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wheelhaus · 03-26-2017, 10:19 PM

Here's the TIME-Sert info page. http://www.time-sert.com/metric-kits/

I ordered my Time-sert kit and parts from Belmetric. Here is everything 14x1.5.
https://www.belmetric.com/m14x15-c-217_218_242/

1x TS1415 - thread insert kit
1x TS14158 - M14X1.5X24.5 insert (deeper than what comes with the kit)
1x TS34155 - M14X1.5 Tap Guide (not required, but good peace of mind)
also...
1x TAPWRENCH74 (This is not a time-sert part, this is just a ratcheting T-handle tap wrench from Belmetric. It required modification to fit the taps that came with the Time-sert kit, the wrench's wedges needed to be filed open by a mm or two. Bit of a headache, and ultimately it worked, but the TAPWRENCH34 may work better as it's designed to fit taps larger than 1/2".

Please note, using this threading kit, you will need to lower the subframe away from the chassis to make room for a drill and tapping tools. I made a wood support tray, using standard 2x6 and some 1/2" plywood/OSB. It supported the subframe with a single jack and was manageable by simply removing the lower shock bolts and brake line/ABS line clips; drive shaft remains connected. If this makes you nervous, you should disconnect everything.

This tray balanced and supported the entire subframe by supporting the weight from slightly forward of the diff's jack point. In the pics you can see the jack tray and subframe lowered from the chassis. You can adjust the position of the jack until you can feel the weight is stable and supported evenly front to rear. PLEASE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL if you leave lines connected or you may be replacing ABS wires and brake lines if you're clumsy and knock the subframe off the jack. You can move it around a few inches, but the ideas is that you only need enough room to get a drill inline with the chassis.

Tray info:
33.5" wide
5" wide risers on each end
plywood feet 5x11" and reach forward

I can provide a complete walkthrough if necessary... but the Time-sert instructions are pretty clear. only difficulty is getting access.

03-26-2017, 10:19 PM	#41
wheelhaus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2020 KTM Super Duke 1290R Location: Denver Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 714 Thanked 1,141 Times in 624 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Here's the TIME-Sert info page. http://www.time-sert.com/metric-kits/ I ordered my Time-sert kit and parts from Belmetric. Here is everything 14x1.5. https://www.belmetric.com/m14x15-c-217_218_242/ 1x TS1415 - thread insert kit 1x TS14158 - M14X1.5X24.5 insert (deeper than what comes with the kit) 1x TS34155 - M14X1.5 Tap Guide (not required, but good peace of mind) also... 1x TAPWRENCH74 (This is not a time-sert part, this is just a ratcheting T-handle tap wrench from Belmetric. It required modification to fit the taps that came with the Time-sert kit, the wrench's wedges needed to be filed open by a mm or two. Bit of a headache, and ultimately it worked, but the TAPWRENCH34 may work better as it's designed to fit taps larger than 1/2". Please note, using this threading kit, you will need to lower the subframe away from the chassis to make room for a drill and tapping tools. I made a wood support tray, using standard 2x6 and some 1/2" plywood/OSB. It supported the subframe with a single jack and was manageable by simply removing the lower shock bolts and brake line/ABS line clips; drive shaft remains connected. If this makes you nervous, you should disconnect everything. This tray balanced and supported the entire subframe by supporting the weight from slightly forward of the diff's jack point. In the pics you can see the jack tray and subframe lowered from the chassis. You can adjust the position of the jack until you can feel the weight is stable and supported evenly front to rear. PLEASE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL if you leave lines connected or you may be replacing ABS wires and brake lines if you're clumsy and knock the subframe off the jack. You can move it around a few inches, but the ideas is that you only need enough room to get a drill inline with the chassis. Tray info: 33.5" wide 5" wide risers on each end plywood feet 5x11" and reach forward I can provide a complete walkthrough if necessary... but the Time-sert instructions are pretty clear. only difficulty is getting access.