240260280z Posted June 18, 2011 Share #13 Posted June 18, 2011 Pics of bushing job on 280z throughout this site: http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/ Here is mustache bar example: http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/moustache/index.html Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben's Z Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted June 18, 2011 Well, I went to Ripley's Muffler & Brake today to take some preliminary pictures of my chassis before tear down begins. I bought a spindle pin puller for $40, I think I am set to go. I plan on coming to my first Houston Z Club meeting on Tuesday, and by that point the car will probably be on cinder blocks. Here is a rundown on what is going on... Energy Suspension Black Poly bushing kit. 4 new KYB struts 4 Eibach Springs Media blast all suspension components and paint with Rust Oleum Flat Black Oil Based paint. Mix in some semi gloss at about 4 to 1 flat to semi to give the chassis a little more sheen. Here goes nothin'! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted June 18, 2011 Share #15 Posted June 18, 2011 I would go for Tokico (HP or Illumina) inserts. I installed HPs and the ride is great. Some KYB inserts were in there before the rebuild and they were too soft for my liking.I see some strange stuff in your pics, BTW. Picture 6 and 7 show some metal plates that aren't stock. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozye Posted June 18, 2011 Share #16 Posted June 18, 2011 I would go for Tokico (HP or Illumina) inserts. I installed HPs and the ride is great. Some KYB inserts were in there before the rebuild and they were too soft for my liking.I see some strange stuff in your pics, BTW. Picture 6 and 7 show some metal plates that aren't stock.I've got the HP's as well and like them.I don't see anything in pic 6 or 7 that isn't stock ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted June 18, 2011 Share #17 Posted June 18, 2011 I've never seen the plates under the differential in pic 6 nor the plate covering the LCA bolt in pic 7. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozye Posted June 18, 2011 Share #18 Posted June 18, 2011 I've never seen the plates under the differential in pic 6 nor the plate covering the LCA bolt in pic 7.The plate under the differential is a damper, and a good spot to jack the car up. It is stock on a 280z. The other plate in pic 7, is actually a rubber flap, backed by a sheet metal bracket. it is stock as well, not sure the original purpose but it's fabricated like a splash guard or something. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted June 19, 2011 Share #19 Posted June 19, 2011 Strange, those parts definitely don't look like they came out of the factory. Guess I haven't been around many stock 280Zs... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgood Posted June 19, 2011 Share #20 Posted June 19, 2011 The plate on my 1976 has the plate in picture 6, The plate in picture 7 i did not have. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben's Z Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted June 19, 2011 Found some more I took. 30+ years of dirt, grime and rust. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben's Z Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted June 20, 2011 Well I got both spindle pins out, second one pretty much destroyed my puller tool I bought. Those bastards are really in there. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben's Z Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted June 20, 2011 I am going to media blast in a blast cabinet all my suspension parts. My half shaft u joints seem to be in fine condition; would it harm the u joints to put them in the blast cabinet as well to blast the half shafts for paint? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter260Z Posted June 20, 2011 Share #24 Posted June 20, 2011 All vertical suspension parts should be done with OEM rubber and horizontal parts done in polyurethane. Less squeaks, good riding car but a great handling car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39430-re-bushing-the-entire-car-energy-suspension/?page=2#findComment-359283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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