Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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I would like to start by saying I have never had a wheel off a car in my life except to change a flat tire. What started as the task of replacing my front brake pads has turned into a complete front end rebuild. My rotors were shot, calipers trash. The right side pads were just "floating:, no pins or clips holding them in place. I decided at the time to replace my struts, then I figured I might as well do the bushings since I was that far. I am pulling it apart piece by piece and cleaning 32 years of filth from it. I have been through 2 bottles of degreaser, 2 rolls of paper towels, 3 wire brushes and a pack of sandpaper. I had to go out and buy a compressor, air tools…
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FSM says: "When assembling the stabilizer connecting rod and transverse link, be sure to tighten the first nut to 8.7 to 13.7 ft-lb torque and tighten the lock nut to secure the first nut." Haynes says: "...do not tighten the mounting bolts or nuts beyond the specified torque which is 18 lb/ft for the (stabilizer) bracket bolts and 15 lb/ft for the drop link nuts." Wick Humble says: "Tighten the link until the rubber grommets bulge slightly--don't try to bottom the thread. When you estimate the links are tight enough, jam the nuts together. Then tighten the (top) locknut--you may have to hold the link with Vise-Grips pliers." I need some help here. Do any of thes…
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I searched and cannot find the answer to this question. I need to know the diameter of a stock '77 front sway bar. I recieved a urethane bushing kit today and it did not come with sway bar bushings. It gives part #'s for different size bars but I cannot find the info needed on what size I need. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I recently installed the poly tension rod bushings, which proved to be an interesting install. Not hard, once I figured out the trick, but thought I would take 5 minutes to document the steps I took. Keep in mind this is only for the black dragon poly bushing kit. 1) jack up and support car with jackstands 2) remove the front wheels 3) remove the nut holding the tension rod to the chassis (17mm) 4) Remove the two nuts/bolts holding the tension rod to the front control arm (14mm) 5) Slide the tension rod out and clean the nuts, bolts and all threads (I used a wire wheel and dremel) 6) Apply generous amount of grease on the bushings, large washers and inner metal guide …
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Hi Folks! The answer must be simple, but I haven't found it.... I replaced the steering coupler with polyeurathane one. The steering wheel is now exactly 90 degrees rotated. Simple! I say. I must have the coupler mounted 90 degrees off. So I reverse the coupler, and now it's 90 degrees the other way. The "Z" on the steering wheel turns into an "N" or an upside down "N". Hmmm. Is the coupler asymetric? What did I do wrong?
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Hi guys, I just bought my set and figured i'd pass the deal along. 3 sets left. Even if you don't like the Tokico springs, it still comes out cheaper than any store for the Illuminas by themselves. Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7956794084&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT Jay
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Hello all, Well I finally have some time to myself to work on the Z. Started to tear down the rear suspension to sandblast, powder coat and rebuild, but I did not realize I need a spindle puller to remove the spindles. The service manual just says to remove them like they just pull out easily. Yea Right!! After 38 years they seem rusted pretty solid. Doesn't make sense to buy a puller for $150.00 to use only once. Does anybody have a set they can rent me to get mine removed? It seems like it would be cheaper to just drive them out and replace with new for the price of the tool and to only use it one time. Any help would be appreciated. …
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OK, my shop can't seem to yet find the problem here. There is a very distinct and loud squeaking that seems to be coming from the front left part of my suspension. It squeaks whenever I hit a bump or start to brake. I am assuming the squeaking happens whenever the weight of the car is forced upon the front of it, or when the tire is pushed up when going over a speedbump. The left side in particular makes that sound. I am planning on changing out all the old bushing for new urethane versions. Not sure if this will cure the problem. My garage has already tried greasing things down there but the squeaking still persists. I've been living with this for a couple years now!!!!…
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So from what I have been finding on odd Z web pages is that 260z and up had a iron cast steering rack. With a less fun gear ratio in it! Is this ture? I also see there are no lube points which I have seen on the 240z racks ! are the 240z racks better and do they have a better ratio?
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Ok I know we have been through this before, but I want a difinitive answer from a few of you guys (Coffey, Mortenson, et al). Let me start by explaining where I am coming from and where I want to go. When stationed in Italy, I sectioned my struts, and installed GC Coilovers, and Street Prepared camber plates. Spring rates were 175F, 200R. I do not remember the exact cartridge GC sent me but they were Illuminas. I used the car as a daily driver / Auto-x / Track day car. I was also using the GC 1" front bar and the Susp Tech rear bar. I loved the setup but upon return to the states found the ride too jarring. Out came the coilovers, in went stock struts raped from a…
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Hey guys, I need some help. I just spent the last hour looking at pics in the photo gallery without finding what I am looking for. I am in the process of reinstalling the rear brake lines on my 72z but cant figure out what I have got wrong. Does anyone have a good pic of the how the rear brake lines connect to the proportioning valve and three way connector? Thanks Matt
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So from what I have found the euro springs seem the best for lowing the car and still having a nice ride! , but they are not around any more? If some one can get me a set H&R will copy them and we can have new ones! If that does not work out what next best Eibach? for sale again at an ok cost! 2nd what about shocks? Adjustable seem the best way to go. Besides koni and TOKICO who else is good ? KYB GR2's always seem to fail or feel like junk to me! Any one every us GABRIEL? 3rd Steering? on my 260z I was hoping to find some kinda grease fitting on the front rack but there is nothing ! Is there some way to get better steering feeling or just take it part and …
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