whats the easiest way to take the struts off a 240z?

[Guest adamngo]

i am changing my struts and springs on my 71 240z with my 73 240z (because the 73 has performance ones) is there a way to remove the struts without having to disconnect the brake lines? whats the easiest and fastest way to do the front and rear?

thanks

[pete280z]

air tools & liquid wrench

[Pop N Wood]

You might be able to pull them with the brake lines attached, but you would be a lazy fool to even try.

 

It is sometimes possible to get the the strut without disconnecting the bottom control arm. Just unbolt the 3 nuts holding the top of the struts to the car, DISCONNECT THE BRAKE LINES, maybe disonnect the parking brake cables and half shafts, then just swing the top of the strut down and out to gain access.

 

What ever you do don't try to unbolt the spindle pins. If you have to pull the rear control arms, unbolt them at the inner control arm pivot points.

 

Oh, and go out the week before you plan to do the job and douche down every fastener you think you may have to remove with liquid wrench or WD40 or equivalent.

[pete280z]

If you're just looking to pull the shocks and springs, look here:

http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/frontstruts/index.html

 

and here:

http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/rearstruts/index.html