The Tension Compression Rod...

Where is it...?? :paranoid:

I swear, I've looked up and down the front suspension of my car and looked all through my manual, but I can't find it! Does anyone have a pic of "exactly" where it is..? :stupid:

I'll admit, I'm a bit of a n00b still with mechanics but I'm trying. I'm having probs with my Z drifting to one side "all" the time. I'm thinking the outer tie rods need to be replaced.. and possibly new struts. Just going to replace the tie rods for now and the sway bar bushings and new tires. Which need to be renewed badly..

Here's a pic of her.

It sucks to be on a budget... My car deserves so much more. >.<

They run from both frong control arms back at angle to mounting points just in front of the floor pans

OMG!

I think I finally see it now... Are they also called "Radial Rods?"

I have a JH Haynes manual. Damn english bastard.. I definitely need to get a new manual too.

Yes, it could be called a radial rod. If you look just behind the front tire, you will see where the TC rod attaches to the frame rail. It goes between the frame rail and the lower control arm just inboard of the strut.

Sweet. Going to grab a tension compression kit too. Thanks for the help!

Everything in my Z is still stock, so of course parts are needing to get renewed & replaced after 34 years. =P

fury, is your front bumper upside down?

fury, is your front bumper upside down?

Not the whole bumper, just the over-riders are upside down.

here's a shot of one side of mine.

here's a shot of one side of mine.

You took it off just for the picture, that's mighty nice of you.

we aim to please.

Yup, the overriders and decorative bar are definitely mounted upside down.

Sorry guyz! Been busy moving back to California from Alabama...THAT was a mean drive.

Thanks for ALL of your help. ...even you Pir0San. =P (I removed my over-riders for now. Was weird.. The previous owner had them on like that and the rubber guards were on in a way that I couldn't flip it the right way. :paranoid: Hell.. My bumper just MAY be upside down. =\)

Anyways, Just wanted to state that I'm settled back in and I got my new bushings installed with no problem. It might have been easier if I had removed the entire front control arm like mlc240z did... :eek: . Regardless, she brakes and rides MUCH smoother now... but now I have another problem.. (see engine forums) Now that I'm back I can assure you all that you'll be seeing alot more of me as I finally start project "Restoration Z."