Im searching before I pick up a set of SPL compression rod bushings for a picture of them installed and I cant seem to find one. Ive been told by Infiniti that they are bad and Im getting the clunking sound when I go over certain bumps etc, only the guys there wrote on mt write up that the "right front lower control arm" was bad.

They let me walk out into the shop and actually look at the car on the lift and Im pretty sure what they showed me was a compression rod... not a control arm. They even said "compression rod".

I just want to make sure that before I spend $150 on these bushings that Im actually ordering the right part. Does anyone have a pic of underneath the car with these installed, or even just an underside pic with the location of these bushings highlighted?? I would really appreciate it!

Thanks

 

Pretty sure the RED is what they showed me that went bad..

And Im pretty sure the SPL Bushings go where the YELLOW is...

Yes or no?

 

Yes, where the yellow circle is!

 

So what bushings do I need to order for the RED circle?

AND QUICK INTERJECTION....



Whats the belt on the LEFT called? Guessing "DRIVE BELT"??


Sorry I'm in maintenance parts ordering mode right now lol.

 

The red circle is called the inner lower control arm bushing. Whiteline make that bushing.

Here is alink to the Whiteline bushings.
http://www.b2autodesigns.com/product...oducts_id=1211

 

Im ganna have to get under there tomorrow and make sure thats exactly what I need.. Hopefully thats it. I can live with $57.00 lol.

Can anyone confirm thats the correct belt that I need..?

Thanks everyone!

 

Accessory drive belt (power steering and Alternator)

 

Yes and yes. Drive belt, accessory belt. Both will work. And yes, Whiteline Lower control arm bushings is what you need. I just installed mine 4 days ago. They feel great. Both my bushings were torn completely out of the arm. So it was a fantastic upgrade!

 

Oh, and I ordered them from b2autodesigns! Great guys there, fast shipping too! Go with them

 

Awesome! Thanks for the info!
Only my right one is completely torn out, but Im thinking about just replacing both of them.. idk.
How hard was it to change the bushings Footballmania32?

 

Sure thing. I would suggest doing both. It will help maintain consistency from one side of the suspension to the other. You wouldn't install aftermarket shocks on one side and not on the other, you know what I mean? At the same time, they are only sold as a pair. If you don't do it now, you will eventually. Now, onto the installation. It's not that hard. Key is having a breaker bar, a metal sleeve extension for added leverage, and goose neck closed box wrenches (preferably 12 point but 6 will do.) But once you get the arms out, you need a hydraulic press in order to get the metal bushing sleeves out. So either take it to a shop and pay them $20-40 to do it for you, or buy a press. They're fairly cheap. If you have any questions at all, feel free to PM me. Despite it being a lengthy DIY, it's really a simple process.

-Sean

DIY: http://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-s...translink.html

 

Oh they come in pairs..? Well in that case I might as well change them both while Im under there and have all the tools out lol.

What is this kit? Will this replace the inner bushing and something else..?

http://www.b2autodesigns.com/product...oducts_id=5046

 

That is the bushing set for the compression rod. Which is the yellow circle in your posted picture. It is only a pair though, two halves and a inner metal sleeve. The OEM compression rod bushings go bad quickly too. But the ones you need are the Whiteline lower control arm bushings. Theyre about the same price.

These: http://www.b2autodesigns.com/product...oducts_id=1211

 

Got ya. Glad I posted up. I was a click away from ordering the wrong part lol. Thank everyone!

Just ordered a ton of parts.

Front and Rear Brake Pads
Front L/R Hub Assembly
Rear L/R Wheel Bearing Assembly
New Radiator
New Accessory Drive Belt
Control Arm Bushings
New Tires
New Wheels

I cant wait to get all this stuff put on and have my car running like NEW again.

 

Id third the whiteline bushings. The spl's are great for racing and are considered the "best", but you will have increased road noise with them as they are "solid" bushings. They are also prone to dirt etc getting into the bushing and tearing it up. Ordered mine from B2autodesigns and they were on my door step in a few days. Seemed like they were the only ones that had the bushings in stock and were one of the best prices I found as well.