benriches Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I can't seem to find an answer on this - My compression rod balljoints have been knocked for my RWC, so i'm having to locate new compression rods. AWD rods look different to the RWD ones, but I believe they have similar dimensions? Anyone able to shed some light? RWD AWD Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomzoom Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Whole new arm? Why not just press the old ball joints out replace them? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/#findComment-7651067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
benriches Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Whole new arm? Why not just press the old ball joints out replace them? I was told the balljoint cannot be replaced on these - I didn't know that was possible! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/#findComment-7651319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomzoom Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Sounds like a bit of a cop out on the part of the workshop. Ball joints are commonly replaced wear items. I don't know the M35 suspension components off the top of my head, but I there are a few listings on ebay. I wouldn't be surprised if there were common parts with infinitis. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/#findComment-7651330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 No, the balljoint in the compression rod is not replaceable. Just buy the correct AWD part; you can source a G35X (AWD) component out of the US for the same price as the 350Z arm anyway Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/#findComment-7651521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
benriches Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 No, the balljoint in the compression rod is not replaceable. Just buy the correct AWD part; you can source a G35X (AWD) component out of the US for the same price as the 350Z arm anyway RWD part in AUS is $80 delivered - AWD part from US is at least $350 delivered. Wouldn't happen to know where I could find one for cheaper in the US or even in AUS? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/#findComment-7651601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 RWD part in AUS is $80 delivered - AWD part from US is at least $350 delivered. Wouldn't happen to know where I could find one for cheaper in the US or even in AUS? Try Amayama.com , or partsouq.com ; much cheaper. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/#findComment-7651686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I'm sure you guys have checked it out, but how can a ball joint be "non-replaceable". Do you mean you can't find a ball joint in the right spec, or is it glued in with magic glue? a few skyline arms have been listed as having non-replaceable ball joints over the years but sooner or later aftermarket will do them in the right size....I can see why Nissan parts aren't interested when they can charge you $500.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/#findComment-7652735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I have never actually seen a flogged ball joint on the compression arm, but I guess some cars are getting on a bit. Usually it's just the bushes that go. Are you sure he didn't mean those? I have a couple of spare second hand arms here if you need them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461573-compressionradius-rod-interchangability-between-awdrwd/#findComment-7652811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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