I got a full set of NOS Mulholland shocks & struts for my 280ZX for fairly cheap ($87 shipped for all 4). I'm wanting to also swap in some handling springs while I'm at it & would like some input on good performers. The car is completely stock, suspension-wise. I'm leaning towards the Eibachs, since they seem to be less of a pain for a daily driver...the roads in Albuquerque New Mexico aren't the best in the world. I've searched & it seems like there's only a few alternatives for the ZX, being Tokiko, Eibach & Supension Techniques. Are there any other options out there?

 

i plan on eibach springs but with nicer struts, either tokiko ( I LOVER SAYING THAT NAME.... TOE-KEE-KOE) of KYB gotta search up on those.

 

kyb reds are really good as well and so are the tokiko illuminas

 

KYB doesn't make "Reds" for the 280ZX... They make Silver and White, and they only make the White for 1/2 of the car.

Reds = "MonoMax" or "AGX Adjustables" (Top End)

White = "Gas-A-Just" (Mid Grade)

Silver = GR2 (Entry Level... but remarkably superior to OEM)




Rod.

 

I just put a set of Tokico springs on mine. They do ride firm but they handle pretty good in the short amount of driving I've done since installing them. They will jar the hell out of you on a dirt road tho, so I guess it depends on how bad your roads are as to whether they are a viable alternative for you.

 

The roads here are pretty bad, so I'm leaning towards the Eibach springs, unless I find another option that's less jarring without being too soft. They seem to be a decent compromise. I don't need to buy MORE shocks & struts...I'll just use these old school Mulhollands until they crap out. They're brand new, never used, in the box...