Aftermarket suspension arms and bars?

[Cz.]

I know about the A-1 performance replacement bars and the suprasport traction arms, but are there any other places that make aftermarket suspension arms for the mk3? I know that there's a company in Japan that makes most of them (can't remember the name right now), but I'd prefer to avoid having to order from somewhere across the world...
If you guys have any leads, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Wiisass]

There aren't many companies that make suspension arms for the supra. What are you looking for?

 

[Poodles]

Yanack makes a full setup for the rear
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/Yanack-Rear-Pillow-Toe-Control-Rod-JZA70-Supra-52529#
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/Yanack-Pillow-Traction-Rod-JZX-JZA-JZZ-JZS-50438
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/Yanack-Rear-Camber-Adjuster-JZA70-JZX81-50437

Many people have ordered from RHDJapan, and I haven't heard a single bad thing yet...

 

[Jack]

What kind of arms are you looking for?
LIPP are strong and unbreakable and made in the USA

A1 are adjustable

Between the two brands the options are pretty well covered, keep your dollar in the states

 

[supraguru05]

you can make upper control arms from speedway motors really cheap and easy, DR Jonez has done it. or you can machine up some offset polyurethane bushings

 

[Mk3runner]

making something or buying from within the states would in my mind be better.

 

[Cz.]

Yeah, Yanack was the Japanese company I was thinking about.
I'm really just trying to get a feel for what is available on the market right now. I guess I'm used to my corolla in the sense that there's multiple companies making aftermarket parts for pretty much every suspension bar.
I figure instead of getting new bushings, why not just get new suspension arms that are lighter, stronger, adjustable, and have new bushings in them.

 

[Poodles]

If I find a better part from Japan, I'm going to buy it from them... Much like the POS replacement parts from a parts store for our cars when I'll get the parts from the dealer instead.

 

[Wiisass]

You really think the yanack pieces are any better than the A1 stuff?

They're just better at costing way too much.

 

[Poodles]

I've heard bad things about the A1's quality, personally I'd like to see an adjustable bar with normal bushings and not heim joints, but nobody makes them.

"keeping it in the USA" is an idiotic statement on most counts, so don't get me started (betcha the parts that the A1's are made from aren't made here), or how about the RonnieK bushing set that isn't made here?

 

[Jack]

I don't know about A-1 but the LIPP ones are 100% made here. Actually in MN. Designed, tooling built, cast and machined...here in the USA...It's NOT idiotic

 

[Mk3runner]

lol, im going with lipp for some of my setup when theres money to throw.

 

[HommerSimpson]

I did my own thing.. People on here dont like but it works for me.. I wanted something stronger then what was offerd and cheaper...Figured 2X the tubes should be stronger then what i could find..
Cost me about 125 or so... I ferget...

 

[Mk3runner]

i like your ideas Homer.

 

[IJ.]

With the amount of miles I do I'd be more concerned with Al bars work hardening, I use the SS lower arms for peace of mind.

 

[Jack]

see guys listen to IJ

he's always right

 

[IJ.]

LOL not always there was that one time back in.....

 

[Jack]

LOL not always there was that one time back in.....

ok but this time your right...

 

[IJ.]

Only because I'm smart enough to worry about a suspension failure at high speeds that will more than likely end my life (that and knowing the properties of aluminium)

 

[Jack]

Only because I'm smart enough to worry about a suspension failure at high speeds that will more than likely end my life (that and knowing the properties of aluminium)

Aluminum if used correctly is good...Stainless is better though