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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-15-2019, 10:41 PM
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Posted By Rusty
Talking :tiphat: That big C-clamp is a ball joint...

:tiphat:
That big C-clamp is a ball joint press. That thing can handle a lot of pressure. It's done 6 sets of ball joints on 3/4 ton Ram 4x4's.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-15-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking Every suspension pivot point now has a SPL...

Every suspension pivot point now has a SPL bushing in place of the stock rubber ones. :tup:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-15-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 49
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Posted By Rusty
Talking More pic's.:tup:

More pic's.:tup:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-15-2019, 10:15 PM
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Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking I can finish this now. :tup: Called SPL when I...

I can finish this now. :tup: Called SPL when I got home from work. After talking with Turner again. It's ok to use the replacements bushings. So I installed them in the arms. After centering the...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-14-2019, 11:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Angry The drama continues. :shakes head: Got my new...

The drama continues. :shakes head: Got my new replacement bushings today. They are the correct diameter. BUT are about a 1/4" too short. :mad: So now I have to call them tomorrow again. :mad:

1st...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-04-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking Been in contact with SPL today. I kind of...

Been in contact with SPL today. I kind of surprised them. After talking to them. They ask for measurements and pictures. They got both. The early thinking is that Nissan did a running change...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-03-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking Green caffeine. :rofl2:

Green caffeine. :rofl2:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking You need some chill pills. :rofl2:

You need some chill pills. :rofl2:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking I have days like that. But hate it when it runs...

I have days like that. But hate it when it runs into weeks. :icon14:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking No kidding. :shakes head: Almost scared to drop...

No kidding. :shakes head: Almost scared to drop the rear sub-frame now. :eek:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking Oh, the instructions say to measure both the...

Oh, the instructions say to measure both the bushing and the hole. Confirm that the new bushing is between 0.001' to 0.003" (0.025mm to 0.76mm) larger than the bore on the arm. If this tolerance is...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Unhappy Too much of a difference in the measurements. I...

Too much of a difference in the measurements. I had them in the freezer for 2 days, and even heated up the arm it' self. No luck. The bushings need to be machined to a smaller diameter.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Unhappy Here is where is install goes south in a hurry....

Here is where is install goes south in a hurry. This is the first time I have run into this issue with SPL parts. I measured the diameter of the bushings. Both at 1.492". Then I measured the ID of...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking 1st pic is the new SPL bushing and the stock...

1st pic is the new SPL bushing and the stock bushings.

2nd and 3rd pic's. Using a 1 1/4" hole saw. Cut out the middle of the stock bushing.

4th and 5th pic's. Use a hack saw blade to cut 2...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking Another installment of this thread. :icon17: ...

Another installment of this thread. :icon17:

This time, it's the SPL Midlink Bushings. These are the ones that replace the bushings at the adjustment point on the lower arm that has the spring...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-08-2018, 09:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking Look at all these beauty SPL parts. :tup:

Look at all these beauty SPL parts. :tup:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-08-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking 1st and 2nd pic. Completed arms. 3rd and...

1st and 2nd pic. Completed arms.

3rd and 4th. Arms installed.

Time about 5 hrs.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-08-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking 1st pic. The rear SPL bushings. 2nd pic....

1st pic. The rear SPL bushings.

2nd pic. Using a ball joint press to press in the bushing.

3rd pic. The bushing installed. Showing the flange side.

4th pic. The snap ring installed.

5th...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-08-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking 1st pic. This is what the arm looks like after...

1st pic. This is what the arm looks like after you cut out the center.

2nd pic. The center in the hole saw.

3rd pic. Use a hack saw blade and put 2 notches, 90 degrees apart, in the remaining...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-08-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking 1st pic. Arm removed and sitting on the bench. ...

1st pic. Arm removed and sitting on the bench.

2nd pic. This is a rubber spacer that you no longer need. It's on the front bushing.

3rd pic. Hole saw. 1 1/4" or 32mm. You need this to cut out...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 03-08-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking Up-date. Installed the upper rear control arms...

Up-date. Installed the upper rear control arms bushings from SPL. Did it with out dropping the rear sub-frame. Remove the tires. Remove the axles. This helps in giving you more room to work with....
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 12-22-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking Got my rear upper control bearings. Wondering if...

Got my rear upper control bearings. Wondering if I have to drop the sub-frame or not.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 11-30-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking I missed those.Thought I had everything. :shakes...

I missed those.Thought I had everything. :shakes head: I'm going to have to get them.

SPL FKS Rear Upper Arm Monoball Bushing Set 350Z/370Z/G35/G37...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 10-31-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking The only suspension pieces that SPL doesn't make...

The only suspension pieces that SPL doesn't make is the bushings for the rear upper arms that mounts to the rear sub-frame and the knuckle at the top. If they made them. I would have them. To do...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 10-31-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,060
Posted By Rusty
Talking I have to give a shout out to Daelen at MA...

I have to give a shout out to Daelen at MA Motorsports. :tiphat: He gave me some good prices. :tup:

When doing this work. It's a good time to take care of the clicking axle. :rofl2:
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