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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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lower control arms

Im about to do some front end work on my car and was wondering if anyone has tried these from ebay and if they are any good? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ball-...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CONTR...Q5fAccessories
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 05:34 AM
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Personally I would just go through DaveB on here for the OEM LCA's.....$144 each plus shipping.
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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I actually purchased the same exact kit from eBay last year. For the price, it can not be beat anywhere. The quality is on par with most aftermarket OEM replacement parts. No fitment issues. And you get all the extras. End links, tie rods, bushings. It's a steal, especially if you are doing the labor yourself.

I did have to replace the driver side LCA this year but that was not the quality of the parts. I smacked into a curb last winter and it cracked the internal weld on the pivot bolt.

Buying the parts individual even with Dave B. discount get's to be quite expensive. Left and right LCA's alone will run almost $300 before shipping thru any online dealer.
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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oem > ebay crap
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Shift_Max
oem > ebay crap
Not so...

...personal experience is the best way to gauge quality, not assumptions.

eBay sells a lot of sub-par quality parts and accessories. We all know that, but...

...eBay LCA kits and eBay engine mounts FTMFW

No dealer or distributor can touch the prices on these items and they have already been proven time and time again on here to be of same quality as OEM.
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 08:55 AM
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Wow....i gotta say -- that is a helluva deal!

$200 for both sides?
Hmpf - if you're doing it yourself, all you have to lose is the time of installation, and the entire KIT becomes a basic maintenance item!!

Ugh - I may have to change my mind on where I'm buying from now.

thks for the post.

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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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thanks for the info NISMOPC
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nismopc
Not so...

...personal experience is the best way to gauge quality, not assumptions.

eBay sells a lot of sub-par quality parts and accessories. We all know that, but...

...eBay LCA kits and eBay engine mounts FTMFW

No dealer or distributor can touch the prices on these items and they have already been proven time and time again on here to be of same quality as OEM.
From personal experience speaking oem > then ebay. Only way ebay is going to be better if you install ES bushings and replace the ebay ball joints with mogg(?) or something in that nature.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Shift_Max
From personal experience speaking oem > then ebay. Only way ebay is going to be better if you install ES bushings and replace the ebay ball joints with mogg(?) or something in that nature.
I've got about 20k one of the LCA's and about 10k on the other so far and they show normal wear and tear.

As for the mounts, I did treat the passenger and front crossmember to 3M Windoweld, but the quality is still superior for the price.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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http://fcpimport.com/products/nissan...kit-maxima-sk2

I just told the guys in the Group Buy Forum 140 shipped in the US and an additional 30 to our Canadian friends. Check us out.
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by FCPImport
http://fcpimport.com/products/nissan...kit-maxima-sk2

I just told the guys in the Group Buy Forum 140 shipped in the US and an additional 30 to our Canadian friends. Check us out.
SUPERB!
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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How long will the group buy last?
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by FCPImport
http://fcpimport.com/products/nissan...kit-maxima-sk2

I just told the guys in the Group Buy Forum 140 shipped in the US and an additional 30 to our Canadian friends. Check us out.
FCP --
I can't find a post in the GroupBuy section from you regarding 5 or 5.5 gen SETS mentioning $140 shipped????

You posted a link to your site -- where the price is $199.

Can you clarify??

I'm interested!
gr
Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider17
FCP --
I can't find a post in the GroupBuy section from you regarding 5 or 5.5 gen SETS mentioning $140 shipped????

You posted a link to your site -- where the price is $199.

Can you clarify??

I'm interested!
gr
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FCPImport
http://fcpimport.com/products/nissan...kit-maxima-sk2

I just told the guys in the Group Buy Forum 140 shipped in the US and an additional 30 to our Canadian friends. Check us out.
Wow, this is a Hell of a good deal.
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider17
FCP --
I can't find a post in the GroupBuy section from you regarding 5 or 5.5 gen SETS mentioning $140 shipped????

You posted a link to your site -- where the price is $199.

Can you clarify??

I'm interested!
gr
*crickets*.

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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider17
FCP --
I can't find a post in the GroupBuy section from you regarding 5 or 5.5 gen SETS mentioning $140 shipped????

You posted a link to your site -- where the price is $199.

Can you clarify??

I'm interested!
gr
Scroll to the bottom of this post in the GD section Lower Control Arm Special Pricing.
You should call or PM for the discount.

Originally Posted by ghostrider17
*crickets*.

gr
Be patient. Not everyone is on here 24/7.
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Yeah - I figured.

I thought about calling -- but who do I ask for?!?!

if the deal stands (no reason why it wouldn't) for the 5th gens, I'll be buying this kit.
Call me cheap -- but I'm goin' for it.

gr
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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anyone have picture of worn out control arms?, i looked at mine but they dont look bad, even tho I hit front driver side wheel on the curb like a year ago.
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Originally Posted by dnice02
How long will the group buy last?

It will go for as long as people are interested.
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider17
FCP --
I can't find a post in the GroupBuy section from you regarding 5 or 5.5 gen SETS mentioning $140 shipped????

You posted a link to your site -- where the price is $199.

Can you clarify??

I'm interested!
gr
Hey No official group buy yet. But you can email me or call me and get that pricing. We have a 4th gen kit up in the group buy section already. My email is ellisonc@fcpgroton.com or 877-634-0063 ex 213.
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nelledge
Scroll to the bottom of this post in the GD section Lower Control Arm Special Pricing.
You should call or PM for the discount.


Be patient. Not everyone is on here 24/7.

Im on a lot of forums since I am a Nissan guy so PM me or email or call. I will get back to everyone as quick as I can.
Old Sep 30, 2010 | 04:53 AM
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Thanks - will do!

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Old bump..... Is this deal still available?
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