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lumbo007 · 11-24-2004, 12:36 AM

Ok, here's what I'm wondering... I'm looking to buy the z32 uprights, and I know they bolt on to the s13, but you have to use the z32 rear lower perch. I have a set of Tein HE's and Tein apparently won't sell just the lower perch. I heard that the JIC lower perch is the same thread and will work, but I just wanted to verify that it works (or dosen't). Any input is greatly appreciated

Thanks

the head · 11-24-2004, 07:58 AM

get a thread gauge and measure the threads on the tien and then contact someone who sells JIC and ask if they can check thread pitch for you on it

projectRDM · 11-24-2004, 08:45 AM

JICs are NOT the same. Neither is Apex'i, Zeal, or the D2s.

Cut and weld, it's quicker, costs less, and way less hassle.

As an added precaution, drill out the lower hole in the mount and run a grade 8 bolt through it to secure the two pieces, makes welding easier also.

FRpilot · 11-24-2004, 10:36 AM

i have a set of tein flex and a some z32 uprights laying around. i couldn't use the z32 uprights because tein wont sell the z32 lower perches seperate and i dont trust cutting and rewelding the lower perch even though thats how its done. haha. weld, get another set of coils/shocks, or be stuck with the stock 240sx uprights.

projectRDM · 11-24-2004, 11:51 AM

I cut and welded my HEs, been fine for two years of hard driving, autocross, a few mountains runs, and several long distance trips. If you know how to weld there shouldn't be a concern at all.

SirWarrior · 11-24-2004, 11:09 PM

This is exactly where I am at.
I don't have the coilovers yet. and am running on s13 upright right now till I find a set (not JIC) that will sell the S13 coilover with Z32 lower perches.
I am not paying twice for Flex's for each car.

FRpilot · 11-25-2004, 02:36 AM

oh yea. someone on fresh alloy just posted their custom z32 lower perch production. it appears they cut the 240 perch and welded on a custom cnc machine fork style z32 lower perch on. looks nice! maybe if there is enough interest, he can do it for others?

projectRDM · 11-25-2004, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirWarrior

This is exactly where I am at.
I don't have the coilovers yet. and am running on s13 upright right now till I find a set (not JIC) that will sell the S13 coilover with Z32 lower perches.
I am not paying twice for Flex's for each car.

Zeal, KTS, D2, and several others do sell the mounts separately. Tein is the only one I've found/heard to be an issue.

Another option is to surf YahooJP and buy a blown set or pair, there's always a few floating around that look like hell and are trashed, but the mounts are fine.

SirWarrior · 11-27-2004, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R240NA

Zeal, KTS, D2, and several others do sell the mounts separately. Tein is the only one I've found/heard to be an issue.

Another option is to surf YahooJP and buy a blown set or pair, there's always a few floating around that look like hell and are trashed, but the mounts are fine.

U my hero!!!!

Sil Beer S13 · 11-27-2004, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirWarrior

This is exactly where I am at.
I don't have the coilovers yet. and am running on s13 upright right now till I find a set (not JIC) that will sell the S13 coilover with Z32 lower perches.
I am not paying twice for Flex's for each car.

Whats wrong with JIC?

11-24-2004, 12:36 AM	#1
lumbo007 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	z32 upright question... Ok, here's what I'm wondering... I'm looking to buy the z32 uprights, and I know they bolt on to the s13, but you have to use the z32 rear lower perch. I have a set of Tein HE's and Tein apparently won't sell just the lower perch. I heard that the JIC lower perch is the same thread and will work, but I just wanted to verify that it works (or dosen't). Any input is greatly appreciated Thanks __________________ Even in darkness, a keen eye can detect light.

11-24-2004, 07:58 AM	#2
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	get a thread gauge and measure the threads on the tien and then contact someone who sells JIC and ask if they can check thread pitch for you on it __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

11-24-2004, 08:45 AM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	JICs are NOT the same. Neither is Apex'i, Zeal, or the D2s. Cut and weld, it's quicker, costs less, and way less hassle. As an added precaution, drill out the lower hole in the mount and run a grade 8 bolt through it to secure the two pieces, makes welding easier also. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

11-24-2004, 11:51 AM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I cut and welded my HEs, been fine for two years of hard driving, autocross, a few mountains runs, and several long distance trips. If you know how to weld there shouldn't be a concern at all. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

11-24-2004, 11:09 PM	#6
SirWarrior Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 762 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is exactly where I am at. I don't have the coilovers yet. and am running on s13 upright right now till I find a set (not JIC) that will sell the S13 coilover with Z32 lower perches. I am not paying twice for Flex's for each car. __________________ 92 FastBack - Project 98 SE - Daily Driver