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jsfour · 06-20-2005, 11:55 AM

Hey guys i am looking at buying a hella cheap 89 240 shell (everything but tranny) now what i am trying to figure out (being that i am new to 240s) what parts i am gonna replace. As of now i gotta put in a tranny which is easaly found. Next i am looking at trying to just start it off correct and get the susp dialed in. So what parts should i replace for a full susp upgrade / replacement.

the head · 06-20-2005, 12:00 PM

depends on how hardcore you want to go when I did the suspension on my 240 I did not want to have to redo anything so i bought all hiem jointed parts

My suspension list is as follows
Battle Version T/C rods
battle version rear arm set
Coilovers
Alum subframe bushings
nismo front LCA bushings
nismo Rear LCA bushings
nismo power brace (reinforced T/C rod mounts)
Tien tie rods and ends.

at the very lease replace the bushings in your suspension with urethane pieces.

jsfour · 06-20-2005, 12:21 PM

Im assuming that the susp is shot as is.

IAM_SO_sLOw · 06-20-2005, 12:34 PM

ya i would build suspension first then move on to brakes and then engine and body work
i would also replace the bushings if there bad... and get tie rods/tenson rods and coilovers w/ lsd =)

m0rex · 06-20-2005, 04:45 PM

Just remember to get all the suspension parts that you need before aligning your supension. You should go to some sites and check all the 240sx suspension parts they offer. Theres a lot and after you change something like a control arm, tension control rod, tie rod, etc... you are going to need to get an aligment.

06-20-2005, 11:55 AM	#1
jsfour Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buying a Shell need some upgrades, any sugestions Hey guys i am looking at buying a hella cheap 89 240 shell (everything but tranny) now what i am trying to figure out (being that i am new to 240s) what parts i am gonna replace. As of now i gotta put in a tranny which is easaly found. Next i am looking at trying to just start it off correct and get the susp dialed in. So what parts should i replace for a full susp upgrade / replacement. __________________ Super Street Coil Fund: 6% ///Yellow 2003 Lancer OZ ///Webpage Need Webdesign email me personal sites starting cheap ----

06-20-2005, 12:00 PM	#2
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	depends on how hardcore you want to go when I did the suspension on my 240 I did not want to have to redo anything so i bought all hiem jointed parts My suspension list is as follows Battle Version T/C rods battle version rear arm set Coilovers Alum subframe bushings nismo front LCA bushings nismo Rear LCA bushings nismo power brace (reinforced T/C rod mounts) Tien tie rods and ends. at the very lease replace the bushings in your suspension with urethane pieces. __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

06-20-2005, 12:21 PM	#3
jsfour Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im assuming that the susp is shot as is. __________________ Super Street Coil Fund: 6% ///Yellow 2003 Lancer OZ ///Webpage Need Webdesign email me personal sites starting cheap ----

06-20-2005, 04:45 PM	#5
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just remember to get all the suspension parts that you need before aligning your supension. You should go to some sites and check all the 240sx suspension parts they offer. Theres a lot and after you change something like a control arm, tension control rod, tie rod, etc... you are going to need to get an aligment. __________________

06-20-2005, 12:34 PM	#4
IAM_SO_sLOw Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: west covina Posts: 1,164 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	ya i would build suspension first then move on to brakes and then engine and body work i would also replace the bushings if there bad... and get tie rods/tenson rods and coilovers w/ lsd =)