Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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Title says it all, I have in the last 5 years of my Z being apart misplaced the Spacer that goes between the wheel bearings in the rear strut housing. I know the dealer no longer has them available. I need 2 with the copper crush washers, if you have them let me know.. I am waiting in these to get the car on the ground. If nobody has them and are willing to part with them could you mic the ones you have so I can get a set machined..They will have a "B" stamped on them, they were either "A" "B" or "C"..I need the "B". Thanks, Jeff
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Hi EVERYONE! As the title says my strut INSERT is stuck(rusted?) in the strut housing. I`m putting in KYB GR-2`s. Any tips on how to remove them? Last night i put in some wd-40 in the strut housing. Otherwise i`m thinking of putting the shock absorber insert shaft in a vice and maybe using a hammer on the hub or the lower portion of the strut housing, would this be a good idea? I DONT have access to any part of the strut assembly locally should i accidentally break anything! Any advice? THANKS! patrick
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What can anyone tell me about the 82R 1812 Koni Red rears? I've got a brand new pair that my dad originally had back in the 70's for his 240Z. After an accident the car was never the same and it was sold. He kept the brand new Konis in the garage ever since and i've decided to put them in my early 74 260Z. He seems to remember being told they are adjustable for stiffness. What can you guys tell me about them? Thanks.
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I will be attempting the rear suspension rebuild shortly, got my Z out of storage and a rear strut has gone bad! Where can I purchase a spindle pin puller Thanks Mark
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Hi guys! I`ve never used any kind of coil spring compressor to change a strut(I believe i have the STOCK Springs). I always "asked" someone else to just tie clothsline wire 90 Degrees from each other along the length of the coilspring while the weight of the car was on the coilsprings (macpherson struts in my case). So i end up with a (UNSAFE) "compressor" of sorts that i just cut away at when the macpherson strut is already installed in the car. Finally i`m getting a cheap Macpherson strut compressor (the one with 2 Threaded rods and their mating clamp/hooks and nuts you turn w/ a wrench). So whats the right LENGTH of compressor to buy? I as…
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HI ALL! I was referred to a TOE-IN Calculator (converts TOE inches to TOE degrees) at HybridZ.org. I was required to plug in the ff: Tire width, Tire profile, Wheel diameter and of course the TOE inches i wanted converted to degrees. My question then is: Does this mean that the FACTORY (Stock) alignment values (Toe in this case) for a stock 240Z with the stock sized rim-tires (obviously) apply to a differently sized rim-tire combo (in my case, 15" rims w/ 205/55 tires)? This is not for racing applications, but for everyday driving. THANKYOU! patrick
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Ok, to all you math wizzards out there, i dont have the time to do the math on Converting TOE alignment in mm./inches to DEGREES(and i am poor at trig). I just came from the neighborhood alignment shop, and they can only do my TOE in DEGREES, NOT mm. or inches! So anybody know the 240Z TOE specs in DEGREES for Front and Rear? THANK YOU! patrick 1973 240Z
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Hi ALL! I cant seem to find this part in the FSM or the HAYNES. After (finally) putting in the REAR INNER transverse link bushings i noticed that one transverse link bolt (out of the 4 bolts) did NOT have the large (2" O.D.) flat washer, so i just got another washer. I suppose these washers are required? THANKS! patrick
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What is this part on the right rear hangar and it's function? I know it needs to be under the stache bar but everything isn't in 'tight' yet. Just wondering what the frack this flap thing does...
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Hey everybody, I recently got a couple of new ball joints to replace the ancient ones in my '74 260. I ordered the sealed, pre-lubed ones from RockAuto, without realizing that the ones on the car look exactly like these, whereas what I got is what you see in the picture. Will the ones that I got work, or did I make a boneheaded purchase? I realize the difference between them is that one you can lube yourself and the other has "lifetime" lubrication, but it looks like the ones I got wouldn't fit right. I just want to know 100% whether these will work before I tear out the old ones. Stupid question, I know. But thanks in advance for any input!
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I'm going to get my car jacked up and the tires off so I can begin my attempt at replacing my rear bushings these upcoming weeks. I was using my neighbors' jack anytime I needed to work on the car, I figured I might as well go out and buy one myself. I found a sale on a set at sears which included a 3 ton jack, 2 jack stands, and a creeper : all for $119.99 - I figured it was a pretty good deal and investment. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950188000P?keyword=car+jack My plan is to pull my car up onto two car ramps on the front then jack up the rear of the car at the differential, and place the two jack stands in the rear under the frame rails. Afterwards, I w…
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Hi ALL! I`d like to pls clarify what the FSM says on p. RA-4 on "Reinstallation" (of Rear Transverse link OEM INNER Bushings) (2) "Align the projection on the bushing (directed to the axis direction) horizontally."- Would this projection be the 2 fin like projections 180 degrees apart on the bushing? Am i understanding it right that if i looked at the head (FLAT portion) of the transverse link inner bolt, that the "fins" should be positioned (by rotating the bushing) so their at 9 o clock & 3 o clock and would get sorta clamped when the Differential Mount Cross member (FRONT portion of differential) is tightened up and also the same scena…
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