MikeV

I finished the rear suspension upgrades (3" lift and rancho 9000's) I am now ready to order UCA's RC more than likely; but I am also ordering replacement rancho 9000's for the front. My torsion bars are like new, I just won't crank them any higher until I get the UCA's (2.5" now) I searched and got a ton of info but; should I order the longer rancho 9000's as I am lifting 3"? Would a rancho steering stabilizer help the steering drift? If not what about the L&P Level 3 steering upgrade? (with bronze bushings) Just want to get ready for winter wheeling in the Northwoods! 88 how do you like your L&P and how do I find my proper taper to order? Sorry for the barrage of questions, but I want to order right the 1st time! Thanks Again & Again! Mike :bow:

Just did a 3" suspension lift and the sound is "gone" It's a total different ride with the quiet cab and rancho 9000's and 3" lift springs from 4x4parts.com. :cool2: I would recommend the flowmaster 50 (2.5") and the highflow cat for sure. Just following up; my rear spring sag kept the exhaust much closer to the ground and much louder echo off the pavement. Love it now, not loud inside at all. Thanks again guys(and gal!) Mike

I was kind of thinking something was up when I called them. Just ordered from 4x4 parts.com 3 inch lift springs with Rancho RS9000X shocks After you(88) said you get asked if something is wrong with your truck from the whoosh whoosh sound. I can imagine my Ol' Lady asking that about 15,000 times. are you sure there is nothing wrong with it? :furious: I was searching for JGC's but all I could find were fronts with 5 coils and from the write up's I have read they should be to be 9. So no dice there. I have your writeup on changing to JGC and Ford springs, but what is the track bar? I searched and could not find anything or should the coils go in okay. having a shop put them in. also the front is just stock springs and shocks. reindexed of course! I will replace the front asap. Do you think I will have any issues with the difference. Drives strait with the front up 3", logging roads and flooded trails are all I go thru (with trailer) so rear is sagging bad. so hopefully all will be well Thanks! Mike

called calmini, if I buy the rear springs and shocks(3" lift) I was told I will have to fab a brakeline mount and trackbar? any one have any pics of these so I know what I am up against in the fab dept. Not sure what the trackbar is? :confused: Thanks Mike

I'm in need of a a quick replacement for my rear suspension, sagging and looks like a 4-runner looking at Calmini's with the 3" lift NP12631 and was wondering if the 5116's would be the proper spring to use. Junk Yards around here charge $25 each fo JGC springs, So I'm buying new. I live in Wisconsin and can't find calmini anywhere, their website sucks and doesn't do anything but give me a pic and model #. If this combo sounds good where can I get it? I need to have them ASAP as I head north with ATV next weekend and don't want to bottom out the entire way. :help:

Do they make subs for treble? I'm going to aim it down as yesterday on the way home I was in the middle lane and it was quieter, My exhaust comes out at the back and is pointed toward the divider wall of the freeway, so hopefully it is just bouncing off the wall? If that doesn't work I'll get those bose headphones that cut out backround noise! Helicopter headset maybe? I'll let ya know! Thanks Again! MV

No K&N yet, still stock as I would drown a K&N with water and mud, I have the same exhaust set-up as yours skilla, and all my soundproofing is gone as I cut the rusted underseat metal out and replaced it. I am going to replace the insulation and see if it helps. Just gets nerve racking after a few hours of driving, it is also at 2500 rpm not 3500 as I previously posted. Thanks!!

Had a descent shop do it, no leaks as I crawled under yesterday to check; up to about 3500-3750 rpm she is nice sounding then when I get on the Freeway and hit 65 and over in 5th it gets LOUD. And driving slower is not an option Would extending the tailpipe or aiming it directly behind instead of toward the drivers side quiet her. Thanks!!!

I know a few of you have these mufflers (Slick for Sure) Did you guys add extra soundfroofing to the cab? over 65 is deafening me and my stereo. (Does give a good back massage now!) I drive between 65-90 mph on the Freeway going north almost every weekend, Just had Thorleys and flowmaster put on along with a highflow cat. Better gas mileage already and can feel the difference in power but LOUD! Not changing it but cab is noisy Only my Sub drowns it out and without treble it is noise! Thanks Guys MV :bow:

Z's should have never been called Z's when they had a 4 cyl. Engine. I would have yelled at you for asking a question. Paperweight or go-cart your choice. Would have said it a different way but kids may be listening. Also 88 knows his "$%!t" better than most o the Pathy. PS welcome to the boards

I used a pathy hardbody clutch kit in my 91 300zx (NA) with no issues (sold it; but I put at least 60k on that clutch with no issues)

I believe it is "up to" 3 inches depending on how much your existing are sagging and if you have a tire carrier, overweight dog (or Ol' Lady) in back :o (See I did learn something besides photoshopin' Gay Dudes behind "it's a Jeep Thing" tire carriers!)

:Magic: Good Luck on your roadtrip! Why go electric? are you having overheating issues?

225,970 miles so far, just had to replace tranny main bearings & clutch ($2500) They must have broken one of my studs (finally!) so it has an S-10 sound a.k.a. Loud. But with all the loud Harleys in my Neighborhood (Milwaukee) I guess I'll be annoying for a while as well.

I believe it was 6/89 (as the 90's were then produced with the new body style/engine)

Just sold my 91 300Z NA, Had a Jim Wolf chip along with upgraded intake & exhaust, new cam/ported& polished. Didn't add alot until I updated to larger fuel injectors, then I could WAY tell the difference from stock to chipped, But gas mileage was around 10-12. Had to sell or I was going to lose my license soon; thats why I have a Pathy! Can have fun even going slow!

It's not a difficult mod if I remember correctly; I believe 88 had a write-up :contract:

Good catch, I need to lube mine up soon B4 I have an issue; Once I get it back from the shop! $2750 to rebuild the tranny and a new clutch kit (while they were in there) After over 220,000 miles the bearing became square 14.5 hours for a tear down/rebuild. So much for the lift this summer! :sniff: