Suspension & Steering

how are they...KYB shocks and strut, gas shock, struts and cartridges. i have a 1978 datsunZ........

Anybody know if the front crossmember from a '76 280Z will work on a 240Z? Thanks.

I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem. When I originally bought my 260 the front tie rods were shot so I replaced them with new ones that were one a 240 I was pulling apart. Recently, I had the car on the wheel aligner and was attempting to set the toe and centre the steering wheel. What I found was that one the the tie rods was about 1/2" longer than the other and I wasn't able to centre the steering properly. I checked the old tie rods I had taken off the car and found they were of equal length and were the size of the smaller tie rod. Does anyone have an idea what the longer tie rod might be off? Someone has suggested it may be from a 280? Having the l…

Ok, I've been through the calculator at http://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/ and I have also read up on the charts on http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Boulevard/6117/datsuntransmittionratios.html Now what I'm trying to determine is what is the noticable difference between an R180 3.9 and an R180 4.11 in a 240Z with an F54 block, N42 head, and a '77 5-speed? Will I notice any difference between the two diffs? I will be autoxing the car and also an occasional weekend/weekday drive for fun. Please do not say that these ratios are not available in the R180, they are but they are just hard to find.

Im looking at picking up a 3.7 R200 from a wrecker and perhaps getting some extra plates put in to increase the break away torque. Any comments from the pros in regards to this? Also are there any issues with fitting the LSD to the standard 260Z shafts? Thanks

I went to put the tension-compression rods back in the other day and was having one hell of a time squishing the rubber enough to get the nut back on the rod. Tried using a couple of big "C" clamps, but they kept slipping off. These are the OEM RUBBER bushings. What have you guys done to get these puppies back in? TIA, Marty

Someone can tell me which is the best oil type for the r200 and for the 5 gears trany?

Anybody know how hard it is to replace the rear seal and bearing on a T5 tranny from an 83ZXT? I was working on my car the other day, and noticed that there is a little bit of up-down play in the rear bearing... I need to replace it before I go back to FL for college. Just looking for any tips and/or things to watch out for while doing this job.

Here's a sway bar I found for sale and need to know if it will fit the REAR of my early 240Z (8/70 production date). Also if you can give an idea how much it should cost would be great.

How important is that exhaust clamp looking thing on the steering rack of my Z? I tore it off when i was refinishing the rack, thinking some half assed mechanic put it there for whatever reason but I found it mentioned in my restoration book......oops:dead:

My 1972 240Z (10/71) originally came with a 4 speed transmission. Some time later it was converted to a 5 speed. My question concerns the clutch slave cyl. Must you use a different slave cyl for the 4 speed as opposed to the five speed or will the clutch slave cyl be interchangeable between the 4 and 5 speed transmission. I need to change mine (slight leak) and don't know which clutch slave cyl to order! Thanks to all for your help....

Im tryin to decide if i really want the adjustable or non adjustable shocks. I fugure. if i get adjustables, i would have it set on comfort most of the time. and if i get ono adjustables. i wont be able to have as comfortable ride as i would with the adjustables but would save some money. So what do you guys think?