Zilvia Nismo Bushing Locator

[ixfxi]

Thats right, I'm going public to ask everyone here a question:

Is there ANYONE on planet earth who has a pair of Nismo rear lower control arm bushings for sale? Any dealer, any individual, any crackhead.

After months of searching, this is one of the last (and only) bushings that I cannot find and from what I gather, is no longer being sold. Of course, Nismo is still selling the rear lower control arm for a hefty price. Problem is, I already own reinforced rear control arms, so I just need the fucking bushing.

That saddest part is that this bushing is used on practically everything: R32/33/34, S13/14/15, and Z32.

So, I know I am not the only person here who can use them. And no, I dont want polyurethane, I want OEM Nismo hard rubber bushings.

Thanks

[zenki.life]

omg. history is made. ixfxi has a question. lol.

on topic: ill check to see if a friend has some.

and isnt it only like 100 bux or so new for these as a set? i didnt think that was to much....

but im prolly thinking of something else

[CrimsonRockett]

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I see Up Garage with Nismo control arms all the time.

I might end up going this route since I can't seem to find the bushings either.

[projectRDM]

Thats right, I'm going public to ask everyone here a question:

Is there ANYONE on planet earth who has a pair of Nismo rear lower control arm bushings for sale? Any dealer, any individual, any crackhead.

After months of searching, this is one of the last (and only) bushings that I cannot find and from what I gather, is no longer being sold. Of course, Nismo is still selling the rear lower control arm for a hefty price. Problem is, I already own reinforced rear control arms, so I just need the fucking bushing.

That saddest part is that this bushing is used on practically everything: R32/33/34, S13/14/15, and Z32.

So, I know I am not the only person here who can use them. And no, I dont want polyurethane, I want OEM Nismo hard rubber bushings.

Thanks

Actually Mike, the bushings are not the same for all those models. Only the S13, R32, and Z32 share them. The other models have a longer bushing as the Aarm mounting staunches are longer (wider). So remember that as you search. I had the part number ages ago, any Nissan dealer can order them through Nissan Motorsports, just be nice.

[ixfxi]

Part number should be 55045-RS590

I've got a lot of connections, no one can get them.

If anyone can find them, please let me know.

Bushing cost is listed ~20 each (4 needed), LCAs cost ~350 (sold in pairs)

[stinky_180]

i just searched courtesy part and it seems to show up in their database. im not sure if its the nismo hard rubber bushing though. hit them up

BUSH-ARM,I :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com (http://www.courtesyparts.com/bush-armi-p-379307.html)

[jspecusa]

If nissan motorsport don't order them anymore, pretty much you'll have to order that from japan direct.
I have a pair of the front LCA bushing but not rear, but I do know somoene with a set of nismo rear arms for sale(s13 version I have S14 instock).
PM me if you want the contact info.
Thanks,

Sam

[enkei2k]

if you have the part number, try to hit up Russell at Nissanparts.cc, he's very helpful with stuff as long as you have the part number.

That part number on his website listed for 10.64 plus shipping.
NissanParts.cc - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories (http://www.nissanparts.cc/cart/?pn=55045-RS590)

[ixfxi]

Nismo sells 2 types of rear LCAs, standard and reinforced. The S15 subframe I purchased came complete with arms and the LCAs were reinforced. Therefor, I do not want to spend money on Nismo arms because the arms are being powdercoated, which means the arms need to be empty (no bushings or ball joints) when they get put in the oven.

This is why I need JUST the bushings, not the arms.

I already contacted Russell last week, as well as various other sources.. no dice. :-(

[RussellM]

I am in the process of seeing if I can get these direct from Japan rather than working out of US PDC's - which no longer carry them.

[RussellM]

Its going to be a while, but I have some on the way from Japan!

[98s14inaz]

Are these better than pu? Seems like a lot of hassle to go through for rubber stuff.

[CrimsonRockett]

Its going to be a while, but I have some on the way from Japan!

I want.

Sending you a PM now.

[ixfxi]

Are these better than pu? Seems like a lot of hassle to go through for rubber stuff.

you're still on that kid shit, urethane is FAIL-tech in comparison to the OE rubber. this is just like folks running billet aluminum underdrive pulleys or rebased HID kits, they dont understand that they're spending money on an inferior product that sucks the balls.


I want.
Sending you a PM now.

damn, you guys should at least buy me a beer! :-) I've spent months trying to make this happen, and here you come with a cheapass post and "i want." lazy bastardos


Its going to be a while, but I have some on the way from Japan!

good investment Russell. import these and the subframe bushings and you'll have something that isnt readily available (for whatever reason) states-side.

[CrimsonRockett]

damn, you guys should at least buy me a beer! :-) I've spent months trying to make this happen, and here you come with a cheapass post and "i want." lazy bastardos


The moment I turn 21, I'll buy you a beer.

:rofl:

[ixfxi]

you dont need to be 21 to hand me money, which i will gladly accept and buy beer with.

[98s14inaz]

you're still on that kid shit, urethane is FAIL-tech in comparison to the OE rubber....

Got any data to back that up? Seems more like opinion.

[ixfxi]

half my posts and you dont know this yet? search around, its been discussed to death on this forum and various other forums (porsche forums for sure)

ive owned and used urethane. i also recently removed them and was not pleased with their wear characteristics. they're cheap for a reason. you can spend a lifetime greasing them and they'll still suck

if its a track only (never on a bumpy road) go solid heim joint
if its a car that gets driven on bumpy roads, go harder durometer nismo bushing

[Brian]

Have you checked the Nissan dealer?

[98s14inaz]

half my posts and you dont know this yet? search around, its been discussed to death on this forum and various other forums (porsche forums for sure)

ive owned and used urethane. i also recently removed them and was not pleased with their wear characteristics. they're cheap for a reason. you can spend a lifetime greasing them and they'll still suck

if its a track only (never on a bumpy road) go solid heim joint
if its a car that gets driven on bumpy roads, go harder durometer nismo bushing

We'll agree to disagree. As you were.

[lflkajfj12123]

russell @ nissan.cc is the best!

[zenki.life]

We'll agree to disagree. As you were.

haha. ixfixi and I were just talking yesterday about people like you. (not about you in specific because we all know your not that special) but about ignorant, wanna-be know it alls who lack not only the experience but the common sense associated with half the posts[they themselves] made and try so hard to back up.

[ixfxi]

well i wouldnt be that harsh on the guy, i mean he thinks urethane stuff is acceptable. i have friends that have been around the scene forever and personally, if something needs greasing so often (im talking monthly) then its not fucking worth it, its a shitty flawed product.

i let the pics do the talking:
http://www.clearcorners.com/temp/poly1.jpg
http://www.clearcorners.com/temp/poly2.jpg
http://www.clearcorners.com/temp/poly3.jpg

i am sure people like aron will chime in and say grease fittings can be installed, and the bushings could be slotted, and you can do this and do that... weld fuckin support tabs on your megan turbo manifolds, or install glare shields on your rebased hid kits... but thats all bullshit. If a company was good to begin with, theyde do those things automatically.

People just want to keep patch fixing shit instead of saving a few extra bucks to pay for the good products. Like I said, if my car was SOLELY track use, SPL would have my money with their heim joints in a heartbeat. Since my car will still be used on the streets, I'll stick to using rubbers. ;)

edit: my urethane bushings were only installed for about a year.. IMO, thats not acceptable wear characteristics for 1 year use.

[98s14inaz]

haha. ixfixi and I were just talking yesterday about people like you. (not about you in specific because we all know your not that special) but about ignorant, wanna-be know it alls who lack not only the experience but the common sense associated with half the posts[they themselves] made and try so hard to back up.

WOW, I feel kind of special that someone, people like you, actually take time out of your busy lives to talk/think about people like me. You are truly gods among us mortals. Let me bask in your greatness :mephfawk: Who are you anyway? Are you famous? Maybe someone I've heard of? Nah, didn't think so. As you were.

[ThatGuy]

Who are you anyway? Are you famous? Maybe someone I've heard of? Nah, didn't think so. As you were.

Same question. Yeah, didn't think so either.

Mike has provided proof to support his opinion, you have not.

Dismissed.

[ixfxi]

http://www.clearcorners.com/temp/parts40.jpg

here we go bitches, i cant believe i managed to find the last fucking 4 in existence in north america. these look older than dirt too, the packaging is starting to fuckin deteriorate. pathetic, i hate new old stock... might as well start selling old diapers

i sure hope that the dealers will start to push to get these bushings again, otherwise its full control arms for everyone. now that i think about it, full control arms isnt bad unless you already have reinforced arms. but anyway.. glad to see that gears are turning and our beloved dealers will attempt to restock these hard to find parts.

mike

[CrimsonRockett]

Fuuuck.

I want/need those.

:(

[ixfxi]

Fuuuck.

I want/need those.

:(

what are you going to install them in? do you have standard arms or are they reinforced?

[Brian]

Nice bush, mike.

[CrimsonRockett]

Standard/stock LCA's. Just rears.

I have the bushings/ball joints out of a pair in the garage.

Having the stuff powdercoated.

Rather than spending $300 on the pair of Nismo LCA's, I'd rather just buy the bushings themselves since I already have Moog ball joints for them.

[ta2maki]

edit: my urethane bushings were only installed for about a year.. IMO, thats not acceptable wear characteristics for 1 year use.

Wow, only 1 year? I thought you had them for longer. Was there any signs of wear that you could tell before removing them(like squeaking)?

[zenki.life]

glad you found em mike

[Sileighty_85]

So Mike these ones wont work in the Nismo control arms?

The Nismo Shop : West Covina Nissan : Nismo Reinforced Suspension Link Bushings - S13 (http://www.thenismoshop.com/ikorb.php?func=catalog&category_id=746&product_id=1445)

are the bushings different sizes between the stock arms and the Nismo arms?

[Pacman]

I went online and looked for the bushings and got confused on the great description of where the bushings go. Is there a master list online somewhere that tells what ones are needed and where they go? Kinda curious since I have a small clunk again, the collars worked for a while, but I think new bushings are needed!

[ixfxi]

Okay guys...........


LAST bushing I need. And I am not talking about a pair, I am talking about ONE fucking bushing.



54560-RS590


I currently have ONE, and its in its original, ugly NISMO font (80s looking) box. I need one more. This is for the front lower control arm (s14-s15).


Please. Help me find this ONE bushing. Someone has it. I have money. I will exchange money for this piece of rubber and metal.


Thank you.



http://clearcorners.com/temp/parts41.jpg
edit: here is a pic of said, ugly nismo box. fuck i hate this font, sooooo glad nissan changed it. no wonder they were sucking it up during the mid 90s. no vtack.. no resptepa (err respect)

[ixfxi]

LAST bushing I need. And I am not talking about a pair, I am talking about ONE fucking bushing.
54560-RS590



Just an update to let everyone know, I think I picked up the last Nismo front LCA bushing in the States. This completes my Nismo bushing replacement mission.


I just thought you guys (vendors included) would like to know that this is yet another bushing that is next to near impossible to find and fairly popular. Unless these bushings are available through Canada/Japan, the only other alternative is to purchase them complete (entire nismo control arm).

Man.... so much for building another 240. It seems that this is becoming more and more of a challenge every day as less and less parts are available.

Good luck people.

[burnsauto]

you're telling me, im already starting to hoard discontinued parts for this reason. Someone needs to keep this stuff around for future builds/morgage payments.

[DALAZ_68]

The moment I turn 21, I'll buy you a beer.

:rofl:

We'll agree to disagree. As you were.

Same question. Yeah, didn't think so either.

Mike has provided proof to support his opinion, you have not.

Dismissed.

LOL

http://www.clearcorners.com/temp/parts40.jpg

here we go bitches, i cant believe i managed to find the last fucking 4 in existence in north america. these look older than dirt too, the packaging is starting to fuckin deteriorate. pathetic, i hate new old stock... might as well start selling old diapers

i sure hope that the dealers will start to push to get these bushings again, otherwise its full control arms for everyone. now that i think about it, full control arms isnt bad unless you already have reinforced arms. but anyway.. glad to see that gears are turning and our beloved dealers will attempt to restock these hard to find parts.

mike

Just an update to let everyone know, I think I picked up the last Nismo front LCA bushing in the States.


jeenkies, ill hit up some Canadian sources...see wat they tell me and ill update in this thread there current situation on all this stuff...
were there any other specific bushings u had a hard time finding so i can give them those numbers aswell

[Mirage]

I ordered Nismo S14 FLCA bushings back in december from my dealer and had no problem getting them, they came in the regular new style labeled baggy, 54560-RS590. Next time i'm at Nissan I'll get him to pull some of the other nismo bushing part numbers and see if he can't check the status on them.

[ixfxi]

From what i've been able to gather, the following bushings are not available:

front LCA
rear LCA
Subframe

full control arms, and of course, complete subframes ARE available. though, nismo doesnt sell a subframe with nismo bushings.. so scratch that. but the arms though, are still avail.

good luck gentlemen.

[boske]

uh oh, I just had my rlca's powdercoated, and the bushings burned out of the arms. Has anyone found these yet? I just need the nismo rlca bushings for my factory arms.

[boske]

looks like the s13 part number is 55045-RS580, which is even harder to find.

[ixfxi]

uh oh, I just had my rlca's powdercoated, and the bushings burned out of the arms. Has anyone found these yet? I just need the nismo rlca bushings for my factory arms.

good luck, dont think anyone has them here states-side... might want to try sourcing through japan

that, or order the nismo reinforced LCA

or, buy some urethane is thats your bag...

[[email protected]]

Standard/stock LCA's. Just rears.

I have the bushings/ball joints out of a pair in the garage.

Having the stuff powdercoated.

Rather than spending $300 on the pair of Nismo LCA's, I'd rather just buy the bushings themselves since I already have Moog ball joints for them.


If you can actually ever find the bushings, you can always DIY the arms, you get the same result for a lot less:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/[email protected]/PICT0456%20(Medium).JPG

[CrimsonRockett]

That actually doesn't look too bad.

I have to pick up my order with Ray at West Covina Nissan for the Spindle bushings.

As far as those arms go, I have all Cusco adjustable arms. So, if I do end up getting the bushings for the traction, toe, and camber arms, I'll definitely use them on my daily.

[DALAZ_68]

I'll definitely use them on my daily.

thats pretty much wat i wanna do

[CrimsonRockett]

Okay, question.

Got my bushings from Ray yesterday.

I know 4 of them are correct, but the other 2 I'm kind of iffy about.

Are they the correct bushings that go where the toe arm bolts onto the spindle?

(The pair on the right)
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/CrimsonRockett%202009/DSCF3315.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii246/CrimsonRockett/CrimsonRockett%202009/DSCF3318.jpg

At a glance, it doesn't look wide enough for it, but maybe I'm wrong?

[[email protected]]

Okay, question.

Got my bushings from Ray yesterday.

I know 4 of them are correct, but the other 2 I'm kind of iffy about.

Are they the correct bushings that go where the toe arm bolts onto the spindle?

(The pair on the right)




At a glance, it doesn't look wide enough for it, but maybe I'm wrong?

The 55152-RS520 is for the toe arm on the spindle 1 for each side

[CrimsonRockett]

The 55152-RS520 is for the toe arm on the spindle 1 for each side

Awesome.

Thanks! Really appreciate the answer.

I found a full set of Nismo subframe bushings.

Thinking about jumping on the set.

Are all 4 bushings the same size?

I remember Ray saying something about 3 still being available and 1 being discontinued(this was a long time ago).

[Bumnah]

Deflection is important even at the track. Many BMW's use special hardened rubber on their race cars vs heim joints or urethane. I have primarily spherical bearings on my early 90s japanese box, and my lower control arms have urethane. It was more cost effective pressing in urethane than new rubber bushings.

I completely understand why you went the route you did, I won't be surprised if I end up going that route myself after a while.

[Dream240]

I'm sure you guys know about this website

Nismoparts.com - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories (http://www.nismoparts.com/catalog/?section=214#1261)

These are for the S13/Z32 bushing (55045-RS580) pieces. Not sure if they can get the S14 (55045-RS590) ones.

Also, just a side thought about PU, You guys hate Urethane because of the greasing factor? What grease did you use, and where are you driving? I'm only asking because I've got PU FLCA, Front and Rear sway bar sets, tension rods, and diff. carrier bushing set installed. Some for a while, and no squeaking or deteriorating. I live in So Cal, so maybe the weather has something to do with it?

As for them being cheap, yes they are, and yes you get what you pay for. But IMO they way better than leaving in busted up 15 year old OEM bushings or replacing with the same OEM part for the price.

Now I did go with Nismo for steering rack, subframe bushings, all engine mounts and rear strut bushings and that's mainly because I've grandfathered the bushings from my old car. I do love them but hate the cost.

Then again since I am on my 5th 240 and really want to spend the good cash on the engine rebuild at this point, I am settling for ebay RUCAs and toe arms. Car is aligned good, handles good, and I'm happy. I know I'm prolly the poster child for ebay whores but I don't care. I don't use credit to buy my stuff and I have a child and a mortgage. So I do what I can.

I do love me some 240s though, so I've accepted my plight.

[jspecusa]

When the welds on the eBay arms
broke on you on the freeway.
You will totally regret getting them.
I would rather keep my stock arms
with bad bushing then go eBay.
Your life, your car, other people's life
are all at risk on you being cheap.
Think about it.

[Dream240]

I've used the ebay arms on 3 of my cars, I drive Ortega highway daily, and I've had NO problems for years! This isn't the first car I've used them on.

Maybe I've just been lucky and gotten good quality parts? Or are you saying they break because they are not track worthy?

I could see that being the case since the stresses of the track are totally different thant the street. And I don't track my cars, not yet.

EDIT: Okay so would you guys stick Godspeed in your "junk" list of ebay stuff? So far the arms I bought from them work really good and seem well built...

[PrecisionZ]

Wow I didn't know these bushing's were so popular. I gotta hit up some of my Japan sources. We should complain and get Nismo to start making more. I was hoping to get these for my cousins project s13.

[[email protected]]

Awesome.

Thanks! Really appreciate the answer.

I found a full set of Nismo subframe bushings.

Thinking about jumping on the set.

Are all 4 bushings the same size?

I remember Ray saying something about 3 still being available and 1 being discontinued(this was a long time ago).

3 of the 4 are available. and 1 is disco.

you need
2 of 55440-rs520 FRONT still available
2 of 55442-rs520 REAR disco

[[email protected]]

I have found a source for the following bushing for S13 ONLY, but they come as a complete kit.
I have circled the bushings that will be included in KIT. This included the discountinued 55045-rs580 for rear lower arm. I will be getting a limited supply. Should be getting in the next week or so.Contact for pricing

Kit includes:
2 FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS
4 REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS
6 SPINDLE
2 TOE
2 TRACTION
2 RUCA



http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn230/nismo818/S13SUSPENSION-1.jpg

[jspecusa]

Nismo might have discontinued the bushings, but the company that makes
the bushing for Nismo still make it.
There's a chain store call Pitworks(lik Pepboys or Autozone) that carries
alot of Nismo product under their brand(Pitworks).
Anyone in Japan can order it or any importer can order it still.
Bushing will never be discontinued because it's a replacement part and
alot of the Nissan cars share the same bushing just different part numbers.
Cross reference is the key.
Cheers,

Sam

[[email protected]]

Nismo might have discontinued the bushings, but the company that makes
the bushing for Nismo still make it.
There's a chain store call Pitworks(lik Pepboys or Autozone) that carries
alot of Nismo product under their brand(Pitworks).
Anyone in Japan can order it or any importer can order it still.
Bushing will never be discontinued because it's a replacement part and
alot of the Nissan cars share the same bushing just different part numbers.
Cross reference is the key.
Cheers,

Sam


That is true Pitworks does make some of the nismo parts. We can also order pitwork parts thru Nissan Motorsports. They cost twice as much. Anyways I will have 5 kits in ToTal.

[jspecusa]

That's sad consider they cost almost 1/2 the price of Nismo in Japan.
Nissan Motorsport need to bring in better parts and more brands due to their
huge connection in Japan, but need to be fair priced.

[badicalradical]

I might want a set.

PM sent

[jr_ss]

RHDjapan.com sells all the Nismo bushings, be it individual or kits. I just finished ordering all my Nismo bushings from them. Air freight is usually only an additional $10 or less, meaning they get here in 4 days rather than 6-8wks or however long the slow boat takes.

[94_240sx]

RHDjapan.com sells all the Nismo bushings, be it individual or kits. I just finished ordering all my Nismo bushings from them. Air freight is usually only an additional $10 or less, meaning they get here in 4 days rather than 6-8wks or however long the slow boat takes.

They take the order and will tell you parts are not available from Nissan/Nismo 6 months later. That happened to me recently, so it doesn't mean that all the listed parts are available. Good luck with your order.

[[email protected]]

Here it is. I almost have it complete. Just waiting on the Lower Spindle bushings. As you can see i have the "DISCOUNTINUED"REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn230/nismo818/HPIM8744-1.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn230/nismo818/S13SUSPENSION-1.jpg

[jr_ss]

They take the order and will tell you parts are not available from Nissan/Nismo 6 months later. That happened to me recently, so it doesn't mean that all the listed parts are available. Good luck with your order.

I'm sorry you had an issue with your order... I haven't had a problem yet. I've ordered everything for the rear subframe, inner side of the rear arms and the FLCA's from them and have had them all in my hands with-in a weeks time.

Better luck next time?

[CrimsonRockett]

Here it is. I almost have it complete. Just waiting on the Lower Spindle bushings. As you can see i have the "DISCOUNTINUED"REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS.


My fucking savior.

Just placed an order for one complete set.

Poor Mike having to go through hell for his.

:rofl:

[[email protected]]

My fucking savior.

Just placed an order for one complete set.

Poor Mike having to go through hell for his.

:rofl:

i found some of the parts that mike needed, but he has s14 rear suspension. so all the parts were different. But im glad he got them all too.

[CrimsonRockett]

Oh yeah, completely forgot he was going with the S15 subframe.

I'll need to order a few more individual bushings to complete a full set for my daily.

:)

[[email protected]]

Oh yeah, completely forgot he was going with the S15 subframe.

I'll need to order a few more individual bushings to complete a full set for my daily.

:)
let me know which ones you need i might have some extra ones. No extras ones lower control arm

[cheeky14]

I can see this is an old thread, I am trying to locate a pair of Z32 knuckle side toe link bush. NISMO PART # 55152-RS520 I have had my local Nissan dealer try locating a pair through their network syst. & there are none. I ordered a pair from Concept Z Performance; they are backordered. A parts guy at a Nissan dealer says they are out of production?. Any body have a new pair they are willing to sell or any leads on a pair of new ones? Thanks

[cheeky14]

FYI; lucked out, found some through Jim Wolf