Owen Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Owen' date=' The Jbars COME threaded already... Mike[/quote'] DOH, didn't read your post above compeletely enough! Sounds like a plan. Now what to do with these clevises and threaded rods (about 4 cars worth) I already have...??? Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Interesting how my reply to Mike went up there...must be a new function of the "quote" button. Anyway Jon, I the link didn't work. I went back the root server directory but couldn't find the part. I just call it a "j-arm"! http://www.stockcarproducts.com/susp2a.htm No picture but there's a pic on pg 39 of their catalog. Re-searched Afco and saw the assemblies $37 complete!!! WTF? That aluminum tube would need to be replaced I bet...and the rod ends are medium duty. 74_5.0L_Z, I noticed you used the swaged tube, aren't those weaker than a straight tube? So...back to the topic of control arms, where do I get a 3/4" turnbuckle? Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 This time I didn't hit "quote" and my post ended up as #62 (see far right). Let's see what this one becomes, #65 is the last one here. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Owen, The Jbars COME threaded already... Yep, about 3" of thread IIRC, So you wouldn't have 74_5.0L_Z's problem... Did a little searching. Check this out: http://www.secureperformanceorder.com/afcostore/getproduct.cfm?CategoryID=8&ClassID=115&SubclassID=533&ProductID=731 FWIW I'd never heard it called a J bar before this post. Was always a strut rod end to me. That AFCO page doesn't say what size it is, but I'd guess 3/4". You might be able to measure the TC rod and buy a completed "strut rod" and then only need to make a clevis to mount it in the back. For CHEAP. Also the other end needs to be cut and new holes drilled to fit a Z. The existing holes were in the wrong place on mine so the guy who made them welded up the existing holes, then drilled the new ones to fit my car. This definitely looks like it could be a do it yourself thing with this already completed strut rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240zJake Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Here is an article by Sport Compact Car on the suspension setup they installed in their 300ZX, some good ideas: http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/projectcars/0405scc_project300z/ This is where they got their parts: http://www.splparts.com/ Check out how they do on car adjustability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Owen, that $36.90 complete strut bar at AFCO's site was what I was trying to link to also. Damn that's cheap!!! Mine are aluminum tube, and I've never had a problem. The aluminum tubing is THICK. Mine have to be 1.25" with .25 wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I can't believe how cheap that is! Do you think the medum duty rod ends would be sufficient? Also, do you have pix of how you mounted the TC rod/bracket to the stock locations where the bushings used to be? Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Just be forewarned with the aluminum tubing. We bent those on our very first event at MSA, which was a bit embarassing for me, since we hadn't fully tested them yet and wanted a "Bling" factor for the car... Big Mistake. I'd opt for steel or steel swagged, although Jon seems to have been able to make them live... I know Ian and Steve killed those on slicks in an autoX... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Mike I thought your failure was using 5/8" aluminum. The 3/4" are a lot bigger. I got some pics, but I can't seem to get them uploaded to the album area. I'll try emailing you Owen. I like the old system better where you could actually SEE the other guy's email address... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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