Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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have my new motor installed in my 75 280 but my front suspension is shot. You push on the front fender ever so slightly and it bounces for hours (give or take). I eventually want to spend my money on adjustable coilovers, but for right now I want something that will hold me off. I need something that will stiffin it up but still not break the bank.
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I've been searching for a knock in the rear suspension since I put the car back on the road, following the rear diff swap and rear suspension upgrades over the Winter. Checked and double-checked all bolted connections (I thought), re-torqued the bushing connections, re-checked everything brake related that could be loose. I couldn't find anything loose. Then a light went off......I never torqued the passenger side strut retainer nut down all the way (the one inside the rear hatch area). I finger-tightened it when I was re-assembling, and guess I somehow forgot to go back and torque it down. Tightened it up, no more knock....:stupid: Learn from my dumb-assness.
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I been working on the front suspension/steering this past winter and have finally completed it. Everything turned out great and makes a world of a difference when driving. But, let me get to my current issue. I backed the car out of the garage today and there was a noticeable clunking coming from the drivers side rear. It only does when I back up not moving forward. Any idea as what it might be, mustache bar bushing? Thanks
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Hey everyone, I just replaced my ball joints and tie rod ends. When I shake the passanger wheel at 12 and 6 there is still a little play, but no movement in the ball joint. Would this be wheel bearings or something? I read about the spindle being worn or the hub out of round, but I'm not quite sure. It is only minimal play, but play none the less. What should I look into? I need to get this resolved before I go in for inspection. What do you think? Thanks, Elliot
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I just saw an Official KYB site that says NOT to put ANY oil or liquid inside the strut housing as this may damage the cartridge insert. Says that KYB cartridge inserts are designed to be used WITHOUT any oil or liquid at both high and low temperatures. Another section of the same website said that physical defects of the cartridge outer shell may be caused by frozen liquid (the one you put in the strut housing). I just got through putting bout 4 tablespoons of leftover Fresh ENGINE oil in one strut housing, i hope that wasnt a BIG mistake? Nothings gonna freeze here of course (i live in the TROPICS). So what else can be so bad w/putting oil in the str…
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Hello ALL! I accidentally dented a portion of the lip of the original strut housing ( bout an inch, along with a couple of threads) such that the non-threaded portion of the upper gland nut (the one needing a 55mm wrench?) wont even go inside the strut housing, which is to say that i obviously cant screw in the gland nut! I just bought new kyb inserts and dont want to have to order a new strut (GR-2) from abroad (none available here). I plan on taking this to the neighborhood machine shop. Any ideas on how the machine shop SHOULD go about this (the CORRECT way)? And any ideas on how the machine shop COULD go about it (the less correct way) if they lacked…
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Where the spring seat on the rear suspension is located, is there supposed to be any kind of rubber insert (or otherwise) in the inside portion of the "hat" (for lack of a better term) on the upper spring seat? Or does it just simply sit on top of the spring and then the rubber spacer on top of it, and finally the upper isolator? Sorry I don't have a pic at the moment.
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Hello ALL! I accidentally dented a portion of the lip of the original strut housing ( bout an inch, along with a couple of threads) such that the non-threaded portion of the upper gland nut (the one needing a 55mm wrench?) wont even go inside the strut housing, which is to say that i obviously cant screw in the gland nut! I just bought new kyb inserts and dont want to have to order a new strut (GR-2) from abroad (none available here). I plan on taking this to the neighborhood machine shop. Any ideas on how the machine shop SHOULD go about this (the CORRECT way)? And any ideas on how the machine shop COULD go about it (the less correct way) if they lacked…
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Title says it all, I have in the last 5 years of my Z being apart misplaced the Spacer that goes between the wheel bearings in the rear strut housing. I know the dealer no longer has them available. I need 2 with the copper crush washers, if you have them let me know.. I am waiting in these to get the car on the ground. If nobody has them and are willing to part with them could you mic the ones you have so I can get a set machined..They will have a "B" stamped on them, they were either "A" "B" or "C"..I need the "B". Thanks, Jeff
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Hi EVERYONE! As the title says my strut INSERT is stuck(rusted?) in the strut housing. I`m putting in KYB GR-2`s. Any tips on how to remove them? Last night i put in some wd-40 in the strut housing. Otherwise i`m thinking of putting the shock absorber insert shaft in a vice and maybe using a hammer on the hub or the lower portion of the strut housing, would this be a good idea? I DONT have access to any part of the strut assembly locally should i accidentally break anything! Any advice? THANKS! patrick
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What can anyone tell me about the 82R 1812 Koni Red rears? I've got a brand new pair that my dad originally had back in the 70's for his 240Z. After an accident the car was never the same and it was sold. He kept the brand new Konis in the garage ever since and i've decided to put them in my early 74 260Z. He seems to remember being told they are adjustable for stiffness. What can you guys tell me about them? Thanks.
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I will be attempting the rear suspension rebuild shortly, got my Z out of storage and a rear strut has gone bad! Where can I purchase a spindle pin puller Thanks Mark
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