Guest nezzie76 Posted April 24, 2001 Share Posted April 24, 2001 JTR says that a better idea to lower a Z is by cutting the struts. I have seen alot of people talk about getting new springs instead. I want to get about 2" lower but according to JTR I would be hitting my bumpstops constantly. Is that true? Have you guys used rabbit cartridges instead of the springs? Is the ride any different? I currently think the ride on my Z is okay, so I'm a little worried that different springs would change the ride too. It sounds like JTR's idea is more inexpensive since you can keep the same springs. What do you think? Thanks, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted April 25, 2001 Share Posted April 25, 2001 I don't have the JTR book, but I did section my struts. This typically goes with a conversion to coilovers. If you search this forum you'll find many long and informative threads on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted April 25, 2001 Share Posted April 25, 2001 Hate to sound like a broken record, but this is in the old posts. BUT... JTR is right if you use the stock upper strut isolator - if you put shorter springs on only (not section the struts), you take away from suspension travel in bump and hit the bumpstops often. Two ways to lower (if you keep the tire outer diameter the same): 1) Use a shorter, custom, or modified upper spring perch/isolator/camber plate/whatever assembly above the top coil of the spring. and/or: 2) section the struts to use shorter cartridges (Rabbit front or 85? MR-2 Rear in the shortened front strut tubes, the 240Z front cartridge in the shortened rear strut tube) and shorter springs. Coilovers are often used here, but shorter springs in the stock welded on perch will do the same thing. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 25, 2001 Share Posted April 25, 2001 I could be wrong, I havn't researched it as I'll be using a adjustable coil over shock conversion when I do mine, but... I'm pretty sure they section (cut) the struts in order to use shorter springs and the shorter strut then won't hit the bumpstops. I believe its the only reason for sectioning is to not lose as much suspension travel in a lowered Z. Respectfully, Lone [ April 24, 2001: Message edited by: lonehdrider ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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