ever heard of these coilovers?

[3.0trd]

I am starting by rebuild of a set of front 280z struts and spindles to swap into my 71 510. I want to go lower so obviously coilovers are necessary. I found a set from a place called datsunpartsllc.com that sells a kit with 250# springs for $100. I'm not really sure what is included in a more expensive set from ermish, or ground control, just wondering if this kit includes everything I need for install, or if it will be missing pieces... http://datsunpartsllc.com/cart/index.php?p=product&id=110&parent=11

[hang_510]

does not have EVERYTHING. the pic shows whats is inlcuded

the top hats are not the best = plastic.

 

the seller is a member on here.

 

 

i have that kit. for the sleeves and springs, as i had stupid time finding them for le$$

[Laecaon]

um, you neeed ZX struts for the 510.

 

the description does say it works on zx struts though. Just hoping you are using ZX and not Z.

[Cuts metal like mad]

I've seen that site before, not too sure about them though. They have pictures of 3 totally different coilovers, so which ones are you getting?? Seems scandolous to me.

 

The ones with the blue springs are VERY generic looking. :mellow: Not looking to reputable if you ask me. Its your money though.

[3.0trd]

I think I'll just stick with ermish, I don't have the experience to be tracking down other parts I'll need to finish the job correctly, thanks!

Out of curiosity, why wont the z struts work? I'm pretty sure they are from a zx, but they came in pieces with the car, how do I tell?

[Cuts metal like mad]

zx struts have vented brake rotors. this is no guarantee, but a good way to tell real quick.

[3.0trd]

I'll have to check, not sure if I even got rotors with them...

[Cuts metal like mad]

Also the bolt spacing at the bottom of the strut is completely different between the 280z and zx

[zerow]

does not have EVERYTHING. the pic shows whats is inlcuded

the top hats are not the best = plastic.

 

the seller is a member on here.

 

 

i have that kit. for the sleeves and springs, as i had stupid time finding them for le$$

X2. I have the same set, but my blue springs were some insane 300#, early bought set.

FWIW, (as hang_510 said) I got it for the sleeves, springs, lockrings, washers, donuts, etc. Price couldn't be beat (now he offers some percentage off for being a ratsun member, I wasn't at the time...) Still holding my car up just fine, but I need to source a better top hat. You *can*, in a pinch, use Sentra springs if you don't like the spring rate. They are also 2 inch ID.

[3.0trd]

Also the bolt spacing at the bottom of the strut is completely different between the 280z and zx

 

well that should be easy then, I'll just put it up to the lca on the car and see if it works. I would think the z being the lower model would fit the 510, being a cheap car. its strange that it is more compatable with the zx.

[Cuts metal like mad]

well that should be easy then, I'll just put it up to the lca on the car and see if it works. I would think the z being the lower model would fit the 510, being a cheap car. its strange that it is more compatable with the zx.

 

 

Rear suspension on the ZX is just like a 510 also, just wider. (basically)

[PurePontiacKid]

my springs/sleeves look the same, I picked em up locally from a store for $75 :/

 

of course, they're like 450# springs, but stiff is good. :D