2 lift possible?

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  • rustytankerbean
    rustytankerbean
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    2 lift possible?

    I just bought a 1984 300zxt from a buddy of mine really cheap. It has a "new" engine in it with 59K miles plus the old one that lost a timing belt. He has had this car for years but it has sat inside for about the last 3 years due to a growing family and the fact that the injectors leak. It has a pretty nasty dent on the rear quarter panel where his neighbor backed into it but other than that it is good. Anyway I will cut to the chase, I would like to lift it about 2" and put some bigger tires on it. There are lots of nice logging roads around me and I would love to be able to tear down them (at a reasonable speed of course) without worrying about ripping things off the undercarriage. I know the thought of throwing mudflaps and larger tires on a 50AE is not going to sit well with some people but I was hoping someone would have the information. On another note I have searched and brought up a few rally questions on here but did not see any definitive answers on the subject. Thanks for looking.

    Aaron


    Here is a 280zx that is about what I would want.
    http://www.z-zxclub.nl/forum/uploads/Im … _280zx.jpg
  • Neil86t
    Neil86t
    Senior Member
    • 1904
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    You would probably be better cutting the fenders to make the wheel well bigger. You can't do a body lift since it's not a frame on body car. And I don't know if you can lift the suspension in the rear and not blow out the half-shafts from the increased angle. I would love to see it lifted like a rally car. That would be sweet.
    Elitist Prick Black Z owner.
    1986 300zx Turbo
    2011 Ford F150 Super Crew 4x2 EcoBOOST
    1985 Toyota 4Runner, locked, lifted, geared, uglied.
  • DeleriousZ
    DeleriousZ
    Senior Member
    • 6874
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    Hahahahaha









    NO


    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • rustytankerbean
    rustytankerbean
    Junior Member
    • 5
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    I was going to lift it with a jeep style ACOS system, or just make a 2" spacer, and try to get some shocks with some better damping/longer stroke. Thanks for pointing out the CV axle angle issue I will look into that for sure. I will try to steer away from cutting the fenders as much as possible, I really do not need huge tires on it, just something with a bit more meat.
  • Neil86t
    Neil86t
    Senior Member
    • 1904
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    On the bright side, half-shafts are cheap cheap to buy. And take about 30mins to replace.
    Elitist Prick Black Z owner.
    1986 300zx Turbo
    2011 Ford F150 Super Crew 4x2 EcoBOOST
    1985 Toyota 4Runner, locked, lifted, geared, uglied.
  • Dave@SBC
    Dave@SBC
    Senior Member
    • 494
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    Post pics when lifted with new tires. It's definitely possible, I would add some sheet metal to the underside to keep your oil pan, diff and trans in tact.
    Dave
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    Put blocks between the front and rear subframe and the chassis.




  • NissanXRMA
    NissanXRMA
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    Do it right.

  • Dave@SBC
    Dave@SBC
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    NissanXRMA wrote: Do it right.

    nice
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  • michaelp
    michaelp
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    Nissan rally-raced the shit out of Z-cars....its still lame though, esp. to a limited edition car.
    - VG30DET (HE341) 86 300ZX - 1982 280ZX Turbo - Headered NA 1986 300ZX 2+2 - 2000 Xterra -
  • edicer2
    edicer2
    Ant Eater
    • 2262
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    should almost trade the AE for a different more common z31 since its just going to get beat up anyways
    86 NA
    87 Turbo
    Member of the "zetto sun-ichi" group


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  • matico40
    matico40
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    Ask Ian, he should be able to guide you in the right direction p

    viewtopic.php?f=13&t=20017
  • DeleriousZ
    DeleriousZ
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    matico40 wrote: Ask Ian, he should be able to guide you in the right direction p

    viewtopic.php?f=13&t=20017
    I see what you did thar.

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • NissanXRMA
    NissanXRMA
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    [quote]DeleriousZ wrote:
    Originally posted by matico40
    Ask Ian, he should be able to guide you in the right direction
    Originally posted by matico40
    p

    viewtopic.php?f=13&t=20017
    I see what you did thar.
    Don't listen to these vultures.
  • Racinjitter
    Racinjitter
    Z Force Commander
    • 3128
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    Re: 2" lift possible?

    I could have sworn that Jason84NA2T lifted his ice racing z31, but I didnt see any details about the suspension changes. I would add delrin spacers on top of the front struts and then put air bags or longer springs in the rears.
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