RUCA product qeustions - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

s13dan · 03-03-2005, 09:37 PM

Well i need some after market RUCA's but im not sure what to get or what the difference in brands is.. i looked on ebay and there are some for lil over 100$ -3 and +3 degrees but the look the same as JIC or Battle version which are at least 250$ is there really a differnece or does anyone know??The ones on ebay actaully look like they have thicker brakets where the bolt in..

ghostuss · 03-03-2005, 10:02 PM

not to pure water on ur fire, really I won't lowball on suspension parts if you drift or pushes your car a lot. I believe you are since you are here.

mmdb · 06-03-2005, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostuss

not to pure water on ur fire, really I won't lowball on suspension parts if you drift or pushes your car a lot. I believe you are since you are here.

With the same questions as the original poster, is there a difference in design or material that might
differentiate the quality of known brand or one on ebay?

kandyflip445 · 06-04-2005, 12:27 AM

http://www.splparts.com/

All of your suspension needs.

And Kuah is a good guy too.

Dousan_PG · 06-04-2005, 12:35 AM

spl parts fuckin rule
good people good support (awesome support) honest and fast shipping and very reputable
some parts on my car for 2 years+..daily driven AND regularly tracked.
never ever had an issue
i have all the goods. they rule.

chlatboy · 06-04-2005, 01:55 AM

YES, SPL had a really good name in the 240 community. They are very helpful and have the best customer service.

kandyflip445 · 06-04-2005, 03:16 AM

HAD?!?!?!?!? WTF! They HAVE a good name.

*Sil-Abc* · 06-04-2005, 04:34 AM

Go Silkroad!

ghostuss · 06-04-2005, 04:42 AM

you can't tell from just looking at the parts. Really if coilovers can crack in half (JIC application) any of ur multiarm can go just like that. Especially the front ones since they are known to bent.

mooboy · 06-04-2005, 05:43 AM

Even brand name parts can break. If I had the money I'd go for the more well known products like spl or powertrix, but that doesn't rule out cheaper alternatives. I know plenty of people with ebay branded adjustable tc rods and rucas that haven't had anything break at all. Hell some people with basic welding/pipe bending experience just make their own.

TK · 06-04-2005, 03:35 PM

the main differences between the more expensive parts and the ones that cost less are material, manufacturing/machining quality, adjustability, quality of the rod end. just like anything in this world, buy the best you can afford and if that isn't much then just wait and save up.

EchoOfSilence · 06-04-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sil-Abc

Go Silkroad!

JDM

SpeedMonkeyInc · 06-04-2005, 05:48 PM

I went with C-Tune for RUCAs. I am happy enough with the quality of the materials. Thick metal and solid feeling. I don't have anything to compare it to though.

wutangben · 06-04-2005, 07:41 PM

I just purchased some RUCA's from a seller that I have established a pretty decent relationship with. My cost on them is $90, they are the full circle type and the quality was great. They are made in China or Taiwan (I don't remember), but were far superior to the other chinese suspension parts that I bought... They have a grease fitting for the heim joint, which is not teflon coated. That's one of the main differences between the name brand parts and the eBay generics (the teflon coated heim joint). I installed my eBay RUCA's and toe arms/rods, and everything seems fine, no weird noises, etc. For $90 I think it's well worth it. The name brand pieces are around or over $300 after shipping. If you want me to get you a set just send me an email: [email protected]. I can take pics if you need them.

Ben

chlatboy · 06-05-2005, 03:18 AM

Can you send me pictures of them to [email protected]

North240 · 06-05-2005, 10:51 AM

The hiem joint with the zerk fittings (grease fittings) are junk for automotive use and not designed for this appilacation. You will end up replacing them inside of a year especially if you car is driven in the rain/snow/crap weather or in other words DD and not a show car.

Buy something with a teflon joint and good welds, it is a fairly integral part of your rear suspension and there is no reason to replace a perfectly good and strong OEM part with something that is crap. Just my .02, might as well save up for the rear deal.

The new powertrix line seems to be much nicer, teflon joints+ beefier welds and still not as pricy, its worth a look if your on a budget.

wutangben · 06-05-2005, 01:28 PM

I sent you an e-mail w/ a pic of the RUCA's... As for what Norht240 said, I guess I'll find out living in Chicago how long they last... If for some reason they need to be replaced, then I'll replace them. I still won't regret spending $90 vs $300...

PS, the welds on the ones I have look great... Here's a pic for what it's worth...

ghostuss · 06-05-2005, 02:30 PM

whatever flows ur boat. I know a lot parts for cars are simple to reproduce and someone can just fibricate themselves. I actually support this since I hate ppl go worship JDM blindly. I got Silkroad products because they were actually cheap yet have same quality as Cusco and some name brands.

03-03-2005, 09:37 PM	#1
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	RUCA product qeustions Well i need some after market RUCA's but im not sure what to get or what the difference in brands is.. i looked on ebay and there are some for lil over 100$ -3 and +3 degrees but the look the same as JIC or Battle version which are at least 250$ is there really a differnece or does anyone know??The ones on ebay actaully look like they have thicker brakets where the bolt in.. __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily

03-03-2005, 10:02 PM	#2
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	not to pure water on ur fire, really I won't lowball on suspension parts if you drift or pushes your car a lot. I believe you are since you are here. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

06-04-2005, 12:27 AM	#4
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	http://www.splparts.com/ All of your suspension needs. And Kuah is a good guy too. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-04-2005, 12:35 AM	#5
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	spl parts fuckin rule good people good support (awesome support) honest and fast shipping and very reputable some parts on my car for 2 years+..daily driven AND regularly tracked. never ever had an issue i have all the goods. they rule. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-04-2005, 01:55 AM	#6
chlatboy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	YES, SPL had a really good name in the 240 community. They are very helpful and have the best customer service. __________________ If you dont know SEARCH!!!

06-04-2005, 03:16 AM	#7
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	HAD?!?!?!?!? WTF! They HAVE a good name. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-04-2005, 04:34 AM	#8
Sil-Abc Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Downtown LA Age: 39 Posts: 2,549 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: Sil-Abc Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Go Silkroad! __________________ IM JON WAYNE ESQ.... bitch

06-04-2005, 04:42 AM	#9
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you can't tell from just looking at the parts. Really if coilovers can crack in half (JIC application) any of ur multiarm can go just like that. Especially the front ones since they are known to bent. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

06-04-2005, 05:43 AM	#10
mooboy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 396 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Even brand name parts can break. If I had the money I'd go for the more well known products like spl or powertrix, but that doesn't rule out cheaper alternatives. I know plenty of people with ebay branded adjustable tc rods and rucas that haven't had anything break at all. Hell some people with basic welding/pipe bending experience just make their own. __________________ lasmith vids

06-04-2005, 03:35 PM	#11
TK Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: socal Age: 44 Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the main differences between the more expensive parts and the ones that cost less are material, manufacturing/machining quality, adjustability, quality of the rod end. just like anything in this world, buy the best you can afford and if that isn't much then just wait and save up.

06-04-2005, 05:48 PM	#13
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 45 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I went with C-Tune for RUCAs. I am happy enough with the quality of the materials. Thick metal and solid feeling. I don't have anything to compare it to though.

06-04-2005, 07:41 PM	#14
wutangben Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IL Age: 44 Posts: 739 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I just purchased some RUCA's from a seller that I have established a pretty decent relationship with. My cost on them is $90, they are the full circle type and the quality was great. They are made in China or Taiwan (I don't remember), but were far superior to the other chinese suspension parts that I bought... They have a grease fitting for the heim joint, which is not teflon coated. That's one of the main differences between the name brand parts and the eBay generics (the teflon coated heim joint). I installed my eBay RUCA's and toe arms/rods, and everything seems fine, no weird noises, etc. For $90 I think it's well worth it. The name brand pieces are around or over $300 after shipping. If you want me to get you a set just send me an email: [email protected]. I can take pics if you need them. Ben

06-05-2005, 03:18 AM	#15
chlatboy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can you send me pictures of them to [email protected] __________________ If you dont know SEARCH!!!

06-05-2005, 10:51 AM	#16
North240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, MAINE Age: 42 Posts: 350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The hiem joint with the zerk fittings (grease fittings) are junk for automotive use and not designed for this appilacation. You will end up replacing them inside of a year especially if you car is driven in the rain/snow/crap weather or in other words DD and not a show car. Buy something with a teflon joint and good welds, it is a fairly integral part of your rear suspension and there is no reason to replace a perfectly good and strong OEM part with something that is crap. Just my .02, might as well save up for the rear deal. The new powertrix line seems to be much nicer, teflon joints+ beefier welds and still not as pricy, its worth a look if your on a budget. __________________ ROUND 2

06-05-2005, 02:30 PM	#18
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whatever flows ur boat. I know a lot parts for cars are simple to reproduce and someone can just fibricate themselves. I actually support this since I hate ppl go worship JDM blindly. I got Silkroad products because they were actually cheap yet have same quality as Cusco and some name brands. __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only. Last edited by ghostuss; 06-05-2005 at 03:32 PM..