johnc Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 There have been a number of threads over the years discussing this exact topic. Use the Search function on this site to check those threads out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 Someone reported that they obtained a full set of Suspension Techniques (?) lowering springs from Summitt 1-800-230-3030 for $130.00(?). Which makes a great buy and free shipping. If coilovers are out then it is lowering springs (1 1/2 inch) with a heavier rate than stock. KYB GR2 struts go good with this combination at $49.95 a piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBC_400 Posted September 6, 2002 Author Share Posted September 6, 2002 Ok, I have a 71 240z with a SBC 400 with an aluminum intake, and aluminum heads. the car also has a body kit (big steel fender flares). right now it has the stock spring and struts, and it needs help. I have bottoming out issues on the front. My question is ..... what springs, brand and spring rates do i need to fix this, and to ballence out the front and rear. and what shocks to use with the springs. now, I want to stay away from coil overs for reasons haveing to do with money, and I dont want a total rock, I would like it to be more to the streatable with good handeling. what do you guys think thanks my race updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBC_400 Posted September 6, 2002 Author Share Posted September 6, 2002 thanks Tomahawk, I will check on the S.T.'s team DUI updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 Scott,,, Ebay has a number of lowering springs show up for auction with some never used but bought in the past and never installed. I find most things go half of new price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBC_400 Posted September 9, 2002 Author Share Posted September 9, 2002 I found a set on e-bay for a 79-83 280 zx, would they fit on my 240? and there is also as a set from a 77 z. what do you think? scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Scot. I maybe wrong but the ZX lowering springs and struts will not interchange with the first generation Z (70-78).1970-74 appear to be also a different application for springs and struts than the later years August 1974 -78 Keep checking E Bay and Z Car.com web page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Like Tomahawk says, the spring rates are WAY different on the 240 and 280. I put some stock 280 springs on my 260, and it jacked the rear end up like a 1974 Nova on the way to the dragstrip! When placed side by side, the springs were of identical height with the same number of coils. Good luck! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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