transverse link is slipping off bushing
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fattie end-links too?
Did you notice how fat these end-links are too (the yellow circle)?
Much beefier than mine... what the heck is this?
Is it a 350Z? is it like this on an 05/06/07.... anyone...?
(edit - not 05, I just looked at the 05 loaner, which is the same as the 03 - I don't think it is a G)
Much beefier than mine... what the heck is this?
Is it a 350Z? is it like this on an 05/06/07.... anyone...?
(edit - not 05, I just looked at the 05 loaner, which is the same as the 03 - I don't think it is a G)
Last edited by andycon; Jun 15, 2007 at 01:08 PM. Reason: edits
here's a pic as promised, albeit blurry. this is one side, but the other side is exactly at the same position.
look at those skinnies! terrible... seems like the bushing is in place by a small notch at the middle of the bushing.
look at those skinnies! terrible... seems like the bushing is in place by a small notch at the middle of the bushing.
Last edited by panda007; Jun 9, 2007 at 01:58 AM.
update:
talked to eddie from mynismo and purchased the revised links from a 2006 350z. judging from the pictures and the actual product in my hands, they're both the skinnies. i just realized from the fatty that andycon posted, i doubt they're even for the g or z. i overlooked the fact the lower strut housing actually bolts onto this traverse link... but that picture above does not.
looks like i'll have to fabricate polyurethane discs to sandwich the link from slipping again.
talked to eddie from mynismo and purchased the revised links from a 2006 350z. judging from the pictures and the actual product in my hands, they're both the skinnies. i just realized from the fatty that andycon posted, i doubt they're even for the g or z. i overlooked the fact the lower strut housing actually bolts onto this traverse link... but that picture above does not.
looks like i'll have to fabricate polyurethane discs to sandwich the link from slipping again.
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well if you happen to fab some up, can you fab some extras? 
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Originally Posted by panda007
update:
talked to eddie from mynismo and purchased the revised links from a 2006 350z. judging from the pictures and the actual product in my hands, they're both the skinnies. i just realized from the fatty that andycon posted, i doubt they're even for the g or z. i overlooked the fact the lower strut housing actually bolts onto this traverse link... but that picture above does not.
looks like i'll have to fabricate polyurethane discs to sandwich the link from slipping again.
talked to eddie from mynismo and purchased the revised links from a 2006 350z. judging from the pictures and the actual product in my hands, they're both the skinnies. i just realized from the fatty that andycon posted, i doubt they're even for the g or z. i overlooked the fact the lower strut housing actually bolts onto this traverse link... but that picture above does not.
looks like i'll have to fabricate polyurethane discs to sandwich the link from slipping again.
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why is it slipping?
My car is in the dealership now for an oil change. I spoke to my rep (Joe) and told him I had aftermarket sways, but I suspected a problem with the lower control arm. He said he would check it out. I just got a call from him - he said that the lower control arm bushing is worn and it is causing it to slip off. (I have ~64k on the clock)
The remedy is to replace the bushing...of course that means replacing the entire control arm ! $400
However... lucky me, I have an extended warranty (on 2003 sedan), so I am only going to be out $100 for deductible. nice!
I guess these bushings can't be replaced w/o replacing the entire control arm?
Seems like poor design - I still wonder what they look like on the later models - the loaner (05 sedan) had the same skinnies. ANyone get a look at 06/07 models?
Also, I asked them to check a small oil leak - was the front crank seal
...extended warranty - how are ya!
hmm.. wonder if they will pop on the UR pully while they are at it
If you are in H-town, I am using West-side Infiniti, which has had mixed results in the past. The rep I now deal with is Joe Gonzales - he has always done a great job for me, and I highly recommend.
The remedy is to replace the bushing...of course that means replacing the entire control arm ! $400
However... lucky me, I have an extended warranty (on 2003 sedan), so I am only going to be out $100 for deductible. nice!
I guess these bushings can't be replaced w/o replacing the entire control arm?
Seems like poor design - I still wonder what they look like on the later models - the loaner (05 sedan) had the same skinnies. ANyone get a look at 06/07 models?
Also, I asked them to check a small oil leak - was the front crank seal
...extended warranty - how are ya!
hmm.. wonder if they will pop on the UR pully while they are at it
If you are in H-town, I am using West-side Infiniti, which has had mixed results in the past. The rep I now deal with is Joe Gonzales - he has always done a great job for me, and I highly recommend.
the traverse links i've purchased are for a 2006 350z. i haven't checked the arms religiously on the 07 but i think the design is a tad different. i didn't want the dealer to think i am stealing the wheels off their lot.
If you didn't have the warranty you could have bought the Nismo replacement bushing that's made out of a harder rubber and had a shop press it in for you.
http://mynismo.com/products/?id=5348
http://mynismo.com/products/?id=5348
update:
i installed the driver hand side revised traverse link, however the revised seems to be a tad bit shorter than the old ones... i believe these helped prevent the tire feathering. anyway, the depth of the seat that holds the nut right behind the rotor itself has been reduced from 0.7 cm (old) to 0.15 cm (revised), so the nut cannot be tightened with the cotter pin in place. Once installed and wheel in place, i could have sworn the wheel/tire had a positive camber! after driving for a bit, seemed to gone to an offslight negative camber. anyway, need to buy the lower seated nuts and install the SPC rear camber/toe bolts, i'll have the car aligned.
i'll post the pics tomorrow as it is in my friend's digicam.
as for the bushings, i should have just bought the nismo ones and have a shop install it. to make a bushing washer out of urethane rubber or elastomer is harder than i thought! after inspecting the damaged bushing, it's not a solid piece, but a very thin vertical sheet at the center. so afterall, the nismo ones are better pieces to use.
i installed the driver hand side revised traverse link, however the revised seems to be a tad bit shorter than the old ones... i believe these helped prevent the tire feathering. anyway, the depth of the seat that holds the nut right behind the rotor itself has been reduced from 0.7 cm (old) to 0.15 cm (revised), so the nut cannot be tightened with the cotter pin in place. Once installed and wheel in place, i could have sworn the wheel/tire had a positive camber! after driving for a bit, seemed to gone to an offslight negative camber. anyway, need to buy the lower seated nuts and install the SPC rear camber/toe bolts, i'll have the car aligned.
i'll post the pics tomorrow as it is in my friend's digicam.
as for the bushings, i should have just bought the nismo ones and have a shop install it. to make a bushing washer out of urethane rubber or elastomer is harder than i thought! after inspecting the damaged bushing, it's not a solid piece, but a very thin vertical sheet at the center. so afterall, the nismo ones are better pieces to use.
Last edited by panda007; Jun 19, 2007 at 03:42 AM.
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From: Sugar Land,Texas
Originally Posted by andycon
Hey Dave- do you have your stock front sway bar?
I want to put the stock one back on and take it in. Anyone in the Houston area....?
I want to put the stock one back on and take it in. Anyone in the Houston area....?
They went out with the trash a long time ago.
Dave
panda007: just to be clear, did you use the Nismo "Front Lower Transverse Link Bushing" (part number 54560-RRZ30) from MyNismo.com?
One of the bushings on my girlfriend's car is bad and I'm looking for some solution other than replacing the whole arm.
Thanks,
Evan
One of the bushings on my girlfriend's car is bad and I'm looking for some solution other than replacing the whole arm.
Thanks,
Evan
panda007: just to be clear, did you use the Nismo "Front Lower Transverse Link Bushing" (part number 54560-RRZ30) from MyNismo.com?
One of the bushings on my girlfriend's car is bad and I'm looking for some solution other than replacing the whole arm.
Thanks,
Evan
One of the bushings on my girlfriend's car is bad and I'm looking for some solution other than replacing the whole arm.
Thanks,
Evan
Yes that is the correct bushing. I just replaced both the inner bushing and the outer (shock absorber) bushings circled in red below on my control arms since mine were bad as well.
It would be a good idea to replace both bushings on the control arm at the same time. I went ahead and ordered the Whiteline Plus bushings since the Nismo ones seem to never be in stock. So far the handling is excellent!
Get the Whiteline bushings form everythingg35.com
Inner Bushing: http://www.g35parts.com/G35-Front-Co...r-p/w52991.htm
Outer Shock Absorber Bushing: http://www.g35parts.com/G35-Front-Sh...m-p/w52992.htm
panda007: just to be clear, did you use the Nismo "Front Lower Transverse Link Bushing" (part number 54560-RRZ30) from MyNismo.com?
One of the bushings on my girlfriend's car is bad and I'm looking for some solution other than replacing the whole arm.
Thanks,
Evan
One of the bushings on my girlfriend's car is bad and I'm looking for some solution other than replacing the whole arm.
Thanks,
Evan
Anyway - you are close... if you want to save some money from getting new ones, let me know - I'll sell you these oem.