Nissan S13/S14/S15 GKTech V4 Drift/Grip Super Lock Front Drop Knuckles
- Brands GKTech
- Product Code: Nissan V4knuckles
- Availability: In Stock at Manufacturer
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£744.00
- Ex Tax: £620.00
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The V4 GKTECH Super Lock
S-chassis front drop knuckles have been developed with the learnings from our
previous 3 versions of knuckles (of which over 400 sets have been sold) and we
now present a light weight, sheet metal design after hundreds of hours of FEA
(Finite Element Analysis) to improve the strength of the product but also keep
the weight down. With circa 60 degrees of steering lock being able to be
achieved with ease whilst keeping a linear steering response these knuckles are
suited to drift or circuit racers.
- Spindle height raised
40mm's for roll center and bump steer correction
- Circa 70 degrees of
steering lock
- Lightweight (S13
version is 3.1kg and S14/S15 is 3.15kg)
- S13 and S14/S15
specific versions
- Linear steering
response for optimal drive
Want more technical
information, product benefits and a look into the design process? Click here:
https://au.gktech.com/news/gktech-s-chassis-steering-knuckle/
Vehicle Compatibility:
- Nissan 180sx
- Nissan S13 Silvia
- Nissan S14
Silvia/200sx
- Nissan S15
Silvia/200sx
- Nissan Cefiro A31
NOTE: Our offset
steering rack extenders offer an additional 19mm's of steering rack travel and
help to avoid steering bind. They are required to get maximum steering lock and
as such, are recommended.
NOTE#2: Steering lock of
60 degrees quoted is based on having wheel clearance. If you have high offset
wheels and your wheel hits the chassis then you may get less than this amount
of steering lock.
NOTE#3: Will not work
with some brake caliper adapter kits.
NOTE#4: Does NOT have a
provision for ABS
Best suited to be used
with our Super Lock LCA's which can be seen here
https://au.gktech.com/index.php/cnc-machined-4130-chromoly-super-lock-lower-control-arms
FAQ'S
Will this fit my car?
We can only confirm
fitment for the vehicles listed above under "vehicle compatibility".
If your car is not listed there, then we don't know if it will fit.
Do you make these to
suit other cars?
We only sell the parts
listed on our website. If it's not listed on our website, then we don't sell
it. Sorry.
However, we do sell R-chassis
knuckles which can be seen here:
https://au.gktech.com/r-chassis-r32-r33-r34-front-super-lock-knuckles
What's the advantage of
using the GKTech V4 front drop knuckles?
Alot of people think
that the best thing about knuckles (aka uprights) is getting more steering
angle to drift however the main advantage of installing knuckles is the roll
center correction and bump steer correction. Extremely lowered vehicles
typically handle poorly, with drop knuckles like these installed the handling
will improve dramatically as your lower control arm and castor (aka tension)
rods are sitting near horizontally which brings them back to where they were
befor the car was lowered, which is exactly what you want.
What modifications are
required, is this hard to fit?
No modifications are
required, simply just remove and refit.
However if you notch
your lower control arms or atleast modify the bump stops will help get more
from the knuckles. Rack spacers are also recommended or alternatively longer
tie rods or some of our tie rod ends which are adjustable in length. To get the
absolute most out of these knuckles our Super Lock LCA's, our offset rack
spacers (or rack relocated using bolt on rack spacers) and appropriately sized
wheels are required.
You will also need to
re-adjust your coilover height due to the 40mm drop incorperated into the
knuckle.
Is there anything else
needed for installation?
No, you will need to use
your OEM wheel bearing. However, in terms of the knuckles themselves they will
arrive as shown in the product photo.
Can I install this
myself? If so how long will installation take?
Yes, provided you have
general mechanical knowledge as they are relitively straightforward.
Installation time should be around 30 minutes. However, being a suspension
component we recommend only a trained professional to install this product.
Do these lower the cars
height?
Yes, around 40mm, you
will simply need to re-adjust the height of your coilover and it will
counteract the height difference.
Will I have to get a
wheel alignment after installing these?
Yes, as the ride height and
toe have been altered, we strongly recommend a wheel alignment after any
suspension changes.
How much angle can I get
from these knuckles?
Depending on the width
and offset of your rims, and whether you're running standard lower control arms
or notched/modified lower control arms (or standard) you will see between 50
degrees - 60 degrees of steering lock. With the use of our Super Lock LCA's
combined with appropriately sized wheels you will see 60 degrees of lock.
I sometimes do
circuit/grip racing as well as drifting, are these suitable?
Yes, absolutely. You
have the aditional lock for drifting as well as the weight saving, roll center
and bump steer correction which is great for additional front end grip which
can definately be used for all drift/circuit and grip racing setups.
We do make grip specific
knuckles, which can be seen here:
https://au.gktech.com/grip-s-chassis-front-drop-knuckles
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official UK & European stockist of GKTech products. Our stock is directly
linked with GK Tech AU, if the item is out of stock with us it could take up to
2 working weeks to be received.
