Posted April 10, 200321 yr comment_33415 For a Z that would be obtaining some nice 17X8 wheels I have a question. What type of backspacing would be needed? And 1.0 inch lowering Eibach springs are supose to be good, what struts are good. After searching around it seems that coil overs or thinner struts are necesary to fit 17x8 wheels. Anymore info or confirmation of mine would be apreciated. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5587-17x8-lowering-strut-springs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 11, 200321 yr comment_33462 very firm.All Z's are coil over Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5587-17x8-lowering-strut-springs/#findComment-33462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 11, 200321 yr Author comment_33534 So what type of coil overs go well with 1 inch lowering springs and will allow 17x8's to fit. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5587-17x8-lowering-strut-springs/#findComment-33534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 11, 200321 yr Author comment_33535 SO I will need Eibach springs KYB struts and some type of coil over? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5587-17x8-lowering-strut-springs/#findComment-33535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 11, 200321 yr comment_33552 Like you, I'm a novice mechanic, but my understanding is:Eibach springs and KYB Struts = Coil overSprings are "coil", the strut runs through middle of the spring.If you own a stock z, you already have it.I don't know anything about 17x8's and what is the best combo of spring and coil for that fitment, though.Go to the suspension and steering forum, and the wheel tires forum and scan the posts... there might be something or someone there that can help.Good Luck Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5587-17x8-lowering-strut-springs/#findComment-33552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 11, 200321 yr comment_33564 There isn't much room under the guards for 8 inch rims.Some people fit aftermarket coilovers that have a narrower spring diameter (i.e. skinnier than the stock macpherason struts & springs) to gain a bit of room. The other option is to use wheels that have a different offset so that the extra width of the rim is on the outward facing side of the rim, AND flare the guards. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/5587-17x8-lowering-strut-springs/#findComment-33564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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