Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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Pulling a part some extra front struts I had be given awhile ago when I purchased the white car as practise for the gland nut which is a whole other story. I found an interesting strut insert I had not heard of Kontrolle. I am guessing they are not making these anymore for the Z or that they are not very good and hence no one uses them. These Kontrolle's are front inserts and look like they have seen better days with what looks to be the part number 2871501. I was wondering if anyone on here had information on them? And if they were any good or just a cheaper alternative?
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Ordered Eibachs from the z store this afternoon. I should have done it last week while they were on sale and save some Federal Reserve Notes, but oh well. Ordered the black Energy Suspension polyurethane bushing kit from Summit too. Am going to pick up 4 KYB's this week and some time in June tear it all down! I plan on media blasting all the suspension parts and painting them satin black while it is all a part. Looking for Maxima rear caliper brackets now as I want to upgrade the brakes on all 4 corners at the same time. My hope is to complete this all in 8 to 10 weeks. Wish me luck! Should feel like new when I am done I hope. If any Houstonians wish to come over …
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Has anyone had experience with these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dual-Springs-Coil-overs-Coilovers-DATSUN-240Z-70-74-NEW-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5adfd9249dQQitemZ390302606493QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories I am told they are better than the ground controll setup for street use, and not as expensive.
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Having an issue with the front suspension. I can't seem to get the darn brake/wheel assembly to let go of the front shocks. Tried soaking with pb blaster, tried heating the outer metal of the wheel housing, using a block of wood and going at it with a hammer, but doesn't want to release. I tried taking the entire assembly off and tried a few goofy ideas, but currently I put them back in the frame and they are soaking again some more. Both driver and passenger sides are holding on pretty tight. Anyone have any other ideas I can try?
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I saw the other thread about installing 280Z springs on a 240Z and was wondering if they could be swapped the opposite way. I know they will physically bolt in, just looking for some real world experience and feedback. If no has tried it than I guess I will have to be the first! I have a '78 280Z and a friend has his complete suspension from his 240 with eibach lowering springs that he will sell me for a very nice price. I know they are a lighter spring rate and I am not looking to track/race the car yet. I am just looking to lower and enjoy the car for the summer until I finish my other Z project and can concentrate more on this one. I did try searching this and other…
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I've got a brand new set of Modern Motorsports rear control arms with all the stuff that came with them. Totally packed up and ready to ship. I've also got a Motorsport Auto rear sway bar. It's in the box ready to go. Installed it enough to see that it wouldn't work for my car. I assume everything's with it. First $100 plus shipping gets the Control Arms. First $40 plus shipping gets the sway bar. Need them gone asap. Email me at jared@jaredcullop.com if you want them. I'll respond immediately.
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I have a chance to basically pick up a set of front KYB struts for the 77 for free. Customer of mine is selling down their KYB inventory and just happens to have the light duty (non GR-2) struts on hand. I don't want to base any future plans around a front set of shocks because they are cheap, however... In the future I would like to go with some Tokico or Eibach lowering springs. 1) I know KYB does not recommened using any of their struts on lowered cars. Has anyone done so anyhow with non GR2 struts? How is the ride? 2)Another parts distributor of mine is becoming a Tokico WD in the next 3 months. Should I just wait and go with Tokico? Seems the adjustables are …
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Just found a nice 240Z (1973) . -Replaced the front bushings with polys and struts and ball joints too. -The front driver strut looks as if it is closer to the tire than the passneger side (noted at the bottom spring cup area). -Took it to the alignement shop and got these numbers: Left front Right front 1 1/2 degree Neg. Camber 1 degree Pos. 2 1/2 degree Pos. Caster 3 degree Pos. toe= Zero Any suggestions? Thanks, GI
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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"…
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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?
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Hey guys...I bought a very stock '72 last month in SC. It had some 14" American "wire" mags on it when I bought it...not very attractive. At the time of the purchase I received 2 photos of the car when it was new (see photos in vintage photos section of "Original 72 California Z") and wanted to get it back to original. After purchasing the car I asked the original owner's son (he handled the deal) if he knew where the original wheels and hubcaps were; he said, "they're in my uncle's barn". I paid him a fair amount of money for the missing parts and had them shipped to me in Columbus, OH. The hubcaps are nearly perfect (removed shortly after the car was bought new), and th…
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I have some KYB GR-2s coming tomorrow so took the front struts off tonight and found that I still have the original piston/cylinder setup from the factory. The oil in the struts smells like the old California oil wells that were still active in the 60s. Are these worth anything to anybody? It's a 1976 so not quite a classic but someone might appreciate original. If so I'll hang on to them.
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