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Old 05-12-2018, 09:21 AM   #1
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Stock S14 bolts too short for SPL rear arms

Bought all SPL rear arms for my S14 but can't install them because the stock mounting bolts are too short. The mounting flanges for the new arms are thicker than the flimsy stock arms. That added thickness of the SPL flanges makes the stock bolts too short.

I haven't read about anyone having this problem before and it didn't mention anything in the SPL directions. The arms all fit in place so it doesn't seem like it was mispackaged for a different vehicle.

Anyone ever deal with this? My SPL arms are the updated square tubing style

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Old 05-14-2018, 07:36 AM   #2
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get longer bolts? just make sure they are equal hardness or better than the stock ones!
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I understand longer bolts will fix my problem it just doesn't seem right that it didn't say anything in the instructions about it. Also I've never read about anyone needing to source bolts for aftermarket arms(any brand)
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Get the eccentric lock out kit and be done with stock bolts. Just put the stock bolts through the stock arms and keep them handy for spares on a track day.
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Get the eccentric lock out kit and be done with stock bolts. Just put the stock bolts through the stock arms and keep them handy for spares on a track day.
I have no idea what that is but I'm gonna look it up. thanks
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I have no idea what that is but I'm gonna look it up. thanks
http://www.splparts.com/products/spl...2-r33-r34.html
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Thanks man. According to the kit you referenced it only works for the upper camber arms and rear toe arms. I still would need to source longer bolts for the rear traction rods correct?
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Thanks man. According to the kit you referenced it only works for the upper camber arms and rear toe arms. I still would need to source longer bolts for the rear traction rods correct?
I believe that the traction rod isn't adjustable from the factory with an eccentric bolt.

Hit up SPL and let them know that you're having this problem. If you're using their arms they need to know some of their customers are running into this issue.
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