Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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Looks like there is some play in my steering rack on the passenger side basically where the boot covers. Should I just replace the rack or does anyone have any better suggestions to attack first? Is there a rebuild kit for the rack? Thanks! 20200626_160313_1_1[1].mp4
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Hey Guys/Gals, Replacing the rear sway bar link ends on my 1977 280z as the current ones are pretty rough. I noticed that there were two different sizes of fixed link ends (1" and 1.6") on Z Car Depot and I can't find any mention of the difference. Does anyone know which one is closest to stock? Car is currently stock except for MSA lowering springs (soon).
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Hi all! I'm starting more involved rebuilding on my March 72 240 and currently working on the suspension. I ordered both outer tie rods from Z Car Source and they sent me these. They are different mfgs, Moog is right and not sure of other. The left has a shorter bolt, and the right seems like a larger diameter(may just be the boot). After reading, it seems like I should just be order two rights? They thread on correctly for each side, but I'm concerned about two different ones, esp the left with a shorted bolt. Any suggestions? Appreciate the help! Bill https://zcarsource.com/outer-tie-rod-end-right-240z-260z…
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To help understand a bit more about the history of my S30 does anyone know when KYB inserts were baby blue? I've only ever know white or red KYB struts. Boy, were they ever wedged in. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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I’ve noticed on my Z when I go over imperfections on the road and on some bumps there’s a tendency for the rear suspension to bounce. It’s a little annoying, I was wondering how much of this was contributed from using KYB struts on eibach lowering springs. is it that the KYB strut is not able to handle the rapid compression of the progressive springs in the rear of the car? Could it be something else? Sway bar too tight?
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if I make slow near full lock left turn (coming out of a parking lot example) I get a pop sound that comes from the front of the car right hand side I think, and can feel a release in the steering wheel at the same moment. It seems to happen at the exact same spot on the steering wheel position. it happens every time, but you need to "reset" by turning back straight (you cant just hover over the spot and get the same effect by moving a few degrees back and forth. I tried turning the steering lock to lock with it not moving, no problem. I can turn the wheel fully while stopped and the pop will happen as soon as I start to roll with the wheel fully cranked to the left.…
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Thanks to anyone in advance, This afternoon finally greased and reassembled steering rack on series 1 car. I am discovering that the pinion gear catches (like a clunk) right in the centered position where the steering would be centered. It does it again when the gear turns a full revolution in either direction. I was able to source the pinion seal but had hoped the rest of it was in decent shape. How wrong I was. I have been reading older posts that give parts sources but most were 3 or 4 years ago. Can anyone direct me to a source that would have the pinion gear and bearing? I'm hoping to not have to replace the entire unit but I suppose the rack could be bad too. Than…
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I have seen a few of these over the years. Now I need to buy a set. Does anyone have experiences they can share? Thanks
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I am trying to find the bolt that connects the ball joint, strut and control arm for the 240z. I lost mine in a move, and can't find. Any help is appreciated. Curtis
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Hey all, I've been searching for new rear coils for the Z. Really sags back there and front looks like a "gasser" in comparison. Seems aftermarket only offers all 4. I've read about Chevette springs but unsure about going that route. Anyone know of a good source to get stock height rear coils?
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MSA Sway Bar Kit, 70-73 240Z, Front 1", Rear 7/8" Anyone ordered and implemented this on a 240z? I'm about to replace the suspension with KYB shocks + Eibach springs, and figured I'd order these, too. But, they are on back order for a while. Was it worth the investment? The suspension is completely shot right now. And it does roll, but not sure how much that'll be helped by the new springs/shocks.
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What goes here? Some sort of vent or something? Resembles the same plastic off the Rear end and Transmission vents.
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