What kind of bushing does Nissan suspension use?
In this picture of a Nissan OEM Rear Upper Control Arm, you can see that the outer joint uses a rubber bushing. The OEM suspension arms virtually all use rubber bushings with an inner collar fused to the rubber. The rubber twists and deflects as the arm travels.
Why do stock arms have rubber bushings on them?
The stock arms use rubber bushings, as the “upright” will actually try to twist slightly as it travels up and down, and rubber bushings allow that. Additionally, since the tension rod controls the caster (front-back movement) of the spindle, the upper control arm needs to allow a little bit of deflection laterally.
Which is the best suspension for urethane bushings?
Energy Suspension is by far our most popular manufacturer of urethane bushings. There are a few arms that only need to rotate on one axis, rather than two. With these, roller bearings are common. In the Z32 world, this will most commonly be found on the Front Upper Control Arms. Powertrix Front Upper Control Arms.
What kind of suspension do I need for a concept Z?
For these, I usually recommend either Z1 Street (they use urethane bushings that allow a little of that pivot), Powertrix Extended (great for super low cars), or even Top Speed if you don’t need anything special. Tension Rod – Adjusts caster.
What kind of bushing does a 350Z have?
The large stock rubber fluid filled bushing in the rear subframe of 350Z, G35, 370Z, & G37 models is prone to failure. It is common to see evidence of the silicone fluid leaking out of the busted bushing characterized by black stains on the subframe below the bushing.
In this picture of a Nissan OEM Rear Upper Control Arm, you can see that the outer joint uses a rubber bushing. The OEM suspension arms virtually all use rubber bushings with an inner collar fused to the rubber. The rubber twists and deflects as the arm travels.
What kind of bushing does Z1 motorsports use?
We also offer a Z1 solid aluminum rear differential bushing set for enthusiasts willing to trade some drivetrain noise and vibration for torque transfer and control. Z1 Motorsports differential bushings aren’t just a repair item, they’re an essential upgrade for enthusiasts from daily drivers to the weekend track warrior.
What happens when rear differential bushings wear out?
When these bushings wear out, the differential twists under load which can result in wheel hop, increased chassis vibration, damage to the rear differential cover, and excessive axle wear.