95 Q45 Rear upper link help

[jamesmost]

ok as usual i am unable to figure out how to up load a picture onto q45.org for hosting.my rear upper links have shot bushings, infiniti want $120 per side for the entire link. (parts 55130N (RH)and 55131M(LH).I would rather replace bushings or replace w/300z part if available.advice would be appreciated.James

[maxnix]

http://www.splparts.com

Get the 300ZX Z32 upper link

[jamesmost]

i spoke to Kuah he said that that is the UCA and his part is not compatable.i already have adjustable UCA's on the car... Maybe looking at wrong part..james

[maxnix]

He might be thinking about my FGY33 for which it is true.

Because the spring seat is higher on the G50 rear, the Z32 link will work. Wes has them.

[jamesmost]

Maybe so... but my guess is that my mechanic told me the wrong part because i already have aftermarket adj. ruca's

He might be thinking about my FGY33 for which it is true.

Because the spring seat is higher on the G50 rear, the Z32 link will work. Wes has them.

[Jesda]

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[jamesmost]

thank you Jesda....so the 55131m is the uca ???if so that is not my problem probably 55110p or 55120 - shot bushings causing wheel to wobble when brought up on lift...

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[maxnix]

thank you Jesda....so the 55131m is the uca ???if so that is not my problem probably 55110p or 55120 - shot bushings causing wheel to wobble when brought up on lift...

If that is so, then call Joe for the OEM replacemnt and you willl be good to go.

[elwesso]

James I really think you should have your mechanic use that digram and confirm which part it actually is... take some of the guesswork out of it.

[xKnownShadowX]

Call Joe and he might be talking about the traction arm or toe arm.

[jamesmost]

ok just got under car and spoke to infiniti the part i need is 55120 (RH) & (LH) rh is $89.20 and LH is $44.50 they call it the upper link.aftermarket z part work ??? spl calls them rear traction rods $209 a pair.

Megans Racing has these for $149 pair http://www.shopzeus.com/produc...90737

godspeed ebay $90 shippedhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...32187

ebay wicked tuning $95 shippedhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...25254

power trix $129http://www.powertrix.com/z32adjsusparms.htm

James

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[maxnix]

ok just got under car and spoke to infiniti the part i need is 55120 (RH) & (LH) rh is $89.20 and LH is $44.50

Price disparity makes no sense. Was this IoS to whom you spoke?

I don't see the advantage of going with non-OEM part.

[jamesmost]

one side is backordered from infiniti

Price disparity makes no sense. Was this IoS to whom you spoke?

I don't see the advantage of going with non-OEM part.

[maxnix]

How about just the bushings? Seems like the metal should be good unles damaged.

[jamesmost]

point me to the bushings please.... infiniti does not sell them...james

How about just the bushings? Seems like the metal should be good unles damaged.

[maxnix]

Joe will know. Infiniti doesn't sell any parts to us civilians. Only the dealers do.

[jamesmost]

does anybody know if the z32 parts are compatable with the g50 traction rod i need to replace ????

[Q45tech]

Obviously the arms must match the subrame and the rear wheelbase, even an 1/8" difference is significant if camber and toe are to be oem.

Obviously adjustable arms can be made to fit.

Interesting to study HOW oem design changes TOE during acceleration and braking vs static alignment to optimize performance during that facit of operation. HINT same general ting happens on front.................excess negative camber dilutes BRAKING ability.

[jamesmost]

Interesting - part still backordered - Kuah at SPL said if infiniti part 9.5" long then his and other after market will fit.anyone under a G50 today to measure ??

Obviously the arms must match the subrame and the rear wheelbase, even an 1/8" difference is significant if camber and toe are to be oem.

Obviously adjustable arms can be made to fit.

Interesting to study HOW oem design changes TOE during acceleration and braking vs static alignment to optimize performance during that facit of operation. HINT same general ting happens on front.................excess negative camber dilutes BRAKING ability.

[jamesmost]

confirmed done fixed. got 2 Left Hand Sides 55120+A $44 each...just like the 300z uses....Which would confirm that the 300z aftermarket arms (spl, etc) will work as well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Solved my Mystery shimmy @ 90mphPutting it to the ground solid now...Also got rid of a weird feeling while brakeing...James

[Haitian_King]

confirmed done fixed. got 2 Left Hand Sides 55120+A $44 each...just like the 300z uses....Which would confirm that the 300z aftermarket arms (spl, etc) will work as well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Solved my Mystery shimmy @ 90mphPutting it to the ground solid now...Also got rid of a weird feeling while brakeing...James

Glad to hear it. I just replace my front UCA's and I wish I had known about the 300z option. Now I have an intermittent shimmy from 75+ MPH that wasn't there when I had the shot bushings and messed up rack.

[Silver Owl]

http://www.splparts.com

Get the 300ZX Z32 upper link

I have a set of z32 rear upper control arms I got last spring for my Q. I brought these to my mechanic, he mounted them but kept the stock upper arms because the set from spl didn't clear the shocks. I paired these with eibach springs and tokico blues.