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Jissan · 06-18-2013, 06:11 PM

The Build

Here we go.

I sold off the KA and tranny and started stripping down the shell

Cut out the rusty fender aprons

Found some big tears in the fenders and the shock tower supports so I put my brother on the task. He happens to be a combination welder.

Parts!

Two of the subframe bushings were worn completely out and the other two weren't even attached. There was also a huge crack on the passenger side.

Knocking out the bushings after hitting the rubber with the recip saw.

Pressing in the new Whiteline bushings.

Modifications are required to fit the Z diff into the S chassis subframe. You've got to widen the mount points and lower the mount deck about an inch. I'm still working out the last bit of structural support and mounting the rear bushing on the back. I'm going to get it all squared up and mount it back on the car when I get the engine mounted. I'll take custom driveshaft measurements and then pull the subframe for final mods, add the diff's rear bushing and paint it.

These are the Z axles mocked up to the diff in the subframe. The driver side axle is just a bit too long!

The OEM G35 coupe 17s clear the Z Brembos!

06-18-2013, 06:11 PM	#2
Jissan Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (1)	The Build Here we go. I sold off the KA and tranny and started stripping down the shell Cut out the rusty fender aprons Found some big tears in the fenders and the shock tower supports so I put my brother on the task. He happens to be a combination welder. Parts! Two of the subframe bushings were worn completely out and the other two weren't even attached. There was also a huge crack on the passenger side. Knocking out the bushings after hitting the rubber with the recip saw. Pressing in the new Whiteline bushings. Modifications are required to fit the Z diff into the S chassis subframe. You've got to widen the mount points and lower the mount deck about an inch. I'm still working out the last bit of structural support and mounting the rear bushing on the back. I'm going to get it all squared up and mount it back on the car when I get the engine mounted. I'll take custom driveshaft measurements and then pull the subframe for final mods, add the diff's rear bushing and paint it. These are the Z axles mocked up to the diff in the subframe. The driver side axle is just a bit too long! The OEM G35 coupe 17s clear the Z Brembos!