ZX suspension rebuild

[GearheadTJ]

I am rebuilding the front suspension on my 1980 280ZX and having a hard time finding a cross link bar that is affordable. Autozone has one listed for $449.00. Does anybody know where I can find a cross link for less?

[Yarb]

Are you taking about a front sway bar?

[Patcon]

2 hours ago, GearheadTJ said:

I am rebuilding the front suspension on my 1980 280ZX and having a hard time finding a cross link bar that is affordable. Autozone has one listed for $449.00. Does anybody know where I can find a cross link for less?

Pictures of what you need would help a lot

[mailnome]

Na, it’s a cross rod bar. It’s like a steering box set up on a pickup. It links one side to the other.

Might be hard to find

https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20o02b/23-4442

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[Patcon]

3 hours ago, GearheadTJ said:

I am rebuilding the front suspension on my 1980 280ZX and having a hard time finding a cross link bar that is affordable. Autozone has one listed for $449.00. Does anybody know where I can find a cross link for less?

Are you looking for a new part only?

[GearheadTJ]

Thanks to Mailnome for including the picture and explanation.

I would like to get a new one. I am afraid a used one would have wear. I would consider a used one if it were from a low mileage car.

[Patcon]

I might have one but no idea on miles on it.

[Patcon]

Look at rockauto

[GearheadTJ]

1 hour ago, Patcon said:

I might have one but no idea on miles on it.

I took my car get an alignment and the guy said front end needed to be rebuilt, including the cross link. I am replacing the ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends and struts. I am waiting on new parts before tearing it down. I don't like to halfway do stuff. When I get the old parts off I am going to assess the condition of my cross link. If it is wore out I may be interested in what you have if yours is in good shape.

I am also looking for a set of silver/blue door panels.

[GearheadTJ]

1 hour ago, Patcon said:

Look at rockauto

I searched their website and they don't list the cross link. Thanks

[Patcon]

Try using the nissan part number and plug it into the rockauto search bar. I have found they can sometimes source factory parts for other makes. If the autozone part is a major aftermarket supplier, try their number too

[dutchzcarguy]

10 hours ago, GearheadTJ said:

also looking for a set of silver/blue door panels.

With the baskets (with chrome edge) like in my 1979, or the flat carpet-like pockets that came later?

 

 

[GearheadTJ]

14 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said:

With the baskets (with chrome edge) like in my 1979, or the flat carpet-like pockets that came later?

 

 

Mine has the flat carpet pocket.

[dutchzcarguy]

8 hours ago, GearheadTJ said:

Mine has the flat carpet pocket.

Yeah i thought it would.. there was just a short time they had the baskets.. I will look at my stash and let you know in an hour or so but i don't think i have them both..  and.. last but not least the shipping is unbelievable expensive ofcourse.. 🙄

[dutchzcarguy]

On 12/15/2021 at 1:26 PM, dutchzcarguy said:

let you know in an hour or so

I'm sorry i forgot to look yesterday.. i got a nice set but they are for a car with electric windows (a 2x3 inch opening on the spot where normally sits the handle for the window to open..) If your interested you can pm me.

( I can send them to you but again the shipping will be rediculous expensive.. )