zx_drift Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 here are the rear coilovers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Im almost done with mine. ill get pics within the next few days. I used S14 stuff and I had to cut about 2.75" out of the lower mount because S14 rears are longer than S13 rears. the fronts are going on with S13 spindles/hubs and Z32 sloted rotors and calipers. bit of an upgrade from stock. I had to make an adapter for the ball joint and Im using early 90s maxima ball joints. long story. oh and Ill have to get a longer tie rod, but thats it. its all bolt in with no modding done to the car itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx_drift Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 thats a lot more work... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxtman Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 here are the rear coilovers.. How did you make those without welding onto the shock body?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx_drift Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 you make 2 adapters that press on that are the same outer diameter of the thread tube, then you press on the thread tube. takes a little machining, but we have a lathe at the shop I work at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben280zx Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 So is this set up for sale yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel13brx7 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hey mack i was reading the old thread about the coilovers. How did it come out? Do you have pics of the setup yet? Im almost done with mine. ill get pics within the next few days. I used S14 stuff and I had to cut about 2.75" out of the lower mount because S14 rears are longer than S13 rears. the fronts are going on with S13 spindles/hubs and Z32 sloted rotors and calipers. bit of an upgrade from stock. I had to make an adapter for the ball joint and Im using early 90s maxima ball joints. long story. oh and Ill have to get a longer tie rod, but thats it. its all bolt in with no modding done to the car itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonethirty Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry to bump but check out these: http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r59055354 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun280zx Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Anybody willing to make these for a somewhat reasonable price? i really want some coilovers for my s130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbreak_2000 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Can anyone tell me where to buy or who can supply a front and rear shocks and lowering spring set for a 1981 280zx 2+2? This is a street car, I want a firm but not hard ride. Will be using 15x7 and 15x8 wheels, 0 offset. What I have in mind is lowering about 1-2 inches, 175/200 rates (this is about 50% stiffer than stock), perhaps little more but don't want too hard (200+) for a street car. Would prefer Bilstein shocks. I think the OE replacement part numbers for the Bilstein sport shock is Front: P30-0069 and Rear: B46-0057 but I cant find them in the US. Unfortunately it appears the Tokico HP 255 kit is not adjustable in the rear and the slightly stiffer than stock. GC may be too stiff, so looking for something in between and a good quality that can be modified/adjusted. I know a custom coilover kit can be made with Koni yellows, but then I heard the Koni's are not ideal, they are race shocks and for a street car may be too hard. I have no technical knowledge or experience to compare one shock to another, need advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traeg Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/s130/full-front-coilover-conversion-280zx here are fronts put together they are pricy but very nice and quality parts and they have a few more nice stuff for 280 zx's too Edited September 10, 2012 by traeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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