SPC vs SPL Rear Camber Arms (Reliability vs Durability)

bleunetizen

What the hell, I just installed SPC rear arms.. didnt think those would snap.. low grade steel?

I googled and found another post saying Ichiba arm snapped, and the look exactly the same, perhaps same product?

Ichiba rear camber arms almost killed me - G35Driver

You can see the crack on the non snapped side also, where the rod width decreases right before the thread.

bleunetizen

welding around that problem area before it snaps might help?

synolimit

**** that! Spl does an exchange program if you turn in your junk *** **** and discounts theirs. Do it.

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Hotrodz

For real, I just had SPL upper arm installed and I have SPC rear arms and toe bolts! I was thinking about changing them out, but didn't know if it is really worth it. I just haven't seen any real data on failure rates. Parts fail even from the best factories with the best quality control.

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rlhotka

Ok SPL it is then thanks everyone!!!

bleunetizen

many parts can fail but suspension arm SNAPPING OFF is something I don't wanna experience ever.

I think I should take this off and SPL instead. Or something else?

SPC replacing broken part does not fix anything, its my head at the stake, not the cheap suspension arms. Several posts over the net sharing the same problem, snapping off at the exact same place tells me this is a design fault. Probably good for cars that do not get driven hard, but mine does get driven pretty hard, it is pretty much for track day fun only..

Didnt get the SPL in the first place because I do not have any other suspension parts that are using pillow ball bearing ends, and they all go clunky after a while, but I think I should start looking at alternatives now.

rlhotka

They'll become clunky after awhile? Hope not!

synolimit

This is true but then even the best quality control can't stop a crap *** design from breaking.

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bleunetizen

They all do eventually, it's just the way it is because it is pretty much a solid mount with nothing absorbing the vibration/shock.

Some last longer than others, usually smaller ones tend to start making the noise earlier, and some cheap bearings start making noise from day 1 because they are not really tight even when new. but often people using such mount do not really care much about noise because it still serves the purpose - solid bush

bleunetizen

ended up ordering SPL.. bit of a weight saving too lol

thompsontechs

I agree and putting a sharp angle (Threads) is almost a crack shipped from the factory. I took a look at the design and promptly ordered SPL. With the roads we have in the US, you don't need to track to have one fail. It's my life and I'll be damned if I'll take the chance for $100.

synolimit

but they're heavier.

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~37oZ~

Good move! you got a great quality part from a great quality vendor. SPL are the absolute best quality you can get plus you're supporting a company that doesn't rip off others hard work and R&D by having cheap crappy knock offs made in China like some other brands/companies. If $100 extra breaks the bank for some people, they bought the wrong car. Congrats on your SPL parts.

bleunetizen

oh? I thought SPL would be lighter than SPC for it being titanium and hollow.. haha

DEpointfive0

Not titanium, if it was it would be... $1000~

It's the titanium line

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