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2gs front upper control arms really do fit !

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Old 10-07-08, 07:34 PM
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Default 2gs front upper control arms really do fit !

Finally a definative answer. Everyone is always asking if the 2gs front upper control arms fit the 1gs. Well I tried a 1gs arm on my wifes 2gs430 today. Voila a perfect fit. Im trying to upload photos now but my picassa album is being a bit*h
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Finally !! I guess there's hope after all for the upper control arms replacement on the 1st Gen GS. Subscribed !!
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To start with there is some inexpensive foreign/AM parts available on fleebay already. Im still leaning toward making my own, but with the wife PO'd at me for using her GS430 as a mobile office, I think I may need to just get some in the meantime.
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so now the question, are there any companies offering 1gs adjustable upper control arms for less than $300 per side?
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Not that im aware of. Ikeya formula makes some dope parts, but they are a little pricey
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That's awesome! Would you happen to know if the lower control arms are interchangeable as well?
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Did you notice if they were the same length? might be a cheaper stock replacement!!
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As the say a picture is worth a thousand words, the proof is in the puddin' etc

2gs


the rusty arm with out the ball joint is from my 94 and the other is the 02' arm








And hopefully this will be the show stopper. The 94' arm in the 02' body

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Man that is great excellent write up!!! now to see what 2nd gen goodies r out there if i find anything good i will post
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Ok a bit pricey but here is one
http://store.manictechracing.com/naaujzgsadfr.html
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^^^sorry for the newb question,but are those able to adjust camber more?if so,sick!i need a second job.
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Originally Posted by plkyone
Those are neat. I would much rather have the ikeya forumla ones though, especially for a few hundred less dollars.

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Originally Posted by 1BIGJZS147
^^^sorry for the newb question,but are those able to adjust camber more?if so,sick!i need a second job.

Yea they r adjustable would resove the camber issues!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by twojayzee
Those are neat. I would much rather have the ikeya forumla ones though, especially for a few hundred less dollars.



Oh shiznit where did u find those & what is the cost??
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Originally Posted by plkyone
Oh shiznit where did u find those & what is the cost??
I heard about the brand from supraforums a while back

Also just found these, though I still like the ikeyas better
http://group5motorsport.com/nagisa-a.../i-130333.aspx


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