a question about asloppy driving car - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

shanes14 · 05-05-2009, 04:41 PM

i have a s14 with 240+k miles on it and the suspension and steering feels just.. loose.

i know its time for some new stuff, but what all stuff should i replace?

i was thinkin of just getting a energy suspension full kit, i did it on a previous car and felt like a new car.

but i got an allignment and after a few weeks it went back to pulling a decent amount to the right. it also makes a clunking noise when i turn the sharp(u-turns and such) so i was wondering if i should get a new rack and pinion and things like that.

opinions?

apex · 05-05-2009, 06:54 PM

get under there and check all bolts make sure they are not loose

mine was clunkin i was going to replace the rack to but it was my tension rod coming
loose went away right after that

shanes14 · 05-06-2009, 01:40 PM

ill check everything out.. my friend told me today that i could just get a whole suspension kit(new arms and everything) and itll be a lot easier because i wont have to press in and out the bushings, which sucks ass to do. lol.. its about twice as much money but i think it could pay off in the long run.

2fizzleforshizzle · 05-09-2009, 10:20 AM

I would go with prothane or e-suspension poly bushings they help out alot!

***S14DB*** · 05-09-2009, 10:46 AM

Tie Rods and Tie rod ends.

punxva · 05-09-2009, 12:25 PM

also steering rack bushings and the column bushing are probably shot, after replacing mine i noticed a big difference

redsx13 · 05-09-2009, 01:06 PM

1. Replace your bushings, sub frame, diff, tension rods.
2. Check your ball joints
4. Replace your shocks, you don't have to go with coil overs or anything, some ticiko's would be nice and not too pricey
5. Check/tighten your wheel bearings
6. Replace your engine/ trans mounts

these are not in any particular order

***S14DB*** · 05-09-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punxva

also steering rack bushings and the column bushing are probably shot, after replacing mine i noticed a big difference

He has an S14 there is no column bushing.

Bigsyke · 05-09-2009, 05:56 PM

Get a set of solid subframe bushings from SPL, not the spacers. Start there.

Then At least do the ES 3pc tension rod bushings.

shanes14 · 05-10-2009, 10:36 AM

i have nismo suspension so its not the shocks, i just put on new tie rod ends.

05-05-2009, 04:41 PM	#1
shanes14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: florida Posts: 662 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	a question about asloppy driving car i have a s14 with 240+k miles on it and the suspension and steering feels just.. loose. i know its time for some new stuff, but what all stuff should i replace? i was thinkin of just getting a energy suspension full kit, i did it on a previous car and felt like a new car. but i got an allignment and after a few weeks it went back to pulling a decent amount to the right. it also makes a clunking noise when i turn the sharp(u-turns and such) so i was wondering if i should get a new rack and pinion and things like that. opinions?

05-05-2009, 06:54 PM	#2
apex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: palm springs Posts: 1,566 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	get under there and check all bolts make sure they are not loose mine was clunkin i was going to replace the rack to but it was my tension rod coming loose went away right after that __________________ Red Rocket

05-09-2009, 10:46 AM	#5
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Tie Rods and Tie rod ends. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

05-06-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
shanes14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: florida Posts: 662 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	ill check everything out.. my friend told me today that i could just get a whole suspension kit(new arms and everything) and itll be a lot easier because i wont have to press in and out the bushings, which sucks ass to do. lol.. its about twice as much money but i think it could pay off in the long run.

05-09-2009, 10:20 AM	#4
2fizzleforshizzle Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Age: 34 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would go with prothane or e-suspension poly bushings they help out alot!

05-09-2009, 01:06 PM	#7
redsx13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Agoura Hills, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 572 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	1. Replace your bushings, sub frame, diff, tension rods. 2. Check your ball joints 4. Replace your shocks, you don't have to go with coil overs or anything, some ticiko's would be nice and not too pricey 5. Check/tighten your wheel bearings 6. Replace your engine/ trans mounts these are not in any particular order

05-09-2009, 05:56 PM	#9
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 36 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get a set of solid subframe bushings from SPL, not the spacers. Start there. Then At least do the ES 3pc tension rod bushings.

05-10-2009, 10:36 AM	#10
shanes14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: florida Posts: 662 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i have nismo suspension so its not the shocks, i just put on new tie rod ends.