Posted August 12, 201113 yr comment_363909 Hey Guys, After a couple years i have finally gotten my 78 280z frame and body complete and am ready for reassembly. I needed to have both frame rails replaced and during the process the 2 mounts or should i say bushing holes in the front of the rails were destroyed. (Sorry, not great description) Anyway I noticed before the media blasting which removed the rusted part that the were spot welded. How do I replace these rings Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40474-front-suspension-rebuild/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 17, 201113 yr Author comment_364252 WOW. I was hoping someone knew what i was talking about. They looked like washers and i think they reduced the size of the hole. Three tack welds held them on. they were 1/16" maxHope that helps. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40474-front-suspension-rebuild/#findComment-364252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 17, 201113 yr comment_364259 I would suggest finding an alternative or getting a metal shop to fabricate then weld on. Maybe an exhaust tube and sheet metal disc will do the trick for materials. Here is a photo of what you need: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40474-front-suspension-rebuild/#findComment-364259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 201113 yr Author comment_364267 YEP THATS IT. THANKS VERY MUCH. Is it there to size the hole? If so, what size should it be? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40474-front-suspension-rebuild/#findComment-364267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 201113 yr comment_364269 The tension/compression rod goes through that hole along with with a metal bushing. The metal bushing has to fit through the hole and have a certain range of movement allowed so that the rod can move around as the suspension moves. If you have the bushing you'll have a good idea of how big the hole needs to be. Or you could go to a wrecking yard and take some measurements.Look in the FSM to see how the parts fit together. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40474-front-suspension-rebuild/#findComment-364269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 201113 yr comment_364276 Look at the parts and pictures here to get idea of dimensions relative to the bushings and washers. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/comprod/ball&socket/index.htm I'll be back at my '71 resto on Saturday and can measure detailed dimension and post to this thread then. btw you may be able to just use a non-stock compression-tension rod like this and not have to worry about it. This solution may be less costly than the fabrication and welding of new bushing seats. http://www.zccjdm.com/catalog.php/azcarbum/dt93255/pd1987788/ADJ._TENSION_CONTROL_RODS__ZCAR__510__#IMAGES Edited August 18, 201113 yr by Blue Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40474-front-suspension-rebuild/#findComment-364276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 18, 201113 yr Author comment_364292 would the non-stock eliminate the problem with the size difference in the bushing seat? I guess what im asking is if the non stock compression-tention rod assembly would be compatible to the hole size as it is now. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40474-front-suspension-rebuild/#findComment-364292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 5, 201113 yr Author comment_365513 how about the sleeves in the front control arms. do they get cut out to fit the poly bush? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/40474-front-suspension-rebuild/#findComment-365513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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