S.osolit13 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 i have a 76 280z but only have the springs in the back i need to get coils or struts but the thing is my rear end is a ford narrowed 8.8 how would i go along looking for coils or struts do i look for ones to fit a datsun or ones that fit a ford rear end? i don't know much about the suspension work so any help is appreciated Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 This is impossible to answer and not just because of the run on nature of the question. You're mating ford to Datsun. Nothing is going to connect the two except something custom made. A wild guess would be ford on one end and Nissan on the other. The Z car was IRS with coil spring struts. You have a solid axle and it's unknown to me if the ford was leaf spring or coil and link. Lots of pictures would help here. Quote Link to comment
S.osolit13 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 yeah fuck i was hoping i wouldnt here that haha but makes sense ill go grab some pics in a couple mins see if that makes it easier Quote Link to comment
john510 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 It might be easier to put the stock suspension and rear end back in it. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 If this was a common swap there would be some knowledge about what's needed. It might be easier to put the stock suspension and rear end back in it. Yes and an R-200 LSD up grade. But more cheaper options with the ford 8.8 Quote Link to comment
S.osolit13 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 i dont know if the stock rear end could hold up and not break though i dont know how tough they are and how much they can handle Quote Link to comment
S.osolit13 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Quote Link to comment
S.osolit13 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 those are the struts that came with the car when bought Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 The axle is held in position by four link and maybe a panhard bar? Or what supports it from lateral movement? And you already have coil springs to support the vehicle weight. Then all you really need here is shock absorbers. Quote Link to comment
S.osolit13 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 four link and ohh so any shock absorbers would work and thats all i need? Quote Link to comment
S.osolit13 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 would i look for shock absoubers that would fit the datsun or ford rear end haha? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 All you need is something that will fit between and match the mounting bolts or method of mounting. Those ones pictured look like they were modified. Do they fit? Quote Link to comment
S.osolit13 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Haven't tried cause they were missing a part in one but I can see and if they work I guess just get something that size and length well work Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 If it fits, take it with you to the parts shop. Also Monroe stamps their part numbers on, so you might be able to find that. Quote Link to comment
Middle man Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 All my vechiles have kyb shocks now.Really impressed with them,they hold a heavy load well and with excellent control. Quote Link to comment
jezzawashere Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 what sort of coilover will fit a b310 1982 :confused: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Check but I think the strut tube is 2" so any sleeve just large enough to fit over this should work. How low are you wanting to go because more than a couple of inches risks bottoming out the strut. For this you can often swap in a shorter strut. Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Take car to a shop. Axle still has bottom shock mount, but top mounted different. Need someone in the know,look it over to find safe and effective solution Quote Link to comment
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