tickwon Posted November 9, 2002 Share Posted November 9, 2002 Hi there...I need some help. My tension compression rod snapped again. This is number three. The first one was trial and error and it was my first one where I torque it in the air. I run poly bushing and now I torque them to specs while on the ground, but what am I doing wrong that these break like twigs. They are breaking at the threaded joint/bushing coupler. Now, I hit a pot hole, but not very deep. Just enough to snap my rod. I was wondering if someone made stronger rods for the '79 to '83 model? I have an '81. Thanks for any help in advance. Chris 1981 280ZXT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 My guess is that they are breaking because for some reason their freedom to pivot up and down sufficiently at the front is being severely restricted. Check that all is right with their rear mounting setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 I live less than two hours from you and make custom TC Rods... Bring me one, maybe I can put something together for you...Check the link below and then contact me offline... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB30-ZED Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 When fitting harder bushes to the compression rods its not a bad idea to fit them only to the front and fit a standard rubber one to the rear. This will take the compression force but still allow it to flex up and down with out over loading the machined step that retains the front washer. Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickwon Posted November 12, 2002 Author Share Posted November 12, 2002 RB30-ZED: I've heard of that...putting the rubber on the back side and poly of the front, does it really work? I've also heard of drilling holes around the poly bushing...some guy who owns a 510 did that. But the rubber/poly combo sounds like it would reileve some stress. Mike: Hey man, I could mail the old rod to you...right now I have a transportation problem, though. This Z was my only car, but I'm getting a another car, but don't know when. So, it's the old bike transportation to and from work. I work on Langley AFB. I'm putting the Z in the garage and just building up for a road race setup. And since I heard about your products I was inspired to go with that setup. I'm also going with the ground-control suspension, but I have yet to talk to those guys and see if they make them for the ZX. Mike, about the T/C rod hit me back with the address and what we should do on my email, thanks. Thank you all for your help...if find any more info, please let me know. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Mikelly - Just visted your website - beautifully engineered parts. I was just wondering if you make anything for the '79 - '83 ZXs? Thanks - Yasom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Well I'm gonna start...Chris is sending me a TC rod and I'm gonna hopefully come up with something for him there... I also need to get hands on a Control arm for the front of a ZX... If anyone has one laying around and could send it, I might be able to fab something up for the front... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB30-ZED Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Yes fitting the rubber bush to the rear section does work as its only the front bush what is taking the majority of the brake and steering load. Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Mike - Here is my email address: slownrusty@yahoo.com If you send me your mailing address i can send you a ZX lower control arm. Regards - Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickwon Posted November 13, 2002 Author Share Posted November 13, 2002 RB30-ZED: Cool, thanks...I think I'll give that a try. Mike: Cool, looks like you might get a control arm. I'll look forward to the production of your ZX parts. Take care, man. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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