Rear differential bushing failure

Big J · 01-24-2015, 11:24 PM

Is the old fluid residue I'm seeing basically the fluid coming out of the bushing?

GaleForce · 01-24-2015, 11:35 PM

Yep. Looks like it.

Big J · 01-25-2015, 12:02 AM

Well ****. I feel a bang esp when I change gears so I guess this is the cause. Could this in any way relate to bad handling by chance?

Big J · 01-25-2015, 12:03 PM

Also, it looks like my front sway bar has moved a little bit towards the passenger side, any ideas what would cause this and how I can fix this?

gbrettin · 01-25-2015, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Is the old fluid residue I'm seeing basically the fluid coming out of the bushing?

Yes

Big J · 01-25-2015, 12:20 PM

It looks like it gave birth lol

KN21283 · 01-25-2015, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Also, it looks like my front sway bar has moved a little bit towards the passenger side, any ideas what would cause this and how I can fix this?

DIY: Whiteline rear differential bushings

Big J · 01-25-2015, 12:28 PM

Thanks, i ran across that diy earlier so ill be going by that this week for sure.

Do i have to remove the rear end to get to that one bushing?

LostSol · 01-25-2015, 03:28 PM

Yes. Rear end needs to come down to do the bushings. See the DIY (it's my car in it) and let me know if you have any questions

Big J · 01-25-2015, 03:38 PM

Sweet, thanks for the write up. I'll order the bushings in the morning

Big J · 01-30-2015, 10:11 PM

The front bushings are being a bitch to get out, so I'm just going to cut them tomorrow. Something I noticed is that the white line front bushings are 2 pieces? Does the larger go on the bottom of the differential?

axmea? · 01-30-2015, 11:53 PM

It is a sign that you have appropriately driven your Z. Upgrade to Whiteline.

Big J · 01-31-2015, 01:00 AM

Well I'm definately not easy on it. I have the whitelines sitting on my counter as we speak.

ValidusVentus · 01-31-2015, 04:08 AM

if your going to pull the diff to replace the bushings, might be the best time to look at diff upgrades or even just the diff upgrade kit from Z1

Big J · 01-31-2015, 10:24 AM

Yes, i read all the things I can do while its out. It took me 2 hours to get it out on my own with no with no air tools. I am not going to turn a $100 bushing job into a $3k differential and gear job over 2 hours worth of work.

01-24-2015, 11:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Rear differential bushing failure Is the old fluid residue I'm seeing basically the fluid coming out of the bushing?

01-24-2015, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Yep. Looks like it. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

01-25-2015, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks, i ran across that diy earlier so ill be going by that this week for sure. Do i have to remove the rear end to get to that one bushing? Last edited by Big J; 01-25-2015 at 12:32 PM.

01-25-2015, 03:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	Yes. Rear end needs to come down to do the bushings. See the DIY (it's my car in it) and let me know if you have any questions wideglideleon likes this. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

01-30-2015, 11:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
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01-25-2015, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Well ****. I feel a bang esp when I change gears so I guess this is the cause. Could this in any way relate to bad handling by chance?

01-25-2015, 12:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Also, it looks like my front sway bar has moved a little bit towards the passenger side, any ideas what would cause this and how I can fix this?

01-25-2015, 12:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	It looks like it gave birth lol

01-25-2015, 03:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Sweet, thanks for the write up. I'll order the bushings in the morning

01-30-2015, 10:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	The front bushings are being a bitch to get out, so I'm just going to cut them tomorrow. Something I noticed is that the white line front bushings are 2 pieces? Does the larger go on the bottom of the differential?

01-31-2015, 01:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Well I'm definately not easy on it. I have the whitelines sitting on my counter as we speak.

01-31-2015, 04:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 22	if your going to pull the diff to replace the bushings, might be the best time to look at diff upgrades or even just the diff upgrade kit from Z1 __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

01-31-2015, 10:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Yes, i read all the things I can do while its out. It took me 2 hours to get it out on my own with no with no air tools. I am not going to turn a $100 bushing job into a $3k differential and gear job over 2 hours worth of work.

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