supernova_6969 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) hey guys i'm on the market for new tension rod bushing (rubber, ideally), and one of the only place where I found any were these ones.... https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20m02b/23-4322 when I look at them, they look suspiciously like these "Strut Rod Bushing": https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1983,280zx,2.8l+l6+turbocharged,1209406,suspension,strut+rod+bushing,7608 some of these kits even come complete with the metal sleeve that would fit nowhere on the strut rod, but would totally fit on the tension rod, I think... can anyone confirm my suspicions, that these are the same part, but misnamed in a few places, or that they are the same for both locations? thanks! seb EDIT: you should read this, it`s a short topic, but in essence, the bushings that were suggested to me are a great fit, cheap, and come with the bushing, the metal sleeve and the 2 buig and 2 small washers. great value. Here is ac delco product number, and a link to where I bought then (not affiliate, same link as above). AC delco kit no 45G25036 https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1983,280zx,2.8l+l6+turbocharged,1209406,suspension,strut+rod+bushing,7608 they got the name wrong, but it`ll fit on most of the older z cars. very neat kit. by the way, anyone not 100% certain about fdoing this should look at this page. great site, great photos,. http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/comprod/index.html thanks for everyone who joined in. Edited August 12, 2020 by supernova_6969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) CO knows. He posted about the Rockauto parts a few years ago. @Captain Obvious They were the right ones when he posted about them, and a good deal, with all of the extra parts. I think it was the AC Delco brand. Search around and you might find the thread. To be clear, it was the 280Z parts - https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1976,280z,2.8l+l6,1209226,suspension,strut+rod+bushing,7608 For some reason his name doesn't come up in the @ dropdown. Glitch? @Mike Not sure this is even the right Mike. The avatar icons are gone too. https://www.classiczcars.com/profile/23457-captain-obvious/ Edited July 6, 2020 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) Found it - https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43625-redid-my-tension-compression-rod-bushings-today/ Sorry, thought I was on classiczcars.com. That's why nothing worked. Never mind "Mike". Still, the thread is worth reading. Edited July 6, 2020 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova_6969 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 hey New Zed. thanks for this. the link you sent in your second post is perfect. not only does it confirm that the parts at Rock auto are what I'm looking for, but it give some info on installing it.... Captain Obvious actually gives out a part number, which is the same part number that Rock Auto gives for those "Strut Rod Bushing". I've looked at photos that are posted and they are DEFINITELY what is needed for the tension rods. Thanks New Zed. impressive memory, by the way. Also. the AC delco kit no 45G25036 has pictures of just the rubber, while Capt. Obv. stated it came with nuts and washers and all you need when he bought in in 2012 (it seems it's the same part umber for older and newer Z cars). let's hope it still does. I'll try to post an update when I get then and put them on the car.. photos and stuff maybe. seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130TTop Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 I bought this full Poly kit cheapest way and now I have all the bushings. Just make sure you grease them before you put them in as they will squeak otherwise! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Prothane-TOTAL-Suspension-Bushing-Inserts-For-79-83-Nissan-Datsun-280ZX-BLACK/402290474886?fits=Model%3A280ZX|Make%3ADatsun&epid=657728997&hash=item5daa617f86:g:0x4AAOSwd4tT-trO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova_6969 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 hey S1300TTop. look at that, you posted on both my topics.. thanks! I debated buying a kit too, but I think changing the bushings on mine is going to be more an attrition battle than winning the war all at once. my missus has a love-hate relationship to my car... one that has no love in it, so I have to stretch out the purchases.. let me know how the kit does for you. WHATEVER YOU DO though, don't replace both sides of the tension rod bushings with poly bushings. you can find it in a lot of posts, both side poly bushing ends up being too stiff and people break their tension rods. The standard recommendation is either go stock with both rubber bushings per side or one rubber, one poly per side (that is on each side of the car, not right side poly left side rubber...) if you go this route, the kit that I mention is supposed to be rubber, and they come with 2 bushings (the equivalent of one side) so you can buy one kit only at your fave autoparts, and take one bushing for each side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130TTop Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I did not know that thank you so much supernova! So far my wife understands but I still haven't won her over on riding in it... Found these from Techno toys... https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/s130/tension-control-rods-datsun-280zx The extreme fix if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova_6969 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 hahaha. yeah, my wife agreed once or twice, but the second I didn`t drive like an old man going to sunday church, she was not happy. I guess we`re (read she) is not young and dumb anynmore and should act accordingly. nice control arms!!! not too epensive, I suppose... although they are such a simple part, I think i'd make my own. especially with the model you shown, that split shaft in which you insert the plate to weld (the transition between shaft and plate) is a very good idea on how to make certain i't`s very solidly joined... good inspiration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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