Sloppy Mechanics

The 240 (s14) is a fantastic chassis, that really has drastic improvements from it's s13 brother. In the same respect however, Nissan is cheap, and was able to combine parts from all of their RWD machines (300zx, Q45, J30) to essentially make a 'parts bin' rear suspension with the best bits they had available.

This winter I've decided to tackle the aging suspension, and finally address some of the parts I've been wanting to fix up. I hate lists, but I had to make one up!

Lets face it, it's a nice car, but it's an old car. Some things needed to be addressed, and now was the time to do it!

 

So here are some quick pics of what I've done so far :D

Jonnie Fraz Tension Brace:

http://www.codyace.com/albums/jonnie_fraz_tension_brace/IMG_6212.sized.jpg

 

J30 Rear Differential Cover, Extra Capacity, Finned for cooling

http://www.codyace.com/albums/album190/cover_02.sized.jpg

http://www.codyace.com/albums/album190/cover_01.sized.jpg

 

Ebay Rear Traction Arms

The Spherical apperas teflon lined, good enough for me! For 50 bucks, you can't go wrong :D It's a shame they coat these in RICEY/RACER Red paint. I painted the main arms and left the bearings ends alone...the'll be coverd up in the subframe anyway. I had to trim these down ¾ of an inch in order to get to the desired 7 7/8” distance or 8” distance. These things were actually longer than factory, which would provide for a terrible toe curve.

http://www.codyace.com/albums/album58/traction_01.sized.jpg

http://www.codyace.com/albums/album58/traction_02.sized.jpg

 

Milled Rear Subframe Bushings (As nice as SPL parts are, aluminum is just tooo hardcore for me!)

These installed very easily, but actually getting the bushings out of the subframe was a mofugga. Torches, sawzalls, and finesse (force) won this battle.

http://www.codyace.com/albums/rear_subframe_bushing/IMG_6289.sized.jpg

http://www.codyace.com/albums/rear_subframe_bushing/IMG_6287.sized.jpg

 

 

There will be more to come with this pig, but this is a start. Boxed arms, and custom made FLCA images to come!