Put in the hypercoils and AGX's. That is actually pretty easy, unless the spring compressor starts to bend. The hard part is putting in a set of ES bushings. Props to JP314 and Borngearhead for their help today. Let's put it this way. Fire good, hammering slow. Must have a torch for this install. If you live in salt country, some are very hard to remove. It took so long we only did the rear bushing set.
The springs and shocks are a little harsher ride on rough roads, but no body roll. It sits a little lower too, but looks nice. Pics to come soon. Can't wait to get to Josh's car. BTW the preproduction RSTB looks great, can't wait for that too.

Word. :)

http://web.utk.edu/~cjohns32/burn3.jpg

What is that smell????

:)

G

Let's see if I have this straight. To get the bushings out, you set 'em on fire with a torch and they melt so much that you can slip 'em out?

Then, when that is done (assuming I have it right) you take it to a shop with a press and have to bushing pressed in, right? Or do these slip in with out a press?

The new bushings go in O.K. after you grease them up, a press isn't required.

now Josh, enlighten us all on what the bolt that should be replaced is called. The lateral arms are attached to the knuckle and a new bolt will save a lot of time as the old bushings are essentially welded to that bolt.

"now Josh, enlighten us all on what the bolt that should be replaced is called. The lateral arms are attached to the knuckle and a new bolt will save a lot of time as the old bushings are essentially welded to that bolt."

I got them from BORNGEARHEAD yesterday. They are at home, so I'll get the part number from them tonight, and post it tomorrow.

Originally posted by purist
Let's see if I have this straight. To get the bushings out, you set 'em on fire with a torch and they melt so much that you can slip 'em out?

Then, when that is done (assuming I have it right) you take it to a shop with a press and have to bushing pressed in, right? Or do these slip in with out a press?

Yea, no press required. A $5 dollar C-clamp will do. I did a write up on 'em a while back. The gotcha in the back is the bolt, the gotcha in the front is the metal insert you have to cut. Its not hard, just really dirty.

Write up with pictures can be found here:

http://www.sr20deforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26650

"now Josh, enlighten us all on what the bolt that should be replaced is called. The lateral arms are attached to the knuckle and a new bolt will save a lot of time as the old bushings are essentially welded to that bolt."

Here are the part numbers -
Bolt = 55166-50A01
Nut = 08912-9441A

just out of curiosity how many of each bolt did you need to replace???

-Ltrain

Bolt = 55166-50A01
Nut = 08912-9441A

2 of each required, 1 each side on the rear suspension. The bolts are about 8-3/4" long - fairly obvious which ones they are.

Originally posted by Ltrain
just out of curiosity how many of each bolt did you need to replace???

-Ltrain

If you value your time, plan on replacing them all. Or buy 2 of each and twiddle your thumbs while waiting for more if more than 2 break.

From Nissanparts.cc

08912-9441A Nut-self Lock
List - $1.56 / Unit Price - $1.22 / Qty 4 - $4.88

55166-50A01 Bolt
List - $9.52 / Unit Price - $7.25 / Qty 4 - $29.01

Subtotal: $33.88

As far as I know there is only 1 long bolt going through the parallel links on the bottom, on each side of the rear suspension, so only 2 are needed.

Two shorter bolts hold the parallel links at the top.

Here's a link to a picture of se-r pastor's car, before and after the install.

http://www.geocities.com/jjpalmer314/KenSteele_HypercoAGX_**_After2_sm_50.jpg

Top left = rear stock, Top right = rear w/ Hypercoil Gen2 & AGX
Bottom left = front stock, Bottom right = front w/ Hypercoil Gen2 & AGX

You are correct, I'll look up all the pertinent numbers later if I have time. There is one long bolt, and 2 short bolts per side. And there's also the radius rod hardware.

Chris.

Here it is

Long bolts, nuts and washers

Quantity - Part Number - List Price - 25% Discount - Extended Price
2 55166-50A01 Bolt $9.52 $7.14 $14.28
2 08912-9441A Nut-self Lock $1.56 $1.17 $2.34
2 01311-00911 Washer-plain $0.42 $.32 $0.64


Short bolts, nuts and washers

Quantity - Part Number - List Price - 25% Discount - Extended Price
2 55226-50Y00 Bolt-link Fix $6.53 $4.90 $9.80
2 55227-50Y00 Disc-eccentric $1.86 $1.40 $2.79
4 08912-9441A Nut-self Lock $1.56 $1.17 $4.68
2 01311-00911 Washer-plain $0.42 $0.32 $0.64
2 08024-4651A Bolt-hex $3.20 $2.40 $4.80


Radius Rod bolts and nuts

Quantity - Part Number - List Price - 25% Discount - Extended Price
2 08024-4651A Bolt-hex $3.20 $2.40 $4.80
2 08912-9441A Nut-self Lock $1.56 $1.17 $2.34
2 11238-D0100 Bolt-flag $9.50 $7.13 $14.25
2 01225-00072 Nut $1.30 $0.98 $1.95

Total List price $84.38
Total price - 25% $63.31

I'm assuming Mossy or Courtesy would give their normal 25% discount on all of these parts.

Chris

thanks Mr. Scarpulla. :)

-Linus