TimFZ
Club Member
My rear springs are a little soft and underdamped. Whilst this is an amazingly comfortable ride, on larger bumps, it can hit bump drops and exhaust can scrape, especially with the kids in the back. I'm wondering if I have options for a slightly more controlled rear. I know the Fairlady is more of a GT than a sports vehicle and don't want it hard.
Based on the Haynes manual for the 260z 2+2, which is probably incorrect for the JDM car, it states "Hydraulic rear strut with coil spring", and coil is 11.4mm wire thickness, 100mm diameter, 10.65 coils, 381mm free length.
I have not had the struts off yet and they seem to be shielded so its not easy to see the springs. But I wonder if I just need a little assistance, could I use rubber spring assisters in-between the coils in should I plan for strut replacement? Any idea of options to keep ride height roughly the same.
Based on the Haynes manual for the 260z 2+2, which is probably incorrect for the JDM car, it states "Hydraulic rear strut with coil spring", and coil is 11.4mm wire thickness, 100mm diameter, 10.65 coils, 381mm free length.
I have not had the struts off yet and they seem to be shielded so its not easy to see the springs. But I wonder if I just need a little assistance, could I use rubber spring assisters in-between the coils in should I plan for strut replacement? Any idea of options to keep ride height roughly the same.