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snp_ethan · 12-12-2004, 05:31 AM

I got a zenki some time ago. It sounds like there is something loose in the frame. I got tein flex, new tie ends/rods, rims, and tires, but its still there, I'm assuming its the bushings, the problem is that I dont have cash right now, and prolly wont for a while, so I wanted to know if there was someone who knew how to get the bushings done, or at least the rear.
Or some website with detailed instructions so a guy with no experience, nor tools could do it.

***S14DB*** · 12-12-2004, 10:32 AM

Push on the side of the car above the wheel. Don't rock the car, push it sideways and see if the car moves and the bushings flex.

idlafie · 12-12-2004, 11:57 PM

Your subframe bushings are shot.....you'll need to buy some subframe spacers.

Once you get the subframe spacers, click on the attached link for installation instructions...Dont' let the 300ZX info fool you...it also applies for 240SX's.
http://capitalzoftexas.com/techtips/

Anyhow, hope this helps...
ID

snp_ethan · 12-13-2004, 11:27 PM

Ic , hey, thank you very much, now, would I have to align or balance the car or do any post installation after i get it done? and where could I get some spacers, and which ones are good/ affordable?

snp_ethan · 01-12-2005, 06:56 PM

ok, I installed the spacers for the back, but I could not find where to put the spacers for the fron so, could anybody tellme where they go?

projectRDM · 01-12-2005, 08:46 PM

There are none in the front.

snp_ethan · 01-13-2005, 07:20 PM

well, thats why i couldnt find it... thanks...
so, now im stuck with 2 extra spacers?

idlafie · 01-13-2005, 10:52 PM

First of all, which spacer kit did you get?? A Gregg Dupree spacer kit??
http://www.specialtyz.com/suspension.htm
These only mount on the bottom portion of the subframe bushing....
Or something similar to the attached??
http://www.jspec.com/p2msubspac.html
These mount above AND below the subframe bushing....

If you have the Gregg Dupree spacer kit, then you still need to install the remaining two spacers. The rear subframe has four mounting points. Two are in front of the rear tire by the frame rails. Look for an angle type bracket, (something like this < or this >). Did you check this install link when you installed your spacers?? Take a look at the photo at the top of the page.
http://capitalzoftexas.com/techtips/

Anyhow, hope this helps...
ID

12-12-2004, 05:31 AM	#1
snp_ethan Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 41 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: snp_ethan Feedback Score: 0 reviews	help, loose bushings in frame I got a zenki some time ago. It sounds like there is something loose in the frame. I got tein flex, new tie ends/rods, rims, and tires, but its still there, I'm assuming its the bushings, the problem is that I dont have cash right now, and prolly wont for a while, so I wanted to know if there was someone who knew how to get the bushings done, or at least the rear. Or some website with detailed instructions so a guy with no experience, nor tools could do it.

12-12-2004, 10:32 AM	#2
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Push on the side of the car above the wheel. Don't rock the car, push it sideways and see if the car moves and the bushings flex. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

12-12-2004, 11:57 PM	#3
idlafie Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ..So Cal.... Posts: 940 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your subframe bushings are shot.....you'll need to buy some subframe spacers. Once you get the subframe spacers, click on the attached link for installation instructions...Dont' let the 300ZX info fool you...it also applies for 240SX's. http://capitalzoftexas.com/techtips/ Anyhow, hope this helps... ID __________________ Weekend Mechanic for my Not-So-Mechanically-Inclined buddies....

01-12-2005, 08:46 PM	#6
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	There are none in the front. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

01-13-2005, 10:52 PM	#8
idlafie Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ..So Cal.... Posts: 940 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First of all, which spacer kit did you get?? A Gregg Dupree spacer kit?? http://www.specialtyz.com/suspension.htm These only mount on the bottom portion of the subframe bushing.... Or something similar to the attached?? http://www.jspec.com/p2msubspac.html These mount above AND below the subframe bushing.... If you have the Gregg Dupree spacer kit, then you still need to install the remaining two spacers. The rear subframe has four mounting points. Two are in front of the rear tire by the frame rails. Look for an angle type bracket, (something like this < or this >). Did you check this install link when you installed your spacers?? Take a look at the photo at the top of the page. http://capitalzoftexas.com/techtips/ Anyhow, hope this helps... ID __________________ Weekend Mechanic for my Not-So-Mechanically-Inclined buddies....

12-13-2004, 11:27 PM	#4
snp_ethan Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 41 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: snp_ethan Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ic , hey, thank you very much, now, would I have to align or balance the car or do any post installation after i get it done? and where could I get some spacers, and which ones are good/ affordable?

01-12-2005, 06:56 PM	#5
snp_ethan Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 41 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: snp_ethan Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok, I installed the spacers for the back, but I could not find where to put the spacers for the fron so, could anybody tellme where they go?

01-13-2005, 07:20 PM	#7
snp_ethan Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 41 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: snp_ethan Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well, thats why i couldnt find it... thanks... so, now im stuck with 2 extra spacers?