[shandy92]

hey all,
i no all about the nissan 180sx rear springs in vitara, and i have been thinking it was 300zx instead of 180 coils and managed to get some. will they fit??? as i can get them for free.

thanks guys
Mitch

[31zook]

do you have the base width of the 300ZX coil? just see if it's the same

[11_evl]

they are for free. get them and give it a go.
let us all no

[shandy92]

yeah thanks guys, i recon i will just give it a go when u get them.

what the easiest way to change rear springs?
undo the shock, flex that corner and it should fall out?
i dont really have excess to a spring compressor but i might be able to get one if i really need it.

thanks
Mitch

[Fatzook]

I can tell you now, that even if the 300zx springs do fit, they will be a much heavier spring rate. The Z's weigh in at over 1500kg and have a fair bit or crap up back like rear steer etc, so much higher rate coils than the back of a 180.

You may find them too harsh.

[shandy92]

ok, so they may be a bit harsh but aren't all suzuki's factor with a harsh ride.
yeah i no what your trying to say and thanks.

can anybody give me the best/easiest way changing springs??

thanks
Mitch

[atari4x4]

crack wheel nuts, remove shocks, jack it up, axle stands under the end of the chassis near the front trailing arm mount, remove wheels, push down & remove springs...

I can get my MEGA long calmini springs in with out a spring compressor, they should just fall out & the new ones should just fall in.

[shandy92]

hey all,
thanks atari ill give it ago.

i still haven't received the springs from my mate yet:( but i have been tracking down some 180sx springs.

one of the wreckers has them for sale at $50 each, is that pretty good??

Fatzook did all models come with the heavier rear end? as a mate of mine used to have a 300zx and his didnt have the rear steer. im not saying that they didnt come with rear steer just that some models may be different.

thanks
Mitch

[zookernator]

i know where theres a pair of 180sx springs for $40.. + postage.. but that wouldnt be much. Located in Tassie. PM me if you want more details!

[Fatzook]

shandy92 wrote:

Fatzook did all models come with the heavier rear end? as a mate of mine used to have a 300zx and his didnt have the rear steer. im not saying that they didnt come with rear steer just that some models may be different.

thanks
Mitch

Hi Mitch,

ALL Z32 300zx came with HICAS rear steer. ALL of them. However I know nothing about the Z31 (pre 89), which may have had a coil rear, and most probably did not have rear steer.

This is a Z32

[shandy92]

yeah ok, he still doesnt believe me, and im not going to try and prove him wrong, ohwell.
that Z32 is extreme nice and neat.
thanks for you help,

so do you guys think its a good deal for $50 each? zookernator thanks for the offer and ill keep it in mind.

thanks again
Mitch

[zookernator]

i paid $20ea for mine.. only 4 weeks ago!! Oh, these arent the ones im saying are for sale either.. i'm using the coils i got for the conversion im currently doing!!