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Hi Guys,

Can someone quickly name what this arm is? (As you can clearly see, my bushes have let go)

Also, does anyone know the part number for replacement of the arm or can the the bushes themselves be replaced?

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8586/hpim0045yw2.jpg

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7516/hpim0046ci6.jpg

Cheers

Sam

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Thanks Gary, PM Sent.

Are these bushes easy to replace yourself or would it be better for a Steering/Suspension place to do it.

I have a fair bit of experience working on cars (a lot of engine/driveline swaps etc) and general maintenance, just new to the skyline body..

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Thanks Gary, PM Sent.

Are these bushes easy to replace yourself or would it be better for a Steering/Suspension place to do it.

I have a fair bit of experience working on cars (a lot of engine/driveline swaps etc) and general maintenance, just new to the skyline body..

You need a press to remove the old standard rubber bushes, around 20 tonnes is plenty. Plus it will need a wheel alignment when it is finished. Some guys take the radius rods out themselves and pop around to their local workshop for the pressing. They usually charge $50 or so, then fairly soon after fitment you should take the car for an alignment to set the caster and then reset the toe as it will be out.

As from next week we will have exchange arms (front and rear for R32's and R33/34's for 2wd and 4wd). I will be making up a Group Buy shortly, the arms/rods are media blasted, crack tested, powder coated gloss black and have new adjustable bushes fitted. So all you do is swap them over, it's a 1 hour or so DIY job, and then get the car aligned. The front caster rods are $250 for the pair and you get $50 back when you return the original ones from your car. The refurbished arms come with a StarTrack express con note attached, just pop the old ones in the box and call the phone number for pick up.

Cheers

Gary

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