what brand t/c rod has dust boot? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

floodo1 · 04-14-2005, 10:37 PM

seems like no one makes a t/c rod with a dust boot. even RUCAS seem to be hard to find with them, but i havent found a t/c rod yet.

any advice?

eyustfu · 04-14-2005, 10:54 PM

Kazama and cusco makes them with the boot cover, same with the RUCA

USpecS13 · 04-14-2005, 11:45 PM

tein also makes the t/c rods with a rubber bearing seal thing

Flybert · 04-15-2005, 12:28 AM

Or buy one without it and add your own dust boot. The ones with dustboots are overpriced anyways.

floodo1 · 04-15-2005, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Flybert

Or buy one without it and add your own dust boot. The ones with dustboots are overpriced anyways.

where would i get a dust boot?

s14srpilot · 04-15-2005, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USpecS13

tein also makes the t/c rods with a rubber bearing seal thing

Tein t/c rods do not have a "rubber bearing seal thing."

the head · 04-15-2005, 09:04 AM

you can get dust boots from most racing parts supply houses but if you buy nice quality stuff that use good heim joints you really dont need the dust boots anyways

2JZGTE · 04-15-2005, 06:20 PM

Tanabe also has dust boots on their T/C rods. I've been trying to decide on either Tanabe/Cusco/Kazama RUCAs, or some SPL or Battleversion w/out boots.

Dousan_PG · 04-15-2005, 09:03 PM

boots schmooots
ive had both
boots just rip over time
no boots never have problem
ive had arms w/ and without them
both are fine
overrated
now if im dirt driving or rally BOOTS for sure
but daily, never a problem
and thats over 3 years on stuff w/o boots

the do just rip over time
ive had spl on my car for about 2 years now daily drive. NEVER a problem. and i mean DAILY drive +track time. 2 years. no issues. still work perfect and no problems

boots schmoots

Maeda · 04-15-2005, 09:19 PM

I'm currently running a ziplock storage back ziptied onto old busted boots. =)

2JZGTE · 04-15-2005, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

ive had spl on my car for about 2 years now daily drive. NEVER a problem. and i mean DAILY drive +track time. 2 years. no issues. still work perfect and no problems

Woah, nice! SPL has good prices and service too. I'll try out their tension rod.

Dousan, you have their ruca too?

Dousan_PG · 04-15-2005, 10:44 PM

i did on my s13. yep
did the job
never ever had an issue
shit was top notch
and kuah is cool
i had all splparts. i am sponsored by them so i wont deny that
but my friends who arent sponsored, buy them and no complaints
excellent support and super cool.
most of my stuff i bought from them
so did my friend w/ a z32tt. no complaints.

i dont know if its still NAMS stuff
if it is, it rules
if it isnt, its damn close if not the same
NAMS products are excellent, top quality

how good? i had SPL rucas (pro model?--the chrome ones) for mm i'd say 2 years plus
car was daily driven (my only car), and tracked at least 2 times a month (drifting events) and did a good share of moutain runs. never had a problem.

kandyflip445 · 04-15-2005, 11:09 PM

I've had my tension rods for over a year with 5 1200 mile trips (one way). I live in KS so I do drive on dirt roads sometimes and it's my daily driver (I currently do deliveries). The ball joints are good and I haven't had any issue. They are the SPL ones like Dousan has. Kuah is a really cool guy. Too bad I can't get sponsored.

NZO · 04-16-2005, 03:05 AM

http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...5&Post67671375

floodo1 · 04-16-2005, 03:51 AM

hmmm maybe i wont worry about it so much, just figured that boots are only going to help and most suspension pieces seem to be close in price between manufacturers. then i realized that adding boots is pretty damn cheap. thanks for the good information

don't spl ruca's come with dust boots? as in this pic from splparts.com:

kandyflip445 · 04-16-2005, 08:16 AM

For the S14 they sell the Cusco RUCAs. That's why they have them.

2JZGTE · 04-16-2005, 10:23 AM

Very good to hear Dousan!

I think I will go with SPL for RUCAs also. Tnx for all the info, helped me make my decisions.

Billy

floodo1 · 04-16-2005, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kandyflip445

For the S14 they sell the Cusco RUCAs. That's why they have them.

excellent, i was planning on going w/ spl for THOSE ruca's...now that i know they're cusco its FOR SURE!

again thanks for the knowledge!

theicecreamdan · 04-16-2005, 10:54 AM

I've never seen a dustboot on the heim joints in an off-road race vehicle... I guess they just use good heims?

kandyflip445 · 04-16-2005, 10:15 PM

That and they can afford new ones/they replace them anyways.

theicecreamdan · 04-17-2005, 09:08 PM

all my friends that beat the shit out of their trucks in the desert don't have boots over their heim joints. Good quality heims don't have any trouble with sand/silt etc. so I think they can handle whatever we throw at them.

floodo1 · 04-18-2005, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theicecreamdan

all my friends that beat the shit out of their trucks in the desert don't have boots over their heim joints. Good quality heims don't have any trouble with sand/silt etc. so I think they can handle whatever we throw at them.

coolios.

like i was saying above, looks like you dont need them....but again i say that they cant be hurting anything.

i wont worry about it when i get rods, i'll just get whatever i want and then add boots

i mean 2.50 per boot is pretty damn cheap anywayz.

thanks again for the good infoz everyone

04-14-2005, 10:37 PM	#1
floodo1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fresno, CA, USA Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what brand t/c rod has dust boot? seems like no one makes a t/c rod with a dust boot. even RUCAS seem to be hard to find with them, but i havent found a t/c rod yet. any advice?

04-15-2005, 09:04 AM	#7
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you can get dust boots from most racing parts supply houses but if you buy nice quality stuff that use good heim joints you really dont need the dust boots anyways __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

04-15-2005, 06:20 PM	#8
2JZGTE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Midwest Age: 43 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Tanabe also has dust boots on their T/C rods. I've been trying to decide on either Tanabe/Cusco/Kazama RUCAs, or some SPL or Battleversion w/out boots. __________________ R35 GT-R, R32 GT-R, Supra, S13, S14, FD3S

04-15-2005, 09:03 PM	#9
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	boots schmooots ive had both boots just rip over time no boots never have problem ive had arms w/ and without them both are fine overrated now if im dirt driving or rally BOOTS for sure but daily, never a problem and thats over 3 years on stuff w/o boots the do just rip over time ive had spl on my car for about 2 years now daily drive. NEVER a problem. and i mean DAILY drive +track time. 2 years. no issues. still work perfect and no problems boots schmoots __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

04-15-2005, 09:19 PM	#10
Maeda Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Camp Snake Bite, CA RIP Posts: 2,356 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Maeda Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm currently running a ziplock storage back ziptied onto old busted boots. =) __________________

04-14-2005, 10:54 PM	#2
eyustfu Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 781 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Kazama and cusco makes them with the boot cover, same with the RUCA

04-14-2005, 11:45 PM	#3
USpecS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mpk Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tein also makes the t/c rods with a rubber bearing seal thing

04-15-2005, 12:28 AM	#4
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Or buy one without it and add your own dust boot. The ones with dustboots are overpriced anyways.

04-15-2005, 10:44 PM	#12
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i did on my s13. yep did the job never ever had an issue shit was top notch and kuah is cool i had all splparts. i am sponsored by them so i wont deny that but my friends who arent sponsored, buy them and no complaints excellent support and super cool. most of my stuff i bought from them so did my friend w/ a z32tt. no complaints. i dont know if its still NAMS stuff if it is, it rules if it isnt, its damn close if not the same NAMS products are excellent, top quality how good? i had SPL rucas (pro model?--the chrome ones) for mm i'd say 2 years plus car was daily driven (my only car), and tracked at least 2 times a month (drifting events) and did a good share of moutain runs. never had a problem. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

04-15-2005, 11:09 PM	#13
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've had my tension rods for over a year with 5 1200 mile trips (one way). I live in KS so I do drive on dirt roads sometimes and it's my daily driver (I currently do deliveries). The ball joints are good and I haven't had any issue. They are the SPL ones like Dousan has. Kuah is a really cool guy. Too bad I can't get sponsored. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

04-16-2005, 03:05 AM	#14
NZO Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Reno, NV Age: 42 Posts: 1,424 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: NZO Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...5&Post67671375 __________________ sentinelguild.com/nzo/PFCDB/

04-16-2005, 03:51 AM	#15
floodo1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fresno, CA, USA Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmmm maybe i wont worry about it so much, just figured that boots are only going to help and most suspension pieces seem to be close in price between manufacturers. then i realized that adding boots is pretty damn cheap. thanks for the good information don't spl ruca's come with dust boots? as in this pic from splparts.com:

04-16-2005, 08:16 AM	#16
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	For the S14 they sell the Cusco RUCAs. That's why they have them. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

04-16-2005, 10:23 AM	#17
2JZGTE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Midwest Age: 43 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Very good to hear Dousan! I think I will go with SPL for RUCAs also. Tnx for all the info, helped me make my decisions. Billy __________________ R35 GT-R, R32 GT-R, Supra, S13, S14, FD3S

04-16-2005, 10:15 PM	#20
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That and they can afford new ones/they replace them anyways. __________________ My 240 vBgarage