JustinOlson Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 From my calculations on the above info, from the outer frame rail to the tire: 240z: 16" sc300: 17.5" Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 My fronts are 17x8, 25mm offset. The arms are 10mm longer, They didn't make the wheels in the offset I wanted so I had to add it at the arms. With 10mm less wheel offset my track would have been the same though. Justin, I can get the tire to frame rail to tire measurement next weekend If there is another measurement you want off it I can get that too. I think the wheels on that SC are 7's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big B Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Clifton. Thanks so very much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big B Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Clifton. Can you get the measurement from the ground to were the back cross member bolts to the frame? Like you did with the front. It seems to be a bit lower. I think this setup may work for me without sectioning the cross members since I'm replacing the frame rails anyways and the yz kit is 6 inches wider. So I should be able to use a higher offset wheel than normally used with this kit. Any help on the measurement is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 After looking at Justins first pic I see what you are talking about. I will measure it this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 It is 12.25" from the ground to the top of that crossmember. I don't know how much these cars settle with an engine and interior but I would think it would go down a bit. I also measured the top of the strut on the engine side (lowest point) to the ground. It was 31". Clifton. Can you get the measurement from the ground to were the back cross member bolts to the frame? Like you did with the front. It seems to be a bit lower. I think this setup may work for me without sectioning the cross members since I'm replacing the frame rails anyways and the yz kit is 6 inches wider. So I should be able to use a higher offset wheel than normally used with this kit. Any help on the measurement is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big B Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Thanks again. I was just trying to see the difference between the two mounting surfaces and that answered my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonus079 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Out of curiosity is this the same suspension setup as the early SC400's or is there some inherent difference? yea they are. i was looking at a couple at the junkyard yesterday and they are the same. i ended up picking one out of a sc400. anyone else know of someone doing this swap or completed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 How much did you get that setup for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonus079 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 How much did you get that setup for? I got it from a friend's junk yard and he game me a deal that i can publicly announce. But I could use my insider status and get another with everything pictured for around $400, $450 with both struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 So you 'just' need about 3" flares per side ... and completely hack-up the inner fenders and framerails but at least the strut towers are close enough. Seems doable but are S300 known for stellar handling? Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonus079 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 i dont plan on adding any flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Seems doable but are S300 known for stellar handling? Cameron The cars are heavy and few do anything with them other than straight line. You are just using the front suspension though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonus079 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 im also using the rear end. from what ive seen the suspension is identical to the mkIV supra. The only diffrence i could see is that the supra has larger cooling fins on the differential cover. the control arms/ subframes seem to be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonus079 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 here is mine so far (what a mess that garage is). looks like i will need flares. i looks like the camber is off but its really not. i just cant bolt down the wheels tight cause i dont have the right lug nuts. keep in mind its also set for the middle setting so i can take away or add camber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 That's a 7" or 7.5" rim? Is there any more room for positive offset? I think regular ZG flares would more than help this situation. Good job fitting the Lexus suspension down there--almost looks 'light.' Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Looks great! .........Now the Million $ question is...what benefit do you expect to gain from this mod? Im really interested in understanding your expectations... Quite honestly, I dont knowthe difference between stock and this set-up. Thanx!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Cool. Are you doing ZG flares? If you ever decide to go with a big brake kit on it, ARZ on here makes kits for them. I think the MKIV's are the same. I know he did a kit on an SC. It was his car I got the measurements from. http://arizonaperformance.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 How much did you narrow the subframe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonus079 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 That's a 7" or 7.5" rim? Is there any more room for positive offset? I think regular ZG flares would more than help this situation. Good job fitting the Lexus suspension down there--almost looks 'light.' Davy it an 8 inch wide wheel. Looks great! .........Now the Million $ question is...what benefit do you expect to gain from this mod? Im really interested in understanding your expectations... Quite honestly, I dont knowthe difference between stock and this set-up. Thanx!! well i think the car should feel more planted at cruising at high speeds and when cornering however this is all theoretical. i am sure the factory sc400/sc300 brakes will be a huge improvement over the factory 240z brakes and likely as good as the expensive after market brakes for the 240z. it surprising how thick these rotors are. i was also playing with the idea of using the abs from the sc300 but im not sure it will be worth it. Cool. Are you doing ZG flares? If you ever decide to go with a big brake kit on it, ARZ on here makes kits for them. I think the MKIV's are the same. I know he did a kit on an SC. It was his car I got the measurements from. http://arizonaperformance.com/ haven't decided what flares im going to use yet but the zg flares are looking good. i really didn't want to use any flares but between the sc400 front end and the is300 rear end there really no opinion for that. How much did you narrow the subframe? to be honest i cant remember lol. i narrowed it at the beginning of the summer then i didn't touch the car until about three weeks ago. i think it was about 3-4 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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