Upper control arms

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Recian
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Joined: Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:56 pm
Car: 1990 300zx NA
2006 Sentra SE-R

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So I'm looking to buy my 3rd set of aftermarket upper control arms. First set was cheap ebays and they started popping after 3-4 months. I figured eh cheap parts so I bought some from Megan Racing now after about 6 mo theyre doing the same thing. I don't live on bumpy roads, or hit pot holes or anything. I barely put 4000 miles on the car since I bought it 2 years ago. Is there something I'm not seeing here? My OEM links had no noise but due to the frame being tweeked on the car, I need adjustable upper links to get my camber in specs to prevent a pull. Has anyone had any good or bad experiences they can share with different company upper control arms?


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NolimitZ32
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Joined: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:07 am
Car: 91 AG2 2+0 TTMT swap/E39 BMW 540i6/E53 4.6is Dinan S3
Location: Houston, TX

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Megan Racing IS cheap ebay stuff. Your choices for good suspension bits are Powertrix, Stillen, SPL. Good luck.

itsa300zx
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Joined: Sun May 31, 2009 9:39 am
Car: 1990 300zx NA W/TT swap
2011 Nissan Rogue S
2008 Highlander SR5
Location: up North

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Are you using adjustable (solid bearing)tension rods also? If not, the stock bushing style will wear out any bearing adjustable FUCA.

BlackWidowZ
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Joined: Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:35 am
Car: Black 93 300zx 2+2

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Z1 makes a good FUCA. I got Powertrrix fucas. You have to use solid bearing tension rods if you use a adjustable fuca. the normal tension rods put too much strain on the fuca.


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