SPL bushings or Verkline castor arms

[Nocturnal LE]

SPL makes full caster arms (the front upper control arms) for several BMWs, but not for the Supra. Instead they only have the adjustable castor bushings.

Verkline does make these arms, but that will cost you about $600 more than the SPL bushings. Some benefits of the verkline castor arms are:

1. no need to press in and out bushings, so easier install
2. Easier caster adjustment with the turnbuckle
3. Eliminates the rubber components on the factory ball joint end

wanted to get peoples thoughts on these 2 options

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[jgardner150]

I installed the SPL adjustable bushing on mine. Pressing out the old / pressing in the new was done with a $200 press from harbor freight, pretty easy. You could do it with a bushing press kit a little cheaper, or just take it by any auto shop and they can do it...

The adjustability on the Verkline will probably be easier than dealing with the cam bolt on the SPL bushing, but caster isn't something you're going to be adjusting much once you get it set. For me caster is something I want to get as much positive caster as I can without tires hitting anything. +8 degrees is about the limit before you will have rubbing issues.

 

[kyle9]

I’d do the verkline option.

 

[404nd2]

Verkline for sure, less time on the lift and you get to retain an entire OEM part. I like having extra parts lying around

 

[Meraki Autoworks]

Have great feedback from the SPL! Have them in stock as well.

-Josh

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