Suspension & Steering

2,208 topics in this forum

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   howl

   May 1, 2004 by echocluster

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   i have a howl that seems to be getting worse. it seemed to start when i changed the springs. it used to only be slow speeds, and now it happens at any speed. i dont think it is the bearing but i am going to check it in the morning. any other ideas? tks

   

   Last reply by kinfish, May 3, 2004
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   tranny problem? swap originality-advise

   April 30, 2004 by deadflo

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   Hey folks. My tranny in my early 71 (4 speed style A) is making some noise when i let out the clutch in neutral. I understand this could spell trouble.it's a whirring noise like you would get with a bad throw out bearing when you push the clutch in. The service manual says it could be clutch related or bearing related. I plan to ask a local tranny shop what they think, any ideas here?? The previous owner told me the tranny had been rebuilt recently, and the tranny fluid does look pretty clean. Maybe the problem is something minor? Anyway Im also wondering what everyone thinks about doing a five speed swap and concerns with car originality. Its a series one that is all ori…

   

   Last reply by deadflo, May 1, 2004
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   Transmission swap-clutch fork

   April 30, 2004 by tanny

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   I am going to put a 1980 280zx 5 speed transmission into my 1973 240z manual. I am a bit confused from the posts I have read as to which fork to use and which sleeve and throw out bearing to use. Please shed some definitive light on this for me. Thanks, Victor.

   

   Last reply by tanny, April 30, 2004
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   differential removal '71 240

   April 29, 2004 by early240Z

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   I am parting out a '71 Z car. I am trying to remove the differential without droping the suspension. Every bolt is very rusty and I have broken a couple of bolts in spite of using a methaceteline torch. The car needs to roll to get out of the garage. Right now I have the differential unbolted from the front cross member and the mustache bar but can't get it out. The mount with it's very rusted bolts is still connected. Thanks Steve

   

   Last reply by early240Z, April 30, 2004
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   bilstein or koni

   April 29, 2004 by dfwidner

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   for 72 240z is there a choice of bilstein or koni and where do i get best price? does this forum ever do group purchase? any other mods necessary if i make the shock change? thx david

   

   Last reply by Zedrally, April 29, 2004
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   1975 280z compression rod needed

   April 28, 2004 by buterflie

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   Hello All, Not sure if my post went through but I am trying to figure out what this part if, one person tells me its a tension rod and the othe says its a compression rod and the book says it a radius rod. I can seem to find the part at the auto store and need to know where I can locate a part of them. Here is a photo of what I am looking for. I found this in one of the posts, it made it clear to what I am looking for: FSM: Compression Rod Haynes Manual (UK): Radius Rod Victoria British: Tension Rod MSA: Tension Rod I have also heard this being called a T/C Rod.

   

   Last reply by Bambikiller240, April 28, 2004
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   how to adjust the slave cylinder and master cylinder

   April 24, 2004 by jaynez31

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   I just installed second slave cylinder(Nobco) and clutch hose to my 72Z after I installed first (it is turned out defective; broken bleeding pin) slave cylinder a week ago from another part shop(NAPA), and I am waiting to install 1972 240z master cylinder from the other parts shop. When I bought and installed second slave cylinder(1972 240z) is exact idenical slave cylinder from my 72z which I removed an old one, so I assume that current hydroric system may be stock(1972 240z). I thought my 240z has equipped with different hydroric system because privious ownder told me that he installed the Center Force II or '86 300 z clutch assembly. This is my question…

   

   Last reply by panchovisa, April 25, 2004
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   steering knuckle

   April 22, 2004 by lapaba

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   my Z needs the right steering knuckle replaced. i'm having difficulty locating a replacement knuckle and am wondering if any of the readers here have a suggestion. do any of you have a right steering knuckle for a '76 280Z? thanks for the attention!

   

   Last reply by lapaba, April 22, 2004
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    Will Tokico shocks fit??

    April 17, 2004 by mrdatto

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    Hi guys, I'm looking at buying a set of new Tokico shocks. The guy who has them bought them for his 260z, but I want to know if they will fit my '71 240z. The model number is 3012 and the Tokico website lists them as for 74.5-78 260 and 280 models. Would they just need a spacer or something to fit, or would they be no good at all. Just looking for an answer before I spend $20 on an international phone call to Tokico. Thanks

    

    Last reply by 2ManyZs, April 17, 2004
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    swapping trans gears in auto trans

    April 16, 2004 by TomoHawk

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    referring to the 3N71B transmission, would it be possible to change the gearing for 3rd gear to something like .75, which would be the overdrive from the 4N71B? thx

    

    Last reply by TomoHawk, April 16, 2004
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    R200 mustache Bar?

    March 22, 2004 by Ekustom

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    How much of an offset does the R200 MUSTACHE BAR have?

    

    Last reply by Ekustom, April 16, 2004
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    u-joints?

    April 12, 2004 by Tourniqet

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    does anyone know the size of the u-joints in the z's drivetrain ? I was just wondering this to maybe order some bulk or look for oddball ones on e-bay... Sorry I dont have any of the manuals...

    

    Last reply by gema, April 16, 2004