180sx VLSD 5 Bolt Axle Help - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

spitefulcheerio · 01-06-2020, 11:15 AM

Hey guys, need help figuring out what axle to run on my car

I've read that the J30 driver side axle is a beefier option that will work perfectly on my left side and the measurements I'm seeing confirm that. It's the right side that I'm seeing as an issue. The J30 axle is a half inch longer and I've read that it will cause binding issues or something like that. I saw someone mention that I could use a 300zx left side axle on my right but that axle is a half inch shorter and since I'm lowered idk if the axle will have issues with popping out or anything.

Anyone got some insight into a bolt up option for my car? Really appreciate any help I can get

e30gangsta · 01-06-2020, 06:22 PM

Do you just need 5 bolt axles? I have a set I pulled out of my Silvia.

spitefulcheerio · 01-06-2020, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by e30gangsta

Do you just need 5 bolt axles? I have a set I pulled out of my Silvia.

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andisan · 01-06-2020, 09:28 PM

I have the z32 N/A driver side axle on my passenger side on my 240, the same thickness as the jdm axle and the right length

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crash n' burn · 01-07-2020, 08:15 AM

I'm running J30 axles with no issues.

There isn't a risk of the inside joint popping out in the same way as there is with stock 240sx Tripod joints; J30, JDM S13, z32, etc etc (anything NOT 2x3 pattern) use rzeppa joints at both ends; which is also the main reason why they're stronger.

duballstar37 · 01-07-2020, 10:19 AM

This thread popped up yesterday right around the same time as your post. Check it out!

https://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=555322

spitefulcheerio · 01-08-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by crash n' burn

I'm running J30 axles with no issues.

There isn't a risk of the inside joint popping out in the same way as there is with stock 240sx Tripod joints; J30, JDM S13, z32, etc etc (anything NOT 2x3 pattern) use rzeppa joints at both ends; which is also the main reason why they're stronger.

You have an s13 with a 180sx VLSD?

crash n' burn · 01-08-2020, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by spitefulcheerio

You have an s13 with a 180sx VLSD?

n/a z32. Same r200 case, so yes.

NashT · 01-09-2020, 02:07 PM

VLSD also came in the HICAS models from factory

01-06-2020, 11:15 AM	#1
spitefulcheerio Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	180sx VLSD 5 Bolt Axle Help Hey guys, need help figuring out what axle to run on my car I've read that the J30 driver side axle is a beefier option that will work perfectly on my left side and the measurements I'm seeing confirm that. It's the right side that I'm seeing as an issue. The J30 axle is a half inch longer and I've read that it will cause binding issues or something like that. I saw someone mention that I could use a 300zx left side axle on my right but that axle is a half inch shorter and since I'm lowered idk if the axle will have issues with popping out or anything. Anyone got some insight into a bolt up option for my car? Really appreciate any help I can get

01-06-2020, 06:22 PM	#2
e30gangsta Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Denver Colorado Age: 39 Posts: 613 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Do you just need 5 bolt axles? I have a set I pulled out of my Silvia. __________________ Need aftermarket parts? PM or DM me competitive pricing! IG@S13Guille

01-06-2020, 09:28 PM	#4
andisan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lompoc CA 805!!!! Age: 40 Posts: 2,063 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I have the z32 N/A driver side axle on my passenger side on my 240, the same thickness as the jdm axle and the right length Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

01-07-2020, 08:15 AM	#5
crash n' burn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 35 Posts: 543 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I'm running J30 axles with no issues. There isn't a risk of the inside joint popping out in the same way as there is with stock 240sx Tripod joints; J30, JDM S13, z32, etc etc (anything NOT 2x3 pattern) use rzeppa joints at both ends; which is also the main reason why they're stronger. __________________ Key'd Performance @jz_2tone

01-07-2020, 10:19 AM	#6
duballstar37 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Eastbound and Down Posts: 495 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	This thread popped up yesterday right around the same time as your post. Check it out! https://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=555322 __________________ P.A.T.T.

01-09-2020, 02:07 PM	#9
NashT Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Texas Age: 34 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	VLSD also came in the HICAS models from factory