Z-Monster Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 hi guys, i ahve a serious ball joint problem.. wondering if yall are facing the same problem.... i seem to be replacing balljoints ever month!!!! i use my car daily and its a 280zx. the one and only reason i forsee such a problem reoccuring is due to the fact that i'm running 2 1/4" spacers to compansate my wrong offset rims. the spec on my rims are as follows... 17" x 8 x 5 lug 114.3 offset 34mm. i know you guys are running -6 offset for 280zx's... pls advice... thank you, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Hey man, seems like this is not RB Related. Mods will probabally move it to somewhere that will get more viewing. I ran spacers (although not that thick) and never had any ball joint issues. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everDATSUN Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 have you bought somthing other than cheap chinese bjs. you can easily find a pair of bjs on ebay for under 40$. if you want a good ball joint youll have to pay more. DANA makes premium bjs. napa part # 260-1198 apx $50 per joint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Monster Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 thanks for the input guys... i'm using japanese ball joints... thriple 5 is the brand "555" thay seem to be the most widely used here in malaysia and seems to be the best brand. i think i need to start buying from the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistex Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have never had any problems with moog ball joints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 thanks for the input guys... i'm using japanese ball joints... thriple 5 is the brand "555" thay seem to be the most widely used here in malaysia and seems to be the best brand. i think i need to start buying from the states. Not everything labelled Japanese is actually made in Japan, never heard of 555 brand. Whats wrong with new Nissan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Monster Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 I am seriously thinking of getting the ball joints from Victoria British aka Black Dragon. Are they any good? i am sourcing for Ori Nissan ones but am unable to get them this side of the globe. finding parts for me is a real problem as there are only a handfull of old school Z's in malaysia. of the top my head there are like 2 240z's, one 260z, and something like 5 280zx's. There obviously isnt any aftermarket support. my other option is to ask one of yall to ship me a set of NAPA BJ's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 PM Corzette http://forums.hybridz.org/member.php?u=7840 He's in Japan, which is closer to you, and can get them from Nissan. He has looked for parts for me before in Japan. Very nice guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everDATSUN Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 im using beck arnley bj's, in believe those were japanese products. i havent driven the car since the install, so i couldnt tell ya good or bad. but i havent had any problems with any of their stuff yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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