Some advice please - RE: Rose Joints

[Nize]

Hi there, I've got a set of Japspeed adjustable lower rear arms for my S13, and they seem extremely stiff now, as the car has been sitting for a few years after installing them.

They are the ones pictured in this link: https://6two1.com/japspeed-nissan-ad...ear-lower-arms

I have them mounted on the subframe, after respraying the subframe, but they seem very stiff to move, and I have concerns that this is not normal , and they may have seized, and that this could result in shearing the subframe mount or arm if I use them.

I can move them thru the full range of motion alright, but it does take quite an effort to move them.

There's no signs of corrosion, but I can't remember if they were meant to be this stiff when they were new.

Any help or advise on this would be much appreciated.


Nize.

[Nize]

Have spoken there to Driftworks and they suggest this is normal for this type of joint, as they have not seized completely.

I'm not able to afford to purchase a new set, so I will see how they get on and I'll use them just now.

Thanks.

Please feel free to close this thread as I believe I have an answer I am happy with on this.

Cheers,

Nize.