the adjustable ones like Ross sells?? Thanks again but hope to see more info on this subject. HB280ZT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil1934 Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I should have my Chevette springs for the rear by the weekend so I'll slap one in and get a measurement before I cut them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB280ZT Posted January 22, 2005 Author Share Posted January 22, 2005 Phil1934, Chevette springs??? How did you come up with them as replacement for the Z? Will they be used in the front or rear or both? What are there rates? Can't wait to see what they do for you. HB280ZT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil1934 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Chevette springs are Moog 6556, look like stockers but 2 coils shorter. Stiffer though, so I got 19" axle to fender lip and had 17" stock. I'll cut 2 coils. These are for rears. About 250#/" listed on this forum, but Moog probably has a web site with rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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