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Old 12-05-2016, 03:51 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ecoplunge View Post
I've been suspecting the FLCA bushings. I imagine visual inspection won't tel you much unless they're really gone. What are the impact bushings - never heard of that before? On the FCLA's I've heard great things about delrin but can't find any suppliers. Are they only available as a custom machined part? And what's the material used on SPL's stuff?

My spacers made a small difference when I put them on but seemed very minor.

Check on the lifetime alignment. Very good investment.
The visual inspection won't do much unless they are severely worn out.

The impact bushing is the big round bushing on the rear mounting point of the FLCA.

I can't think of anyone off the top of my head that makes off the shelf Delrin stuff that you can just order. It would have to be custom made. Which isn't a big deal if you have a spare set of every bushinh you want to replace.

SPL is solid aluminum, spherical bearings, or heim joints. No rubber or delrin at all in any of their products for the 370. Here are their offerings for the 370Z. I have their solid diff bushing kit, and the front bushings for the FLCA's.

Nissan - 09+ 370Z (Z34) - SPLParts
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