zxramman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I need to replace the front and rear springs/struts on my Nissan 83 280ZX turbo. I want to reduce the rear end squat without the ride getting too hard and stiff. I just had a T3/T4 turbo installed and the increase in power and quick spool up is very dramatic! I will dyno the car latter this week, but I am at a loss as to what direction to go with the suspension area and I am having a difficult time trying to find any vendors who even have any products for the 1983 Nissan 280 ZX Turbo. Recommendations greatly appreciated. ZXRAMMAN:burnout: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I have Eibachs on mine and like 'em. I would use a different than stock shock/strut cartridge with them tho'. I am using Illuminas, but HP's or Monroe or KYB could be used. I know someone that has Tokico springs on his and is removing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judas_light Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Any reason why the Tokico springs are no good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attworth Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I know a few people who have ordered from here http://shox.com/ They seem to have the best price on Tokico springs with Tokico HP struts - around 350$ if memory serves. There's also a vendor on here with several different brands available. Check the vendor's section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx_drift Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Coilovers would be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afshin Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 What are you goals for the car (daily driver, weekend car, track ...) and what's your approximate budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Tokico's made th4e car too low and rode stiffly. Eibachs are close to stock until your swaybars kick in around a corner and noticeably less squat on acceleration. Only drop it ~1". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Ask John Coffey (JohnC) from this forum, fairly sure he will be able to advise and supply. Make of springs is not as important as the spring rate, then you need dampers that are valved to match the springs so make sure you get unbiased advice before spending your hard earned. The suspension rubbers are probably stuffed too, understand that there are poly kits available (Energy?) for the Z31 that fit with a bit of tweaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleachZee Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I was planning to go with Tokicos on my '83 turbo. A low ride and stiff suspension are what I'm after so I like the feedback I read above. I personally bought Suspension Techniques drop springs from shox.com for a 1982 turbo I had (actually 2+2) and I loved them. A good 1.5" drop in front, only 1 in back (could use maybe a little spring cut) Nice firm ride. I used KYB gas-a-just shocks on all four corners. That was my first and only experience with lowering a Z and I was happy with it. I hope the Tokicos do a 1.5" drop even though they say 1" on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msheprd33 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I was planning to go with Tokicos on my '83 turbo. A low ride and stiff suspension are what I'm after so I like the feedback I read above. I personally bought Suspension Techniques drop springs from shox.com for a 1982 turbo I had (actually 2+2) and I loved them. A good 1.5" drop in front, only 1 in back (could use maybe a little spring cut) Nice firm ride. I used KYB gas-a-just shocks on all four corners. That was my first and only experience with lowering a Z and I was happy with it. I hope the Tokicos do a 1.5" drop even though they say 1" on their website. I Personally like the stiff ride of my new Tokico HP Struts and Springs and I live in the Mountains and do a LOT of Cornering! And they lower about 1" as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 been contemplating the same thing myself. The only options seem to be: - stuts and springs (i was thinking tokico illuminas for struts) - home made coilovers - s130 coilovers that a member on here is going to e producing - s13 coilovers (including s13 spindles, brakes, and hubs) I was thinking of going for the s13 stuff. It will be the most expensive option, but I like the idea of getting to uses aftermarket s13 stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleachZee Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 don't forget about hydraulics and airbags as options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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