Z's and 510's use MacPherson strut front suspension, and coilover kits are
readily available for them. The roadster suspension is different (double A-arm).
Doing an adjustable front suspension would require quite a bit of fabrication.
I think cutting the springs would be preferable to heating them. Just be sure
you find a shop that does good quality suspension work. A little bit of
difference between the springs can make a big difference in the effective spring
rate and ride height. Since the springs are a minor pain to get in and out, you
only want to do this exercise once.
Remember to cut down the bump stops if you do this, or else it will bottom out.
And be sure to get the front end realigned afterwards.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> WBoyd1959@aol.com
> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 4:40 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: lowering front end
>
>
> I'm new to the group, so if this has been covered ad nauseum, I apologize in
> advance.
>
> I have a an early 67 1600; put on 15" Panasport rims with Toyo 195X 50
> series tires. Front end sits way to high off of tires and needs lowering.
> Rode in a car with Comp springs and it was extremely stiff; too much for me.
> Need to lower about 1 3/4" or so. Maybe as much as 2".
>
> Some other Roadster owners have cut off one coil from the fronts, or heat on
> end and collapse one coil. Is either method OK, or is their a better way. I
> heard there is a kit out there somewhere that's made for 510's and Z's that
> you install with new springs and allows for adjustment by a threaded sleeve
> both up and down.
>
> What to do........?
>
> Thanks
>
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