By ball joint, I assume you mean track rod end? Easy peasy (once I spoke to Chris - welsh mod/mot dudeOriginally Posted by Chriscooke
) job that took me over an hour to do the first as I couldn't get the bastid thing undone (then realised I was trying to unscrew it the wrong way
) and less than 15 mins to do the second as I know how it was done.
Why do you need to replace the steering rod arm
And I want more shiny blue arms under my car!! Just 2 pairs of rear ones to go - got the rest
Teggers, I need to replace a tie rod end and the ball joint on the lower contol arm mate. Can see them in this pic I nicked off one of Evilchaps posts.
Their seems to be a lot of play in both so will need changing asap
I am sure that you will get the arms at some point but I know full well you have other priorities at the moment with bodywork/wheels etc, oh and a baby
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
The light blue bits? Thats what I've just replaced. They were ~£40 each from ALS. Helped tremendously. Only 1 of mine was worn but I replaced both anyway.
BTW, On the S14, the ball joint and rod end is all 1 piece
Yeah I know the tie rod end is all one piece
BTW, On the S14, the ball joint and rod end is all 1 piece
It's the main ball joint that holds the front hub on that is very worn on mineThe tie rod has some play in it also tho
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
Few pics from our last south west meet at Route 38
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
Can anyone tell me where the best place to get a new ball joint for the lower control arm (dark blue in the pic)? I need to replace mine asap
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
think apex do them or a local motor factors, or get the driftworks lower arms and never do it again
I'm kinda hoping that someone will point me in the direction of cheap online place that sells them
Don't fancy the driftworks lower arms as I really don't need the adjustment they give and they need a bit of maintaining
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
I may have got this completely wrongCan anyone tell me where the best place to get a new ball joint for the lower control arm (dark blue in the pic)? I need to replace mine asap
but the ball joint looked pressed into the lower arm when I had my front suspension in bits. I would phone Nissan to see if the ball joint is available separately. My guess is you have to buy the lot. What’s the mileage? I’m a bit surprised it's fecked
Has the gaiter split?
Pete
SXOC Member Number : 317
I have heard that it can be seperated but could well be wrongI may have got this completely wrongI do have access to a basic old press tho which could come in handy. The milage is 80k at present.
It has definatley gone as when you hold on to the front hub you can move the entire unit a fair amount. I didn't think to check the gaiter I must admit
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
im lead to believe nissan wont sell you the ball joint you have to buy the lot at about 400 knicker iirc, thats why the driftworks ones work out alot better vaule for money, especially if you plan on running coilovers
I would go for the nismo ones over the driftworks ones I think to be fair anywayim lead to believe nissan wont sell you the ball joint you have to buy the lot at about 400 knicker iirc, thats why the driftworks ones work out alot better vaule for money, especially if you plan on running coilovers
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
Im pretty sure you can get them most places chap (autoquip, unipart etc). Moog ones wont be that much more though
Should just hammer out and then press back in
Ball joint splitter would be the beast to use for this right? Hammer is in there and it'll life the joint out right?
A ball joint splitter will split the ball joint from the lower control arm to the knuckle. Removing the ball joint from the front lower control arm however might be a different kettle of fish. Anyone done it?
Pete
SXOC Member Number : 317
I have an s14 arm and a press, I will have a go at work for you tomorrow, I don't mind popping yours out for you, but I'll have a go on my own first too see what's up. I think the ball joints are held in with a circlip anyways.
im pretty sure that the balljoint can be pressed out and bren sells a replacement balljoint only, in fact im certain he can get them as he just had all his lower arms powder coated and in the pics he had removed the balljoints, so he must have new ones to fit that he can supply
We have a ball joint slitter so if I need one thats all sorted
If you could have a look to see how it's done that would be fantastic mate
im pretty sure that the balljoint can be pressed out and bren sells a replacement balljoint only, in fact im certain he can get them as he just had all his lower arms powder coated and in the pics he had removed the balljoints, so he must have new ones to fit that he can supply
Cheers mate. I posted a thread in the apex section so should find out soon hopefully
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
I did one in my lunch break, I would say it was a piece of cake but it was more like a whole cake. Took less than 30seconds I reckon.
Just remove the circlip and the press it out. You maybe lucky and do it in a vice, but I have access to presses if you need.
Cheers
Ha ha cheers mate. We have an old press here (screw type thing) which should be up to the job. Will have to get the arm off first tho I guess thats the interesting bit
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
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