260Z Build #20 - Complete rear suspension rebuild and install

In today's episode i tackle rebuilding the rear shocks, hubs, and suspension and getting it all in the car.
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[@dnlbsts1997]

Thanks for posting, I always refer to your videos if I can’t find info

[@Dolf260z]

Thanks for the support! I have been slack on videos and replys it seems!

[@edwardogaray4249]

Thanks for the motivation ,keep up the ZZZZ dreams.

[@Dolf260z]

and thanks to you for commenting and keeping me motivated with the build!!

[@kenvennema8766]

Great video - super helpful. Do you have a video or any tips on removing and replacing the other set of bushings on the lower control arm?

[@Dolf260z]

If it's the outer bushes on the lower control arm, where the dreaded spindle pin goes, I was able to press them out at work with the hydraulic press. Without one, id suggest drilling the center of the rubber in the bush out, then knock the center apart. You will then be left with the outer sleeve caught in the control arm. Use a hacksaw, feed the blade through the center of the bush and connect to hacksaw. Then cut through the sleeve until it splits in half and use a chisel and hammer to drive the sleeve out

[@brandonbeeman1558]

Well done Dolf.

[@joem6859]

That is a thing of beauty....

[@markblades4536]

Another great videos, I can’t believe they’re not viewed more mate, good info, I’m just looking at moment for replacement shocks for my Fairlady Z 1977 coupe , looks like the States too

[@Dolf260z]

Thanks for the support brother!
I have been to wholesale suspension, and Sydney Suspension around my area. both times, The have looked on the computer, 90% of the time, part numbers are NLA. They did find KYB Exell G for the front end, they said they had 1 pair in stock, but no location on the shelf. He had a dusty pile of shocks in the corner on the top shelf that had been there since the vietnam war, he said it could be in that pile, but was not interested in looking through it for me.
I have found a lot of online shops in America are more helpful, our dollar is getting stronger and it is becoming worthwhile to import parts again.
Try These online shops in USA: TheZStore, Z car source, and i mainly use Z car Depot, they are in Springfield Missouri. Usually each order costs me $80-140 (AUD) in shipping but it comes in one week. I just bought a bunch of stuff through them in the last 2 weeks, covid or no, it came in 7 days. Sometimes its better to avoid the headache, pay for shipping and have your parts with no mucking around!

[@markblades4536]

Dolf260z I think your 100% brother, was online with your recommendations thank you, I need a few bits like panel patches, rubber etc, I think I’ll bite bullet next week, NZ tough on freight, but I ain’t moving, see u follow my project_fairlady_z on Insta.... loving your build mate, great content too, I’m a bit behind u mind 🤔

[@scotta1725]

Thanks, just about to do the rear end rebuild to my 72 Fairlady Z.

[@Dolf260z]

nice! what are ya putting in? coilovers or rebuilding stock gear?

[@scotta1725]

Dolf260z rebuilding as stock

[@andrewb3497]

Which bump stop did you use - i.e. brand and compound/material?

[@Dolf260z]

Hi mate they were supplied by my local datsun specialist workshop, his own design/branded ones. Stewart willkins motorsport in Sydney. They are not polly or nolothane bushes they had compression to them.