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Old 03-18-2005, 07:07 PM
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Tie Rods, Tension Rods, and all the rest
Once i get my coilovers (within a couple weeks), i would like to also upgrade my rods and maybe RUCA's. Is there any special tool(s) i need to install the components? Or can it be done with simple hand and power tools? Afterwards, can a local alignment shop adjust everything correctly or do i have to take it to a special performance alignment shop?
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Old 03-18-2005, 07:43 PM
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yes. yes. and yes.


just basic stuff BUT set it up the same on both sides.
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Old 03-18-2005, 10:08 PM
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what kind of tools would i need?
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Old 03-18-2005, 11:29 PM
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Air gun, sockets to make it easier.

The usual 14,17,19mm sockets and wrenches. Oh and a beer.
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Old 03-19-2005, 08:54 AM
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Always a beer for LandHo. Thanks guys. I'd want to get all the components from the same maker. Should i go all KAZAMA!?!?
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Old 03-19-2005, 11:17 AM
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Kazama is good, so is tanabe (tanabe USA is actully an importer for kazama so that might tell you something) JIC has good stuff but sometimes pricyer. New tension and tie rods and tie rod ends will help alot.
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Old 03-19-2005, 12:48 PM
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I think i'll go mad JDM
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Old 03-19-2005, 03:22 PM
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um, tanabe, jic, cusco, and kazama are all jdm. Only parts that are usa made are battle version.
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Come on. JIC, Cusco, Tanabe aren't crazy JDM. A guy drifting with crazy hair and driving with his whole body out of the car ... Now thats crazy JDM. Haha just playin...

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Kazama the driver and Kazama the company are not related what so ever.

Go with whats instock.
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Originally posted by LandHo_S13
Kazama the driver and Kazama the company are not related what so ever.

Go with whats instock.
Oh damn, my bad ... In that case, i'll get whatever is in stock and has a reasonable price
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if ur going the same route im going all kazama some of their parts require different tools... tension rods need like a 19-20 mm allen key... sucker is huge
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Old 03-21-2005, 12:26 PM
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Damn thats huge, almost an inch
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Old 03-21-2005, 01:26 PM
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Its not that big, like a 16 or 17 FOOL!!!

Its only on the T/C rod.
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Originally posted by LandHo_S13
Air gun, sockets to make it easier.

The usual 14,17,19mm sockets and wrenches. Oh and a beer.
That's how I Tip my mechanic, A 6 pack of heiny's. ppl ask me if my mech is expensive. I'm like no not at all just bring him a 6 pack and ur good.
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