Z1 upper control arms, NEED HELP..

Wonka2581 · 02-29-2016, 08:25 AM

Hey all,

I recently installed Swift springs, and due to the camber I ordered and installed Z1 upper control arms (street version) and SPL rear camber arms and toe bolts.

Installation went smooth on all aspects. I followed the instructions to a "T" that being said.. I worked on the car across the street at my neighbors house (he has a full garage set up complete with air tools" any way's.. After the install I had to go to work so I could not run her by an alignment shop (plan on taking it Wednesday) but as I pulled out of his driveway and into my drive way I could not believe the noise that was coming from the upper control arms.. they are popping/squeaking and making all kinds of god awful noise..

If I'm not mistaken aren't these supposed to come pre greased and ready to install?

Any help would be very grateful... I'm trying to trouble shoot this before I call Z1

As always,

Thanks!

Wonka2581 · 02-29-2016, 08:28 AM

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Wonka2581 · 02-29-2016, 08:29 AM

Haha.. Sorry I just noticed the typo on the headline.. Sorry..

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RAMOS · 02-29-2016, 08:53 AM

You will have to grease them up. The dry bushings on the dry bolts are going to be causing a lot of noise and wear. Grease them up ASAP to prevent them from getting damaged.

Rusty · 02-29-2016, 11:34 AM

Rule of thumb. Always check to see if it needs grease before install. Grease it after install.

02-29-2016, 11:34 AM

So they don't come greased up? I'm picking up a set soon.

Wonka2581 · 02-29-2016, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Parra

So they don't come greased up? I'm picking up a set soon.

Don't seem that way... Ill hit them up with a grease gun on Wednesday... Ill let you know if that fixes the issue..

RAMOS · 02-29-2016, 12:28 PM

Even if they were pre-greased. You should always re-grease after install. Metal on metal friction is not good. Keep us posted on this Wonka.

Btw, nice choice going with Z1 and SPL.

Wonka2581 · 02-29-2016, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAMOS

Even if they were pre-greased. You should always re-grease after install. Metal on metal friction is not good. Keep us posted on this Wonka.

Btw, nice choice going with Z1 and SPL.

Thank you, And will do

Zrider79 · 02-29-2016, 02:45 PM

I was wondering how well the z1 uca held up.

ValidusVentus · 02-29-2016, 10:26 PM

Just be careful. Grease only the rubber bushings. Most quality heim joints/sphericals used in automobile applications have a teflon insert and are not meant to be lubricated. If you lubricate them it will interfere with the (wait, can the word "deposition" be used that way?) of the teflon on the metal, the teflon is intended to be the lubricant.

RAMOS · 02-29-2016, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValidusVentus

Just be careful. Grease only the rubber bushings. Most quality heim joints/sphericals used in automobile applications have a teflon insert and are not meant to be lubricated. If you lubricate them it will interfere with the (wait, can the word "deposition" be used that way?) of the teflon on the metal, the teflon is intended to be the lubricant.

I am pretty sure it's a steel bolt going through a brass bushing...

Presto · 02-29-2016, 10:59 PM

a person on the G forums is also having issues with these.

Z1 Front Upper Control Arm (race) followup - MyG37

maybe better to return them rather than wasting time unless of course z1 fixes them up quick

Wonka2581 · 02-29-2016, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValidusVentus

Just be careful. Grease only the rubber bushings. Most quality heim joints/sphericals used in automobile applications have a teflon insert and are not meant to be lubricated. If you lubricate them it will interfere with the (wait, can the word "deposition" be used that way?) of the teflon on the metal, the teflon is intended to be the lubricant.

Ya I was only going to try to use a grease gun on the grease fittings to see how it goes first.

Wonka2581 · 02-29-2016, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presto

a person on the G forums is also having issues with these.

Z1 Front Upper Control Arm (race) followup - MyG37

maybe better to return them rather than wasting time unless of course z1 fixes them up quick

Yes, I did read where someone had a lose Allen on the ball joint. I checked those before installing them.. They were not tight at all. I put a little bit of lock tight and tightened them up.

02-29-2016, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Z1 upper control arms, NEED HELP.. Hey all, I recently installed Swift springs, and due to the camber I ordered and installed Z1 upper control arms (street version) and SPL rear camber arms and toe bolts. Installation went smooth on all aspects. I followed the instructions to a "T" that being said.. I worked on the car across the street at my neighbors house (he has a full garage set up complete with air tools" any way's.. After the install I had to go to work so I could not run her by an alignment shop (plan on taking it Wednesday) but as I pulled out of his driveway and into my drive way I could not believe the noise that was coming from the upper control arms.. they are popping/squeaking and making all kinds of god awful noise.. If I'm not mistaken aren't these supposed to come pre greased and ready to install? Any help would be very grateful... I'm trying to trouble shoot this before I call Z1 As always, Thanks! __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-29-2016, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-29-2016, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Haha.. Sorry I just noticed the typo on the headline.. Sorry.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-29-2016, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
RAMOS Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Carolina Posts: 251 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 300	You will have to grease them up. The dry bushings on the dry bolts are going to be causing a lot of noise and wear. Grease them up ASAP to prevent them from getting damaged. __________________ BC Racing ll Stillen ll Tommy Kaira ll GT-R ll Akuma ll SPL *RAMOS' JOURNAL*

02-29-2016, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,180 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Rule of thumb. Always check to see if it needs grease before install. Grease it after install. RAMOS likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-29-2016, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
David Parra Guest Posts: n/a	So they don't come greased up? I'm picking up a set soon.

02-29-2016, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
RAMOS Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Carolina Posts: 251 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 300	Z1 upper control arms, NEED HELP.. Even if they were pre-greased. You should always re-grease after install. Metal on metal friction is not good. Keep us posted on this Wonka. Btw, nice choice going with Z1 and SPL. __________________ BC Racing ll Stillen ll Tommy Kaira ll GT-R ll Akuma ll SPL *RAMOS' JOURNAL* Last edited by RAMOS; 02-29-2016 at 12:31 PM.

02-29-2016, 02:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zrider79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pensacola florida Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Rep Power: 15	I was wondering how well the z1 uca held up. __________________ 2010 Monterey blue roadster Z Touring. Blk interior. g3,fast intentions exhaust,more to come. RIP 05 Silverstone 350z roadster mild N/A build.

02-29-2016, 10:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	Just be careful. Grease only the rubber bushings. Most quality heim joints/sphericals used in automobile applications have a teflon insert and are not meant to be lubricated. If you lubricate them it will interfere with the (wait, can the word "deposition" be used that way?) of the teflon on the metal, the teflon is intended to be the lubricant. __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

02-29-2016, 10:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Presto Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Home Posts: 123 Drives: Car Rep Power: 15	a person on the G forums is also having issues with these. Z1 Front Upper Control Arm (race) followup - MyG37 maybe better to return them rather than wasting time unless of course z1 fixes them up quick

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