'73 rear control arm

[jeffwharton]

I'm attempting to replace on the bushings on my '73 240. I'm almost finished with the front, but I'm having problems with the rear control arm. How the Hell do you get the spindle pin out? Is there some trick? If you can help, please be as detailed as possible...this is my first attempt at working on a suspension.

[2ManyZs]

Do a search in the forums for spindle pin bushings, you should find numerous posts on the little buggers.... you aren't the first one to have trouble.....

[240ZX]

2ManyZ's is correct.....many have asked the same question. Review the posts, but in the mean time you may want to order up a set of new spindles, nuts, and locking pin assemblies. They are relatively inexpensive and will go back together pretty easy and it is likely that the old ones may get dorked up during removel. Nothing like having new parts on your baby!!! If you are installing urethane bushings in this location, it is helpful to grind a slight chamfer on the hub housing to facilitate sliding the rebushed control arm into place. It sure made it easier for me anyway! Good luck with your effort and let us know what happens.

[beandip]

there is a guy I bought a brake drum from that makes a little devise that pulls the spindle right out and saves it , all you need to do is replace the bushings and re assemble. according to him it takes abou t 20 mins to pull a spindle. he drives a hybred and gos by the name of hybred240 I think . I 'll see if I can find him for you. Gary He said that he was going to contact Mike G and see if he could have one for the club to use and pass around it 's membership .

[beandip]

I found him , he is a member. V8-240Z@juno.com I sent him an e-mail also. :classic: