Used Nissan 350Z Coil Spring

Yes, the 350Z uses coil springs all round as part of its independent suspension setup — double wishbones at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear. This applies to all variants of the 350Z sold in the UK, so sourcing a used coil spring from a breaker is entirely straightforward for this model.

The 350Z ran from 2003 to 2009 in the UK, with a facelift arriving for the 2006 model year that brought styling and equipment updates. The core suspension geometry and spring mounting points were not significantly redesigned across this change, but whether a spring from a pre-facelift car crosses cleanly to a facelift car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as spring rates and damper pairings can vary. Always give the breaker your reg so they can check the exact specification.

Trim level alone does not determine which coil spring the 350Z uses — the suspension geometry is consistent across the range regardless of whether the car is badged as a base, GT, or other UK trim variant. What can matter is whether the car was supplied with any factory sport or touring suspension option, which may alter spring rates; confirm with the breaker if you are unsure what specification your car left the factory with. Focus on matching the year and axle position (front or rear, and NS or OS for the rear where applicable) rather than trim name.

All UK-market 350Z models used the same 3.5-litre VQ35DE naturally aspirated engine, so there is no engine-size variable to worry about when sourcing a coil spring. The suspension was designed around one powertrain throughout the model's life, which keeps things simple when speaking to a breaker.

For the front, the coil springs on the 350Z tend to sit centrally within the strut or wishbone assembly and left-to-right differences are minimal, but it is still worth confirming with the breaker. At the rear, the multi-link setup means it is good practice to specify NS (nearside, kerb side) or OS (offside, driver's side) to make sure you get the correct unit. Always tell the breaker which corner of the car the spring is for.

There were variations in suspension tune across the 350Z's production run, and some cars may have been fitted with stiffer sport-specification springs either from the factory or as dealer options. Whether a spring listed as 'sport' will suit your particular car is not something that can be confirmed by year and trim alone — route this question directly to the breaker, quoting your registration, so they can compare specifications before you buy.