300ZX (Z31) Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis Discussions related to performance suspension, wheels, brakes and chassis.

Question about rear suspension?

Old 01-09-2005, 05:22 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
jersey300zx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2
Question about rear suspension?

Hi,
I am new to the site and just purchased an 86 300zx non-turbo. This is my first import and was wondering my rear tire's toe-out at the bottom where the tire meets the road. What can I do to eliminate this problem before I put new rims and tire on the vehicle? Also do the make a kit to keep this problem from returning? The vehicle's suspension is stock and unmolested. I am use to full / tubed axle so this is new to me. Thank you for the time and advise.
jersey300zx is offline  
Old 01-09-2005, 07:27 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
WhtFairLadyZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Douglasville, Ga
Posts: 372
Hey welcome to the site. but I think u may have accidentally posted ur question on the wrong page. Ur car is a Z31, this section of the site is for Z32s. But to answer you question anyway, you can try to find some rear adjustable tie rods. I dont think Stillen makes any for ur car. But u could look there. Sry, i know i m not being much help. Good luck though. Try the Z31 page..you'll get better help there.
WhtFairLadyZ is offline  
Old 01-10-2005, 08:34 PM
  #3  
Administrative Brown Guy
 
Riz Z Speed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 5,406
Moved to 300ZX (Z31) Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis.
Riz Z Speed is offline  
Old 01-12-2005, 07:10 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
mdharris11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 24
Wink

In response to your question, the Z31 was designed with a negative camber in the rear wheels. In other words, the rear wheels essentially swing outward from the bottom. With age, that is -- worn coil springs and possibly worn shocks -- the negative camber worsens. The result is that you will wear out your rear tires prematurely. Trust us -- many on this site can attest to it. Do a web search for a rear camber adjustment kit. You should be able to find one although they are outrageously priced for the simplicity of the part! Check out z31.com for more info., and I also think that azbum.com has instructions for doing your own camber adjustment. Hope this helps, and good luck.
Mark
mdharris11 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
meanshyguy
300ZX (Z32) Forums
3
08-30-2014 04:11 PM
bojo68
280ZX Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
3
07-26-2009 02:23 AM
under8seconds
Wanted (WTB / WTT)
1
08-12-2005 03:09 PM
bayareazguy
300ZX (Z32) Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
11
05-23-2004 01:42 AM
SwiggA88zxt
300ZX (Z31) Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
2
12-01-2003 04:06 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Question about rear suspension?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:03 PM.