Suspension bushings (OEM)-how many needed

[PATZ]

Hi guys!

We are just about ready to order some OEM RUBBER bushings from zcar source for the 240z so i just need to make sure i identify the correct type of bushings and the total number needed (to do LEFT & RIGHT sides) for some parts, as some of the rubber on the Z is eaten up so severely that i cant even make out that there ever was any rubber there!

REAR control arm- I looked at the ZCAR SOURCE DIAGRAM, and can see that the Lower control arm bushing forward (#8) and Lower control arm bushing rear (#9) are the bushings normally needing replacement. I mistakenly call these (#9 & #8) the "inner" a-arm bushings as opposed to the "outer" a-arm bushings (the other pivot point of the control arm by the strut assembly that pivots on the Spindle pin #11). So what about the Spindle pin bushing (#10), is this a metal bushing that relies on proper lubrication? If it is, then i suppose i dont need to replace the spindle pin bushing if there isnt any excessive play in the wrong plane/direction, right? So i just need 2 pcs Lower control arm bushing forward (#8) and 2 pcs Lower control arm bushing rear (#9) to do Left & Right lower control arms?

TENSION ROD- 4 bushings to do Left & Right tension rods

Front swaybar ENDLINK- 6 bushings to do Left & Right endlinks

FRONT control arm- 2 bushings to do Left & Right control arms

So did i get it all right? Any replies appreciated, THANK YOU!

Patrick

[geoyam]

1) You're correct on the four (4) bushings for the left and right tension rod.

2) You need eight (8) bushings for the left and right side front sway bar end links.

3) You're correct on the two (2) bushings for the left and right front control arms

If your going to change the front sway bar end links you should consider changing the sway bar mount bushings also. There are two (2) of them.

Yes there are two different sizes per rear control arm. You'll need two (2) rear control arm bushings FRONT and two (2) rear control arm bushings REAR.

If memory serves me correctly, the spindle pin bushings do have rubber on them. Either way I would suggest changing the four (4) spindle pin bushing while your at it.

Is there a reason why your not changing the rear sway bar end links also? There are eight (8) bushings for the rear, just like the front. And the same thing goes for the rear sway bar mount bushings. There are two (2) of them.

I had all of my rubber bushings for my 1977 280z replaced with OEM rubber bushing a couple of years ago. At that time they were still available from Nissan dealers.

I've attached a list with the part numbers for a complete OEM bushing/spindle pin replacement. Most of the part numbers are listed for the 70-78 240, 260 and 280z models.

Some parts, such as the sway bar mount bushings are year specific due to the size of the sway bar. Total cost for the parts was about $200 dollars.

1977 Datsun 280Z Suspension Bushings List.doc

Edited November 24, 2008 by geoyam

[PATZ]

I DONT have rear sway bars on the 240z. Just got through reading a topic from this forum that some later 72`s and 73 U.S. Z`s came WITHOUT rear swaybars, but thanks for mentioning it. We are getting other bushings (rack assembly mount bushings,etc..), i just mentioned the ones i wasnt 100% sure about how many i needed. Thanks for the list as well, you`ve been very helpful! patrick

[lonetreesteve]

Does anyone have an updated list of the Nissan OEM 240Z suspension rubber bushings that are still available and their corresponding part numbers?

Zcar Source's price of $370.00 for the package is outrageous! 

Thanks

 

[Patcon]

17 minutes ago, lonetreesteve said:

Zcar Source's price of $370.00 for the package is outrageous! 

It would be interesting to price out the pieces. I would be surprised if it was really way out of line. the pieces add up pretty quick. Here is the package contents

: 2 Front Control Arm Bushings, 2 Front Sway Bar Mount Bushings, 8 Sway Bar End Link Bushings, 4 Tension Rod Bushings, 2 Rear Control Arm Bushings - Forward, 2 Rear Control Arm Bushings - Rear, 4 Spindle Pin Bushings, 2 Spindle Pins, 4 Spindle Pin Nuts, 4 Spindle Pin Rubber Washers and 1 aftermarket Urethane Mustache Bar Bushing Set.

[jfa.series1]

Here's a bushing list I worked up a few month's ago for a '72.  The Nissan P/N's were all priced from Courtesy's site and probably still available.  Non-Nissan P/N's were typically priced from Rockauto.  I agree that the Zcar Source price is way out of line!

Bushing List.pdf