Stock S14 bolts too short for SPL rear arms - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Koukiii · 05-12-2018, 09:21 AM

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

Thanks!

Koukiii · 05-14-2018, 07:36 AM

Anyone...........

jedi03 · 05-14-2018, 09:56 AM

get longer bolts? just make sure they are equal hardness or better than the stock ones!

Koukiii · 05-14-2018, 02:28 PM

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)

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-14-2018, 02:33 PM

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.

Koukiii · 05-14-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

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

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-14-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Koukiii

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

Koukiii · 05-15-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

http://www.splparts.com/products/spl...2-r33-r34.html

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?

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-15-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Koukiii

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.

05-12-2018, 09:21 AM	#1
Koukiii Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami, FL Age: 32 Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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 Thanks!

05-14-2018, 02:33 PM	#5
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	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. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

05-14-2018, 07:36 AM	#2
Koukiii Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami, FL Age: 32 Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Anyone...........

05-14-2018, 09:56 AM	#3
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,836 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	get longer bolts? just make sure they are equal hardness or better than the stock ones!

05-14-2018, 02:28 PM	#4
Koukiii Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami, FL Age: 32 Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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)