Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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Hi all, who has built in the excentrical fron Camber Bushings and what is your experiance? Do they turn under pressure of hard cornering? Thanks for your answers Rolf
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I feel a bit silly asking this, considering how many times I've changes springs in my cars in the past 9 months, but here goes. Do the upper strut mounts (the parts with the three mounting studs, what Nissan calls "insulators") have a rubber cushion inside them? I know this is common in other cars, but never looked at mine when I've had them apart. My concern is that my red 240Z has a lot of road noise on rough road surfaces, and I'm wondering if the rubber inserts in the mounts (if any) has gotten stiff and hard over the past 35 years?
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As many of you know, MSA is offering different spring & strut packages, like 4 Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs with 4 Tokico HP struts at a special "package" price. Well, I recently purchased 4 Tokico HP struts for the '71 from an Ebay Power Seller located in Nevada called "motorsportsdirect" for only $206.00 with free shipping. I also purchased separately a set of 4 new Eibach Pro-Kit springs from MSA on one of their "Weekend Specials" for about $185.00 with shipping, brining the total to approximatley $391.00 -a great deal. I saw this package tonight listed on Ebay by motorsportdirect for 4 Tokico HP struts and 4 Tokico lowering springs for only $322.00 for the ent…
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Shox. com says can't get Suspension Techniques springs for 240-Z for 3-5 weeks. Anyone else know a good soruce to check with?
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I have done my research and I have a couple of questions. 1. If I am replacing my springs, shocks and struts should I replace all my bushings and serviceable u-joints as well? (basically - the same old while its open, might as well replace) 2. I would like to purchase a complete set of struts and springs, but I am confused about the setup of after-market sets. I do not want to lower my car by 1 to 1.5 inches. I have larger tires on the car and there is only a 2 to 3 inch gap from the top of the tire to the fender. Passenger side rear tire hits fender when at high speed and there is bump in road. It sounds like the tokico setup is ok, but I do not want to lower my c…
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I am working on replacing struts and springs on my rear suspension and am having an issue getting started. The fronts were nasty but not that bad. However the rears have what appears to be an anomolie. The transverse link bolt is supposed to have a lock bolt. Sounds easy enough, right. What we found was a nut. Upon removal of said nut the threads were left with no way to remove the headless bolt to release the transverse link bolt. If no solution is found we'll just button it up and let the pros have at it. So, the question is: what's the best way to get that transverse link bolt Oughta' there. What Gives????
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I am just about to order an Energy Suspension kit for my 76 280. I am replacing all of the suspension bushings from front to rear. I would like to hear from those that have purchesed this kit, what else would be left for me to order, to replace all of the bushings on a Z? Or does this kit come complete with nothing left to buy.
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I wanted to know what I would have to do to convert a 1978 280z with a 3speed auto. to a 5speed manual, would I have to change anything else," besides the tranny of course."
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Quick question for you guys I'm looking into buying a 1973 240z with about 240k miles on it. The suspension has yet to be touched as far as I know but seemed to work fine when I drove it around the block a couple of times. There is no rust on the arms or any crud like that so how long do you think they will last (any kind of estimate is great just want a general idea) and how much to replace when the time comes? Thanks
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I have relocated the diff using a 260Z mustache bar. My original setup only had one rubber mount stopper, upper and lower, on each end. These stoppers are basically solid rubber. The VB catalog shows double stoppers, upper and lower. Their upper stoppers are wavy (poor description) in the catalog, page 91. I have two of these in a spares box at home but it appears I need two more??? I noticed that the drain plug is blocked by the crossmember. If these extra spacers were in place that plug would be accessible. The only issue then would be if the mounting bolt is long enough the accomodate the extra spacers. Can somebody clear this up for me? Can someone provide pictures of…
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I have a '83 280zx and my ujoint that is connected to the differential is worn and viberating. I was told that I can not replace just the u joint and that I would have to replace the entire shaft from the transmission to the differential. I'm looking for help and a place that I might be able to get that part at. Thanks, Troy
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I just got my car back from the shop today and we had them install new ball joints and tie rods since they were extremely worn out. I can't believe the improvement this made on it! It handles, corners and drives atleaste 10 times better than before when the steering wheel used to shake off and on. We took home the old ball joints to take a look at them and there was a lot of play in them so it was a good thing we had them replaced.
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