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I have a set of HKS RS hypermax if your interested. I took them off and changed back to the original suspension as i have a lot of speed bumps by me. Also i had a knock on the rear. I dont think they were set up right and didnt know anyone who could do it. Someone mentioned i may have needed adjustable droplinks but i couldnt be asked with keep messing about with it. I dont know what there worth but there just sat in my shed at the moment doing nothing.

I had the front end jacked up in the air as i removed my coilovers and replaced with oem shocks and springs. I had a quick check by trying to move the droplinks with my hand but it seemed solid. Ill check the bushing again tommorow on the arm but however the ball joint is abit harder to check to see if it has failed from what ive read in previous posts. Is that correct? Or is it a case of removing the arm and and having it checked over properly by someone who knows what there doing lol

Ahhhh lol ok ill think ill leave that for a mechanic to do. How much did they charge to do it if you dont mind me asking? And was it both sides? Should be the same procedure to replace the arm rather than just the bushes as it has to come off either way.

Is there a way of checking the anti roll bar links without removing it and driving to see if the noise stops? I couldnt rattle it with my hand and made sure the bolts were really tight. It seemed solid. If i do replace the banana arm then i will replace the droplinks also just to be sure.

Also is it an easy job to do yourself? I changed all my suspension myself this week and have never done this before. Is it an easier job or not?

Try again dude I've just changed it Ideal mate. I will investigate mine tommorow to see if it looks anything like that. Cheers pal.

The knock im getting is quite a dull and it kind of rattles when going over uneven surfaces or speedbumps. I wouldnt say it was a metal rattle, more of a dull rattle if that makes sense? Im guessi g its the ball joint on the banana arm? Might bite the bullet and buy the cheap version and see if it helps. I dont drive the zed much or very far so should last i hope. Has anybody bought the aftermarket version and did it cure the knocking. from what ive read its a very common issue.

Lol trying to view it but struggling. When i zoom in it goes abit blurry haha. Thanks anyway pal.

Im getting the same knocking sound from the front passenger side. When you say check to see if the arm has dropped down if so then the bush has collapsed, im guessing you mean dropped down at the bush end? Should you be able to see the bush? Sorry for the dumb question but im new to checking for failed bushes lol. Also if i was to replace the whole banana arm is this to correct part i need? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-350-Z-350-Z-FRONT-LOWER-REAR-CONTROL-WISHBONE-ARM-LEFT-HAND-SIDE-N-S-/371063876420?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5665216b44 If so is this all i need as it seems quite cheap compared to the prices i have heard they sell for. Cheers

Thanks guys but bout some earlier off zmanalex. Thanks again.

Forgot to say its for my 2003 350z GT UK. Thanks

Hi im after both front OEM springs and shocks if anyone has them for sale. Let me know. Thanks

Ok pal thanks. Ill be in touch soon if i want rid and want standard suspension. Cheers

didn't realise they were that expensive If you come up with a figure, +my suspension let me know in a PM Clark Motorsport sell these BNIB for £795 (ex Zmanalex stock) Never. Cheapest ive heard then, when i always done a search it always come up more expensive. Couldnt have searched hard enough.

Yeah, I have various mic's but in this instance I just used a very cheap lapel microphone, like this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/electret-miniature-tie-clip-microphone-yw71n Just zip-tied it to the offending end (I did both sides), ran it into my video camera, drove around for a few mins and listened to the results on the computer afterwards. (yes, I used to be a sound engineer/producer ) Haha abit technical for me Ill have to investigate. I noticed thqt link you sent was not from the uk. Did you have to import yours then or can i get them from the uk. Obviously nissan should supply them at an expensive price??