Caster Rod.

[Bleach1]

I need to replace the caster rod bushes on my R33. Do the nismo bushes really make that much of a difference compared to the standard ones and are they prone to splitting like the standard bushes? Also can anyone really see the value of buying the adjustable rods for around $460 a pair if you do plan to eventually do a little track work or would the nismo ones give enough of a handling gain with the standard rod?

[Greg]

mine need replacing too, i'm considering whiteline bushes...

[jlnewton]

I put the Cusco Adj rods in mine, I do a bit of track work, and they work well and eliminate the bush altogether with the rose joint. But, I am not sure whether they are worth the money for the occasional weekend racer, but they do look really cool!

[predator]

General question: how do you guys know your caster rods are actually worn?

[BHDave]

the bushes start to leak some silicone shit. It's pretty obvious to see.

[Swordfish19792002]

castor rods are the same as tie rods ?

my front ones are worn on my R33.

fit genuine nissan ones or go for adjustable ones.

[Bleach1]

they are definatly not the same. Tie rods go from the steering rack to the front stub axles. Caster rods go from the front sub frame on to a lower control arm. Completly different.

[Farside]

I'am also in need of castor rod bushes and have looked at std & urethane

the std urethane no offset are the cheap option, but offer no adjustment.

I,am looking for something adjustable at a reaonable price. The closer

you get the alignment to correct the better for tyre life.

Have a look at these options

http://www.uniqueautosports.com.au/images/...ds_Mvc-064f.jpg

[knore]

wheres somewhere i can get some whiteline and other minor suspension parts in brisbane?

[unwritten law]

I got my castor rod bushes replaced earlier this year. The first week i had the car i needed to replace em. I ended up going for Fulcrum bushes i think they were about $200. hope that helps

[Bleach1]

I ended up getting the yellow caster rod bushes (super pro i think) and fitting them about a month ago. Cost me $100 for the bushes and fitted them myself. So far it feels a hell of alot better than the old non existent ones obviously. Seems to be alot more road feel at all speeds, turn in feels better and also seems alot smoother under braking. Not a bad $100 really.

[knore]

unwritten law:

Did you get them put on at fulcrum?

[Greg]

i just got pedders offset castor bushes fitted today - $275 including 4 wheel alignment. not too cheap but i needed it done urgently otherwise i would have waited for the whiteline bushes.

the new bushes fixed my castor wheel alignment problems so the car no longer pulls to the left and the turn in greatly improved, the car feels like brand new. i cannot believe how much difference the new bushes have made to the feel of the car. they've made it heaps more enjoyable to drive!

[unwritten law]

Knore - I got the bushes put in my Moorooka Nissan (i know a mechanic there) - he got a trade price on em. I am pretty sure they do fittings tho....

[diduc]

sorry to crash this thread..and a bit long winded..

i had the whiteline adj urethane kit installed a few months b4 with pineapples for the rear. Had an front-on accident couple of months ago, all fixed now but has not taken to a specialist suspension shop to check for wheel alignments etc..

Anyway, i want to ask if you guys ever had massive vibrations through the steering wheel when driving at more than 120kmh on the Hume Hwy?

the car experienced massive vibrations today at 120kmh+ which prompt me to slow down..This has not happened b4 with the std rod and rear bushes (pre accident) doing more than 120kmh

Is this a combination of the accident (feels fine around town and std speed limit of 110kmh) and the urethane bushes or one alone is responsible for this?

[Steve]

have you had a wheel alignment done?

Also, I dont think any of the law abiding members of this forum would dream of speeding on public roads - you do mean you were doing 120 on a private road dont you?

I certainly dont have any vibrations problems when driving at 120kmh (but only on private roads or the track of course), and I have whiteline castor bushes and pineapples fitted.

[Anquetil]

Anyway, i want to ask if you guys ever had massive vibrations through the steering wheel when driving at more than 120kmh on the Hume Hwy?  

the car experienced massive vibrations today at 120kmh+ which prompt me to slow down..This has not happened b4 with the std rod and rear bushes (pre accident) doing more than 120kmh

Is this a combination of the accident (feels fine around town and std speed limit of 110kmh) and the urethane bushes or one alone is responsible for this?

I had similar symptons when going over 110, simple balance/allignment fixed it.

[knore]

Im just going to goto Fulcrum at moorooka and get them to fit whiteline castor rods/radius rods etc and probably f+r swaybars

does fulcrum have strut braces?

[jlnewton]

YEP. Whiteline has a front strut brace for the 33 not sure about the rear one though.

Im just going to goto Fulcrum at moorooka and get them to fit whiteline castor rods/radius rods etc and probably f+r swaybars  

does fulcrum have strut braces?

[skyline]

To All,

I replaced all my suspension components some 15mths ago,this envovled fitting bilstien coilovers,the latest whiteline adj sway bars,camber kit front and rear and the whiteline adj caster bushes on the caster rods.The reason you place adj bushes in these is to gain a little quicker turn in but also the aligner can stand the passenger side wheel a little steeper and this inturn helps the car track straighter on heavily cambered roads.Just out of interest i also made up my on hicas bypass kit and copletely removed the four wheel steering,which has made the car an absolute joy to drive (have had every one whose driven it comment how nice it is to drive- and very stable)The nolathene style bush will give you a little softer ride than using a rose jointed caster rod.

Regards,

SKYLINE...(Kym)