Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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Hi all I'm looking for a pair of 280Z (27spline) companion flanges - if you've got a set to sell please contact me. Also can someone verify if the "A", "B", "C" stub axle side bearing spacers have different inner diameters over the years? I ask because my 280Z stub axles have "B" spacers and they feel kind of loose, and I've got a second set of "B" spacers on some 240Z stub axles and they seem to fit better (tighter) there... If interested, I've got a complete set of 240Z (25spline) stub axles & companion flanges for sale / trade ?? The old stub axle side bearing is still pressed on, but the stock wheel studs were removed. As mentioned above it comes with a set of "B"…
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i want to fit rota rbr wheels for my z 17*9.5 -19 rear and 17*8.5 +4 front. i want to lower the car 1 to 1.25 inch also install zg flares help me find the correct suspensions and springs , is it important to convert the springs to coil over ? what to buy to convert to coil over?
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Hey guys...I bought a very stock '72 last month in SC. It had some 14" American "wire" mags on it when I bought it...not very attractive. At the time of the purchase I received 2 photos of the car when it was new (see photos in vintage photos section of "Original 72 California Z") and wanted to get it back to original. After purchasing the car I asked the original owner's son (he handled the deal) if he knew where the original wheels and hubcaps were; he said, "they're in my uncle's barn". I paid him a fair amount of money for the missing parts and had them shipped to me in Columbus, OH. The hubcaps are nearly perfect (removed shortly after the car was bought new), and th…
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I have some KYB GR-2s coming tomorrow so took the front struts off tonight and found that I still have the original piston/cylinder setup from the factory. The oil in the struts smells like the old California oil wells that were still active in the 60s. Are these worth anything to anybody? It's a 1976 so not quite a classic but someone might appreciate original. If so I'll hang on to them.
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Just wanted to throw out that I have a complete 240Z rear subframe in great condition for sale. Its on our classifieds and has some extras on it. Check it out. I'd rather someone from here grab it then have to post it over at hybridZ forums. Let me know if you have any questions . . If this isn't ok I'll just remove it right away. Just felt like I should post it here to let everyone know.
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While it's just temporary until I can afford a real suspension I'm trying cut springs and different spring options. Currently I'm running the normal 240z springs but I found a good set of 280z springs. Now I was told the 280z has a stiffer spring but it's a softer rate than the 240z, is that true? I was looking for a somewhat stiffer ride. I've looked around and haven't seen anything on this mostly 240z springs on 260's and 280's.
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So I am making good progress on the rear end refresh of my 260Z and thought that the worst was behind me after I had removed the inner sleeves of both the outer control arms (ie spindle pin bushings) as well as the moustache bar. However, I have a question about the installation of the new outer control arm bushings. I have opted to go with the original rubber bushings from Nissan instead of poly. Is there a trick or technique to installing these? I have a large shop press but the configuration of the control arms does not provide enough clearance to actually use the press. I have attempted to use a large vice along with a socket as a press, but even with a fair amount…
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I've got the g machine front and rear delrin offset bushes but I cant seem to find a definitive answer on whether they should be lubed or not. Some forums say they are self lubing? Others use white lithium grease on the inner part of the bushing.
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So I just picked up a 78 and I bought it knowing that the frame had some problems. But upon closer inspection it is horrible both sides are like a magic trick they are just missing rotted thru both sides from the floor pans to the cross member. To the point that if you push on the drivers side wheel you can watch the whole frame move. I think it is past the point of putting bad dog rails in it. So asking for advice. Should I buy the front half of a can and get it welded in. Or do you think the frame rails would take care of it.
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Hey everybody! It's been a while. After just enjoying the Z for a couple of years, I'm finally ready to tear it apart again. At least the rear end. I just ordered a Suspension Techniques rear sway bar kit, and I'm thinking about strut/spring combos. I searched a bunch of posts, but couldn't really find anything for my specific situation. The existing setup is stock (original springs, no sway bar), but the struts aren't original (but not done by me either, so I don't know what they are, or how old). A lot of what I read said that the rear sway bar alone would make a huge difference, and doing stiffer springs and new struts may make the car too stiff. I drive it …
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So I'm having the mechanic install new bearings while I wait for better weather, and today I get a call from his boss to come over to look t a problem with the axle. When I got there, he explain the guy was turning the stub axle nut off, and stripped off most of the threads. I asked why he didn't consult the documents I provided, and he said there was no need, the tech used a punch to loosen up the peened area of the nut. The FSM says to "remove the wheel bearing lock nut." the Atlantic Z writeup says you should use a mototool/Dremel with a small cutoff wheel to cut off the outer, peened ring That obviously didn't work, because the tech guy just turned the nut off an…
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Techno Toys? 1 2
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Ok i found this Ebay Seller Called Techno Toy Tuning... I was looking for some tension rods for my car since the originals have seen better days and i found these.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160377268914&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT anybody have or tried these? i noticed they look solid and beefy.. another thing i noticed they dont use bushings or at least they look that way. Anyways any experiences with them?
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