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View Poll Results: Best s13 tension rods on the market.
Kazama 14 8.33%
Tein 14 8.33%
Peak 12 7.14%
SPL 66 39.29%
JIC 3 1.79%
Powered by Max 42 25.00%
Cusco 9 5.36%
Others 23 13.69%
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Old 01-27-2010, 10:09 AM   #1
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best S13 front tension rod on the market today.

Hey guy's last winter i was going through the stock 200K + mile suspesnion and put "newer GARBAGE" on the car, and not 1000 miles and less then a year it' JUNK. so there for i am looking for some good stuff.

the car is really only driven a few times a week when it's nice out.

here are just a few, if there are anymore please let me know.

Kazama Pillow ball tension rod


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What those pictures fail to show is how much more beefier the SPL ones are then some of the others you posted. In person the choice after comparing is much easier.

SPL, hands down. Not to mention the threaded holes for the optional brake ducts are a plus!!!
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As far as strength, I doubt any of those arms will bend/break under normal to hard driving conditions. With that said, you should choose an arm that has a rod end with inch threading for easier and cheaper replacements down the road when the rod end wears out. Japanese and china brands have metric threading, and the choice is limited in metric threading here in the states.
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I've used SPL. They were very good, but I didn't have them long enough to determine their longevity.

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With that said, you should choose an arm that has a rod end with inch threading for easier and cheaper replacements down the road when the rod end wears out. Japanese and china brands have metric threading, and the choice is limited in metric threading here in the states.
As far as that goes, I'm sure you can get replacements from the companies like SPL and Parts Shop MAX. They both have great customer service.

I voted Parts Shop MAX because they use a forged rod end that about twice as beefy as the others, and they have seals. An important combo if you ask me.
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SPL with the brake cooling deflectors.
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been running spl's for a few years.

alot of peeps like BV and PBM as well.
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I currently run kazamas but I am switching to spc's. SPL is probably your best choice if you are wanting to run solid links.
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I don't think you would have any problems with any of those. Some may be more beefier than others though.. depends on your application.
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SPL all the way. They're the beefiest around and at good price.
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SPLs are okay... They rust quickly if you don't lube and cover the pillowpall area. The small rubber rings do not cover the pillowball very well and dry up and start cracking within a year. I have had them for two years now. I have yet to try other brands.
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I got Battle Version on my S13, Great arms, Never had any issues with them, still going strong.

I also have have the Full ISIS Kit on my DD S14, Great bang for your buck, Beefy rods. Installed easy and work great.
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i've had the same set of tanabe ones for about 6 years now with not a single problem.
if i was gonna buy another set tho, i would go spl. i have some of their other arms and they're amazing. spl seems to be one of the only companies that is constantly revising and improving their products instead of just being content to sell the same thing year in and year out.
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SPLs are okay... They rust quickly if you don't lube and cover the pillowpall area. The small rubber rings do not cover the pillowball very well and dry up and start cracking within a year. I have had them for two years now. I have yet to try other brands.
This is true. I did notice some rust on mine after a while.
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very very true.
Actually, Parts Shop MAX just came out with their Version 2 tension rods, which have the forged heim joint. They're always developing new stuff.
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I have Battle Version and they're great pieces. Only others I'd consider would be SPL.
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SPLs are okay... They rust quickly if you don't lube and cover the pillowpall area. The small rubber rings do not cover the pillowball very well and dry up and start cracking within a year. I have had them for two years now. I have yet to try other brands.
mine were exactly the same...i honestly think teins are better
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how much superior are the ikeya formula/megan/whatever style tension rods? does that type joint help with slammed cars?

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