What rear ball joint do I use?

[doyle4281]

I removed my rear lower control arms and both of the ball joint boots are ripped. I have removed the ball joints and need replacements. What ball joint can be used for the rear of an S14?

I know this has been discussed before, however none of the threads have a definative answer, just possibilities. Any help would be appreciated, thank you

[98s14inaz]

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[doyle4281]

Originally Posted by 98s14inaz

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Do you feel better?

Any constructive answers? There is no factory part #, some say B13 sentra, some say B12 sentra, some say same as front??????

[stinky_180]

i used 89 nissan sentra front ball joints on the rear lower control arms on my s13. they work perfect!

[racepar1]

There are a TON of threads out there on this, you really should have searched harder...


As for the balljoints B13 sentra front balljoints work, they're just a little tight to press in. I used a sanding drum on a rotary tool to open up the control arm a little for mine.

[98s14inaz]

Originally Posted by doyle4281

Do you feel better?

Any constructive answers? There is no factory part #, some say B13 sentra, some say B12 sentra, some say same as front??????

Then don't use factory part numbers. Search for companies like Moog and others. S13 and s14 rear ball joints have slightly different taper so that sentra stuff might not be true in your case. This has been covered to death premie.

[240_fun]

Originally Posted by stinky_180

i used 89 nissan sentra front ball joints on the rear lower control arms on my s13. they work perfect!

Same but as for s14 I couldnt tell ya...
Bit snug but nothing an 8 pound sledge couldnt fix

[doyle4281]

Originally Posted by 98s14inaz

Then don't use factory part numbers. Search for companies like Moog and others. S13 and s14 rear ball joints have slightly different taper so that sentra stuff might not be true in your case. This has been covered to death premie.

Since this has been covered to death, could you enlighten us and share the Moog part # for an S14 rear ball joint?

[aznpoopy]

http://www.zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/13...-answered.html

S13 = B13 SE-R front, we used MOOG Part # K9449

S14 = Same as S14 front, I used MOOG Part # K9820

[doyle4281]

Originally Posted by aznpoopy

http://www.zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/13...-answered.html

I read that thread as well, although someone replied just a few lines below, that it is a fact that they do not interchange front to back.

[aznpoopy]

duh. because its the moog front balljoint. there is no oem or oem replacement rear s14 balljoint.

if you've read through all these materials then you know the deal
buy the front balljoint (or some other non-exact balljoint) and force them into the rear
buy the entire s14 rear lower control arm from the dealership
buy the hardrace or megan misnamed "rear roll center adjusters."

[modestmouse]

Originally Posted by aznpoopy

duh. because its the moog front balljoint. there is no oem or oem replacement rear s14 balljoint.

if you've read through all these materials then you know the deal
buy the front balljoint (or some other non-exact balljoint) and force them into the rear
buy the entire s14 rear lower control arm from the dealership
buy the hardrace or megan misnamed "rear roll center adjusters."

I know you're tryin to be helpful but the Megan roll center adjusters aren't misnamed. That's exactly what they should be called. They are ball joints that have the ability to adjust the suspension's roll center.

[singlecamslam]

They dont adjust the roll center at all. Buy moog ball joints and relax.

[aznpoopy]

Originally Posted by modestmouse

I know you're tryin to be helpful but the Megan roll center adjusters aren't misnamed. That's exactly what they should be called. They are ball joints that have the ability to adjust the suspension's roll center.

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/130216...adjusters.html

[doyle4281]

Many responses, although I am still unsure if I should use B12, B13, or S14 fronts?

[stinky_180]

Originally Posted by doyle4281

Many responses, although I am still unsure if I should use B12, B13, or S14 fronts?

maybe you didn't see the post above....


S13 = B13 SE-R front, we used MOOG Part # K9449

S14 = Same as S14 front, I used MOOG Part # K9820

[98s14inaz]

Originally Posted by doyle4281

Since this has been covered to death, could you enlighten us and share the Moog part # for an S14 rear ball joint?

Why don't you use the search button. Teach a man to fish and all that lol

[doyle4281]

Originally Posted by 98s14inaz

Why don't you use the search button. Teach a man to fish and all that lol

Thanks again

[thegentlemen]

Can anyone tell me quick as to why the sentra ball joints are being used instead of just getting the regular s13 ball joints from autozone? I recently picked up a set for the rear and the taper on the ball joint won't fit up into the spindle enough to get the nut tight enough for a cotter pin

[MrMcgarrett]

The rear ball joints aren't sold by themselves.
You have to buy the whole control arm.

[97_kouki]

just did my entire rear end, i used MOOG (part#K9820) ball joint and it fit perfectly...!

[thegentlemen]

Originally Posted by MrMcgarrett

The rear ball joints aren't sold by themselves.
You have to buy the whole control arm.

Oh damn no way! Well that makes perfect sense then haha thanks man

Originally Posted by 97_kouki

just did my entire rear end, i used MOOG (part#K9820) ball joint and it fit perfectly...!

thanks for the part number I'll be needing the in the future, but for now I just robbed a lower control arm with a good ball joint off of my parts car

[thegentlemen]

And just to clarify, when replacing the front lower ball joint on my s13 do I need to use sentra b12 ball joints as well?

[NismoPlsr]

S14 Front/Rear (moog K9820)
Taper low diameter 15mm
Taper High diameter 18.6mm
Taper length 23mm
Diameter where it presses in 41mm

S13 Front (Moog K9509)
Taper low diameter 15.8mm
Taper High diameter 18mm
Taper length 19.5mm 20mm
Diameter where it presses in 41mm

S13 Rear (moog K9633 [b12 front])
Taper low diameter 15mm
Taper High diameter 18.6mm
Taper length 23mm or 23.5
Diameter where it presses in 38mm

[tuktuk23]

Originally Posted by 98s14inaz

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this shit never gets old

[Jus Skott]

Originally Posted by tuktuk23

this shit never gets old

did you actually just quote and make a comment from something posted on 04-15-2010, 03:31 PM while trying to be funny.