any good choices other than/better than OEM/stock?

 

Can't go wrong with some ebay ones!$35ea free replacement if they don't want a bad reviews

 

I got the detroit axle ones (75 pair). I've bought some of their suspension/steering stuff before for other cars and it seems to be made well. I wasn't disappointed. They weighed the same as stock, stamping and welds looked normal. Their customer service is also good.

Side note: Ebay tie rod ends are better than some brand name crap LOL (and you can get them with grease zerts!). Auto parts stores are also clearly using the same factories in china as the ebay guys.
I'll take inner and outters for 20 bucks. A few more bucks and you get the end links.

 

I used Raybestos from RockAuto.

 

EBay special here. Been on the 2000 for over 100,000 miles

 

whats thick metal bit with 4 bolts in it that connects to the A arm or control arm? the air gap in it's bushing is gone, the rubber is going.

Just bought Energy Suspension for the cradle bushings instead of going with the metal washer mod. already instead H&R lowering springs on new KYB GR-2s. So if any of you have suggestion for my ageing suspension that will need replaced soon let me know.

Do the stock rod ends have greazerts?

Oh yeah! I think Bosch maybe the only brand of brake discs that aren't Chinese, we are putting NEW out of box discs on all makes and models and brands on the brake lathe and my god some of them are out of round or notably warped. There are USA and German brands having stuff made and dropped shipped from china.

Oh yeah maybe i should get a BBK? does the BBK use stock calipers? I know some of the Z and ZX calipers can be used, at least with stock. IDK if they are an upgrade or not.

 

I haven't seen a stock rod end that has zerts in...like 20 yrs and those were already on older cars.

Just go to the junkyard and grab and set of 6th gen calipers and rotors (assuming they don't have dirt bag prices). It's plug n play. There were two when I went last friday

As far as new replacements, I just get them from Advance (discount codes woooo). Sometimes you can find centrics on ebay for cheap. I never had an issue with either. Who cares if the store rotors warp later. Return them for new ones, again lol
If you have money to burn, I bought some EBC slotted rotors for my 300ZX BBK and they're pretty bad ***. 130 mph to zero stops with no warpage.

 

I usually search various brick and mortar auto retailer websites and online retailer websites. Each retailer pretty much carries the same brands but they have different names with different pricing. I usually end up ordering from rockauto.

 

put the car on the hoist last night, looks like all my bushing have finally had it or disappeared all together. Has any tried the complete eBay kits? I only ask because i haven't looked for or priced kits at brick and mortar yet.

oh yeah are there or have there ever been after market links end and or sway bars?


EDIT:
i'm eyeing this,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-10...RVyOqj&vxp=mtr

 

Did you have a good experience with the detroit axle brand control arms? Ive seen some bad reviews thats why im asking because i need to replace both control arms on my car. Handling is terrible in the rain, so not safe.

 

They've been on my sister's 5th gen for 6 months (about 10k mi). I got it aligned and it's been perfect. I have no reason to doubt the longevity based on build quality (assuming the ball joints don't fail, that was the reason I replaced stockers).

I just bought a set from prime choice for 59 dollars. The welds are sloppier, but whatever. Build quailty seems fine (could be same factory as DA for all I know). I know murphyslaw had ebay ones on his old 5.5 for about 40k miles.

 

I would use that on my car if I needed all the parts. Can't beat the price and I know the tie rods/end links are good, too (been using those for customers).

You'll **** a brick when you find out what retail wants. Prepare your trousers.

 

Ok sounds good both my ball joints are bad and the bushing has failed on the passenger side. Gonna have to use power tools for this job.