Lower suspension arm bushess

[Mc1]

Just had the beast in for a service and MOT.

Failed MOT as the lower suspension arm bushes were worn and dealer says that the bushes can't be replaced , have to replace the whole arm 2@ £350 + each.

Could understand if the Z had high mileage but only done 21300 ish, is this a common problem or have I just been unlucky and do you think it's worth taking up with Nissan ?

 

Thanks.

[The Chubby Ninja]

You can change the bushes. I got told that when i got the car and bought a whole new banana arm, then the car failed its mot on the bushes on the other side so i got a polybush kit and done all the bushes and its perfect now

[Keyser]

Its the ball joints you can't change, but if you want the arms for less than that

 

or http://www.350z-uk.c...page__hl__lower

 

I used super pro from Jez

Edited February 13, 2013 by Keyser

[ATTAK Z]

It's unlikely to be ball joints on the banana bar at that mileage so go for the bushes first ... much cheaper !

[Keyser]

It's unlikely to be ball joints on the banana bar at that mileage so go for the bushes first ... much cheaper !

 

Just in case I was misunderstood I wasn't saying it was the ball joints I was saying you can't replace the ball joints but you can replace the bushes - sorry if I confused

Edited February 13, 2013 by Keyser

[Jez @ H-Dev]

Genuine Nissan compression arms complete, genuine Nissan standard bushes on their own and Superpro bushes all here: http://www.h-dev.co....compression arm - in stock and ready for delivery

 

Can also fit them, we're based near Newbury, Berkshire.

Edited February 13, 2013 by Jez

[ATTAK Z]

It's unlikely to be ball joints on the banana bar at that mileage so go for the bushes first ... much cheaper !

 

Just in case I was misunderstood I wasn't saying it was the ball joints I was saying you can't replace the ball joints but you can replace the bushes - sorry if I confused

 

I knew what you meant ... your post was clear to me

 

ETA it's very unlikely that both ball joints fail at the same time and it's a very difficult fault to diagnose with the car on jacks ... I would be tempted to get a second opinion before I started spending lots of money

Edited February 13, 2013 by ATTAK Z

[ZMANALEX]

Nice one Keyser

 

Bushes (£37.50) and arms (£215.00)in stock with next day delivery.

 

All genuine Nissan parts:

 

Just drop me a PM if I can help you further Mc1

 

Alex.

[Mc1]

Unfortunately due to holiday and work commitments didn't have time to get the bushes at a realistic price and fit them myself.

Upshot is I've got 2 perfectly good arms ( and ball joints - only done 21 k at renewal) only need bushes replacing at a bargain price from ZMANALEX and good as new. If any good to you then no reasonable offer refused - collect or I can send.

 

Cheers

 

George

[cs2000]

If you can buy the bushes and fit them yourself (or get them fitted) you could get a lot more for your old arms! Id love to be able to do this as I suspect mine need doing but don't know anyone local with the kit to just re-do the bushes, I suspect this is the same for a lot of members

[Mc1]

Good idea, bushes @ £38 from ZMANALEX I can get them pressed in at one of the engineering works I visit so should be able to make as slight profit and help someone out at the same time.