{"product_id":"bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-1974-5-1978-datsun-260z-s30","title":"BC Racing DS Series Coilovers for 1974-1978 Datsun 260Z RWD (S30)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBC Racing DS Series Coilovers for the 1974-1978 Datsun 260Z (S30) blend street-tuned ride quality with track-ready adjustability, giving you more body control than any OEM damper without the harshness of a pure race kit. Every kit is extensively tested on the 260Z S30 chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason 260Z coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDS Series kits pair a mono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston design — increased low-speed damping for flat corner entry, compliant high-speed response over expansion joints and potholes. The finished shock body is silver, visually distinct from the BR Series, and ride height is adjustable independent of spring preload. BC Racing takes pride in choosing spring rates and damper valving that balance comfort and performance — you never end up with the oversprung, harsh-riding kit some brands ship as their only option. Drivers who want to deviate from the factory setup can order Swift Springs, custom spring rates, and custom valving at checkout; BC will re-valve the dampers to match whatever you specify, a level of customization most brands reserve for their top-tier race kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBC Racing's reputation in the aftermarket suspension world is built on four things: competitive pricing that beats the rest of the fully-adjustable market, customization depth that rivals the top-tier race brands, long-term reliability earned over 20 years of production, and a rebuildable design that keeps the same set of dampers serving you through multiple builds. These 260Z coilovers arrive tuned for the S30 chassis and ready to install — note that this is a weld-in kit and requires professional fabrication. Every kit ships with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, lifetime access to BC service parts (pistons, seals, shafts — no unit replacement required when it's time for a rebuild), and in-house tech support from both BC Racing and the Springrates team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-level simultaneous compression\/rebound damping adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver satin-chrome finished shock body (visually distinct from the BR Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide height adjustable independent of spring preload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper mount hardware varies by chassis — camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully rebuildable — replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-49-DS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS Series Coilovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1974-1978 Datsun 260Z RWD (S30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Way (30 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide-Height Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-180-4K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-220-5K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-178-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-203-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Bolt Camber Plates are standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelding is required for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1974.5-1978 model years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation requires welding; this is a weld-in kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1974 Datsun 260Z RWD (S30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1975 Datsun 260Z RWD (S30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1976 Datsun 260Z RWD (S30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1977 Datsun 260Z RWD (S30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Datsun 260Z RWD (S30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6931742359586,"sku":"D-49-DS","price":1590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2534\/9336\/files\/D-49-BR-1_ed652ea5-c72a-4c66-98ec-a355f6af7ca6.jpg?v=1777261961","url":"https:\/\/bc.springrates.com\/products\/bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-1974-5-1978-datsun-260z-s30","provider":"BC Racing - Springrates.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}