Suspension & Steering

I've been lurking off and on for a few years. My son has a 1971 240Z that he used as a daily driver and then he moved and left the car with me. It's been in storage for about 5 years. He's moved back to Houston and we are going over the car to get it back roadworthy. I'll probably have questions during the process. One I have now is: what size are the front swap bar bolts where it mounts to the frame? Thanks, Dan

Just had NTB check the alignment this afternoon on my '78. The front looks great, only required a minor adjustment to the passenger side toe. However, the rear wheels are a bit out of spec. I know there's no factory adjustment for the rear, and from what I understand the only adjustment possible is a camber kit. Following are the specs on my rear wheels. Can any of you tire/suspension gurus interpret and/or comment on them? Rear left: Camber: -0.3 Specified Range: -0.1 to 1.5 Toe: 0.44 Specified Range: -0.22 to 0.22 Rear right: Camber: -0.4 Specified Range: -0.1 to 1.5 Toe: 0.24 Specified Range: -0.22 to 0.22 Cross camber: 0.1 Total toe: 0.68 Specified Ran…

Hi all I'm looking for a pair of 280Z (27spline) companion flanges - if you've got a set to sell please contact me. Also can someone verify if the "A", "B", "C" stub axle side bearing spacers have different inner diameters over the years? I ask because my 280Z stub axles have "B" spacers and they feel kind of loose, and I've got a second set of "B" spacers on some 240Z stub axles and they seem to fit better (tighter) there... If interested, I've got a complete set of 240Z (25spline) stub axles & companion flanges for sale / trade ?? The old stub axle side bearing is still pressed on, but the stock wheel studs were removed. As mentioned above it comes with a set of "B"…

i want to fit rota rbr wheels for my z 17*9.5 -19 rear and 17*8.5 +4 front. i want to lower the car 1 to 1.25 inch also install zg flares help me find the correct suspensions and springs , is it important to convert the springs to coil over ? what to buy to convert to coil over?

I saw an old post on another forum with some guy from Houston who sold or rented a spindle pin removal tool. Does anyone know who this guy is and where I can contact him?

Just did the fornt struts and replaced the old torn rubber boots with the KYB boots. Don't bother they don't fit and are a waste of time, effort and money. They have "built in bump stop" which is the only positive, but I'm not sure even that is any good, since its a rubber piece that fits into the top of the boot.

I am putting my suspension back together with the energy suspension kit and I am about to install the rear sway bar. I thought I would just use the bushing from the kit but go back with my OE link. Does anyone foresee any problems with doing so? My car will be lowered with Eibachs if that matters.

I am looking to buy a set of powder coated front cross members and lower rear control arms. The seller claims they are from a 1971 240Z. Will these fit on a 1972 Z? Thanks for your help.

You get what you pay for. Is this true? I see arizona Z lower control arms for more money than other companies. TT, Modern M.S., etc. Is thier L.C. arms better mechanically or is it just the way there made or both. Any info would be really appreciated. Thank You, TimsZ

Hi, looking for a drivers side front strut housing for a 73 240z. Have checked zbarn but it sounds like he is getting out of the business. Any help is much appreciated, would like to get the z on the road once more before the snow flies!

Anybody got some pictures or video of how to replace the Rear Handbrake Cable. I cannot get it de-attached at the rear wheel end.

I've recently started working on a '76 that's been parked for 10 years. After 10 years, there is a lot of work to be done, but the reason it was parked in the first place were the bad struts. The last time I did struts I think I was 10 years old helping my dad on an '81 280ZX. I'm planning on doing it this weekend, so I looked at the FSM and that made the whole process about as clear as mud . It makes it look like I have to remove the whole assembly, but I'm fairly certain that that isn't the case. Also, it doesn't talk about compressing the springs, which I'm pretty sure I'll want to do if I value my life. Am I just looking in the wrong place in the FSM? Any Pointers…