Re: Wheel Track - Control Arms, Hubs, Trailings Arms swap in
JDMminievo said:
http://wiki.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?title=S13_Suspension_Conversion in this thread they use a ce lancer rack with s14 control arms and s13 tie rod ends in a r31 , can the reverse be done with suspension/steering setups fiting into a lancer? also heard rumors the rear ends of s13s fit in CEs
All this is saying is the S13 tie rod ends have the same thread as the CE Lancer Rack ends, nothing more. So does this mean the S13 rack will fit in Lancers? Well as the tie rod ends have the same thread the lancer ends will fit on the rack, but the whole reason these Nissan guys are thinking of using Lancer parts is the length of the rack as the lancer one is longer to suit their further out knuckles, so even assuming the rack mounts up the same (Probably won't) its too short anyway. S14 control arms are totally wrong shape, Nissan Knuckles would be required to have the same lower ball joint as a Lancer/FTO/Evo LCAs and you would need to use Nissan Brakes and Coilovers with Lancer Strut Tops, then there is the possibility of all sorts of issues with turning circle, arms fouling, extra/reduced steering angle, drive shafts, brake lines, track, scrubbing etc... And what are you gaining?
Bottom line is trying to fit anything Nissan into our cars would be a massive massive stuff around of great effort and cost, which when compared to the vast parts bin of cheap and confirmed Mitsubishi stuff already available to us will make no sense in almost all situations. If you want a sharper steering rack use an FTO/Evo 4,5,6 item and research what others have required to make them fit. If you want 5 stud use FTO gear. Want brembo's use Evo 4 LCA's, Knuckles, brakes etc.
That being said if there is a modification you are considering that will require another manufacturers components and you feel that it will make a meaningful difference over what the Mitsubishi parts bin has to offer then my best advice (and this implies to retrofitting Mitsubishi stuff as well to an extent) is go and measure everything yourself or at least make sure the measurements you are getting are from a reputable source. From there you can work out what needs to be modified, if you can do it yourself and if not how much it will cost/is it even feasible. It's a long time consuming and potentially expensive process so this really you'd only be going down this path if there is massive gain or no other alternative to achieve what you want.
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