240 suspension on a 280

[Cavinder]

Hey guys, I'm not new here, just don't really post to much. I'm wondering if there is any difference in the springs and shocks between the 240 and the 280. If I'm not mistaken the 240 was actually a little lower from the factory, and what I was wanting to know is would it be possible to replace the stock 280 parts with a 240 lowering kit, getting a little more than I could with 280 aftermarket parts, and just section the shock bodies by about an inche or so? I tried searching, but if this has already been discussed I would appreciate someone pointing me in the right direction, or just letting me know what they know on the subject. Thanks.

[mario_82_ZXT]

Strut diameter is different.

 

You can get them pretty even by using 240z strut tops/insulators on 280z suspension.

[Cavinder]

ok. I would have to use inserts from the rear of an mr2 on the front when I section the strut housing anyway, and put the front struts from the 280 into the rear housings, so the struts weren't so much what I was asking about. I should have been more specific. What I meant was is it true that the actual springs for the 240 are a bit shorter. Therefore making the lowering springs a little shorter as well I would presume.

[piston]

My 74 260z had 240z left rear and 280z right rear or visa versa. But on the ground, There was not really a big difference somehow. It came like that from the factory. Have you actually comapare the two springs to see if it is actually different in length? Its been a while since i did mine, but I know for sure the strut housings are different height, with a raised up spring perch on the 280z.