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DC Dan MAX USA
08-11-2011, 05:36 PM
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We are very proud to present the first pieces of the 2011 Parts shop MAX PRO multilink. These new arms and rods are stronger than ever with thick reinforced structures, all Forged critical components, and more thread overlap than anyone else. MAX multilink has been the pioneer in getting more clearance for lowered cars than any other brand for years. You get the adjustability you need to dial in your cars maximum performance. They let you set your personal preferences on characteristics like turn in, grip, tire wear and drift initiation while eliminating OEM rubber bushings for a precision, predictable, tactile driving experience. The quality and design is unmatched by more expensive Japanese brands and the unique design features make them an unbeatable value. The PRO arms and rods feature FORGED Baja 1000 off road spec clamping rod end receivers, adjusters, nuts and even forged rod ends so that you can set it and forget it, constantly tightening your adjustments is a thing of the past. We also have you covered in the future with 4 year free bearing replacement and lifetime warranty. Don't get caught up buying cheaper arms twice, do it once and do it right.

The MAX multilink can be complimented by using or famous Subframe Collars or Subframe Solid Risers, for a perfectly tuned suspension setup.

You can buy stuff and get live shipping quotes right here in this thread!
Simply click the blue add to cart link to check it out.
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MAX PRO RUCA ~ IN STOCK NOW!! ~ $250.00
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MAX PRO TOE ROD ~ Release is OCTOBER ~ Reserve yours by ordering today! $250.00
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PRO TRACTION ROD ~ Release is OCTOBER ~ Reserve yours by ordering today! $200.00
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PRO TENSION ROD ~ Release is OCTOBER ~ Reserve yours by ordering today! $220.00
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PRO FLCA/TENROD Combo ~ Reserve yours on Septembers shipment by ordering today! $550.00
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PRO RLCA ~ Reserve yours on the September shipment by ordering today! $550.00
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MAX SUBFRAME COLLARS - IN STOCK NOW $50.00
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SUBFRAME SOLID RISERS - IN STOCK NOW $100.00
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2011 Parts shop MAX PRO multilink - TENSION ROD

~ lifetime manufacturers defect warranty
~ 4 Year free pillowball replacement
~ All steel tubular construction
~ Teflon lined spherical bearings
~ Forged Clamping lock nuts makes double sure your settings never come loose
~ Forged super long rod end and bracket threads have the most thread overlap and more adjustability than anything on the market
~ Adjuster on the opposite side of the subframe for easier adjustments
~ Bell shaped high surface area pillowball side spacers reinforce subframe mount & give freedom of PB motion
~ Super thick asymmetric mounting bracket
~ Copper and Gold plated finish

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2011 Parts shop MAX PRO multilink - TRACTION ROD

~ lifetime manufacturers defect warranty
~ 4 Year free pillowball replacement
~ All steel tubular construction
~ Teflon lined spherical bearings
~ Forged Clamping rod end receiver
~ Forged Clamping lock nut makes double sure your settings never come loose
~ Forged super long adjuster threads have the most thread overlap and more adjustability than anything on the market
~ Adjuster on the opposite side of the subframe for easier adjustments
~ Bell shaped high surface area pillowball side spacers reinforce subframe mount & give freedom of PB motion
~ Laser cut mounting bracket
~ Copper and Gold plated finish

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2011 Parts shop MAX PRO multilink - TOE ROD

~ lifetime manufacturers defect warranty
~ 4 Year free pillowball replacement
~ All steel tubular construction
~ Teflon lined spherical bearings
~ Forged Clamping rod end receiver
~ Forged Clamping lock nut makes double sure your settings never come loose
~ Forged super long adjuster threads have the most thread overlap and more adjustability than anything on the market
~ Adjuster on the opposite side of the subframe for easier adjustments
~ Bell shaped high surface area pillowball side spacers reinforce subframe mount & give freedom of PB motion
~ Laser cut reinforced mounting bracket
~ Copper and Gold plated finish

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2011 Parts shop MAX PRO multilink - RUCA - Rear Upper Control Arms (camber)

~ lifetime manufacturers defect warranty
~ 4 Year free pillowball replacement
~ All steel tubular construction
~ Teflon lined spherical bearings
~ Forged Clamping rod end receiver
~ Forged Clamping adjuster
~ Jam nuts make double sure your settings never come loose
~ Forged super long rod end has the most thread overlap and more adjustability than anything on the market
~ Bell shaped high surface area pillowball side spacers reinforce subframe mount & give freedom of PB motion
~ Laser cut 5mm thick mounting bracket
~ Copper and Gold plated finish

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2011 Parts shop MAX PRO multilink - FLCA - Front Lower Control Arms With Tension Rod Set

~ lifetime manufacturers defect warranty
~ 4 Year free pillowball replacement
~ Thick all steel tubular arm/rod
~ Teflon lined spherical bearings in all 6 joints
~ Forged Clamping rod end receiver
~ Forged Clamping lock nuts make double sure your settings never come loose
~ Forged super long rod ends have the most thread overlap and more adjustability than anything on the market
~ CrMo adjustable taper rod so you can tune/eliminate any remaining bump steer
~ Integrated tension and lower control arm for much more strength than the OEM style 2 bolt flat bracket connection
~ Bell shaped high surface area pillowball side spacers reinforce subframe mount & give freedom of PB motion
~ Taper wall bearing housing for max misalignment
~ Laser cut double position sway bar bracket & gusseted heavy duty tension rod bracket
~ Copper and Gold plated finish

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2011 Parts shop MAX PRO multilink - RLCA - Rear Lower Control Arms

~ lifetime manufacturers defect warranty
~ 4 Year free pillowball replacement
~ All steel tubular construction
~ Teflon lined spherical bearings in all 6 joints
~ Forged Clamping rod end receiver
~ Forged Clamping lock nut makes double sure your settings never come loose
~ Forged super long rod end has the most thread overlap and more adjustability than anything on the market
~ CrMo taper rod is available in custom lengths so you can control your camber gain
~ Low profile perimeter allows for wider wheels than the stock RLCA
~ Bell shaped high surface area pillowball side spacers reinforce subframe mount & give freedom of PB motion
~ Taper wall bearing housing for max misalignment
~ Laser cut sway bar bracket
~ Dimple die gusset panel
~ Copper and Gold plated finish

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MAX Subframe Collars
~CNC 6061 Aluminum
~Stiffens OEM bushing to eliminate wheel hop after clutch kick
~C shaped upper collars for easy installation
~Gold hard annodized finish
*Can be installed independant of any other parts

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MAX Subframe Solid Riser
~Completely replaces OEM Subframe Bushing
~Raises Subframe a half inch for lowered suspension geometry correction
~Makes more clearance to raise exhaust
~Slip fit, epoxy-it-in installation (no press needed)
~CNC 6061 Aluminum
~Gold hard annodized finish
*Made specifically for low ride height vehicles to help fix roll center problem.
*Please see our products forum for OEM bushing removal instructions
*You must bend the E-brake cable bracket to reroute cable so it does not rub the driveshaft.

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tdaffern
08-11-2011, 05:52 PM
Just got my rucas in the mail yesterday. Absolutely awesome!! And very fast shipping. Thanks

roboticnissan
08-11-2011, 05:59 PM
Seriously pbm! Seriously? Fuck you guys! Just when I think Imma have extra money to do cool Shit.
You go and make more dope ass Shit that I HAVE to buy......FML

MY ORDER WILL BE IN SOON.

TheWayItGoes909
08-11-2011, 06:26 PM
For the FLCA is the tension rods different from the ones you sell separate? and is there a release date on the RlCA for the S13.

huffandpuff00
08-11-2011, 06:55 PM
ordered my ruca's yesterday, cant wait for them to show up!

DC Dan MAX USA
08-11-2011, 09:16 PM
Seriously pbm! Seriously? Fuck you guys! Just when I think Imma have extra money to do cool Shit.
You go and make more dope ass Shit that I HAVE to buy......FML

MY ORDER WILL BE IN SOON.
I lol'd, it works out better if you don't have a girl that is jealous of your car's bling.
For the FLCA is the tension rods different from the ones you sell separate? and is there a release date on the RlCA for the S13.
RLCA is about 6 weeks out

The tension rod that's sold by itself will have the 2 bolt holes for the OEM FLCA.
The MAX PRO FLCA comes with a completely different tesnsion rod that's shown above.

Thanks for your business guys!

frizzle
08-11-2011, 10:28 PM
Will you guys be making a adjustable FLCA from the regular style tension rods?

DC Dan MAX USA
08-11-2011, 11:29 PM
Will we make an adjustable FLCA for the regular tension rod? No, I don't have any plans to do that. The OEM FLCA setup is flawed because it is not designed for changes in caster. When you do change caster, it is only possible because of the oversize imprecise holes in the OEM FLCA. When there is a collision the weakest link is the two bolt hole connection, so in our MAX PRO FLCA that weak link and lack of adjustability has been eliminated. If you do use the OEM FLCA with the new MAX PRO tension rod, we have redesigned that rod with a large cross section at the two bolt connection and we have changed the material from aluminum to steel.

Slammed180
08-11-2011, 11:47 PM
Oh sweet Jesus. Imma be real poor soon.

MidwestMyriad
08-12-2011, 01:00 AM
Just got my RUCA's in the mail and quality looks great, can't wait to put them through the paces

rbs14kouki
08-12-2011, 03:17 AM
Yes sir !!! FLCA are ordered my s14 will be good to go soon !

xeemersil80
08-12-2011, 11:42 AM
Are there any customer review on these products???..i like to hear some reviews from customers..lmk i might be interested thanks

Xeem MOua

thefro526
08-12-2011, 12:15 PM
Are there any customer review on these products???..i like to hear some reviews from customers..lmk i might be interested thanks

Xeem MOua

Based on previous history with PBM stuff, it's awesome.

Ktown_drifter
08-12-2011, 03:07 PM
Subframe/diff collars shipped to canada for a Jzz30 postal code K7R3l1

DC Dan MAX USA
08-12-2011, 05:10 PM
we no longer have the toyota collars.

Ktown_drifter
08-13-2011, 01:22 PM
boooooo they are still on the website tho...

towlie
08-14-2011, 08:54 PM
Quality products as always, can't wait to place my order.

roboticnissan
08-15-2011, 10:07 AM
Seriously pbm! Seriously? Fuck you guys! Just when I think Imma have extra money to do cool Shit.
You go and make more dope ass Shit that I HAVE to buy......FML

MY ORDER WILL BE IN SOON.


Flca and rlca order made, waiting on any new info for the sak with these lower control arms. Payment ready to send so lmk.

silver04rsx
08-15-2011, 01:29 PM
So do we just order from the site and get the prices listed?

DC Dan MAX USA
08-15-2011, 04:15 PM
Flca and rlca order made, waiting on any new info for the sak with these lower control arms. Payment ready to send so lmk.
Thanks for your business! The SAK is compatible with the SAK, in fact you get plenty more angle with this FLCA than the OEM one.
Are there any customer review on these products???..i like to hear some reviews from customers...
Its all brand new so most people are just barely receiving it. You can ask Ryan Kado and Matt Field, both are Formula D drivers that have the new pro parts. Ryan has had the new parts all season on his 350z, he helped us test the new all forged clamping rod ends. Matt has just equipped his S14 with the new parts which have been tested at Sonoma summer Jam this weekend, and will be mashed on in competition at formula D Vegas in 2 weeks. Matt is also helping us test a new 45mm roll center drop knuckle.
So do we just order from the site and get the prices listed?
you can order from the forum here on the blue links or from our site and you get the price as posted.

Swifty
08-15-2011, 04:42 PM
Are the FLCA sold out?

DC Dan MAX USA
08-15-2011, 08:24 PM
not sold out, there is a pretty low quantity though. try again if thats what the cart told you earlier.

Swifty
08-15-2011, 08:26 PM
not sold out, there is a pretty low quantity though. try again if thats what the cart told you earlier.

Order them about 3 hours ago! :D

fckillerbee
08-16-2011, 06:39 PM
jesus these are sexy.


I have the sudden urge to paint my whole underbody this copper look. lol

M1ndDr1ft
08-23-2011, 04:07 AM
Dan I'm a customer in San Diego and somehow when I choose ground shipping it says 21dlls but when I login to my paypal to actually pay it goes to 71 dlls Im ordering the s13 RUCA's, the s chassis subframe risers and the hood vent spacer kit thanks

simpl cb7
08-24-2011, 01:56 PM
Will the PRO TOE ROD be released before Sept. 11th?

DC Dan MAX USA
08-24-2011, 08:00 PM
if you are in san diego you need to come pay cash / pick up in person.

No, the toe rod wont be that soon.

BOROSUN
08-30-2011, 01:59 AM
are these arms releasing early sept?

240sxluver4life
08-30-2011, 03:09 AM
Any eta on the 45mm drop knuckle? I was about to order all my suspention from you and I decided to hold out untill the release of theese

andisan
09-06-2011, 01:20 AM
any updates? im waiting on the toe arms, so i can align my car

DC Dan MAX USA
09-06-2011, 01:26 PM
are these arms releasing early sept?
some as far as the end of october
Any eta on the 45mm drop knuckle? I was about to order all my suspention from you and I decided to hold out untill the release of theese
ETA IS NOW!!
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any updates? im waiting on the toe arms, so i can align my car
updated the original post today with pix of all the new parts!

BOROSUN
09-06-2011, 02:44 PM
OOh meng. Is that same goes for the s13 flca?

DC Dan MAX USA
09-06-2011, 03:59 PM
FLCA and RLCA are out before the others

GL Chrillz
09-09-2011, 08:13 AM
If I was to wait until october to order tension rods, are they going to be pushed back again? or be sold out by then?

DC Dan MAX USA
09-09-2011, 02:18 PM
we never know these things for sure, all I can do is post the latest info as time passes

GL Chrillz
09-12-2011, 02:36 PM
I ended up buying subframe risers from you guys on friday, along with a shirt and stickers. just wondering if i get a tracking number for shipping or what is the usual time it takes?

DC Dan MAX USA
09-12-2011, 04:34 PM
The R. KADO 350Z shirts were sold out at FD VEGAS, and we should have the new run any day now.

So we will send the order in the next couple of days when thats ready.

GL Chrillz
09-12-2011, 04:45 PM
i picked the s13 shirt from last year, but as long as the stuff is shipping soon thats all i need to know. i want to get my subframe out before the risers get here, but dont want it sitting out of my car for 2 weeks waiting lol

DC Dan MAX USA
09-12-2011, 05:44 PM
I guess i confused this with another similar order then, your stuff goes out tomorrow.

The best way to inquire about an order is to IM me your name and paypal address so I can look up the order accurately without guessing whos zilvia alias is attached to which real persons order.

GL Chrillz
09-12-2011, 06:10 PM
ok sounds good! thanks!

BOROSUN
09-13-2011, 01:34 PM
can the s14 flca be adjusted shorter to s13 flca length?

DC Dan MAX USA
09-13-2011, 02:39 PM
Its the same FLCA for 13 and 14, only the taper rod for the knuckle connection is different.
Yes it can be shortened a little but 90% of the adjustment is biased towards being longer
(wider track, more negative camber)

blackjack101
09-14-2011, 10:10 PM
sent you a pm if you can do a combo price quote and shipping quote

DC Dan MAX USA
09-14-2011, 10:14 PM
There is no combo or multi item discount, same price weather its one or many items. We can do a manual shipping quote over the phone if some small items can be combined to try and save shipping.

Rogue240sx
09-23-2011, 09:22 PM
Any word yet on when the FLCAs are shipping? I'm excited for these things!

thefro526
09-26-2011, 07:07 AM
Any word yet on when the FLCAs are shipping? I'm excited for these things!

I too am excite. Is there a shipping ETA for those of us who pre-ordered the S13 LCA's?

DC Dan MAX USA
09-26-2011, 04:34 PM
One of the two parts preventing FLCA from shipping is in now, so S14 will be good to go, need one more thing to ship the S13 FLCA which should arrive shortly.

thefro526
09-27-2011, 01:22 PM
One of the two parts preventing FLCA from shipping is in now, so S14 will be good to go, need one more thing to ship the S13 FLCA which should arrive shortly.

What about RLCA's?

DC Dan MAX USA
09-27-2011, 02:08 PM
RLCA is a go

GeneStarWindGSW
09-27-2011, 07:11 PM
are the inner tie rods still for sale? i can add them to my cart

DC Dan MAX USA
09-27-2011, 09:33 PM
no they are not for sale

towlie
09-27-2011, 09:39 PM
Price on drop spindle to 97013

DC Dan MAX USA
09-27-2011, 09:41 PM
you mean the 45mm roll center pro front knuckle mod with return shipping? $435

towlie
09-27-2011, 09:49 PM
Yeah sorry, kinda just skimmed the thread.

When is the rear knuckle going to drop, Dan?

Thanks

DC Dan MAX USA
09-27-2011, 10:09 PM
i dont know

thefro526
09-30-2011, 05:01 PM
Hey Dan, have the S13 LCA's started shipping?

Got a tracking number from you guys today so I'm assuming so. :D

DC Dan MAX USA
09-30-2011, 05:18 PM
yes we sent a bunch of LCAs out = ) and now they are all gone = (

thefro526
10-01-2011, 08:42 PM
yes we sent a bunch of LCAs out = ) and now they are all gone = (

<3.

I am excite.

thefro526
10-07-2011, 04:26 PM
LCA's came today. Really solid in person. Don't know if they're breakable.

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ControverZial17
10-17-2011, 04:10 PM
PM me a price quote shipped to 08844 for all available arms for S14. thank you.

RB Me
10-17-2011, 09:53 PM
do you do a reverse color scheme? gold and copper switched?

DC Dan MAX USA
10-18-2011, 01:45 PM
PM me a price quote shipped to 08844 for all available arms for S14. thank you.
you get an instant quote if you add to cart using the links on the original post (or our website)
do you do a reverse color scheme? gold and copper switched?
Sorry, no.

andisan
10-21-2011, 02:31 PM
any updates on the rest of the arms?

raz0rbladez909
10-21-2011, 02:42 PM
Make links for s30's PLEEEAASSEEEE

ceniack
10-28-2011, 08:42 AM
Just ordered some subframe collars and RUCAs

Can't wait to get them, I was really happy with the skidplate I ordered from you all a few months ago.

DC Dan MAX USA
11-07-2011, 08:18 PM
any updates on the rest of the arms?
we will be stocked with everything pending prior sale from pre-orders end of NOV.
Make links for s30's PLEEEAASSEEEE
we will but have too many things we are working on right now.
Just ordered some subframe collars and RUCAs

Can't wait to get them, I was really happy with the skidplate I ordered from you all a few months ago.
thanks for your business!

BOROSUN
12-16-2011, 03:28 PM
these are awsome. too cold to work in my garage in a mean while these look good as ornaments.
http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo100/MANGOLIAN_IAN2/Chuki%20Chuki/borobrodec005-2.gif

thanks pbm & dan! for some reason i kept calling hemis instead of heims.

DC Dan MAX USA
12-16-2011, 03:52 PM
LOL you got more presents for yourself than everyone else = )

dudermagee
12-16-2011, 05:12 PM
Got my RLCA's a couple weeks ago, just wanted to thank you guys for a quality product.
Should be installing them in a couple of weeks, You wouldn't happen to have a PDF doc on the install would you?

DC Dan MAX USA
12-17-2011, 04:32 PM
Thanks for your business. I dont have an instruction just because the new ones go in exactly the same way the old ones came out.

Initially set the length to match and make alignment changes as desired. For strength the RLCA is not adjustable while bolted into the knuckle. Be sure to use the clamping feature on the rod end receiver so that you never have to check up on the settings = )