T/C Rod choices

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I need to replace the T/C bushings on my 240. I have two choices to decide between, but I need some help. I can get new Nissan OE T/C Rods with Whiteline Bushings installed for 160+shipping from pdm-racing.com , or I can get some adjustable T/C Rods from splparts.com for 140+shipping. Unfortunately I don't know if the adjustable ones are good for my car with a stock suspension and relatively benign mods planned. Anything you guys could tell me to help me decide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Exar-Kun
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it will allow caster adjustment if you have a caster split. I like that aspect very much.

also, if you get the SPL adjsutable ones, they feature a heim joint that has some movement built in so it wont crack your control arms :)

you may just want to get the heim joint/pillow ball/spherical bushings from SPL and pop them into your stock rods, if you dont need the caster adjustment.-chet

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I just recently got some Nismo front tension rod bushings from http://www.courtesyparts.com/. If you want to go cheaper and not have to worry about getting new rods, this is the way to go. The bushings press into your old tension rods after you press out the old bushings. They were $71.25 shipped to my door. Not bad if you want to save money, they state that it works better than the OEM bushings.

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Get spl.

Solid bushings are bad. Search around for an explanation...I've typed it too many times.

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yep, check around for a discussion on this.-chet

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Also, I've got projectsilvia.com adj tension rods. Love them, great quality. And they have free shipping on all of their own brand products and monthly specials. They might be a lil more than the spl ones though.

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Thanks guys I appreciate all the help. Sorry I haven't been able to ask more detailed questions. My supervisor has been hanging over my shoulder at work lately. A few more weeks until college... Thanks again guys.


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