Rear lower control arm bushes ?

[ScottyD]

Hi, I need to replace my RLCA Bushes, where the     can I get them from ?  I've sent a request to the Z Car Source USA for a price but would prefer to go local if possible. 

 

 

Edited January 2, 2020 by ScottyD

[Simestime]

You can still get these new from Nissan or go to All Z Parts in Sydney to get them quicker.

Edited January 5, 2020 by Simestime
Typo

[gilltech]

Question is: Do you really want urethane, or the original rubber type?

[Simestime]

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-240-Z-260Z-Rear-A-Arm-Inner-Bushes-Genuine/333363792971?hash=item4d9e07cc4b:g:Q48AAOSwCSpdpq6N

Here you go.

[AndBir]

32 minutes ago, gilltech said:

the original rubber type

IMHO the original rubber type will be better for road driving but you will pay more for them.

[ScottyD]

Thanks for the info, I didn’t realise there was a difference, my Z is mainly for Road use so I suppose I should go for the rubber style.

[AndBir]

57 minutes ago, ScottyD said:

should go for the rubber style

If you do, be aware the front and back bushes are different sizes and the workshop manual states the large fixing bolts on the ends should be tightened / torqued up with the car loaded with the equivalent weight of two small adults sitting in the car as well as a full tank fuel.

[Cozza]

Try Stew Wilkins. If he doesn’t have em he’ll be able to get them. As well as provide sound advice on material types. 

[gilltech]

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IMHO the original rubber type will be better for road driving 

Definitely. The urethane is a cheaper material and flexes less and will provide a stiffer and harsher ride.

[260DET]

Urethane is not suitable for any bush that twists internally I believe, go with the rubber ones for all replacement purposes.

[ScottyD]

My RLCA bushes arrived today from a local Nissan dealer. 

[ScottyD]

So today I removed my RLCAs to replace the bushes, started by removing the spindle with my a home made tool ( old seat leg, some thread bar, washes and nuts ) quick and easy.

Then to the brackets closer to the diff, came out easy as well, then up on the bench with the unit I notice the larger bushes weren’t rubber bushes at all.

Turns out Steven the original builder fitted adjustable bushes 20 years ago and are now worn out, no wonder it sounded like an old red rattler, anyway I fitted the new larger bushes but the smaller items are still in good shape and will be staying in.

How good are these rainy days tinkering in the garage.

Edited February 8, 2020 by ScottyD

[AndBir]

31 minutes ago, ScottyD said:

So today I removed my RLCAs to replace the bushes, started by removing the spindle with my a home made tool ( old seat leg, some thread bar, washes and nuts ) quick and easy.

Seems you got lucky as I read sometimes these can be diabolical to get out!

Your home made SST (special service tool) looks just the thing.

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sounded like an old red rattler,

Giving away your age there - when did the last one of those run?

Edited February 8, 2020 by AndBir

[gilltech]

You're oh so very very lucky those spindles came out like that. I had to take a gas torch to the rubber bushings on mine and burn those out as the spindles were seized fast to the inner sleeves. That was 30yrs ago, acting on a mechanic friend's advice I used copper grease when I installed the new ones and they are still free to this day.