Just got done installing the following:

SPL Compression Rod Bushings
SPL V3 A-Arms
2x Nissan Hub Assemblies

All I can say is WOW! I didn't remember what driving my car with functional compression rod bushings felt like, The steering is tighter and the front end overall feels so much better!

Old busted bushing:


New SPL Solid bushing:


Installed:


New hub with Ichiba extended studs installed (running 10mm spacers)


I'll be installing the following in 2 weekends:

Tein Inner Tie Rods
Whiteline Front LCA bushings
Whiteline Front LCA shock bushings

 

Good stuff Grant! Glad to hear these mods improved your handling.

 

Your wheel bearings go out?

 

No they didn't go out. I had the SPC camber brackets on with the ABS relocation brackets and the abs sensors rubbed on the hub causing the ABS/SLIP/VDC lights to come on. That was a cheap temporary way to get more positive camber.

So I finally decided to do it the right way and get new A-Arms and ditch the shims, so the hubs needed to be replaced to get the lights off for good.

 

did you get vibration when braking from 50-20mph before?

i gotta start troubleshooting cr bushings and brakes before i spend too much money... would love the spl cr bushings though.

 

Recently, I've been reading that SPL compression rods are starting to make crazy noise after awhile even if the are lubricated correctly? Due to the bushing being metal...any thoughts?

 

I did not have vibrations before. My car is lowered 4" so I wouldn't notice if it did vibrate before.

So far I've noticed that I'm not bottoming out on dips or imperfections in the road were I used to. I also don't scrape the front bumper going down the driveway like I used to as well so it definitely make the whole front end more rigid and stable

 

ask SPL for sound dampening o-rings for your compression arm bushings

 

I have the latest version of the CR bushings that came with the o-rings.

 

did you get the white or black ones?
I have white ones installed but apparently they are little too soft. so I have black ones, stiffer.

 

I have the white ones right now. If they start making noise then I'll call SPL and get the black ones

 

What's the SPL V3 A-Arms?

 

The latest version of SPL's A-Arms (front camber kit)

 

Hows the ride quality? I need mine changed and i have no idea what to get OEm, these or the other bushings.

 

They're solid! Literally and figuratively. If you want to retain any comfort, go with whiteline or energy.