Editing S13 Suspension Conversion (section)

===Tie rod end===

27) You can use the existing tie rod end from the R31, it will be held on with only 5 or 6 threads as opposed to the standard 14 or so. Also the R31 tie rod ends taper in where it goes into the steering knuckle/hub. It tapers so much that the you wont be able to get the castle nut all the way on so a split pin can go through, the castle nut will have to be installed upside down so a split pin can go through. this can be seen as a dodgy way of doing so, I have had my coilovers on for 9 or so months now and they are fine, hit many a ripple strip sideways and no problems whatsoever. There are other alternatives of doing this such as using steering racks from different cars, having tie rod spacers fabricated etc. - Make up your own mind.

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28) Undo the tie rod end and take note of how many complete turns it takes to completely undo. Wind the tie rod end back on 5 or 6 threads depending on how much toe out you want, do not completely tighten the adjusting nut at this moment (NOTE: If you wind the end back on the standard amount of times eg. 14 or 15 you will have MASSIVE amounts of toe out). 

29) Slide the tie rod end into the S13 steering knuckle/hub assembly as far as it will go. Hit it gently from the underside with a mallet to help it go on. 

30) Install the castle nut upside down as far as it will go and line up the holes so you can put a split pin through.

31) Put in a split pin and bend it with pliers so it wont work loose.

32) Repeat all the above steps for the other side.

33) Tighten up all nuts and bolts on both sides making sure everything is secure. Double check all nuts and bolts.

34) Put wheels and nuts back on. 

35) Jack up the rear and install the rear coilovers as below:

36) Bleed the brakes.

37) Adjust front and rear ride and spring heights so the car sits level.

38) And you're done.

-Killabeez