Diff brace thoughts?

NissanParty

Yeah but installing a diff brace is a lot easier than replacing the bushing

With a diff brace, can the diff still move an appreciable amount within the subframe?

Edit: I am lazy, yes.

Averying

If you want a lazy-fix… look up the DIY for filling the diff bushing with epoxy. I think Motorvate DIY has a video on this. Supposedly this fix works pretty well but I can’t speak to how long it will last and/or how effective it is based on the condition of your existing diff bushing


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NissanParty

I did that on my G37 and the epoxy crumbled after a while. I was thinking of trying again on the Z but I'd really rather get the Z1 poly bushings. I just don't want to do the huge pain in the butt bushing replacement myself if I can find a shop to do it correctly and for not too much money. A few places I asked said it is going to be over 500 bucks, which doesn't surprise me at all.

BoilardZ

I replaced my diff bushings last year with hand tools--no power tools. But I did use the bushing pressing tool from Z1. The whole job took a solid 4-5 hours. But it just requires a lot of patience as you very, very slowly turn the screw to get the bushing out. Good to have a long breaker bar.
There are some good videos on Youtube. The key is to remove ALL the parts that are in the way, including exhaust (just has to be unhooked at the muffler, and let the whole thing dangle down to the ground), and a few braces.

Kzonts

I did it without power tools as well on my previous Z. Using the tool was tough. I had to ensure the car was high enough off the ground for a LONG breaker bar. And it took all of my strength to get it out. This time if I need to do it, I will cut it out!

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