COmputoman Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I have just recently purchased a set of tokico shocks, suspension techniques sway bars, and ST 1" lowering springs for my 1982 280zx. My questions is, for having a restored suspension system is it necessary to replace the strut mounts, berings, and controll arm bushings? If so where is the best place the buy these? Black dragon has the bushings, but i have yet to locate strut mounts. Also is there anything else i might want to buy before making the installation? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 My questions is, for having a restored suspension system is it necessary to replace the strut mounts, berings, and controll arm bushings? Depends on what you consider "restored"... Bearings, LCA bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, steering rack boots, fasteners, rack bushings, TC rod bushings, spindle pins, and more are normal replacement items when refreshing a suspension. Restoriation would also involve removing all the hard parts, cleaning, media blasting, repairing, and either painting or replating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COmputoman Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Thank you for the insight johnc. Being that this is my daily driver and i have to be at work 5 days of the week, I need to keep the restoration time, and room for error at a minimum. I would like to eventualy restore my Z to 100%, but Im thinking I will try to devote 1 weekend to replacing the sway bars, shocks and springs. Are there any things you would advise getting before I attempt this upgrade? I have already purchased front strut boots due to the current shredded ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I would do do the following: 1. Purchased a factory service manual or the Haynes manual for your car. 2. Spend one weekend inspecting the suspension and coming up with a list of parts to purchase and replace. 3. Order the parts. 4. Spend the next free weekend working on one end of the car, repairing and replacing per your inspections. 5. Spend the next free weekend working on the other end of the repairing and replacing per your inpections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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