I got some squeaking noises too after installing my Battle Version RUCA's. I believe its coming from where the two bolts that holds the RUCAs are. It was making that same noise too when I would manually move it before getting the car off the jack. I don't mind it much though, just a thought for where squeaky noises might come from.

 

If you go for the is300 arms you are downgrading. The GS arms are aluminum and weigh about 3 lbs each. The is300 arms are solid steel and are much heavier.

 

I think a couple lbs difference in weight is less important than $500 difference in price each. The IS arms look stronger too.





I noticed one of the bushings on the GS arms is a bit wider than the IS arm. Probably not enough to matter.

Even if the IS arms are twice the weight, or even 3 times. It's still not that much weight in an absolute sense. Not when your wheels weight 25-30 lbs.

 

^thanks for the pics. Something to keep in mind if anyone ever needs new ruca.

 

LOL!!! Wow! This forum man....

Actually, the IS guys are trying to get GS arms because they are an upgrade from what they have. Do what you want though....

 

Why would you trust the IS guys to know what they're doing? They know about stancing and posing but, when it comes to tech, they're in as bad a shape as the GS guys (kidding...a little).

I mean sure, I'd rather have an aluminum arm but, if it's a choice of spending $563 for a new aluminum arm or $210 for a new steel one. I think I'd rather have the steel one. It's not like these heavy beasts are handling machines anyway.

So, bottom line, I'm not saying they're better. I'm saying they're 1/3rd the cost and just as functional.

 

yeah quality and correct parts went out the window. all these young kids with no money buying up the IS/GS now its any part as long as its cheap,cheap,cheap,cheap

 

It's actually hollow steel. Two thick stampings welded together.