Suspension arms; Stance or SPL?

[dkim1985]

Hey guys.

I've decided to upgrade my suspension arms and was interested in SPL..then came across Stance..
So just wanted to see what you guys had to say between the two.

...or any other company that provides good suspension arms.
fyi, i have ebay arms on my car right now and within less than a year..theres rust on the joints..lol.
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[oni jake]

SPL = Super awesome
Stance = Good

Which one you should get really depends on money. Both companies will do the exact same thing.

[slideslidegnarslide]

Spl= awesome race car shit.. But spl are specifically for track use and the materials used must stay clean or they will bind . Amazing arms.

Stance is much more suited for a street car.

Although opionions are like ass holes.... Every ones got one

[jr_ss]

Any arm if not properly maintained and/or cleaned will bind/seize, same goes for coilovers.

Personally, I like SPL and probably wouldn't run any other arms but a very select few.

[dkim1985]

how do you 'properly maintain' them? are there boots or covers that you can get for them?

[wangan_cruiser]

Keep them lubricAted.

[Kingbaby]

Keep them lubricAted.

+1

just found this out the hard way...

[KoukiMonsta]

Anti seize everything, or don't you choose

[92s13Widebody]

i thought SPLs new arms dont need to be lubricated??

[KoukiMonsta]

i thought SPLs new arms dont need to be lubricated??

Well lube can be a saftey precaution. I kno people who have had arms, coils, bolts etc seize up. Then what? U have to cut that shit off

Metal corrodes, the rate at which it occurs depends on climate, road conditions blah blah blah.

Better safe then sorry IMHO

[future]

So what are we lubbing our arms with?

[dkim1985]

So what are we lubbing our arms with?

im guessing some multi purpose / lithium grease from any auto store?

[jr_ss]

Something that doesn't easily wash away like wd40 or those silicone sprays. White lithium grease, sprayable graphite, never seize, etc.

[e1_griego]

The rod ends are teflon lined, you shouldn't really be lubricating them as lithium grease will just attract dirt and then the grit will tear up the liners.

If you're running metal bushings on the street, replacement once every year or two is the cost of doing business. The nice part about SPL stuff is that they use 5/8" rod ends which you can get in two days from Summit Racing/Jegs/Racerpartswholesale.

[Nizzan4u2nv]

Id go SPL over Stance if the choice was mine. SPL has been top tier for a better part of a decade. Aurora rod ends replacements for your current arms are always an option if youre on a budget.

[dkim1985]

Id go SPL over Stance if the choice was mine. SPL has been top tier for a better part of a decade. Aurora rod ends replacements for your current arms are always an option if youre on a budget.

oh..didnt know i could just get the ends..where can i get those?
thats my biggest issue because just the ends are rusting.

[Nizzan4u2nv]

oh..didnt know i could just get the ends..where can i get those?
thats my biggest issue because just the ends are rusting.

Rod Ends, Spherical Bearings & Bushings - Aurora Bearing Company (http://www.aurorabearing.com/index.html)

You would have to measure your current setup. Prices range depending on the construction of the bearings.

[jr_ss]

The rod ends are teflon lined, you shouldn't really be lubricating them as lithium grease will just attract dirt and then the grit will tear up the liners.

If you're running metal bushings on the street, replacement once every year or two is the cost of doing business. The nice part about SPL stuff is that they use 5/8" rod ends which you can get in two days from Summit Racing/Jegs/Racerpartswholesale.

I was thinking more along the lines of a dry film lubricant as to avoid what you pointed out.

[e1_griego]

Yeah, fair enough.

I have never tried a dry lubricant, I just replace them once per year for the most part.

[dkim1985]

I was thinking more along the lines of a dry film lubricant as to avoid what you pointed out.
So, something like this?
Gunk L512 Liquid Wrench Dry Lubricant with CERFLON - 11 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive (http://amzn.com/B000CPJLE4)

[jr_ss]

So, something like this?
Gunk L512 Liquid Wrench Dry Lubricant with CERFLON - 11 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive (http://amzn.com/B000CPJLE4)

Or anything similar, there are a bunch of them out on the market. Teflon, cerflon, etc, etc.

[Kingbaby]

Well lube can be a saftey precaution. I kno people who have had arms, coils, bolts etc seize up. Then what? U have to cut that shit off

Metal corrodes, the rate at which it occurs depends on climate, road conditions blah blah blah.

Better safe then sorry IMHO

+1

what he said...

[holemilk00]

I use dry graphite on my spl arms at each oil change. They look brand new at this point and are a year old.

[jr_ss]

I use dry graphite on my spl arms at each oil change. They look brand new at this point and are a year old.

That stuff is awesome, I have a can of it at work, sure as hell can make a mess though. I need to spray my SPL RUCAs before I throw them on.

[dkim1985]

I use dry graphite on my spl arms at each oil change. They look brand new at this point and are a year old.
I think it'll grab a can..

What should I put on my arms for now?
I can see some rust on the joint but don't think i'll be picking up new arms for a minute.
Any suggestions on how i should maintain them for the time being?

[jr_ss]

I think it'll grab a can..

What should I put on my arms for now?
I can see some rust on the joint but don't think i'll be picking up new arms for a minute.
Any suggestions on how i should maintain them for the time being?

You could pull them off, disassemble them, clean, lube, reassemble and reinstall. However, you will most likely need an alignment after this process, unless you can find a way to mark their positions before disassembly and cleaning. I'd get an alignment after any suspension changes, even if it's just pulling a shock/tie rod/etc.

[Te37]

I have all SPL arms on my daily, of course i dont have anything to compare them too, but damn if you just hold them in your had you can feel that thay are strong as F&%$.

SPL all the way, i dont think twice about them snapping in half like pencils. As for the lubrication they are self lubricating, i just clean them off everytime i wash my car so dirt and rocks dont get in there and bind them up.

[Lutz Performance]

Having run both their products Stance coils and SPL arms on our 350z, both companies are a win.

the extra money on the SPL is worth the weight savings. Both run super awesome bearings, but the SPL are a little easier to adjust. Either way you will be happy

[dkim1985]

I have all SPL arms on my daily, of course i dont have anything to compare them too, but damn if you just hold them in your had you can feel that thay are strong as F&%$.

SPL all the way, i dont think twice about them snapping in half like pencils. As for the lubrication they are self lubricating, i just clean them off everytime i wash my car so dirt and rocks dont get in there and bind them up.

Having run both their products Stance coils and SPL arms on our 350z, both companies are a win.

the extra money on the SPL is worth the weight savings. Both run super awesome bearings, but the SPL are a little easier to adjust. Either way you will be happy

Two very good comments/inputs! I appreciate them both~

So, would putting dry graphite on the SPL arms be necessary?

[jr_ss]

Two very good comments/inputs! I appreciate them both~

So, would putting dry graphite on the SPL arms be necessary?

It's not necessary, but it won't hurt to lube them prior. I'd make it a dry film lubricant though.