jalexquijano Posted September 15, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 15, 2014 This is my Project car! a 1972 240z! I have noticed that the car seems to low on the rear suspensión and always bangs on Street bumps! Do I need to replace the whole shock absorber? or just the springs. If it were the springs which Brand is recommended? Is there a set that comes with shock absorbers that come with springs? 1970 1978 Datsun 240Z 260z 280z Springs | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter260Z Posted September 15, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 15, 2014 I would replace all 4 springs and shocks, and install bump stops on all corners. The best place to look, would be Motorsport Auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted September 15, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 15, 2014 I used Chevette springs cut to size and KYB struts all around. It firmed up the ride and got rid of the bang from the bumps. That's the budget build. Of course, I would only do this if you are mechanically inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlorber Posted September 15, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 15, 2014 By the picture, that car does not look like it is riding low. The springs may be too soft, but I doubt they are too short. I used Eibachs on mine. Got them from Motorsport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalexquijano Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) I still think the rear springs could be soft. The car does look low in the rear. What Brand of springs is recomendable? Eibachs? I want a smooth ride with the correct height of the car! Edited September 24, 2014 by jalexquijano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted September 24, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 24, 2014 KYB shocks and regular Tokico springs work well.btw your car looks great! I love white Z's.Datsun 510, 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX and Roadster parts available from Upgrade Motoring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted September 24, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Or save yourself some money and add a front spoiler.https://www.google.com/search?q=Xenon+3124&rlz=1C1BOFA_enUS494US494&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Wj8jVJ7oK9jFggTo84GoCw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1280&bih=620#tbm=isch&q=Xenon+3124+on+240z&imgdii=_Or spend some money and get these, Tokico HPK Kit NISSAN 260Z Edited September 24, 2014 by siteunseen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalexquijano Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted September 25, 2014 Blue said: KYB shocks and regular Tokico springs work well.btw your car looks great! I love white Z's.Datsun 510, 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX and Roadster parts available from Upgrade Motoring!What about Arizona Springs? Since i only need to two rear ones? http://www.arizonazcar.com/springs.htmlShould i purchase this set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalexquijano Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted September 25, 2014 jalexquijano said: What about Arizona Springs? Since i only need to two rear ones? http://www.arizonazcar.com/springs.htmlShould i purchase this set?Just called Dave! He ran out of stock! What other alternative do i have to achive stock height and ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted September 25, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 25, 2014 I don't know anything about the fit & quality...Stagg 4 Shocks Springs That Fits 1970 to 1973 240Z Early 1974 260z | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peng155 Posted September 25, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) jalexquijano said: What other alternative do i have to achive stock height and ride?If you're looking for stock ride, and height, you'll need to look for OEM stock springs.... I'm not positive, but I think pretty much anything out that is aftermarket lowers the car, and firms up the ride... Your best bet probably is either Ebay, or a salvage yard.The springs from Arizona Z Car states that they are "Considerably stiffer than stock" not what you're looking for Edited September 25, 2014 by peng155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalexquijano Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted September 25, 2014 Just scored a used stock set of 2 front and 2 rear springs from a 1974 260z with 32,000 miles on ebay. will i be able to replace the springs on my car with these ones? Even though they are from a 260z? Any difference in the height amongst both of these years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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