94 Q45 front lower control arms...and can not find anything

[Slade12469]

Does anyone know where I can find a set of these. I checked splparts and they are $700.00 for the set. I need something cheaper. I can get the factory ones I know that but would like something a little better hopefully with bearings instead of bushings. Cheaper than $700.00 that is. Thanks in advance.

By the way this is a great site. I have been lurking here for a month or two. There is a ton of great information here that I am glad I found.

[maxnix]

OEM LCA are fine.

http://www.infinitpartsusa.com

Only the upper links are changed to the adjustable type to compensate for lowering changes to camber.

[Slade12469]

Ok where can I get the adjustable uppers? Splparts does not show them.

[Slade12469]

While I am asking questions where is the cheapest place to get Tokico blue shocks?

[maxnix]

eBay may be a few dollars cheaper, but IoS guarantee and service is second to none. And you will be getting all the rubber there anyway.

http://www.infinitipartusa.com

SPL will produce the Z32 Adjustable Upper Links per order. Call them.

The new design is stillborn at this point.

[captainluigi]

Unless your LCA's are shot you could replace the BJ's w/Z32 by Spicer and the bushings by NISMO or ENERGY SUSPENSION. All less than a $100.00 per side for that. Upper control arms are as previously mentioned. You might consider the king pin knuckle assembly at least for the passenger side. About $135.00 as I recall. It's a plug and play item. All of this can be done in a day if thoughtfully planned.

[sandcobra]

I bought a set of Tokico (blue) from motorsports direct straight off E-bay. The prices were very good and service (shipping) only took a couple of days. Be prepared to install new bump stops on the front. Mine were totally shot. Got those from Advanced Auto store (Moog parts). No major problem to change out struts if you have a spring compressor. The biggest hassle is getting the trunk carpet trim loose so you can get to the upper rear strut mounts.

[maxnix]

= Be prepared to install new bump stops on the front. Mine were totally shot.

Why Joe's kit includes all 4. OEM bumpstops should be better, but you should never have to use them. Silicon gaiters would be a durability upgrade if the bump stops were sufficent.

Don't forget about upper links, tension rod bushings, anti-sway bar bushings and end link bushings.

[thejapino]

I bought a set of Tokico (blue) from motorsports direct straight off E-bay. The prices were very good and service (shipping) only took a couple of days. Be prepared to install new bump stops on the front. Mine were totally shot. Got those from Advanced Auto store (Moog parts). No major problem to change out struts if you have a spring compressor. The biggest hassle is getting the trunk carpet trim loose so you can get to the upper rear strut mounts.

To add to the trunk part, DO NOT drop the upper mount to shock tower bolts. If you drop them, they will fall under/around the gas tank and will be lost. When I pulled off the carpet trim, the first thing that came to mind was, "don't drop the bolts!". I pooped bricks when I did drop one but luckily, it fell in plain sight. I was extra careful after that.

[sandcobra]

Speaking of dropping bolts, screws, washers, etc., the Q has an infinite number of places for "hiding" those dropped items. If it was not for my telescoping magnetic "magic" wand, I would be soooooo SOL!