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I'm running nismos because I don't have any caster issues.
Posted by
IBPimpn(Ca)
on November 15, 2004 at 7:25 PM
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yea my stock ones just started to leak
posted by pinkdotts
on November 15, 2004 at 06:32 PM
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They provide a little more feedback than stock. I got a machine shop to press out the old ones while I waited for
$10.
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For those with ES Tension Rod Bushings PLEASE READ...
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Sportzcoop
17:36:46 11/15/04
If I have brand new control arms, should I still worry
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Z32Nizzan
17:40:23 11/15/04
In your case, I wouldn't stop driving the car...
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ericgl
17:58:05 11/15/04
Thats my next project. (n/m)
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PIRANHA(GO STEELERS!!!)
17:53:14 11/15/04
My lower control arm failure was not at the T-rod holes
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ericgl
17:55:34 11/15/04
Adjustable Tension Rods
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HOBIGD
18:16:51 11/15/04
I believe either of those options would have avoided this...
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Sportzcoop
18:48:07 11/15/04
Top bolt looks severly overtorqued...
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DougZXTT
18:21:07 11/15/04
Re: Top bolt looks severly overtorqued...
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Sportzcoop
18:28:38 11/15/04
Damn, so should I replace them with OEM or adjustables? (n/m)
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niZfreak (NorCal)
18:22:55 11/15/04
nismo bushings or adj ones. >>> here...
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Halo Z
18:33:16 11/15/04
replace w/ adjustable ones from splparts.com (n/m)
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Chris(NJ)
18:49:42 11/15/04
Are they better than SpecialtyZ's or just personal
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Sk8rlee
20:51:30 11/15/04
personal preference. You'll find most adj. trods are similar (n/m)
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Chris(NJ)
21:34:02 11/15/04
Thanks, I guess its time to get rid of the ES before its too
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Sk8rlee
22:42:14 11/15/04
Admins should really sticky a warning about this, explaining
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whitepearlz
18:31:43 11/15/04
yea my stock ones just started to leak
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pinkdotts
18:32:43 11/15/04
I was worried about a harsh ride with the adjustables
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zgene4
18:46:53 11/15/04
2nd. The positives far outweigh the negatives w/solid t-rods (n/m)
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whitepearlz
18:55:50 11/15/04
I'm running nismos because I don't have any caster issues. -
IBPimpn(Ca)
19:25:58 11/15/04
how long have you owned the bushings before noticing this? (n/m)
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JuicycJ4(SWMO)
18:38:44 11/15/04
less than two years. (n/m)
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Sportzcoop
18:45:45 11/15/04
Wouldn't an adjustable rod be as stiff or stiffer as
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UpZ (PA)
18:55:31 11/15/04
adj tension rods are not solid...
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College Boy
19:06:13 11/15/04
Pivot-ball allows for lateral movement, ES bushing doesn't. (n/m)
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Snoguitar
19:06:59 11/15/04
You liar, you don't change your own oil. ;-P (n/m)
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Fuzznutz
18:58:03 11/15/04
Punk
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Sportzcoop
19:35:46 11/15/04
What did you torque the new tension rods to?
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Junxster (NoVA)
19:06:28 11/15/04
I personally only supervised both installs.
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Sportzcoop
19:21:04 11/15/04
Was a torque wrench used in the process? (n/m)
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Junxster (NoVA)
00:24:43 11/16/04
I would highly recommend adjustables
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ericgl
19:06:31 11/15/04
i went with Nismo bushings
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max865
19:50:08 11/15/04
so what exactly happens if your lower control arm fails? (n/m)
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Ben_96_Slicktop (VA)
20:38:28 11/15/04
I can only guess but...
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Sk8rlee
21:00:58 11/15/04
here you go
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pinkdotts
21:08:07 11/15/04
Greg's and Seb's (Specialty-Z) Post(s) on subject:
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Mighty-Znoobie
21:45:03 11/15/04
Thanks, I was going to link to those but was busy with work. (n/m)
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Sportzcoop
22:40:46 11/15/04
Shit.. Mine broke while taking a turn. Luckily I wasn't
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shawn300zTT GT28R soon
22:32:38 11/15/04
i changed mine out after ~600 miles a year ago
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quikz
22:44:52 11/15/04
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