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brainfood · 03-23-2005, 12:52 AM

I took out my right rear lower control arm on my s14 today and was wondering where the cheapest place to get one was or if anyone knew anyone with an extra one they wanted to sell. thx! I really need it asap so let me know
thx!!!

s13irdie2 · 03-23-2005, 01:01 AM

you can try a local junkyard. itll be hard to find a s14 though.

m0rex · 03-23-2005, 01:23 AM

Nah dont hit your local junk yard unless you are 100 percent sure its going to be there otherwise you are only wasting your time. I've taken my control arms about 3 times... no i aint a crappy driver but understeer is a bitch with crappy tires.

Anyways check http://car-part.com . The shipping for small parts like this dont come out to be too expensive which was the only reason why i didnt even consider looking on the internet and took about 1 month when i took the first one out because i was trying really hard to get it locally.

Or you can go to the "Wanted to Buy" section but i really recommend car-part.com .

Good luck.

KOUKI KA-T · 03-23-2005, 07:40 AM

PDM sells them with a new balljoint and poly bushing already pressed in for a whopping $263 a pop....

eyustfu · 03-23-2005, 07:48 AM

spend a little extra cash and get the adjustable ones from SPL Parts

m0rex · 03-23-2005, 08:16 AM

What the hell pdm dosent even sell lower control arms for a s14. SPL parts dose but for about $600 for just one its a really expensive upgrade and this is the only one available for a s14. I've done a lot of research and the only way to upgrade is to have some custome made by a performance shop with spherical bearings for about $400 a pop. Or just buy the spherical bearing from i dont know who but you have to cut your lower control arm and weld the spherical bearing which is not that hard but messing up would be a bitch since if it were to break off the only thing holding your wheel would be your tie rod and coilover/strut.

KOUKI KA-T · 03-23-2005, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0rex

What the hell pdm dosent even sell lower control arms for a s14.

Yeah my bad, for some reason I thought he was after front lower control arms...

MakotoS13 · 03-23-2005, 10:57 AM

Best place to pick up a lower control arm?

just pick it up man, they aren't that heavy.

ALTRNTV · 03-23-2005, 11:25 AM

^^

Hahahahaha.... you and your sarcasm. LOL

[email protected] · 03-23-2005, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0rex

What the hell pdm dosent even sell lower control arms for a s14. SPL parts dose but for about $600 for just one its a really expensive upgrade and this is the only one available for a s14. I've done a lot of research and the only way to upgrade is to have some custome made by a performance shop with spherical bearings for about $400 a pop. Or just buy the spherical bearing from i dont know who but you have to cut your lower control arm and weld the spherical bearing which is not that hard but messing up would be a bitch since if it were to break off the only thing holding your wheel would be your tie rod and coilover/strut.

Look at it this way:

$600 is about the same price as Nissan lower control arms.

For future servicing replacing the rod ends and spherical bearings cost ~$40-50 w/ standard metric parts. Compare to cost of replacing ball joints and bushings...

You can weld a rod end on one end, but that only allows adjustment of track width/camber, there is no adjustment for roll center.

brainfood · 03-23-2005, 01:24 PM

I think I found a stock one which should be fine for now but splparts lists them for $784 which is a big difference from $600. I dont have $600 to spend right now anyway and dont really think it is worth the money anyway if I was going to spend that I would buy the rear toe links and traction rods that I need and stock lowers. Thanks for the help guys hopefully the local guy that has them comes through. thanks!
Bryan

m0rex · 03-23-2005, 01:31 PM

Oh what did he say rear? Nevermind i thought he meant the lower control arm in the front. Lol its still expensive.

03-23-2005, 12:52 AM	#1
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Best place to pick up a lower control arm? I took out my right rear lower control arm on my s14 today and was wondering where the cheapest place to get one was or if anyone knew anyone with an extra one they wanted to sell. thx! I really need it asap so let me know thx!!! __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

03-23-2005, 01:01 AM	#2
s13irdie2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: southern cali Age: 37 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you can try a local junkyard. itll be hard to find a s14 though. __________________ 1990 s13 IslandMotorsports, Inc.

03-23-2005, 07:40 AM	#4
KOUKI KA-T Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 1,085 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	PDM sells them with a new balljoint and poly bushing already pressed in for a whopping $263 a pop.... __________________ My car has been sold

03-23-2005, 01:24 PM	#11
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I think I found a stock one which should be fine for now but splparts lists them for $784 which is a big difference from $600. I dont have $600 to spend right now anyway and dont really think it is worth the money anyway if I was going to spend that I would buy the rear toe links and traction rods that I need and stock lowers. Thanks for the help guys hopefully the local guy that has them comes through. thanks! Bryan __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

03-23-2005, 01:23 AM	#3
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nah dont hit your local junk yard unless you are 100 percent sure its going to be there otherwise you are only wasting your time. I've taken my control arms about 3 times... no i aint a crappy driver but understeer is a bitch with crappy tires. Anyways check http://car-part.com . The shipping for small parts like this dont come out to be too expensive which was the only reason why i didnt even consider looking on the internet and took about 1 month when i took the first one out because i was trying really hard to get it locally. Or you can go to the "Wanted to Buy" section but i really recommend car-part.com . Good luck.

03-23-2005, 07:48 AM	#5
eyustfu Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 781 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	spend a little extra cash and get the adjustable ones from SPL Parts

03-23-2005, 08:16 AM	#6
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What the hell pdm dosent even sell lower control arms for a s14. SPL parts dose but for about $600 for just one its a really expensive upgrade and this is the only one available for a s14. I've done a lot of research and the only way to upgrade is to have some custome made by a performance shop with spherical bearings for about $400 a pop. Or just buy the spherical bearing from i dont know who but you have to cut your lower control arm and weld the spherical bearing which is not that hard but messing up would be a bitch since if it were to break off the only thing holding your wheel would be your tie rod and coilover/strut.

03-23-2005, 10:57 AM	#8
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best place to pick up a lower control arm? just pick it up man, they aren't that heavy.

03-23-2005, 11:25 AM	#9
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ Hahahahaha.... you and your sarcasm. LOL

03-23-2005, 01:31 PM	#12
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh what did he say rear? Nevermind i thought he meant the lower control arm in the front. Lol its still expensive.