Posted May 15, 20204 yr comment_599492 Are all S30 control arms and strut assembly interchangeable? I've decided to redo my rear strut assembly. I just wasn't happy with the final result. I see some for sale that only say they're for 260Z and 280Z, but don't say 240Z? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 20204 yr comment_599495 No, the struts changed mid-260Z. Early 260Z struts are the same as 240Z and late 260Z struts are the same as 280Z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/#findComment-599495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 20204 yr comment_599496 What do you mean by "redo"? I like to use carpartsmanual to see if part numbers changed. Looks like the control arms, AKA transverse links, changed in august 1973. Not clear what the change was though. The axles changed in the cast hubs, somewhere in 73 for the 74 model year, but it looks there were a bunch more changes along the way. Part #1 and 2. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/axle/rear-suspension Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/#findComment-599496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 20204 yr Author comment_599511 @Zed Head I rebuilt the entire left side suspension, but really don’t like the way control arm fit into the assembly. My guess is that the bushings won’t last long. I can go with what I have, but thought I may try buying used on eBay, hence my question. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/#findComment-599511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 20204 yr Author comment_599512 @Jeff G 78 thx I’ll look at that more closely. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/#findComment-599512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 20204 yr comment_599516 1 hour ago, wadelester said: @Zed Head I rebuilt the entire left side suspension, but really don’t like the way control arm fit into the assembly. My guess is that the bushings won’t last long. I can go with what I have, but thought I may try buying used on eBay, hence my question. If you didn't bend anything you could always go back to stock bushings. They seem to be available. If you mean the casting when you say "assembly". You''ll be back to where you started but with new rubber. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/axle/rear-suspension/57 https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-bushing-link~55541-e4100.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/#findComment-599516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 16, 20204 yr comment_599527 I read on the internet that the later control arms got beefier. Thicker steel and maybe some additional gussets here and there for strength. I don't know if the form-fit-function changed when they got beefier, but if not, even though they are different, they may still be "interchangeable". Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/#findComment-599527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 16, 20204 yr comment_599532 Here's some of the stuff I read on the internet. Some threads from HybridZ: https://forums.hybridz.org/topic/51104-differences-between-the-240z-and-280z-rear-control-arms/ https://forums.hybridz.org/topic/64548-stock-control-arm-length/ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/#findComment-599532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 16, 20204 yr Author comment_599552 Thanks to all...I'll ponder it for awhile. I may consider going back to rubber bushings too. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64022-s30-rear-suspension-compatibility/#findComment-599552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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