samuel082799 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have heard bad things about California Datsuns Engines. I was wondering if their 240z control arms are any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 For the price difference I'd probably just go with Techno toy tuning. Gabe will keep you in the loop and stand by their product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 ^^ seconded. Gabriel has excellent customer service. Extremely satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty South Datsun Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Dang Techno Toy has sick parts I am going to shop there once I get my Datsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I've not had good experiences with California Datsun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuel082799 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 i think i am going to go with techno toy tunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyanrudger Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Looks like there KRECS control arms that they're reselling. Good quality product. Unsure about California Datsun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z2NV Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Cannot go wrong with Techno Toy Tuning. Game is a GREAT Vendor ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I bought the TTT control arms a few weeks ago and will install them shortly. I'll report back as soon as I've got them on the car. They look amazing out of the box and customer service was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Just completed a TTT rear install and front that I grafted myself and the car handles the best it ever has. New tension rods and all wheel alignment. Definitely a good conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 What is going on there with your axles? That differential looks interesting as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 This is a diff from a Holden commodore as I am running a T56 with the LS1. All drive line from the donor vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Just a few pics of the diff I am running. Ps this is an Australian build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I have the TTT rear control arms for several years. They are a decent product however as stated on the TTT website "They are adjustable on car." is a half truth. They are only adjustable on the car with the weight off the rear wheels. The inherent design flaw of a single control arm spindle pin running through both adjusters makes it bind when trying to adjust toe especially while the suspension is loaded. It does not compensate for the lengthening & shortening of distances between the adjusters on the spindle pin & thus binding occurs. Makes it a major PITA to adjust rear toe while the wheels are not planted on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 That is pretty nifty. Cradle design is very clever as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I have the TTT rear control arms for several years. They are a decent product however as stated on the TTT website "They are adjustable on car." is a half truth. They are only adjustable on the car with the weight off the rear wheels. The inherent design flaw of a single control arm spindle pin running through both adjusters makes it bind when trying to adjust toe especially while the suspension is loaded. It does not compensate for the lengthening & shortening of distances between the adjusters on the spindle pin & thus binding occurs. Makes it a major PITA to adjust rear toe while the wheels are not planted on the ground. I'm thinking of buying these so I'm curious, are you making these adjustments on an alignment rack with slide plates or something equivalent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) I used the front to back string method to square up the rear track. You can't just bolt these rear control arms on & then use camber plates & walk away. Camber plates give you the total toe measurement of both wheels which is then divided by 2. But what if one wheel is further out of camber then the opposite? The thrust angle is out? To start with mounting the rear control arms 1) outboard length even on both sides with as close to neutral toe as you can get 2) Thrust angle set by taking measurements from a set points on the frame to wheel hub or tire - there are washers that act as shims on spindle pins to align this 3) camber set (if available) 4) Toe set by front to back string method. The PITA problem is when doing the toe I found the adjusters binding so I had to basically set the strings, measure, lift rear of vehicle, adjust, drop vehicle, reset string, measure results - repeat as necessary. I have not taken it to a alignment shop because of the aftermarket suspension parts on it. I need to find a shop that I can work along side the tech to make these adjustments. Edited April 22, 2016 by JohnH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 As in one of my photos above with the car on the hoist. Rear adjustment is simple with the sliding plates. You are correct as how they bind when on the ground when adjustment is trying to be made, but when on the correct hoist equipped with the right gear it is way to easy. And as you said the shim adjustment is the hard part making both sides exactly the same. I used a plum bob and marked and measured 3 known points on each side of the car to dial in the arms. Then got it close enough to original position then drove to the work shop for a 4 wheel alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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