Nismo tension rod ?

[nissans13240sx]

Well I need new tension rods. I am thinking about getting a set of Nismo's thru my work. I am wondering if they are worth the money or if a set of adjustables would work just as good?

[mchkc240]

It's not worth the money. They are like the same as stock ones. (Of course it's "stronger" And they have the rubber bushing so someday you will have to replace them again. Just get the adjustable ones. I got mine on projectnissan.com Secchi pillow TC rods. 150 a set + free shipping! I could totally feel the difference when I got them on. And I've heard good feedback from other people too

http://projectnissan.com/shopp...=1335

[nissans13240sx]

how is your ride quality?

[mchkc240]

It handles better but the ride is stiffer.

[positron1]

He's right! I got a set of Nismo T/C rods and for a much cheaper price than the retail and I wish I had gotten a set with spherical bearings instead of the poly bushings. $250 is way overpriced for a T/C rod that is exactly the same as the stock rod other than the bushing. Do yourself a favor and don't make the same mistake that I did and get a good spherical/heim joint set...and for a much cheaper price I might add.S13 Tension Control Rod Install zerothread?id=254769

[adrianfromthecastle]

the Nismo sticker costs $200. The bushing, rod, and paint only came out to $50.

[nismofly]

get adjustables from SPL

[s13fOr_me]

i just ordered kazama's. any one have any experience with these?

[EndLeSS8]

I'm running SPL Parts.They're awesome

[21nemesis]

Sorry to bring this thread back, but I installed a set of Megan Racing T/C Rods and they were great with my 18x7.5" rims. However, as soon as I put some 18x8.5" rims in the front, the steering wheel started shaking just as bas as when I had the blown Stock T/C Rods. Now, I don't know if that would be the T/C rods or another supension part that would cause the shaking. But, I was planning on getting a set of Nimo T/C rods, but after looking at the pic, it is OBVIOUS that the ONLY difference is the replaceable bushing. So, I guess it's back to the market. So, which do you all recommend?

[Slappy]

I highly doubt its the Tension rods since they were fine before. You prolly have wheels that are out of balance.

[nissans13240sx]

Update for me: I purchased the Nismo bushings and also got a powerbrace. I like the feel, made my front end tighter. Plus the clunk noise is gone

[21nemesis]

I highly doubt its the Tension rods since they were fine before. You prolly have wheels that are out of balance.

Highly doubt it's the wheels being out of balance, considering I just had them mounted and balanced on Sunday.

[nissans13240sx]

you sure your rims arent bent? how about tie rod ends do they have any play? Maybe whoever balanced them balanced them incorrectly... just some suggestions.

[21nemesis]

you sure your rims arent bent? how about tie rod ends do they have any play? Maybe whoever balanced them balanced them incorrectly... just some suggestions.

Rims are brand new. And the tires were balanced twice, when I changed out tires. I am planning on getting under the car this weekend and do some investigating.

[Slappy]

I was just being helpful smartass.

Its best to check the basics 1st before you spend money on parts.

What condition are your TR bushings in? Hows your alignment? Now , im just trying to help , so dont bite my head off.

[21nemesis]

I was just being helpful smartass.

Its best to check the basics 1st before you spend money on parts.

What condition are your TR bushings in? Hows your alignment? Now , im just trying to help , so dont bite my head off.

Today I bent one of the 8.5"ers when I hit a pothole. When I put the spare on, I took off the 5mm spacer and when I drove off the shaking stopped. When I got home I put on the 7.5"er that I have, without the spacer, and still no shaking. So, outta curiosity, I put the spacer back on and the shaking started again. So, the whole time the shaking had been caused be a poorly made 5mm spacer! Guess U were partly right. The bad part is that now, I gotta order a WHOLE NEW RIM !!! On the lighter side; at least the tire is OK.

[I wana 240sx]

hi, Im new to 240sx. I got a zenkei 95 base. When I drive fast or hit a bump. I steering wheels shake and twist on its own. A sec later I feel the wheels are going in a different direction than the car. I drove it many time and still the same issue. A friend with a koukei said it may be the tension rod. Please help.

thanks

[21nemesis]

hi, Im new to 240sx. I got a zenkei 95 base. When I drive fast or hit a bump. I steering wheels shake and twist on its own. A sec later I feel the wheels are going in a different direction than the car. I drove it many time and still the same issue. A friend with a koukei said it may be the tension rod. Please help.

thanks

Have an alignment done and check all of the suspension parts. My bet would be old bushings.

[danielsan]

im going to order some circuit sports adjustable tension rods, with pillow mount bushings. for 120 shipped.