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Can someone confirm the bolt type on this hardware? To me they look like grade 2 but in a few shots I do actually see markings. I have an issue with low grade bolts on suspensions. So, I would want to confirm before ordering all this stuff.

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Discussion starter · #25 ·
Now that it's been a few months, how does it ride/sound? Any regrets?
Thanks for the reminder. I keep hearing great things about TTT on install. But, how to the joints hold up on the road with quite a bit of use. I would also like to hear some regular use feedback.
 
I've been using their GTX2 front arms on my Supra for 4 years and they are still in great condition. Mind, it's a nice weather only car that sees some track use. I did get run off the road by a big truck and the ditch damaged one of my front wheels (needed new inner and outer barrels) plus it bent the mounts on the subframe for the control arm, which was a pain to fix. The arm itself was totally unscathed.
 
Now that it's been a few months, how does it ride/sound? Any regrets?
Still great, they use a nice teflon lined bearing so I didnt even bother putting a boot around the bearing for extra protection (I live in Tx). No new noises, car still drives dialed, and I daily my mr-s if I'm not on my motorcycle. I've been running aftermarket spherical arms for years in my 240sx though (SPL) and so long as the bearing is quality too, you won't have issues daily driving them for years (Tx conditions).
 
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I'm probably the slowest person in the world with installation...

Here's the front GTX2 LCA, Ultimate Tie Rod, and Sway Bar. I ran into a issue with the inner tie rod on the driver side where the ball joint is too large for the steering rack. One call to T3 and they got me sorted. Apparently there was a difference between the FL and PFL steering racks.

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I'm waiting for the Woodsport rear subframe before I install the rear.

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@scortched reminded me about this thread so here's the latest...

Woodsport subframe received...
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Installation went smoothly
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Someone made me aware that Cusco made a set of trailing arm bushings for the knuckle side so I went ahead and purchased those
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installed..
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Then I thought it was a good idea to order rear camber plates. And of course the fronts have to match :rolleyes:
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Unfortunately I'll need custom hardware to make them work so I designed something and prototyped it in PLA. Waiting for the machine shop to make me a set in 303
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I run those plates on the Supra and adjust them for every track day. After a couple years the aluminum threads in the lower part of the plate where the adjuster bolts thread in a started to strip so I had to remove them and helicoil. Might be a good idea to do that ahead of time if you plan to adjust them frequently.
 
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wow, love the work and photos. got me hyped for your build
Thanks brother. It's slowly coming together

I run those plates on the Supra and adjust them for every track day. After a couple years the aluminum threads in the lower part of the plate where the adjuster bolts thread in a started to strip so I had to remove them and helicoil. Might be a good idea to do that ahead of time if you plan to adjust them frequently.
Good advice! Aluminum threads only last a certain amount of cycles. I need to measure the threads. If they're M6 I already have the helicoil tools.
 
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