s13 vs s14 steering knuckle / joint - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

240KA · 06-16-2011, 06:55 PM

i looked up the s13 and s14 steering knuckle and the part number was the same, but my s13 friend tells me that my s14 knuckle looks different than his s13 knuckle.

oh well, i guess they can look different(who cares), but now i need to know if the steering shafts for all s-chasis are the same; thickness wise and spline count and whatever!!!

s13 steering knuckles are easier to find so this is why i ask. thanks

!Zar! · 06-16-2011, 07:00 PM

S13 knuckles require smaller spindle bolts, as well as the ball joint that goes to the LCA is different as well.

S14 knuckles require bigger spindle bolts, as well as their ball joint that goes to the LCA is different.

240KA · 06-16-2011, 09:57 PM

i was referring to the knuckle/joint that connects the steering shaft to the rack and pinion.

*ManoNegra* · 06-16-2011, 09:59 PM

strut bolts diameters are different and ball joint tapers are different

240KA · 06-17-2011, 12:56 AM

ok this is the thing im talking about

EDacIouSX · 06-17-2011, 01:02 AM

thats part of the steering knuckle. s13 rack and 14 racks are the same, only difference between the two are the inner tie rods AFAIK. just swap s13 inner tie rod for s14 inner tie rod and you now have a s14 rack...

in other words, your friends wrong. the two racks are identical afaik

drift freaq · 06-17-2011, 01:04 AM

I don't know if anyone has bothered investigating it. Its not a part that usually needs replacing.
you mentioning knuckle makes most people thing of the suspension knuckle that has your hub spindle on it.

Seriously are you having hard time finding this particular piece. Its not all that uncommon.
You could always try and use the s14 one on the S13. LOL

supersayianjim · 07-15-2018, 11:36 AM

bumping this from the dead, mine is going bad. any better replacement to these?

tuzzio · 07-16-2018, 08:06 AM

I believe rockauto carries them and theyre quite expensive.

06-16-2011, 06:55 PM	#1
240KA Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OK Age: 40 Posts: 809 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	s13 vs s14 steering knuckle / joint i looked up the s13 and s14 steering knuckle and the part number was the same, but my s13 friend tells me that my s14 knuckle looks different than his s13 knuckle. oh well, i guess they can look different(who cares), but now i need to know if the steering shafts for all s-chasis are the same; thickness wise and spline count and whatever!!! s13 steering knuckles are easier to find so this is why i ask. thanks

06-16-2011, 07:00 PM	#2
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	S13 knuckles require smaller spindle bolts, as well as the ball joint that goes to the LCA is different as well. S14 knuckles require bigger spindle bolts, as well as their ball joint that goes to the LCA is different. __________________

06-17-2011, 01:04 AM	#7
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,562 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	I don't know if anyone has bothered investigating it. Its not a part that usually needs replacing. you mentioning knuckle makes most people thing of the suspension knuckle that has your hub spindle on it. Seriously are you having hard time finding this particular piece. Its not all that uncommon. You could always try and use the s14 one on the S13. LOL __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

07-15-2018, 11:36 AM	#8
supersayianjim Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: location X Posts: 1,815 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	bumping this from the dead, mine is going bad. any better replacement to these? __________________ http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/rb...ject-s-rb.html

06-16-2011, 09:57 PM	#3
240KA Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OK Age: 40 Posts: 809 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i was referring to the knuckle/joint that connects the steering shaft to the rack and pinion.

06-16-2011, 09:59 PM	#4
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	strut bolts diameters are different and ball joint tapers are different

06-17-2011, 12:56 AM	#5
240KA Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OK Age: 40 Posts: 809 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	ok this is the thing im talking about

06-17-2011, 01:02 AM	#6
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 4,565 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	thats part of the steering knuckle. s13 rack and 14 racks are the same, only difference between the two are the inner tie rods AFAIK. just swap s13 inner tie rod for s14 inner tie rod and you now have a s14 rack... in other words, your friends wrong. the two racks are identical afaik

07-16-2018, 08:06 AM	#9
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,605 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I believe rockauto carries them and theyre quite expensive.