# HELP: Broken rear toe rod bolt : where to buy replacement? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [April 7, 2004, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843 "2004-04-07T20:06:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/1 "2004-04-07T20:06:41Z")
Ok, having talked to someone about this I’m prett sure it’s going to be Nissan dealer, but would anyone be able to confirm this? I really don’t have access to a car so I really can’t just go to a junkyard and pick one up (not to mention it’s such a PITA to remove). This bolt broke and another one is still on the control arm (however I sort of fear it’s going to break too). The bolt head uses a 19mm socket and the nut uses a 17mm socket. The bolt one of those that uses a notched washer that lines up with a grove in the bolt (see pictures). If you don’t know what the rear Toe Rod is or what the bolt looks like here are some pictures: ![http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/images/misc/reartoerod.jpg](http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/images/misc/reartoerod.jpg) ![http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/images/misc/reartoerodbolt.jpg](http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/images/misc/reartoerodbolt.jpg) Edit: The bolt pictured above is from the other control arm that came out without breaking. ![http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/images/misc/reartoerodbolt2.jpg](http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/images/misc/reartoerodbolt2.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![oshiet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@oshiet](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oshiet)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/2 "2004-04-08T01:35:30Z")
Is it a bolt for the eccentric bushing? If not, just replace it with something of the same length. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/3 "2004-04-08T05:55:25Z")
Same length yes but you also have to have the same shear point. (Strength Rating) Go to Nissan or call them up its like 2 - 5 bucks for that nut and bolt. Get them to order it in and be done with it man. Heck while your at it order 2 one for each side. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/4 "2004-04-08T06:40:57Z")
So the washers/bolts have to line up in a certain way to affect alignment? As for cost, I don’t mind paying a few $$$ for some bolts. Better then trying to fight the same bolt on a rusted parts car. And yea Adam, I’m gonna get new ones for both sides. Will call up 401 Nissan today. Thanks guys… Another quick question. Would there be any additional handling/stiffness achieved if I box the toe rod as well as the traction rod? (And by box I mean welding a plate on the under side open end - to form a tube if you will) Thanks, ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/5 "2004-04-08T16:20:56Z")
> [@philip\_240sx](#): > > [quote=Gonad]Another quick question. Would there be any additional handling/stiffness > achieved if I box the toe rod as well as the traction rod? (And by box I > mean welding a plate on the under side open end - to form a tube if you will) > > Thanks, Since the control arms only see loads placed along thier length, boxing them in may not net much of a benefit. It will also add more unsprung weight to the suspension which has negative effects on handling.[/quote] So what major advantage do the tubular aftermarket arms have (such as the ones from SPLParts)? Or is the only advantage of those (SPL) arms is the pillowball? Just something I wondered because my dad has access to welding equipment at his shop so I figured I get the stuff boxed. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/6 "2004-04-08T18:49:50Z")
The main thing about SPL’s Rods are they are Lightweight and they have a solid pillowball mount instead of a warn out 15 year old piece of rubber. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/7 "2004-04-08T20:17:14Z")
Well I called up 401 Dixie Nissan from work today. Me: “I’m looking for a certain part for a 92 Nissan 240sx” Parts person: “Ok” Me: “It’s a bolt, nut and washer for the rear toe rod arm. It’s the bolt that goes on the subframe end” Parts person: “You mean like a stabalizer bar?” Me: “No it’s a control arm. It’s part of the multilink rear suspension” Me: “It’s an eccentric bolt” … searches in their database … Parts person: “You’re gonna have to fax us a picture or something” Me: “I have a picture on my website if you want to take a look, I can give you the address” Parts person: “…” Parts person: “Maybe it’s best for you to come down here or fax us the part and picture” :pat: Welp so I gave up trying to explain it over the phone. Will have to wait till Tue. to drop by the dealer or fax him the part. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2004, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/8 "2004-04-12T09:20:53Z")
Well I got off the phone with a Nissan parts person. Here’s what I was quoted on the parts I need: $12.73 for Bolt $12.73 for Washer (Yes you read it right, $12.73 for a washer) $3.75 for Nut This is just for one set. On the rear suspension there are 4 of these so I’m looking at about $130CAD for a full set (after tax). Talk about highway robbery. This was over the phone after looking at a picture of the parts # through a fax he sent me (which was somewhat hard to read). Hopefully there is a misunderstanding here. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![boMex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@boMex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boMex)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2004, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/9 "2004-04-12T10:35:13Z")
Go in and talk to the guy, I know at Alta Richmond Hill I can usually negotiate a better price with Faras (sp). Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![oshiet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@oshiet](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oshiet)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2004, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/10 "2004-04-12T21:43:19Z")
Man, that’s nuts! You can probably re-use the washers. I really see no need to replace them unless they were warped or damaged in any way. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2004, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/11 "2004-04-12T22:18:42Z")
I have only one set of nut/washer/bolt that is in good usable condition. Another set is intact, however it was damaged partially during removal. And two are broken, and practically unusable. At most I need 3, but I dunno if I should shell out that extra $30 for another set even though one seems perfectly fine. ---
**Author:** ![Original\_Nutta](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/original_nutta/32/5474_2.png) [@Original\_Nutta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Original_Nutta)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2004, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/12 "2004-04-13T01:02:24Z")
Go to UAP NAPA and get the washers and bolts. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2004, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/13 "2004-04-14T15:09:10Z")
Well, I tried Napa but as expected, they didn’t have it. I went down the road to a place specializing in Bolts/Nuts and they didn’t have it. Guess it’s a special nut/bolt/washer. Anywho, I got my parts from Nissan: Washer: $12.73ea (#55227-35F10) Bolt: $9.41ea (#55226-35F10) Nut: $2.97ea (#01225-00072) I needed 4 of everything so total came out to $115.50 (after tax) :shock: Oh well, their delivery was excellent. I put an order in, was told next day by 10am and sure enough it was there by 10am. I accidentally ordered 2 of everything (some confusion was involved) instead of 4 and was told to come back at 3:30 for the other 2 set. Sure enough it came in on time again. Either it’s standard practice or just good service. ---
**Author:** ![vtecthis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ecae2f/32.png) [@vtecthis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vtecthis)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2004, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/14 "2004-04-14T19:36:29Z")
For that price i would be serving them up with a glass of Champaigne. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2004, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/15 "2004-04-14T19:39:21Z")
Well it is a little better then I expected. The first parts person I talked with said the Bolt and Nut were $12.73 each. But hey, what are you gonna do. This isn’t just an ordinary bolt/nut/washer. It’s used for rear alignment and I did try other places. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2004, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/16 "2004-04-14T22:13:10Z")
> [@Jesse](#): > > you shoulda tryed a junkyard man, coulda just put em in your pocket Read my original post: > [@Gonad](#): > > … > I really don’t have access to a car so I really can’t just go to a junkyard > and pick one up ( **not to mention it’s such a PITA to remove** ). > … ---
**Author:** ![\_RSTuning.ca](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_rstuning.ca/32/6098_2.png) [@\_RSTuning.ca](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_RSTuning.ca)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/17 "2004-04-23T18:34:06Z")
personally i would have looked for a better solution than to spend over 100 bucks on 4 nuts and bolts :shock: ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/18 "2004-04-23T18:37:30Z")
> [@Original Drift Master](#): > > personally i would have looked for a better solution than to spend over 100 bucks on 4 nuts and bolts :shock: Like? ---
**Author:** ![sidewayssilvias14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/76d3ee/32.png) [@sidewayssilvias14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayssilvias14)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/19 "2004-04-23T18:59:04Z")
You definitely don’t want to waste time and effort getting parts like that from the wreckers. Stuff like this happens and it’s much nicer to have the piece of mind of having new hardware in a vital location like that in your car than another 12 year old rusted out re-used part that you spent 2 or 3 hours retrieving from a dead car at the junkyard. That’s just my opinion but I guess it all depends on the time you have and your budget. I wouldn’t hesitate to go to the dealer on this one. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843/20 "2004-04-23T19:00:30Z")
> [@sidewayssilvias14](#): > > You definitely don’t want to waste time and effort getting parts like that from the wreckers. Stuff like this happens and it’s much nicer to have the piece of mind of having new hardware in a vital location like that in your car than another 12 year old rusted out re-used part that you spent 2 or 3 hours retrieving from a dead car at the junkyard. > > That’s just my opinion but I guess it all depends on the time you have and your budget. I wouldn’t hesitate to go to the dealer on this one. Couldn’t Agree with you more. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-broken-rear-toe-rod-bolt-where-to-buy-replacement/80843.md?page=2)