jjs350zed

Hey Guys,

The bushing indicated here is shot. My local z specialist says that I have to buy the entire arm and that the bushing isn't sold seperatly, is this true?


I found this page of bushings and am wondering if this part is possibly the replacement:
http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5348#
54560-RRZ30 NISSAN 350Z 2003-2006 Front Lower Transverse Link Bushing

I searched and found a couple threads with 350evo saying they were going to be making suspension parts for the z, but their website doesn't appear to have what I need.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Spork

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There are people here that replaced just the bushing. I ordered the entire arm.

Rickdogg

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350evo is no longer making new products for the Z's as of a few years ago.

Russ@Z1

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I just replaced the arm and bought one for the other side just in case.

Kwame

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We offer a polyurethane version of that bushing from Whiteline Plus...

(Front Lower Inner Control Arm Bushing)
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ng&prodid=3783

and the NISMO hard rubber version of the same bushing Unfortunately, we don't have the NISMO bushings up on our website yet.

ZPHILE

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Just curious OP and others that know. What did you experience to know this needed to be replaced? What miles and year is your car??? Is this fix a DIY?

jjs350zed

many thanks!

jjs350zed

My car has is a 2003, 57k miles, 12 20-30 minute track sessions which I'm sure didn't help : )

I saw a wheeler dealers once where Ed replaced bushings with just a vice, some scrap 2x4's and his socket set, he used a socket that was slightly smaller than the bushing and lined it up, he then used the vice to press it out. There are some instructions with various methods if you google it.

ZPHILE

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Steering wheel vibration tipped you to it? I have a '08 that I don't track but it's got 36K! Had a '06 with 70K with no problem with suspension. Like to know what to look for. Have real 'old' Z that does have steering wheel vibration - maybe this is the problem! Let me know OP.

jjs350zed

The symptom was a sort of clicking in the suspension when accelerating from a standstill, like the bushing was getting pushed in and out. Didn't notice a difference in handling but I haven't pushed it since I started hearing the noise. It was only coming from one side, the driver’s. My passenger side bushing looks good but I’ll be replacing them both while I’m at it and since they’re sold in pairs.

ZPHILE

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Cool! Good info! Thanks!

1cockyZ

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You could get these.
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re_active_suspension on ebay got both sets for like $65 shipped I think. They are at the machine shop right now getting pressed in and won't have a review for like a week as I just ripped out my rear. The shock/strut bushings get hammered, mine were smashed down pretty bad. Good luck whatever way you go.

3hree5ive0ero

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^^ I've been looking at buying those as well. They're $48.12 shipped.

Here's the link to the eBay listing for those interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260261757078

Kwame

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I'd just like to point out for anyone who might be wondering the Whiteline Plus Bushings are the new and improved version of the Noltec bushings. Noltec, Whiteline and Nolathane were all bought out by Red Ranger and are the same company. Noltec = Whiteline Plus.

This is what our Whiteline rep e-mailed us when we asked the difference between the Whiteline Plus and the Noltec bushings...

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...g-failure.html

1cockyZ

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Isn't that something. Funny because the noltecs haven't been available that long and haven't even established a reputation as being good bad or indifferent. I was just trying to give the op another choice. I would probably buy the whitelines if I was shopping today. Black is way cooler than blue.

Kwame

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^ I didn't post my last post as "rebuttal" to your post, I just know from being on so many different boards for so long that inevitably someone is going to ask what the difference is between the Noltecs and the Whiteline Plus and since I already know the answer I thought I'd save everyone time and just point it out.

1cockyZ

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Noltec has revolutionized the suspension control by developing an advanced polyester complex branded 'Softride' which combines the durability & geometry control of a polyester bush combined with the soft, absorbent qualities of rubber. There is no opportunity cost, 'Softride' is the perfect medium delivering enhanced handling and vehicle stability with minimal ride comfort trade off. Backing this unique material is an extensive range, covering 60 manufacturers and over 1500 models. All Noltec products are covered for 2 years/ 40,000km and are proudly Australian Made!

BENEFITS:
Up to 25% softer in certain applications compared to competitor products
Long lasting durability
Improved geometry control
Resistence to: Chemicals Oils Weathering
Enhanced braking, handling & vehicle stability
Improves wear on surrounding
suspension components
Increases tyre life
Australian Made

This is from the noltec site. I guess the whiteline are a harder durometer, but I am only guessing because I don't know for certain. I just want to educate people, so they can make informed decisions I have nothing to sell. Personally like I said already I would buy the whitelines today. In fact if you have the diff mount bushings available could you please pm me a price shipped to 08753. BTW I would never take a reps word for it because they are not objective most of the time.

Z1 Performance

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But that's just it - you're making an assumption that one is softer than another, or somehow entirely different. I wouldn't go so far as to make that supposition unless both were sitting in front of a chemist, and could be broken down to their "ingredients" and then subsequently tested for their durometer ratings. Since that info is not available, all we have to go off is what the company tells us, as posted, that one is a revised version of the other. Since both firms are now a wholly owned subsidiary of a larger parent firm, and all the Noltec parts are now sold as Whiteline Plus parts, that's all anyone can go off of, and I don't think it would serve the former Noltec, the present Whiteline Plus, or Red Ranger as the parent of both to mislead anyone.

The other bushings you asked about are not yet in production. We'll post when/if they are released

1cockyZ

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I said I didn't know for certain and if whiteline is all there is going to be now this is like beating a dead horse. Anyway its good we finally have a choice for the longest time it was nismo or stock. Anyway there was a noltec part number for the rear diff bushing that is not listed in the whiteline catalog I hope they make it. If you look at the whiteline part numbers they are the same as the noltecs just instead of starting with a N they start with a W. Glad to see you are ahead of the curve and selling these either way.

Kwame

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It's there...