# Sock's 240sx Rusto Project (56k, tons of pictures) **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [April 19, 2006, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080 "2006-04-19T21:37:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![flyingchicken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ac91a4/32.png) [@flyingchicken](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyingchicken)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/261 "2006-08-28T14:16:51Z")
so to get all the bushings out, what did you do? jut chizzle it out and/or blow torch it? and to put new ones in, you just use the vice grip to press it in? few more q’s what bushings did you use, energry suspension? and to replace the front lower control arm ball joint or whatever it is, you can just replace the ball joint like the rear ones or u have to get a whole new LCA? the one on my S13 is so screwed, it jerks the car soo much when turning left especially on highways, i thought it was the hicas helping out, but…no. ---
**Author:** ![Sockington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@Sockington](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sockington)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2006, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/262 "2006-08-28T19:53:03Z")
> [@flyingchicken](#): > > so to get all the bushings out, what did you do? jut chizzle it out and/or blow torch it? and to put new ones in, you just use the vice grip to press it in? I burned the rubber bushings and then tapped out the metal centers. Then, with the torches, I cut the metal sleeves out of the multi-link. The manual suggests that you use a hacksaw to cut the sleeves. Then, I used a bolt setup to press/pull the new bushings into place. > [@flyingchicken](#): > > what bushings did you use, energry suspension? Yup. > [@flyingchicken](#): > > and to replace the front lower control arm ball joint or whatever it is, you can just replace the ball joint like the rear ones or u have to get a whole new LCA? Yes, front lower ball joints are easily availble and easily replaced. > [@flyingchicken](#): > > the one on my S13 is so screwed, it jerks the car soo much when turning left especially on highways, i thought it was the hicas helping out, but…no. Sounds like a barrel of safe right there. ---
**Author:** ![TM1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tm1/32/5517_2.png) [@TM1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TM1)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2006, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/263 "2006-08-29T04:54:45Z")
Thats not the smallest vice I’ve seen either… that takes skill… Chances are it was already cracked… ---
**Author:** ![Sockington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@Sockington](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sockington)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2006, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/264 "2006-08-29T08:27:07Z")
Pulled the motor out today to do some more suspension work. Of course, by hand. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/01.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/01.jpg) Put aside for now. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/02.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/02.jpg) Bolting up the new fenders the bumper cover. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/03.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/03.jpg) Lights still work. Sweet. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/05.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/05.jpg) Everything lining up alright. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/06.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/06.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/07.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/07.jpg) When I walked around back of the car I remembered the hatch needed to be replaced. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/08.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/08.jpg) I found this sticker on the bottom corner of the hatch. I highly DON’T reccommend these guys. Clearly they did a shit job on this car. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/09.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/aug29/09.jpg) I only got in about 35minutes today (had other things to get done today), but expect little but frequent updates this week. ---
**Author:** ![seth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/seth/32/3175_2.png) [@seth](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/seth)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2006, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/265 "2006-08-29T08:38:11Z")
^ lol nice sticker. ---
**Author:** ![jammin1911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9a28c/32.png) [@jammin1911](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jammin1911)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2006, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/266 "2006-08-29T08:48:58Z")
> [@flyingchicken](#): > > so to get all the bushings out, what did you do? jut chizzle it out and/or blow torch it? and to put new ones in, you just use the vice grip to press it in? > > few more q’s > > what bushings did you use, energry suspension? > and to replace the front lower control arm ball joint or whatever it is, you can just replace the ball joint like the rear ones or u have to get a whole new LCA? > > the one on my S13 is so screwed, it jerks the car soo much when turning left especially on highways, i thought it was the hicas helping out, but…no. To add to Sock’s comments, dont worry about pressing the bushings in, just cut them in half with a sharp KNIFE (not a saw or anything that will remove material) and you can do it with your hands and no tools easily. ---
**Author:** ![Sockington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@Sockington](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sockington)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2006, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/267 "2006-08-29T08:53:18Z")
> [@Jammin1911](#): > > To add to Sock’s comments, dont worry about pressing the bushings in, just cut them in half with a sharp KNIFE (not a saw or anything that will remove material) and you can do it with your hands and no tools easily. That’s why my hand is cut right now. “Oh, I’ll give it a shot.” Now look at me! My hand is gimped! ---
**Author:** ![flyingchicken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ac91a4/32.png) [@flyingchicken](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyingchicken)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2006, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/268 "2006-08-29T13:08:07Z")
yeah i read it somewhere that i can cut it… i’ gotta give it a try hey…socko…how much did you pay for the front energy suspension kit? ---
**Author:** ![Sockington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@Sockington](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sockington)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2006, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/269 "2006-08-29T14:36:14Z")
> [@flyingchicken](#): > > yeah i read it somewhere that i can cut it… > i’ gotta give it a try > hey…socko…how much did you pay for the front energy suspension kit? Bought the whole kit. It came to ~$250 CDN with shipping. Damn border charges. ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2006, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/270 "2006-09-09T13:06:09Z")
it makes me sad knowing that ill be doing this all winter this yr. my rails are worce then urs if thats possible… most of the parts im guna try to make myslef on the laith or what not. see how far this goes… thankfully i have a full new front drivers side frame rail. but i pulled the gas tank out and the back of the rails are that bad to. shit. anyhow good job with what ur doing and expect to hear from me alot this winter!! ---
**Author:** ![DarkManX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkmanx/32/5569_2.png) [@DarkManX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkManX)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2006, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/271 "2006-09-09T13:58:21Z")
lol @ the mastercraft vise. im so use to seeing that at crappy tire. ---
**Author:** ![Pants](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pants/32/5590_2.png) [@Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pants)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2006, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/272 "2006-09-09T14:00:25Z")
lol are those canadian tire hockey pucks being used as motor mounts ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2006, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/273 "2006-09-09T14:50:09Z")
[http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27543](http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27543) so tell it to me quick is this better or worce then ur rusto? ---
**Author:** ![Sockington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@Sockington](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sockington)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2006, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/274 "2006-09-12T21:19:54Z")
> [@Pantaloons Racing](#): > > lol are those canadian tire hockey pucks being used as motor mounts Damn skippy they are. ---
**Author:** ![Sockington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@Sockington](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sockington)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2006, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/275 "2006-09-13T10:47:55Z")
This will probably be the last update for a while since college is occupying most of my time. I expect I will get some work done this winter, but it won’t be at the rate I was doing it during the summer. Wheels somewhat on. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/01.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/01.jpg) For the first time since March, the car is off jackstands. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/02.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/02.jpg) Hmm… that’s kind of low. Top of roofline measures 46.5 inches. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/03.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/03.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/04.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/04.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/05.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/05.jpg) Rear suspension (waiting for Toe arms) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/06.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/06.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/07.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/sockington/240sx/sept13/07.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![alesserfate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f6c823/32.png) [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2006, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/276 "2006-09-13T12:53:57Z")
gotta give it to you, your cars looking better than before, keep at it, 8) ---
**Author:** ![Sockington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@Sockington](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sockington)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2006, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/277 "2006-09-13T19:11:21Z")
Actually, I worked out some things in my class setup - Wednesdays from 11:30am to 6:00pm, I have a nice long break to work on the car. Looks like we’re down to weekly updates, but still updates! ---
**Author:** ![kay\_arsen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ac8455/32.png) [@kay\_arsen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kay_arsen)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2006, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/278 "2006-09-14T14:28:02Z")
Holy this is my first time actually lookin through this thread thats hell of alot of work much props and dedication Hi FIVE when i seen a little rust on my s14 i felt like giving up my project and gettin a new car now i think im just gonna fix it, its nothing compared to your rusts lol ---
**Author:** ![Altima\_boy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/altima_boy/32/5516_2.png) [@Altima\_boy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Altima_boy)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2006, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/279 "2006-10-03T22:36:45Z")
Dood… We need an Update!!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![jammin1911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9a28c/32.png) [@jammin1911](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jammin1911)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2006, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/socks-240sx-rusto-project-56k-tons-of-pictures/95080/280 "2006-10-04T06:11:43Z")
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