So whats the difference if any? thinking about buying a set of 280z struts to make into a coilover set-up.
thanks scott
Difference between 280z and zx front struts
Re: Difference between 280z and zx front struts
280z struts will not work. The 280z struts have a larger spindle angle and will not work on a 510 with reasonable camber unless the strut towers are chopped to accomodate the strut tops inward. You specifically need 280zX struts or s12 200sx or Infiniti M30 struts.
280zx are the most bolt on solution. The other two require a spacer ring on the steering arm to properly center the strut on the steering arm (to go from 40mm to 52ish mm) but have better provision for bigger brakes such as r32/33 and z31/32/33 (provided you get s12 v6 struts or m30 struts and not s12 4 cyl struts).
280zx are the most bolt on solution. The other two require a spacer ring on the steering arm to properly center the strut on the steering arm (to go from 40mm to 52ish mm) but have better provision for bigger brakes such as r32/33 and z31/32/33 (provided you get s12 v6 struts or m30 struts and not s12 4 cyl struts).
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Re: Difference between 280z and zx front struts
thanks for the info.
scott
scott
Re: Difference between 280z and zx front struts
what year zx should i get them from? Found a guy parting out an 83 on craigslist.
scott
scott
Re: Difference between 280z and zx front struts
that should been fine, all the 280zx years are the same i do belive.
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Re: Difference between 280z and zx front struts
They are all the same - as far as installation goes - from the MY1979 to 1983.butters68 wrote:that should been fine, all the 280zx years are the same i do belive.
There are two different manufacturers out there, but both are identical as far as fitment and strut inserts are concerned.
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Re: Difference between 280z and zx front struts
so 280zx struts and shocks should bolt in to the 510? or is there still some form of fab work?
Re: Difference between 280z and zx front struts
We already did this.
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