I'm interested in the idea of lifting a 350 or 370z for a fun car. Mostly street and gravel. I dont plan to rally or anything crazy, I would just like a higher ride height and to do it right. I was wondering why a stock fx35 suspension setup couldn't be bolted right in. Maybe some decent fx35 coilovers, but still maintain a plush ride and some reasonable ride height for Texas desert roads. Anybody got any insight and wisdom for this?
Lifted Z?
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I have seen it. Pretty cool car. I have researched it a bit. I think a couple of guys are using 3d printed plastic spacers to go above the front strut and rear coil. You can buy those on the web. Like 30 mm front and rear or so of lift. You seem knowledgeable on the platform. In a short enough answer, why exactly would the fx suspension not go underneath a Z or G35/37 if it is the same platform? I understand the control arms are different lengths between the two. Assuming you were willing to purchase all of it, and maybe some brake lines and etc? Is the mounting structure different underneath the two cars? What is it specifically if you dont ind taking the time to answer.
- Car
- 2004 FX35
- Name
- Jeff
They are on the same plat form however the suspension is a little different between the 2
comparing the 2nd gen FX/QX70 to a 370Z
the front struts on the Z have a bushing at the bottom to bolt to the arm and the FX/QX bolt to the lower arm with a wishbone mount.
the arms themselves have different mounting points as well so you couldnt swap over the arm either
370Z front suspension
370Z FRONT
FX/QX front suspension
FX FRONT
in the rear the shock bolts to the top of the knuckle where on the FX/QX the shock bolts to one of the lower control arms a little ahead of the knuckle so my guess is the top mounts would not line up even if you were able to mount the rest of the arms
370Z rear suspension
370Z REAR
370Z REAR 2
FX/QX rear suspension
FX REAR
FX REAR 2
The first gen FX has the same rear set up and the front uses a McPherson strut
depending on the level of modification you wanted to get in to you maybe able to swap the front and rear subframe assemblies from a FX/QX on to a Z but I would imaging it would need modification and not be a straight forward bolt on job
this would be an enormous project and I have to imagine there is an easier way to get a few inches of height for what you are looking to do
I love the look of the jacked Z though I have not done much research on it as I do not have a Z myself but maybe some coilovers set at max height and the strut spacers might get you there
hope this info helps and I look forward to seeing your lifted Z
comparing the 2nd gen FX/QX70 to a 370Z
the front struts on the Z have a bushing at the bottom to bolt to the arm and the FX/QX bolt to the lower arm with a wishbone mount.
the arms themselves have different mounting points as well so you couldnt swap over the arm either
370Z front suspension
370Z FRONTFX/QX front suspension
FX FRONTin the rear the shock bolts to the top of the knuckle where on the FX/QX the shock bolts to one of the lower control arms a little ahead of the knuckle so my guess is the top mounts would not line up even if you were able to mount the rest of the arms
370Z rear suspension
370Z REAR370Z REAR 2FX/QX rear suspension
FX REARFX REAR 2The first gen FX has the same rear set up and the front uses a McPherson strut
depending on the level of modification you wanted to get in to you maybe able to swap the front and rear subframe assemblies from a FX/QX on to a Z but I would imaging it would need modification and not be a straight forward bolt on job
this would be an enormous project and I have to imagine there is an easier way to get a few inches of height for what you are looking to do
I love the look of the jacked Z though I have not done much research on it as I do not have a Z myself but maybe some coilovers set at max height and the strut spacers might get you there
hope this info helps and I look forward to seeing your lifted Z
- Car
- 2003 FX45
Jeff, you're a good man with a great thorough answer!
That madladyz33 Z does look pretty darn cool. Reminds me a lot of the Mercedes SL version (which might be a better idea, especially for financial longevity)
That madladyz33 Z does look pretty darn cool. Reminds me a lot of the Mercedes SL version (which might be a better idea, especially for financial longevity)