The Complete SPL Rear Suspension (Almost)

OptionZero · 02-02-2019, 07:38 PM

did you freeze them first? isni't that supposed to help shrink them prior to installation

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

did you freeze them first? isni't that supposed to help shrink them prior to installation

Too much of a difference in the measurements. I had them in the freezer for 2 days, and even heated up the arm it' self. No luck. The bushings need to be machined to a smaller diameter.

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 08:07 PM

Oh, the instructions say to measure both the bushing and the hole. Confirm that the new bushing is between 0.001' to 0.003" (0.025mm to 0.76mm) larger than the bore on the arm. If this tolerance is out of spec. Please contact SPL for a replacement busshing.

All of the other bushings that I have replaced. All were within specs. Finally found one that isn't.

Spooler · 02-02-2019, 08:23 PM

You are batting a big 0 here lately.

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

You are batting a big 0 here lately.

No kidding.

Almost scared to drop the rear sub-frame now.

Spooler · 02-02-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

No kidding.

Almost scared to drop the rear sub-frame now.

Everybody has days/weeks like that. Stick with it, things will turn around.

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Everybody has days/weeks like that. Stick with it, things will turn around.

I have days like that. But hate it when it runs into weeks.

Spooler · 02-02-2019, 10:28 PM

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I have days like that. But hate it when it runs into weeks.

Yeap, asking me if I am stressing bout my new motor, etc. Oh, Hell yes.
Is it going to go smooth or fight us..... Stressing.

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 10:39 PM

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Yeap, asking me if I am stressing bout my new motor, etc. Oh, Hell yes.
Is it going to go smooth or fight us..... Stressing.

You need some chill pills.

Spooler · 02-02-2019, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You need some chill pills.

Nah, not my thang.

madwi · 02-03-2019, 08:06 AM

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Nah, not my thang.

Crack another dew

Rusty · 02-03-2019, 02:07 PM

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Crack another dew

Green caffeine.

Rusty · 02-04-2019, 04:39 PM

Been in contact with SPL today. I kind of surprised them. After talking to them. They ask for measurements and pictures. They got both. The early thinking is that Nissan did a running change somewhere in the model years. SPL is looking at their arms that they have and are doing some measuring. They said that they will take care of me. And make some new bushings.

Rusty · 02-15-2019, 12:34 AM

The drama continues.

Got my new replacement bushings today. They are the correct diameter. BUT are about a 1/4" too short.

So now I have to call them tomorrow again.

1st pic. The wrong diameter, correct length.

2nd pic. The correct diameter, the wrong length.

3rd pic. The correct length, the wrong diameter.

4th pic. The wrong length, the correct diameter.

5th pic. Reset the calipers to zero on the short bushing.

6th pic. The difference of the 2 bushings.

Rusty · 02-15-2019, 11:15 PM

I can finish this now.

Called SPL when I got home from work. After talking with Turner again. It's ok to use the replacements bushings. So I installed them in the arms. After centering the bushings in the arms. After mearusing the distance. It's less then 1/8". Which is ok.

02-02-2019, 07:38 PM	#31 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,229 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	did you freeze them first? isni't that supposed to help shrink them prior to installation __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

02-02-2019, 08:07 PM	#33 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,190 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Oh, the instructions say to measure both the bushing and the hole. Confirm that the new bushing is between 0.001' to 0.003" (0.025mm to 0.76mm) larger than the bore on the arm. If this tolerance is out of spec. Please contact SPL for a replacement busshing. All of the other bushings that I have replaced. All were within specs. Finally found one that isn't. JARblue likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-02-2019, 08:23 PM	#34 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,803 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	You are batting a big 0 here lately. Rusty likes this.

02-04-2019, 04:39 PM	#43 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,190 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Been in contact with SPL today. I kind of surprised them. After talking to them. They ask for measurements and pictures. They got both. The early thinking is that Nissan did a running change somewhere in the model years. SPL is looking at their arms that they have and are doing some measuring. They said that they will take care of me. And make some new bushings. madwi and Spooler like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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