Overhauling My S14...Any More Parts...?

[Ali 556]

Hi,

I'm Overhauling the underneath of My S14...i have BAD bushaing and blown/torn Supframe Bushing....So I'll Go With These Parts :

Energy Suspension master bushing kit.
To Change The 13 Year Old FLCA And Other Bushings.

Energy Suspension Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushing.
I Have The Famous "shake" @ 50-60Mph so there are bolwn...http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif

Nissan OEM S14 4 to 5 Lug Bolt on Front Hub Conversion w/ Bearings.
My front Bearing Are Shot And The Flange Is Due For Change.....http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif

Kics 20mm spacer
For My Rear Wheels...I'm Runnig 17x8+35 Rears..Sunk !!!

SPL Parts Front Tension Rods
B/c I Just Changed the TC Rods Bushing And They Blew After 600 Miles.....:/

SPL Parts Solid Supframe Bushing
B/c I Have Bad/Torn Bushing And The Rear end is wobbly As ****...

So Did I Miss Anything ....?

Thanks And Regards,

Ali
P.S
After This I'll Swap A "3.0L" Engine....then I'll Do KONI/GC Setup For The Suspension With WhiteLine FRONT Sway Bar.... http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/images/smilies/biggthumpup.gif

[s13boy89]

what 3.0 engine out of what car

[sr20det drift]

vg30de? if so let me know some more info

[projectRDM]

I would forego buying the master kit, it does not include everything you need, and includes stuff you won't use. Buy the rear kit only, it will do all the rear arms, Aarms, and uprights. I don't recall the part number but you can find it. If you later upgrade the rear arms to heim joint you can sell the arms with bushings for decent money.

For the front, just buy the LCA bushings, you're replacing the tension rods so you won't need those bushings and the tie rod boots are pointless unless you have brand new rod ends, in that case they already have new boots, which you should add to your list anyway along with new front ball joints. I'd also suggest upgraded sway bars, these will come with new bushings/endlinks as well.

Make sure the ES steering rack bushing set is the 'new' design also, it comes with the round bushings for S13, Z32, and S14. Older kits will not work on the S14, the round bushing is too thin.

[Ali 556]

I would forego buying the master kit, it does not include everything you need, and includes stuff you won't use. Buy the rear kit only, it will do all the rear arms, Aarms, and uprights. I don't recall the part number but you can find it. If you later upgrade the rear arms to heim joint you can sell the arms with bushings for decent money.

For the front, just buy the LCA bushings, you're replacing the tension rods so you won't need those bushings and the tie rod boots are pointless unless you have brand new rod ends, in that case they already have new boots, which you should add to your list anyway along with new front ball joints. I'd also suggest upgraded sway bars, these will come with new bushings/endlinks as well.

Make sure the ES steering rack bushing set is the 'new' design also, it comes with the round bushings for S13, Z32, and S14. Older kits will not work on the S14, the round bushing is too thin.


OK,

Thanks For the info...i'll dump the master kit and go with every thing else....and for steering rack bushing i think i'll go with NISMO's...good/bad...? compared to ES's....?

Thanks Bro,

Regards,

Ali

P.s I'll Go With A NON-Nissan "3.0L" Engine.....So We Will See...:)

[INeedNewTires]

i'd go with the ES steering rack bushings, their what 14 bucks? its just a small solid bushing i wouldnt spend the extra 50 on "nismo" brand, their probably softer anyway.... i put ES on my car and fell victim to what projectRDM was saying, so make sure the package comes with one wierd shaped one, and 2 round ones, and use the thicker round one.

Id recommend tein inner and outter tie rods cause the stock ones (if thats what you have) are probably completely worn out and steering is an essential part of the car dont ya think!?

Also if this is a street/fun car then i'd opt out of the solid subframe bush's and get the collars, save the money and time and put it into the steering etc. If its track only, and you have the time/tools/patience to do the solids then go for it.

Other than that it sounds like your hitting all the major areas, if your going to replace the FLCA bushings then you might as well replace the ball joints too as they are probably worn out as well.

[projectRDM]

OK,

Thanks For the info...i'll dump the master kit and go with every thing else....and for steering rack bushing i think i'll go with NISMO's...good/bad...? compared to ES's....?

Thanks Bro,

Regards,

Ali

P.s I'll Go With A NON-Nissan "3.0L" Engine.....So We Will See...:)

Do ES, they're cheaper and harder, just make sure it's a 'new' series kit. Should be, most suppliers will have them by now.

[Ali 556]

i'd go with the ES steering rack bushings, their what 14 bucks? its just a small solid bushing i wouldnt spend the extra 50 on "nismo" brand, their probably softer anyway.... i put ES on my car and fell victim to what projectRDM was saying, so make sure the package comes with one wierd shaped one, and 2 round ones, and use the thicker round one.

Id recommend tein inner and outter tie rods cause the stock ones (if thats what you have) are probably completely worn out and steering is an essential part of the car dont ya think!?

Also if this is a street/fun car then i'd opt out of the solid subframe bush's and get the collars, save the money and time and put it into the steering etc. If its track only, and you have the time/tools/patience to do the solids then go for it.

Other than that it sounds like your hitting all the major areas, if your going to replace the FLCA bushings then you might as well replace the ball joints too as they are probably worn out as well.

Thanks,

So ES Steering Rack + Solid Supframe Bushing (i can do them and they will cost ~4.5$ For Corner So 4.5$ x 4 = ~18$) :)

I Have outter tie rods Already....And I Think I'll Buy The Inner one's...And I Just Rembered the ball joints....Thanks,

Thanks Bro,

Do ES, they're cheaper and harder, just make sure it's a 'new' series kit. Should be, most suppliers will have them by now.

Well Do,

Thanks And Regards,

Ali

[Ali 556]

UPDATE :aw:

The Parts came in today,

SPL front tension rods
SPL Subframe Bushing
ES Bushing KIT (heavymofo)
ES Sterring rack bushing (3pcs)
And S14 NEW OEM 5lug flanges

Will Start A Thread of my project in 2-3 weeks,

Thanks guys,

Ali