M35 Front Ball Joints

[bigkevracer]

So I took the car to get wheel aligned today, and it needs new front ball joints and bushes.

Bushes are easy. Looks like I want the eccentric SuperPro ones, as suggested by the suspension guys (http://superpro.com.au/find-superpro-parts-for-my-vehicle/part?id=SPF3297K).

Has anyone replaced the front ball joints? Any idea where to get a replacement set from?

[slippylotion]

What did they quote you for the upper arm bushes?

[joshm35]

not too sure if this helps but you never know

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-LOWER-BALL-JOINT-Set-NISSAN-SKYLINE-V35-01-07-/190450769457?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c57c01e31

[bigkevracer]

Paul, no price yet, he was waiting for some callbacks.

Josh, nice find. Anyone know if V35 ball joints are the same as NM35? I know some stuff matches up, other stuff doesnt fit because of the front drive shafts.

$70 isnt too bad I guess. If theyre the same as V35/350Z I'll give Nissan a call too.

[slippylotion]

I got my set from car torque products for $150. Just need time to fit them. Also need to chase up some offset bushes for the rear camber.

[bigkevracer]

That sounds way too expensive. Is that what everyone is paying?

Whiteline want $80 retail for the non eccentric ones. I cant imagine it costs $70 to drill the hole in a different spot...

[slippylotion]

That is heaps cheaper than other places.

[bigkevracer]

Car Torque should be, they're the Adelaide distributor. But doesn't it seem like a lot for a hunk of eurethane with some metal in the middle?

Does anyone know if V35/350Z front ball joints are the same as NM35s?

[bigkevracer]

For those looking for this information later...

The V35/350Z front ball joints should be the same, and you have to get them from ebay as Josh showed above, i.e.: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-LOWER-BALL-JOINT-Set-NISSAN-SKYLINE-V35-01-07-/190450769457?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c57c01e31#ht_2375wt_1180

Only available from Nissan complete with the spindle. I was quoted $806 per side. $1612 vs $70... I know what I'm doing!

[joshm35]

glad I could help

[zei20l]

thanks for the link!

i should probably do mine at some stage soon

[zoomzoom]

Did you end up using those $70 ball joints and are they manufactured by Lii Chau industries? If so, how have they held up so far?

[bigkevracer]

No problems so far John, but I haven't visually inspected them. Might get a chance next weekend.

[adambruv]

im grabing a set too! can i ask where do u get your car wheel aligned and serviced ? i need to take mine in somewhere.

thanks

[bigkevracer]

I service mine myself, and I get it aligned at Norwood Auto Services. If you need someone else to service it for you, NAS can do it all at once.

[adambruv]

ahh ok thanks. need to take it somewhere with one of those cards to get codes, engine light and the 4wd light is staying on the dash, not sure if that smashed relay might have been the 4wd relay.

[bigkevracer]

Could have been. Bring it round next weekend and I'll check it out if you want, you're not far from my place.

[adambruv]

its alright, i worked out what the noise was, it wasnt the fuel pump, it was the 4wd pump constanly working becuase the relay is half stuffed lol, got a new one on the way. the car is still classed as a repairable write off anyway so i still cant drive it on public roads

[mellowman]

How are those Ball joints holding up? any issues installing or with fitment?

Mine need replacing and $70 seems quite good if they work well enough.

[Mr 20Valve]

Ive got a set of the $70 lower ball joints in mine. All good apart from the boots splitting not long after they were installed.