suspension 1982 2dr. sedan

[centex120y]

Need help. I'm going to do the suspension on my '82, but I cannot find any parts online. Can anyone link or suggest somewhere to buy parts for it?

[flatcat19]

Rock Auto?

[vex210]

Rock auto...2

[flatcat19]

You're vague in what you are looking for.

 

Tie rod ends, ball joints, etc...Rock Auto.

 

Lowering bit? Search bar.

[king bee66]

i think even regular parts stores still have replacement suspension odds and ends.  so what exactly are you looking for

[centex120y]

To be more specific, I'm looking to lower it without cutting springs. And to avoid unnecessary fabrication. Looking for this kind of height. Disregard the rims.

 

[flatcat19]

280zx struts. Cut perches.

 

You'll find what you need here.

 

Use Google to search-include Ratsun as a keyword.

[king bee66]

Keep an eye out at the Austin wrenchapart, they get 280zx' pretty regularly. It's where I got my set of struts

[Davec]

it is coils and four link in the rear, you will most likely have to cut the rear coils to get it to drop that far

[king bee66]

 if you want to go that low, it doesnt matter what suspension you have because its going to ride like shit no matter what.

 

it will look cool, though.

[Duke_CityR]

For lowering these cars, there is no premade parts.  The 280zx struts are great for bigger brakes, but not necessary if all you want is a low ride.  I got 510 front springs and just cut them down and they gave me a pretty good ride. Then I used 80 200sx rear springs cut down also. Mine is not riding that low yet, but you can play with different spring options to achieve the ride quality and height you are looking for.  Next I plan to try out some coilovers for a honda civic.  The civic is about the same weight and size as a 210, and the parts for civics are abundant and cheap, so we'll see how that goes.

 

Good luck to you and keep us posted on what you are thinking/decide.