Graver666

This is what I'm talking about. The bushing inside of here is gone and the strut rattles like crazy on bumps inside.

Any chance you can post a pic of the insulator mount? I can't seem to find the right part.

Looking up some of the stuff that Seattlejester posted, the strut insulator mounts look exactly what the mechanic was talking about, but he was telling me the bushings on top of the strut need replace, and made it sound like the struts are supposed to move around in there, but I find that unlikely, because it looks like these mounts hold the strut in place. This is so damn confusing. haha

Soooo figured out a few things. One, it's the diff, 2nd the rattling I thought was coming from the u-joints was actually coming from the rear bushings, which are gone, and slamming against the caps that are in the back. Now for the noob question, since I am new to all of this and get all my auto mechanic knowledge from the internet. What are the bushings called? They go on top of the shocks. Also, are there any good videos out there on how to switch out the diff? I can't seem to find any that make sense. Thanks

First time posting at all, and I hope I am asking this in the right area. Lately when turning left or right at sharper curves my 280z jerks, and it feels like a tire is locking up or what not. My diff is welded (which i am changing soon. I'm not a drifter...). Anyways, I am hoping someone has experienced this before. I was told by a friend that it's possibly the U-Joints, which I'll be possibly replacing this weekend. Anyways, I am hoping he is right, and it's not something far worse. tl;dr - Long story short, I am wondering if it's the U-Joints as to why it's jerking so much harder lately. I know 75% is from the differential being welded and the wheels not moving freely, but I am hoping it's a simple fix. Thanks