So, after buying the new suspension bits, I thought I'll get the car in the air and start fitting them.

 

So, the Rear Upper Control Arms are on. Had to hear up the bolts to crack them off etc but I managed in the end. Didn't do the hicas delete as I thought I'd probably have to take the knuckle out and press the old bush and ball joint out and I didn't have a press there so left it for another day.

 

On to the front, I started with the tension rods, managed one side without any real issue, the other side ruined my life!!! The bolt that goes through the bushing just will not come out, we got the nut off the end but no matter what we tied, hammers, heat etc the bolt wouldn't come out so must be corroded inside the bushing.

 

Anyway, I'm gonna have to cut the bolt, so anyone know where is best to get replacements?

 

I have to say, having bought pretty much the most expensive parts you can, I think they should come with new bolts tbh

That's a real pain, I think they should supply bolts, I will have to order a set when I replace mine, nothing worse than a new part and old bolt.

Anyway, I'm gonna have to cut the bolt, so anyone know where is best to get replacements?

 

I have to say, having bought pretty much the most expensive parts you can, I think they should come with new bolts tbh

 

 

First off its a specific bolt made for that job, the only bolt you can get to replace it is a genuine one, secondly DON`T CUT THE BOLT !

 

If you have not already removed the whole assembly from the car do so, undo the two 14 mm bolts up into the chassis rail, and the two 17 mm into the member under the radiator and now it is on the floor its is easier to deal with.

 

Rather than beat out the bolt, you need to turn the bolt, you will need some kind of vice to put it in, drown the thing in WD40 and get that bolt turning with a breaker bar, it will release, never had one not release before. If you do want to remove it from the car you cannot get a socket on the head of the bolt due to the inter-cooler location but a really good ring spanner would and give it some heavy clouts with a hammer to break the rust and may work but not so certain.

 

Once removed the bolt will want a good clean and grease before using.

 

 

Jeff

I think they should supply them because it makes sense the old bolt would be sh!t

We had the whole thing off the car mate. I didn't have a vice there but did try a socket on the other side. We could turn (breaker bar) it but it wouldn't put out at all. I'll perhaps get it somewhere with a press maybe.

 

Do you know the part numbers by any chance?

We had the whole thing off the car mate. I didn't have a vice there but did try a socket on the other side. We could turn (breaker bar) it but it wouldn't put out at all. I'll perhaps get it somewhere with a press maybe.

 

Do you know the part numbers by any chance?

OEM Nissan 300ZX Tension Rod Bolt

Part no 54475-15U00 > 54475-35F10

 

Actually only a tenner or so, might be worth get one then and cut yours after all.

 

Jeff

 

 

OEM Nissan 300ZX Tension Rod Bolt

Part no 54475-15U00 > 54475-35F10

 

Actually only a tenner or so, might be worth get one then and cut yours after all.

 

Jeff

 

 

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Is that 2 different part numbers?

Is that 2 different part numbers?

 

Left and right bolt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Na not really !! ha ha ............ original part number and possible later part number.

 

 

Jeff

Left and right bolt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Na not really !! ha ha ............ original part number and possible later part number.

 

 

Jeff

 

 

Why would it be a different number for the passenger side to drivers side? Aren't they the same?

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:clap::rofl:Hahaha... Just seen the bottom of your post... Got me

:clap::rofl:Hahaha... Just seen the bottom of your post... Got me

 

Love it !!

 

You know where I am if you need any help !!

 

Jeff

Love it !!

 

You know where I am if you need any help !!

 

Jeff

 

I do mate... On a god damn beach working on your tan haha.

 

Thanks very much mate. Appreciate it as always

had this on a evo X ....a G-clamp made it fly out.

 

get one with a big enough socket and you are away....and before i got the clamp i could get a decent swing on it with a lump hammer too...g clamp took like 2 mins

Certainly worth a try mate. Would it need to be one of those fat ones?

Just one with the ability to go over the bolt and socket. with a socket wide enough to go over bolt head.

 

That size is pretty beefy but yeah, the beefier the better. Will make mince meat of it.

My neighbour has a bench and vice, I think that could be a good shout.

G clamp means you can do it on the drive under the car but yeah pretty much the same process.

OEM Nissan 300ZX Tension Rod Bolt

Part no 54475-15U00 > 54475-35F10

 

Actually only a tenner or so, might be worth get one then and cut yours after all.

 

Jeff

 

 

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Do you know whether the bolts come with the nut Jeff?

Nut is a separate part number 01223-00281 price is £1.20

 

Jeff

 

Thanks mate. I've just bought 2 of each (Bolt and Nut) for £16.22

Just seen this Lee,i would have posted ya a set up if you asked doh !

Just seen this Lee,i would have posted ya a set up if you asked doh !

 

Thanks very much Jimmer, I hadn't thought to ask but I will in future if you stock this kind of thing. I have started on the front upper control arms yet lol.

 

Have some rep for your kind offer though, that's great!