Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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Hey guys. Still having the toe in problem with my 280z. Spent all of this past weekend installing new bushings (Poly) springs and shocks on all four corners. Took it to the shop today to get it aligned and was told that there was no change in the toe. The rear toe is 5/8" on both sides (equally). Don't know what the issues is but I'm hoping someone can shed some light. Read the post under this one about wheel alignment and I'm debating using those aftermarket things. Please help as my tires are going to die Jan
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Can anyone tell me what oil is put in the strut tubes before you put the new struts on Thanks Joe
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Hello all As I keep seeing a lot of chatter about the suspension kit MSA sells (eibach springs and tokico shocks) I decided to give my opinion on them as I just happened to put them on this weekend along with hyper flex bushings. Bushings The bushing were rather disappointing in my opinion for a number of reasons. First off not all the bushings fit. To be honest many of them were too large and required either sanding to fit or required me to use a lathe to make them fit. Once everything was together though I must say I'm rather please with how well they work. They are a bit loud at times but I can live with that. If you plan on using these be prepared for some finangling…
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Hey guys. My ball joints on the Z are, well to put it nicely, dead and I require new ones. I found ones at autozone that run for ~$40 a piece. Has anyone ever used these? Jan
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Have any of you shopped the GC spring adjusters for a 73 240Z lately? If so where did you find the best price on em? I just want to buy the sleeves and spring collars, will have the springs custom wound locally. Found a set on ebay with springs for $377, so I think I should be able to get them without the springs for around $200. Any advice appriciated, Thanks.
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My goal is putting in Eibach progressive springs and Tokico struts. The front end struts were not a problem. Now the rear end is different story. I am following the Haynes manual as my bible. It has me removing the traverse link pivot bolt "lock bolt". I can get the nut and washers off no problem but it sure seems that the bolt is pressed in from the top of the housing. How does one go about removing the "bolt" with a standard set of tools?
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Hello all I was forced to drive onto a median earlier this evening. Median is like the little concrete divider. I hit and drove onto it at roughly 35-40mph. The steering wheel is now pointing a bit to the right when the car is going in a straight line. I'm thinking I just messed the hell out of my alignment (as I hit the front left wheel) but what are the chances I did any real damage? I spent a good 30-45 minutes inspecting everything I could with a flashlight. It all looks like it should but its dark and rather difficult to see. Sorry this is rather vague and out of left field but I'm a bit worried I might of broken/bent something important, like the rack or something. …
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Hey everyone, I was doing some searching and didn't come up with to many definitive answers. From what I remember when I replaced my ball joints, the seats and the mounts look ok. The only thing that seemed to be messed up was the bump stop (very dry rotted and gritty). Can I reuse these and just use the bump stops I get with my new bushings? I am trying to save as much money as possible and these things aren't cheap. What do you guys think? Thanks, Elliot
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Can anyone tell me for certain if the strut insulator and bearing from a 77 280 will fit on a 72 240. I have a damaged one on the 240 and a 280 parts car out back in the mud. Thanks!
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To start, '77 280. Front end rebuilt last fall and just finished the rear last weekend. I installed, Illumina's, Eibach springs, ES poly bushings (all of them), S/S brake lines, shoes and wheel cylinders. I also have a new set of Konig 15's with Toyo 225/50/15 installed. I also installed one of Zonsdabrain (Dave) R/T style diff. mount. Everything (including gas tank) was removed, cleaned and painted. The front end was completed last fall, I test drove about 5 miles with no issues. Rebuild included Illuminas, Eibachs, poly bushings, Moog ball joints, wheel bearings, ball and socket kit for tension rod, toyota 4x4 brake caliper upgrade with cross drilled rotors and S/S lin…
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Rebuilt the steering rack in my son's 73 240.I replaced one bushing inside the rack tube,replaced pinion bearing,seals,ect.I assembled the rack and came to a question.Does the rack ball stud with the left hand threads go on the passenger side or the drivers side? The fsm states to put the one with the stamped 'L' on the left.The other one is not marked.The one on this car is marked with an 'R' and the other is not marked.I don't have the rest of the steering handy to check this on my own.Thanks for the help,Roger
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I have a 71-240 Datsun Z, when i'm driving it, it seems to be a little squirrley. I have all polyurethane bushings in the front end. I have done an alignment, I have also put on new tires, and the struts are okay. What do you suggest I do to solve this problem, thanks, Joe...
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