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Thor88 · 06-21-2012, 10:00 PM

I am planning on buying some used RUCAs from someone online, and was wondering if there is anything I should look out for in the pics?

I know they've been used for at least a year, but are there any particular things I should look for to make sure they aren't broken/defective?

Sorry about the newb question guys, I've never really bought used parts/suspension arms online before.

Thanks

slowjvms · 06-21-2012, 10:13 PM

No way to really check the heim joints visually from pics.

Buy new.

Thor88 · 06-22-2012, 10:38 AM

Is it possible to replace pillowball joints?

They are a particularly good deal, and I figured it would be better to get a used quality brand as opposed to something like ISIS or Circuit Sport which is what my budget allows.

Thanks again for any feedback guys, and sorry if these are stupid questions.

*ManoNegra* · 06-22-2012, 11:10 AM

Checking for play in the joints can only be done with the parts on hand
having said that, I don't know of many RUCAs that would fail in a year's time
assuming the seller is telling your the truth
most quality brands should be able to sell you a replacement pillowball as well
it may be worth finding out how much that would run you just in case

other than that, check to see if the jamnuts/adjustment areas aren't stripped round

Thor88 · 06-22-2012, 11:40 AM

Cool, I'll check out those areas the best I can.

Thanks for the response.

Thor88 · 06-27-2012, 05:46 PM

Here's the best picture of joints I could get.
I'm not too experienced with suspension parts, but they don't look that bad.
They are Silk Road RUCAs, so I'm not sure how tough it would be to get anything replaced.

What do you guys think. Thanks again for any advice

jlmillionaire · 06-27-2012, 06:27 PM

I would buy them, i bought a used pair of cusco rucas they looked brand new from crimsonrockett he's a member on here, my point is i would get them because when you buy new parts there only new when you first install them and then once you dreive there used so i see no issue with it i like used parts save money ,and besides cars a depricaiting asset....

Thor88 · 06-28-2012, 01:36 PM

Im mainly worried about the joints, does anyone know how hard it would be to replace these if they turn out to be worn?

Any other advice?

Thanks guys

06-21-2012, 10:00 PM	#1
Thor88 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern OR Age: 35 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Used RUCAs I am planning on buying some used RUCAs from someone online, and was wondering if there is anything I should look out for in the pics? I know they've been used for at least a year, but are there any particular things I should look for to make sure they aren't broken/defective? Sorry about the newb question guys, I've never really bought used parts/suspension arms online before. Thanks

06-21-2012, 10:13 PM	#2
slowjvms Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: West Covina, CA. Posts: 978 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	No way to really check the heim joints visually from pics. Buy new.

06-22-2012, 10:38 AM	#3
Thor88 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern OR Age: 35 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it possible to replace pillowball joints? They are a particularly good deal, and I figured it would be better to get a used quality brand as opposed to something like ISIS or Circuit Sport which is what my budget allows. Thanks again for any feedback guys, and sorry if these are stupid questions.

06-22-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Checking for play in the joints can only be done with the parts on hand having said that, I don't know of many RUCAs that would fail in a year's time assuming the seller is telling your the truth most quality brands should be able to sell you a replacement pillowball as well it may be worth finding out how much that would run you just in case other than that, check to see if the jamnuts/adjustment areas aren't stripped round

06-22-2012, 11:40 AM	#5
Thor88 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern OR Age: 35 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool, I'll check out those areas the best I can. Thanks for the response.

06-27-2012, 05:46 PM	#6
Thor88 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern OR Age: 35 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's the best picture of joints I could get. I'm not too experienced with suspension parts, but they don't look that bad. They are Silk Road RUCAs, so I'm not sure how tough it would be to get anything replaced. What do you guys think. Thanks again for any advice

06-27-2012, 06:27 PM	#7
jlmillionaire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: mastic ny Age: 41 Posts: 910 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I would buy them, i bought a used pair of cusco rucas they looked brand new from crimsonrockett he's a member on here, my point is i would get them because when you buy new parts there only new when you first install them and then once you dreive there used so i see no issue with it i like used parts save money ,and besides cars a depricaiting asset....

06-28-2012, 01:36 PM	#8
Thor88 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern OR Age: 35 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im mainly worried about the joints, does anyone know how hard it would be to replace these if they turn out to be worn? Any other advice? Thanks guys