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hey guys the rear tie rods, for hicas in my 32 gtst are in desperate need of replacing, have about 2cm of play. i have a lock bar in too. anyone have any suggestions the best or cheapest way to go about this? a few suspension shops have suggested the only way is new OEM from nissan. but wondering if anyone else has found a better way??

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I got quoted $300 parts & labour at Pedders a couple of weeks ago. Not sure if they are using nissan genuine items. Probably your best bet.

If you search there is a shop on ebay selling a pair for $65 delivered, but pretty sure they would be china quality.

Either that or figure out a way to buy genuine nissan ones from the states from these guys. https://www.nissanpartszone.com/online/Page_Cart/CheckOut.aspx

I don't know if anyone has managed to get them to ship to OZ via a US mailbox forwarding site. I wasted a couple of hours before realising they claim they won't except international creditcards.

They have them for $56 each for a 300zx, but they are probably the same part number for R32, most if the other bushings/bearings seem the same (needs confirmation).

Not sure how much nissan australia sell them for but I have just been comparing their prices US for other bearings in the front suspension and they are triple the price. (kingpin bearings). Even factor in $40 via DHL shipping and $8.50 for US mail forwarding from a site like http://www.shipito.com/ and you should still be ahead if u order a few items at the same time.

Let me know if you have any luck.

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ROb

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hey dude thanks for the info however iv had a bit more of a look at the rear today and as shown in the pic iv attached im hoping it wont be so bad. the play is actually on the inside on the rear tie rod where it connects to the hicas, no the outer where it connects to the hub. a friend whos looked at it with me seems to think i might be able to replace that section with a fron tie rod? so long as it the same length and thread? any ideas???

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