Whiteline or SPC replacement bushings for FUCA?

litesky · 05-13-2021, 04:28 PM

Hi Folks, took my 105k old 2010 in to my alignment shop (shoutout to West End in Gardena) and was finally able to determine the cause of some noises developing from the front driver side suspension. One of the bushings from my SPC 72130 Front Upper Control Arm(FUCA) is shot.

I was afraid of having to pony up at least another $400 for another set of FUCAs but looks like there are couple of replacement bushing options available:

- SPC 60009414
- Whiteline W52988

I do some spirited driving occasionally but don't plan on tracking. Car is going to stay with me till I die and now that it's a weekend car, I dont see myself driving another 100k in the next 20 years. For all intents and purposes seems like sticking to the current older gen SPC FUCA is good enough for my application, monetary wise(lol). I've heard issues with these SPCs but these have lasted me almost 80k so I'm sold that it is good enough.

Mind if I ask for any suggestions as to which replacement bushing I should go for? I also dont mind hearing recommendations on FUCA replacement suggestions as well: Z1, Kinetix, new gen SPC, etc.

Thanks and appreciate your time, looking forward to your responses!!

-Sam

Brendan · 05-13-2021, 05:03 PM

Spl or you're a moron. Jk

Probably do the original spc as it is most likely to fit.

OptionZero · 05-13-2021, 05:25 PM

throw your SPC **** away

get the SPL's

never worry again

and i am not "jk"

they fit perfectly
they will never break
your alignment tech will love you
great customer service

JARblue · 05-13-2021, 05:28 PM

SPL (and Voodoo) are the only proven brand. Prepare to deal with exactly the same thing down the road if you don't get SPL. Just go the cheapest route if you don't get SPL

litesky · 05-13-2021, 06:37 PM

Haha, damn it you guys! Making me look up pricing for a SPL FUCA now... sigh. I still don't see the justification of spending $700+ for only 40-50k more miles (at most).

OptionZero · 05-13-2021, 06:42 PM

the justification is more camber/caster adjustment range, a better and more secure adjustment mechanism, bulletproof build quality, and great customer support

in other words, the justification is not having to post this thread in the first place

Rusty · 05-13-2021, 06:46 PM

There is a reason why guys on here use SPL's. Because it flat works with no issues.

The only other option is VooDoo.

Brendan · 05-13-2021, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

There is a reason why guys on here use SPL's. Because it flat works with no issues.

The only other option is VooDoo.

I'm just busting balls. I'll start shilling after my spl check clears. I love you guys

Spooler · 05-13-2021, 08:03 PM

Why is it such a hard choice to buy a quality piece? Get the SPL and be done with it.

redondoaveb · 05-13-2021, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litesky

Haha, damn it you guys! Making me look up pricing for a SPL FUCA now... sigh. I still don't see the justification of spending $700+ for only 40-50k more miles (at most).

Darin at West End will thank you for having the SPL's

Brendan · 05-13-2021, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Why is it such a hard choice to buy a quality piece?

Because other brands exist and offer options for a fraction of the cost.

JARblue · 05-13-2021, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan

Because other brands exist and offer inferior options for a fraction of the cost.

ftfy

Rusty · 05-13-2021, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan

Because other brands exist and offer options for a fraction of the cost.

.......and they are a bitch to adjust on the car. Some you have to remove to adjust.

How many alignment techs want to remove, install and remove again to get the spec's right. Most will fudge the numbers.

Brendan · 05-13-2021, 11:28 PM

It's comical to me that a guy asking for advice on $23 bushings is being told that his control arms that worked well for over 100k miles is told to throw those arms away and buy a set of $1500 race arms.

Rusty · 05-13-2021, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan

It's comical to me that a guy asking for advice on $23 bushings is being told that his control arms that worked well for over 100k miles is told to throw those arms away and buy a set of $1500 race arms.

Where did you get the $1,500 from?

05-13-2021, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
litesky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal-OC Posts: 354 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Whiteline or SPC replacement bushings for FUCA? Hi Folks, took my 105k old 2010 in to my alignment shop (shoutout to West End in Gardena) and was finally able to determine the cause of some noises developing from the front driver side suspension. One of the bushings from my SPC 72130 Front Upper Control Arm(FUCA) is shot. I was afraid of having to pony up at least another $400 for another set of FUCAs but looks like there are couple of replacement bushing options available: - SPC 60009414 - Whiteline W52988 I do some spirited driving occasionally but don't plan on tracking. Car is going to stay with me till I die and now that it's a weekend car, I dont see myself driving another 100k in the next 20 years. For all intents and purposes seems like sticking to the current older gen SPC FUCA is good enough for my application, monetary wise(lol). I've heard issues with these SPCs but these have lasted me almost 80k so I'm sold that it is good enough. Mind if I ask for any suggestions as to which replacement bushing I should go for? I also dont mind hearing recommendations on FUCA replacement suggestions as well: Z1, Kinetix, new gen SPC, etc. Thanks and appreciate your time, looking forward to your responses!! -Sam

05-13-2021, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 640 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	Spl or you're a moron. Jk Probably do the original spc as it is most likely to fit. Rusty, Hotrodz, ZontheRocks and 1 others like this.

05-13-2021, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	throw your SPC **** away get the SPL's never worry again and i am not "jk" they fit perfectly they will never break your alignment tech will love you great customer service Rusty, Hotrodz, Spooler and 1 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

05-13-2021, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	SPL (and Voodoo) are the only proven brand. Prepare to deal with exactly the same thing down the road if you don't get SPL. Just go the cheapest route if you don't get SPL litesky, Rusty, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 05-14-2021 at 10:51 AM.

05-13-2021, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	the justification is more camber/caster adjustment range, a better and more secure adjustment mechanism, bulletproof build quality, and great customer support in other words, the justification is not having to post this thread in the first place litesky, JARblue, Rusty and 5 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

05-13-2021, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
litesky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal-OC Posts: 354 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Haha, damn it you guys! Making me look up pricing for a SPL FUCA now... sigh. I still don't see the justification of spending $700+ for only 40-50k more miles (at most).

05-13-2021, 06:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,184 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	There is a reason why guys on here use SPL's. Because it flat works with no issues. The only other option is VooDoo. litesky, JARblue, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-13-2021, 08:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Why is it such a hard choice to buy a quality piece? Get the SPL and be done with it. Rusty, Hotrodz and redondoaveb like this.

05-13-2021, 11:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 640 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	It's comical to me that a guy asking for advice on $23 bushings is being told that his control arms that worked well for over 100k miles is told to throw those arms away and buy a set of $1500 race arms.

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