Guest 40th-edition Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 my vehicle has knocks in rear since i bought it so put on hoist the other day to give it a good looking over. found the inner rack end on both sides has about 3mm play.. it was about even on both sides so i was wondering if this is normal or not?? anyone know? cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHDave Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Get them replaced. There should be virtually no play. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3373912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I have had play in mine for years...they are expensive to replace so if anyone knows a mroe economical fix then genuine Nisan . $380 was what i was quoted by Nissan Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3374095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHDave Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 123 or 126 each for my r32gtst, also from nissan. still not cheap but i just couldn't handle the way the back end felt when they were sloppy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3374153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40th-edition Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 i am a mechanic so can fit them myself... but dont u think it might be worth just putting the bar in and getting rid of the hicas all togeather. cheers for the replys Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3374172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHDave Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 hang on. is the play in the ball joint or the rear rack itself? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3374179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslrallysport Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 hang on. is the play in the ball joint or the rear rack itself? That was my next question! The rear rack ends are available aftermarket and are less than $50 for pair... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3374487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 we've had heaps of trouble with the ball joints..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3375218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T04GTR Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 yes, story of my life!! f**king things. i still havent got round to doing mine cos the driveshafts are siezed in lol. you need a press. from ones ive done before it takes 5ton to get them moving and then a solid 1.5-2 tone to push them out. so a gear puller aint gonna do it lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3375265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1400r Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 rear craddle swap to non hicas? s14 for 33 boys S13 for 32 boys problem solved Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3375281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T04GTR Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 pitty if its a gtr Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3375294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1400r Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 hmmm non turbo Z32 rear craddle? for R32 not sure about R33 gtr maybe rwd stagea? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3376728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40th-edition Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 the problem is the inner and maby outer rear rack ends. i checked the balljoints, its when you pull out on the back of the tyre. the HICAS lock bar uses the joints still?? doesnt it? where would i find them aftermarket? thanks heaps for the help, cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3380025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T04GTR Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 hrmm. differant track. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3380028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHDave Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 the problem is the inner and maby outer rear rack ends.i checked the balljoints, its when you pull out on the back of the tyre. the HICAS lock bar uses the joints still?? doesnt it? where would i find them aftermarket? thanks heaps for the help, cheers yeah the lock bar uses the existing rack ends, just replaces the rack, so if the ball joints are shagged the lock bar won't help. I've only had inners die on me. T04GTR has on going issue with the outer ones from memory. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3380808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon-S14 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 ive had a couple of inner ones die on me in my cefiro, but not the R32... go figure, both cars see a lot of track use, and the hicas arm really does seem to be fairly weak. I have heard that R33 ones fit into an r32 and are bigger/stronger? Can anyone shed some light? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3380845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STATUS Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 If you like frigging around you can press out the ball joint and fit a s13 type bush, convert to a s13 c-shape rack end bracket and use a threaded tie rod end knuckle. I made a set up using R33 front tie rods for extra strength and used moon face spiro-bush inserts instead of the rubber bush. i will cobble together a rough pic in paint Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3383104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1400r Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 glad a rear craddle swap is easy in a 32 gts-t Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/186670-rear-tierods-excessive-play/#findComment-3383524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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