motorman7 Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share #277 Posted September 26, 2017 Got more of the rear suspension in. Also have a before and after pic here. Should be able to get the differential in tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffymahoney Posted September 26, 2017 Share #278 Posted September 26, 2017 How did you decide to do it in this order? I am hopefully getting to about the same spot this weekend. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman7 Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share #279 Posted September 26, 2017 The honest answer is 'trial and error'. The brake lines need to go in first and then the emergency brake parts since they are sandwiched between the differential and the floor pan/tunnel. It is hard to access these with the diff in place. The strut towers help to align the lower control arms. I will install the diff with the lower mount and bracket pre-assembled and lift it into place using a scissors jack, after inserting the two studs on the diff into the mustache bar. Then I will put in the diff strap. Will put the diff strap brackets in before I put in the diff assembly. Will do strap after diff is in. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman7 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share #280 Posted September 27, 2017 Got a lot of items installed tonight. Yesterdays prep work was a big help. Got the hand brake and linkage installed. Also put in the diff strap brackets and hardware. Then I lifted the differential assembly onto the mustache bar using my handy scissors jack. Then installed the bolts for the forward diff bracket. Got the half shafts installed as well. I threw the tires on just for safety. Jack stands are great, but you never know. (Side note: The red jack in the pics isn't touching anything on the underside. It is there just in case. Living in SoCal, I always have this strange fear that we might have an earth quake so extra support is always welcomed) 3 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted September 27, 2017 Share #281 Posted September 27, 2017 Great progress! Inspiring... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted September 27, 2017 Share #282 Posted September 27, 2017 Looks fantastic! Make sure you do your tightening of all the suspension bushings with the suspension loaded. I did my rear bushing tightening with the rear tires up on moving dollies. That allowed the rear wheels to squirm around into correct position while still allowing enough room underneath for me to get under there and work wrenches. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave WM Posted September 27, 2017 Share #283 Posted September 27, 2017 looks like he has the PU style bushings, at least on the rear control arms. I assume they don't need the loading? 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted September 27, 2017 Share #284 Posted September 27, 2017 Ooops. Looks like you're right. For some reason I thought this was an original style rubber bushing job. With the poly, it doesn't matter. So nevermind me. Carry on. Thanks Dave! 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted September 27, 2017 Share #285 Posted September 27, 2017 regardless of bushing type, you should always do a bolt check after a few hundred miles. after installing poly bushings on the front and rear of my z31, the bolts definitely loosened up after a week of driving around. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted September 27, 2017 Share #286 Posted September 27, 2017 Not knowing any better I reused the nuts after installing new poly/rubber combo. One of the TC rods fell out of the hole and was dragging on my driveway. Thank goodness I heard it and didn't get on the road. Also all the pieces were in my driveway so I put it back on then took the advice of Zkars and "double nutted" both sides. The OE nuts are one use type. You could also use nylon lock nuts. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted September 28, 2017 Share #287 Posted September 28, 2017 5 hours ago, siteunseen said: Not knowing any better I reused the nuts after installing new poly/rubber combo. One of the TC rods fell out of the hole and was dragging on my driveway. Thank goodness I heard it and didn't get on the road. Also all the pieces were in my driveway so I put it back on then took the advice of Zkars and "double nutted" both sides. The OE nuts are one use type. You could also use nylon lock nuts. yeah, the P.T. or Cone-lock nuts are deemed non-reversible, and thus non-reusable if removed... Jam-nuts or nylocks are a much better replacement. Thouuuuuuuuuuuuugh I usually test the PT nuts for larger threads like that by using a stubby wrench. If it's very hard to turn with my palm as the only way to make use of what little leverage there is, I'll reuse them. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman7 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share #288 Posted October 3, 2017 On 9/27/2017 at 12:31 PM, Careless said: regardless of bushing type, you should always do a bolt check after a few hundred miles. after installing poly bushings on the front and rear of my z31, the bolts definitely loosened up after a week of driving around. Good words of advice. I will have to monitor that. Did some work on the rear brakes. Got the passenger side drum brakes cleaned and installed. Installed proportioning valve, splitter and a few break lines. Camera pics are terrible and it is all lighting (or the camera, or the photographer) . Will try and get some better pics in the daylight tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56833-deja-vu-1971-restoration/?page=24#findComment-531545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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