Suspension & Steering
Post your questions and answers about these major components of the Zcar and anything related.
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I just got done installing my rear bearings. One side spins perfectly fine. The other has a "tight" spot in it. It's not all the way around, just in a single area. It's not so tight it can't turn...it's just not an even revolution. The other side spins so freely that I want to make sure something isn't wrong. I also don't see why so many say to leave them alone because they're so hard to do. I thought it was very easy.
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anyone have Arizona Zcar aluminum control arms and mustache bar. hows the handeling.think of putting this set up on my Z
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I am on sort of a budget, so I unfortunately can't go all out. Though I do want the best value for my money. I want a nice ride, that handles well. More so handling then a smooth ride. What would be the best combination. Tokico HP Shocks and Springs KYB-GR2 Shocks and Eibach Springs Tokico HP Shocks and Eibach Springs Tokico HP Shocks and Euro Spec Springs KYB-GR2 Shocks and Euro Spec Springs These are really the only parts that I can find. Any other recommendations would be great.
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I'm missing one front 5020 Tokico red spring. If anyone has one for sale, let me know. slam90814@yahoo.com Thanks
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evening all , I just took off both front control arms and will be re-re bushing and ball joints . the question is are the control arms identical or is there a right and left side ,I can't seem to find any marks to indicate otherwise . I searched before I posted , but didn't find a answer . I did tag and take pics just in case though . thanxz Chris 71-240
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As suggested by jmortenson, i am asking for general feedback on A How high your car sits with various spring/strut combos and B do you like this setup???? It would be nice to see some measurements made from the ground to the upper wheelwells and the rockers as well.
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Hey everyone, I'm looking to do some suspension work to my 1972 240z and I just can't decided on which way to go. I am really looking for a set of 225f/250r springs but I cant seem to find any. Is there anywhere that offers custom spring rates? I don't have the money to do a coilover setup, even though I really want to.. I'd like to run these springs with a set of Tokico Illuminas or something that is adjustable. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Elliot.
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Ok Here's the story. I purchased a set of front and rear coil springs out the Nissan competition catalog in probably 1990 or so. I put them on the car and drove it for a short amount of time then the car was parked since then. I just got the car back on the street and I'm not happy at all with the harshness of the ride. It handles like a dream but I'm making this my daily driver so I need something a little more forgiving. Does anyone have any direct experience with these springs and can maybe help me establish a benchmark as to how stiff they really are. I want to buy a new set of springs but I don't want to end up with the same ride as I have now. Thanks Derek
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Wondering if anyone has the measurements for the length of the stock front and rear springs? I'm sure that it will vary from car to car based on the condition of the springs, however, I am planning on purchasing a set of unused lowering springs with no clue as to who makes them. This way I can get an idea of how much shorter they are vs stock and figure how much they will lower. Thanks
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Hi guys, i've been reading a variety of old posts here and on hybridz and feel pretty confident about what I am about to start on... however i do want to think out loud to everyone here (John C, JMortensen, 2ManyZs, etc) to make sure that i've dotted my i's and crossed my t's i am using advanced design struts with 280 housings. for now, i am going to use the 1.5~2" piece of pipe GC supplied to space out the front struts inside the stock housing. I may turn something nicer on the lather somewhere down the line. for the rear, we're looking at about a 4-5" difference between the AD strut and the stock strut - so there's some sectioning needed. Instead of having the rear inse…
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Hi All, I was just out driving tonight with my 72, and while on a curvy road, my steering wheel just started to shake viloently while holding the steering towards the left. I tried to replicate the problem again and it only does it occasionally. I looked under the hood and the steering coupler rubber which separates the steering rod has allot of play while tugging on it by hand. Could this be the reason for the vibration in the steering wheel while turning? The car never vibrates while driving straight, even at speeds near 80mph. I always noticed the steering to be not as responsive compared to the effort I put into steering the car. As if there was some flex or a rubber …
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Hi all, Like many other late 73 240 owners I too have the downward facing "C" shaped rear swaybar bracket welded to the chassis but no swaybar. I'd like to see a pic of a 260 or 280Z with the factory bar because I am after the plate that bolts into that bracket and holds both the bushing and sway bar in place. I called Courtesy and while they can find the right exploded diagram for that part of the car on the 260 and 280, and can produce a part number for the rubber bushing, they cannot find any indication for the plate. Before I make my own, I wanted to see what the factory one looks like. Could a 260/280 owner please post a pic of what their stock setup looks like? I'd …
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