Guest Anonymous Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I wonder if Dan Zthang could publish the specs for the spindle remover. Someone told me that he quit making them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Rick, Let me know what he says as I would be interested in purchasing one too. My rear suspension is on the ground but I haven't pulled it apart yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240hybrid Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Man I wish I had that tool when I did my outter bushings. Had to beat the scheisse out of the spindle with a 2lb sledge, and ended up rethreading them. What would be the price of a tool like that?? Hey 80Lt1....a spindle is roughly 12" straight rod with threaded ends thats about 5/8 in diameter. It runs through the outter control arm bushing, then through the stub axle housing/hub and back out the other control arm bushing, keeping them aligned together so their not flappin the breeze. You'll see a bolt at each end of the outter ends of the control arms, thats the rod ends. Hope this helps. Chase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Chase I posted Z thang's email ln today's thread "Taking out rear suspension"/Brakes Wheels and Suspension $39.00 zthang43@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240hybrid Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 I appreciate that. I might get at him for that tool in the near future...dont have the $ right now, but I have a great running N/A 2.8 with only 60,000 on it with some mods. Will prob. get another 240z for a daily driver and throw that in it after I get done with my 280zxt/240 project. Will most likely go through all the bushings in that future Zcar too and need that item then. Thanks again. Chase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Looks as if I get to purchase Dan zthang's last tool. I suggested he make some more. Jeff, you will be more than welcome to use mine when you need it. Danno74Z, check your e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Thanks Rick I'm sure I will be borrowing it sometime in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted February 8, 2003 Author Share Posted February 8, 2003 Ok does anybody know what size the nuts are on the differental cover that bolt to the mount? They are deffinetly not as small as the R180 nuts! Thanks Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240hybrid Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 You mean the 2 that go into the mustache bar? I'm pretty sure its a 19 mm off the top of my head for those 2 bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted February 8, 2003 Author Share Posted February 8, 2003 Never mind I found them at Fleet Farm! Grade 5 nut in 9/16 but I can remember what the thread pitch was. It wasn't there normal hardware though it was off in some organized nut box type thing!? I am officially done with my R200/CV swap! What a PITA! But I think it's going to be worth it in the end! Anyways thanks for all the help the past 2 weeks! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 I just finished my CV swap about 3 weeks ago - the swap went really smooth with Ross C's adapted stub axles. My big problem was finding ZXT Axles in good condition. I bought 3 used sets (the sellers said they were "perfect" - Not! - then figured that I could have some rebuilt - Not!).- I could discover no source of replacement CV Joints and Nissan wants 150.00 wholesale for 1 Joint! Took 1 pair to the local NAPA who "rebuilt" them - came back nice looking with new boots but made big noise on the car. NAPA sells rebuilt CVs but their catalog shows both sides the same part, and I know that's wrong. Now I hear that it's really difficult to get quality rebuilt axles that will hold up to racing abuse. Finally I have located 2 new nissan axles for 200.00 apiece (List is 822.00!). Only problem here is that the two new ones turn out to be both RH axles. This far into it, I bit the bullet and bought one CV with unique splined end to convert a RH shaft to LH. May have to use the shaft itself from the used LH axle in the buildup as Nissan's fiche shows that the shafts are different parts left to right. I'll measure to make sure, and will have this all done next week. Like so many other things I've encountered in my Z (R&D?) project, I now know way more about CVs than I care to. Talk about getting the shaft! But now I should have good strong axles when done next week. I've been trying to get this thing to the track (Wed night or bust!) and big delays for simple problems are diving me cray-zee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 Left side 1/2 shaft (CV) stick is 1/2" shorter than the right side. You can use the left side stick in right side to free up a little room. I also have some info on the spindle pin puller Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 That tool have been invaluable and I highly recommend it. Auxilary and I have used it in the junkyard and at his place--it works flawlessly. If Zthang is still selling them, I encourage you to buy one because they are relatively cheap, save hours and hours of time, they really work, and you NEVER know when you or a friend may need one. I guarantee it. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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