GKtech suspension arms

[seagrasser]

Really excited about the suspension arms I just installed. Really high quality stuff out of Australia. Given the strength of the dollar, these are a real option despite shipping out of Aussie land.

https://scontent-1.11404.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10433088_10206143672019174_4374909714672051331_n.j pg?oh=6a89f9731e184d0c2f5b155ba325e70a&oe=557C7A42

https://scontent-1.11404.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/11001711_10206143671979173_1138434440816683427_o.j pg

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[seagrasser]

Here is what they look like installed.

Front bits
https://scontent-1.11404.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11059725_10206417544105805_6555844045693487404_o.j pg

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Rear bits
https://scontent-1.11404.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/11082247_10206417544065804_1662647226217270013_o.j pg

https://scontent-1.11404.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/11044576_10206417545585842_3294515194856317742_o.j pg

Time to test drive.

[Dboyizmlg]

Looks awesome!

Wish I could afford something like this right about now.

[TheRealSy90]

FYI you have the front tension rods installed either on the wrong sides or backwards, they should angle in towards the sway bar, not outwards. The bushing/spacers should offset the heim inwards, and not outwards. They are designed to allow more wheel and tire clearance.

Should be installed exactly the opposite of how you currently have them.

[Mister.E]

FYI you have the front tension rods installed either on the wrong sides or backwards, they should angle in towards the sway bar, not outwards. The bushing/spacers should offset the heim inwards, and not outwards. They are designed to allow more wheel and tire clearance.

Should be installed exactly the opposite of how you currently have them.

Was just going to say this.

Glad you like the products man, i just placed a huge order with GKTech too. Can't wait to get everything.

[seagrasser]

Thanks for the insights guys. Will make the changes.

[Matthew Erickson]

Love the pictures, seriously what I've been looking for before I buy these arms. lol
Have you done your first drive with these? IF you have ran other suspension arms or ridden in a car with different suspension arms; what is the difference in feel from these arms? How was aligning the vehicle after installation? Going to buy full package tomorrow, hopefully you could give me some buyers confidence before I drop 700 big ones.
Thanks in advance,
Matthew

[TheRealSy90]

Any adjustable suspension arm is going to "feel" the same, especially when used with the factory knuckles that have rubber bushes, which do not allow the suspension to travel very freely. Upgrading the bushes in the rear knuckle to spherical bearings, or getting an aftermarket knuckle that already has them installed, is the real way to go.

[Matthew Erickson]

Would gaining access to a press and pressing the bushing out and replacing them with any aftermarket bushing that is the same diameter a good equivalent to aftermarket knuckles? Besides the advantages in running a drop knuckle. Seems like stock knuckles with these arms would be a proper setup for track and road use without another 1k in knuckles. Sorry to forum jack.

[seagrasser]

Alignment was very easy with a lot of adjustability left. Adding the arms tightened up the steering and general feel of the car. Front tension arms were shot, so this installation corrected that.

On a side note. Due to using spacers on my front sway bar to clear the oil pan, the tension arms foul if I try to swap them. Checked for wheel clearance and it is fine as installed.

[Croustibat]

Would gaining access to a press and pressing the bushing out and replacing them with any aftermarket bushing that is the same diameter a good equivalent to aftermarket knuckles? Besides the advantages in running a drop knuckle. Seems like stock knuckles with these arms would be a proper setup for track and road use without another 1k in knuckles. Sorry to forum jack.

No.

And it will be even worse, as you are going to put PU bushes in there that have even less compliance.

[seagrasser]

Croustibat, there are other options

SPL offer spherical bushs for the rear knuckle

http://www.splparts.com/chassis-S14.html#SPLRKBS13

[Matthew Erickson]

These Megan Racing Kunckle bushing set is hardened rubber and a third of the SPL sphereeical bushing. http://www.240sxmotoring.com/megan-racing-knuckle-hub-bushing-nissan-240sx-s13-s14-s15/ (http://www.240sxmotoring.com/megan-racing-knuckle-hub-bushing-nissan-240sx-s13-s14-s15/) . I think this bushing set and these arms would be an equivalent to a modified knucke with new bushings.
Hey seagrasseer, do you mind me asking how muc you spent in USD$ on the arms package? They're on back order right now so I don't want to order them till they're in stock again.

[seagrasser]

Talk to the sales guy. They are getting arms made as fast as they can. It was backordered when I ordered too.

All in was something like $650 shipped....but that is largely due to the exchange rate. Shipping was a $100+ also. So the arms were on the order of $500+, which is a smoking bargain. The heim joints are the same or similar quality to SPl. The aussies don't mess around.

[seagrasser]

Also, unless our bushs are failing. I would stick with stock as oppose to the Megan Racing offering.

[Matthew Erickson]

Thanks for the advice. I'm stoked to get these arms on my S14,its been too long since I last drove it..

Also, unless our bushs are failing. I would stick with stock as oppose to the Megan Racing offering.

Have you had experience with these bushing or is it the typical "just stay away from Megan racing" if you want a solid build..

[seagrasser]

Not against Megan. Just sounds like swapping a rubber bushing for another rubber bushing seems like a lateral move.

[Bushido]

what kind of rod ends do these come with QA1?

[seagrasser]

According to GKTech, they are QA1 ends

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GKtech is made in china, so is QA1... like all the best stuff :)