dsommer Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Before I fail at this can somebody tell me if I'm putting these together correctly? These are the fronts. Does the top strut insulator need to be cut (bottom rubber?) Does the spring-collar combo just ride on the welded ring Thanks for your input David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Looks fine to me although a picture of the top and the underside of the insulator would help. You don't need to trim the insulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 That's what mine look like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 How much of a drop does that setup provide and what company are they from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Is the bearing in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 did you put the strut bearing in there? you need one in the insulator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 How much of a drop does that setup provide and what company are they from? Modernmotorsports.com and up to 3"... I was looking at going with them but there isnt any blue on my car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayz Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Guys, How will the bearing function in this case? Please explain. I am installing Coilover for someone and I really don't understand how the top portion works. Insulator > Bearing >hat > spring > Collar/Sleeve > How does your bearing rest on the hat ? Thanks for your help. Are 280z different than 240? I have read a lot on this. I would wait for the Pros to Chime in - JohnC - But I was thinking of trimming mine as well. Dayz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 240z's have smaller shorter struts... 280z's have bigger taller struts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayz Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Guys, What do you guys do for the bearing? Obviously the bearing doesn't contact the hat (in my case) 280z struts/insulators. Is there a bushing of some sort in between? Do I cut the insulator? Do I have to make a part on the late? Let me know, Thanks Dayz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglist Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 This is a late reply but I just saw this thread. I trimmed my strut insulator for the rear as I won't be running camber plates in the rear (only the front). This is what Ross/Modern Motorsports said in his installation instructions email when I purchased mine from him in regards to trimming that piece and what you use for a bearing: "2)black washers - 1/4" thick aluminum top perch sits on top of the spring, then anywhere from 1-3 black flat washers sit on top of that silver upper spring perch, the black washers then bear onto the OEM top strut mount.........you can trim that black rubber lip on the strut mount so you only need 1 or 2 washers if you like...(often some metal needs to be trimed to get down to using only one washer, .the more you trim it the more suspension travel you have available. You DO have to use one washer at a minimum for proper safety/bearing so keep that in mind. In the front this washer bears on the isolator right beneath the bearing within the OEM strut top. In the rear this black washer sits against the rubber isolator (no bearing in the rear OEM top)." I imagine instead of using washers you could buy some needle bearings somewhere from a circle-track racing site or something. Anyone have any reason that would be a bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 need a bump stop from what i can see? short one that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xylemer Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 What lenght springs are those? 8" or 10" Thanks, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglist Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 They look like 8" but I may be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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