mchong75 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I tried doing a search but, the site keeps crashing on me when doing a search function. I'm ready to install the 240z bumpers on my 280z and was wondering if the current bumper shocks need to be removed or kept on. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BQR280Z Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 If you have all the mounting hardware for your 240 bumpers, you can remove them. If you need the mounting point you can drain and compress the shocks, then drill and cross pin them so they stay compressed. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwstuff Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I want to move my bumpers in closer to the body also. I have a 74 260Z early model. To drain the shocks, do I just drill into the side or is there another way? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhemi Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 dmwstuff - and others, just loosen the Phillips screw at the outer end of the shock. Maybe slowly if there is still gas in there. It wont go flying out of there, but I would not put myself in the way. I found this by mistake many years ago when I was attempting to take the thing apart - I mistakenly thought that the piece that the bumper bolted onto was removable. I attempted this last week on the shock that I did not let the gas out years ago - it was empty! After the gas is out, you will probably find that the shock will not retract - because its been stuck in that position for many years. I loosened mine up with some PB Blaster and some whacks with a BFH. I can slide them in and out to where I want them and will most likely weld them in the position that I like on the tube portion. This has been covered here - with pics even! I have seen weights for these things from 8lbs to 15 lbs each. I guy I trust with a 260Z posted 13 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BQR280Z Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Oldhemi is spot on. They do weigh a considerable amount. Best case, remove them and fab up some aluminum mounts for your 240 bumpers. I removed all four of my mounts for this year, along with a fair amount of other things. Came up with a gross savings of 141# for this year. Pounds per horsepower is the name of the game. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ransomnotes Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Do some more searching and you'll find a guy who fabricates conversion brackets. Here's a link to the store, but the brackets are currently unavailable. I would email them and see how long the wait is. I had to wait about a month, but it was worth it. http://www.zccjdm.com/store.php?seller=azcarbum&pd=1933484 I've heard of people being able to mount to the existing shocks, or taking the shocks out and using the original 240 brackets. My bumpers are from a 73 and have a different front bracket than the earlier 240's, so the easiest way I found was to order the front conversion brackets, and use the original rear 240 brackets. The conversion brackets also allow you to adjust the bumper position for the tightest fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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