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280z Rear Strut Spacer?

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Maybe it's just me, but this whole thread confuses me.

@chaseincats Have you measured the gap between the body and tires of your car? If so, are they the same front and rear?

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https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68025-280z-rear-strut-spacer/

Zed Head

December 4, 20222 yr

I think it was so the bumpers would be at the regulated height. Found an interesting Hagerty article. I've also read somewhere that part of the reason for the big bumpers was for insurance purpo
Zed Head

December 4, 20222 yr

It seems so. There's overlap though. Kind of doesn't make sense in light of the 5 mph requirement. The front bumper is usually hitting the back bumper of the car ahead. Bureaucratic nonsense.
Captain Obvious

December 5, 20222 yr

It sounds like you are assuming that the front ride height is the same for all the years, and I'm pretty sure that is not the case. And you are also making the assumption that the center line of the b

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