R34 Coilovers

[zanes]

Hey guys just after some proffesional clarification as I find this a tad confusing. I have an 2000 model R34 non turbo that is 2 door but AWD. A mate of mine beleives it is a GTS4. Now from reading this I understand that i need GTR suspension? is this correct? or is there R33 suspension that is suitable for me? Basically I just want to lower my car and stiffen the ride and have been told that coilovers are my best option. Its not a track car or anything so it doesnt have to be brand new or top of the line gear.

If anyone could help me out I would really appreciate it.

Cheers.

[zanes]

bump?

[Sydneykid]

Unfortunately R34GTS4's are not the same as anything else. So you can't just grab a complete kit, it's a mix and match exercise. Being a 4WD the front shocks have to be the short style, like an R32/33/34GTR. But it doesn't have the same weight on the front (no turbos, no intercooler, smaller gearbox etc) so you need a lower front spring rate and lower spring free height than an R33/34GTR. At the rear the R34GTS4 doesn't have the alloy rear hubs that R34GTR's and R34GTT's have, it has cast iron hubs like an R33GTST and R34GT. That's why an R34GTS4 needs the rear shocks with the eyes (like an R33GTST) not the forks (like an R33/34GTR). The rear springs in R33and R34 all models are the same.

A summary of what you need;

R33/34GTR front shocks

R33GTST or R34GTT front springs

R33GTST rear shocks

R33/34GTR, R33GTST or R34GTT rear springs

Cheers

Gary

[zanes]

ah thank you so much for your help. Solved my question completely.

cheers.

[Sykoray]

Every model has been talked about except mine, Gary any ideas for coils or king springs for my r34 gt-four? its the awd 4 door model and the suspension is really high stock.

[GH05T]

Are spring rates different from sedan to coupe rears? If so would aftermarket apexi sedan coilovers from a sedan gtt slip right into a coupe gtt?

[tonystrongbkk]

Okay so i have a sedan 1999 R34 25gt-v.
What are my options here?

It is an N/A but i'm almost one hundred percent sure that a gt-v has the exact same suspension set-up as a gtt.
Therefor giving it the eye fork set-up i guess.
I assume from the previous posts i cant transfer coil overs from a coupe into my sedan?
Are there any previous model skylines ie. r32/r33/ coil overs i could purchase that i could just drop straight in?

Any help would be much appreciated
Cheers Tony.

[niZmO_Man]

Why don't you get under the car or pull a wheel off and have a look? It can't be that hard.