March 7, 20205 yr comment_593878 3 minutes ago, turbo280z said: The car has been flushed of all fluids I have just it done doing a brand new efi system in it. The car is a coupe I’m pretty sure but unable to tell of it is the 2x2. It’s a 4 speed manual as well if I’m driving you best bet it’s going to be manual ? I don’t know those VW DSG gearboxes are pretty sweet of you ask me.... 2 seats is a coupe, more than two (or space for 2) is a 2x2. usually thuds over bumps can be the sway bar end links. However with that being said the last wheel thud I was tracking down ended up being the gland nut that holds the strut inside the strut tube. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63662-i-just-bought-my-1976-datsun-280z-and-it-has-a-lot-of-suspension-problems-with-it-while-going-over-bumps-it-makes-a-pretty-terrible-sounding-thud-noise-in-the-front-left-and-back-right-of-my-car-any-suggestions/?&page=2#findComment-593878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 7, 20205 yr Author comment_593879 Okay sweet! It is a coupe! I have 3 original owners manual that come with the car and also I have over 2 boxes full of spare parts that come with the car! I will let you guys know what I find out about the suspension. Y’all have been very nice and very helpful with this project! I though i would’ve needed to spend over 3k just to make it safe to dive again. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63662-i-just-bought-my-1976-datsun-280z-and-it-has-a-lot-of-suspension-problems-with-it-while-going-over-bumps-it-makes-a-pretty-terrible-sounding-thud-noise-in-the-front-left-and-back-right-of-my-car-any-suggestions/?&page=2#findComment-593879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 7, 20205 yr comment_593881 Energy suspension makes a good brushing kit for these cars. If you can find an autozone coupon it’s pretty cost effective to swap them all out. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63662-i-just-bought-my-1976-datsun-280z-and-it-has-a-lot-of-suspension-problems-with-it-while-going-over-bumps-it-makes-a-pretty-terrible-sounding-thud-noise-in-the-front-left-and-back-right-of-my-car-any-suggestions/?&page=2#findComment-593881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 11, 20204 yr comment_596851 17 years old with a Datsun 280! Areal sports car! When I was 17 I had an Austin A40. Zero to 60 in one afternoon. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63662-i-just-bought-my-1976-datsun-280z-and-it-has-a-lot-of-suspension-problems-with-it-while-going-over-bumps-it-makes-a-pretty-terrible-sounding-thud-noise-in-the-front-left-and-back-right-of-my-car-any-suggestions/?&page=2#findComment-596851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 12, 20204 yr comment_596915 Congrats! What’s the production date on the door jamb plate? Early or late 76?My first car was a 68 Ford Falcon Futura Sports Coupe. 289 hi performance V8. Basically a poor mans mustang....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63662-i-just-bought-my-1976-datsun-280z-and-it-has-a-lot-of-suspension-problems-with-it-while-going-over-bumps-it-makes-a-pretty-terrible-sounding-thud-noise-in-the-front-left-and-back-right-of-my-car-any-suggestions/?&page=2#findComment-596915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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