Beatrush Suspension Products (Unboxing, Install, & Review)
 

A goal of mine with my 86 as opposed to my 2004 350Z is to use as many quality Japanese parts as possible...especially the big ticket items as well as the parts that will enhance my driving experience.

With my 350Z I had quite a few American made parts on a Japanese automobile...My suspension was not a big focus of mine in that build. With this build I decided on Beatrush products from Japan. From what I researched here on the forum and elsewhere, I came away impressed with the quality and the price. I contacted Josh @Kami Speed and made the following order:

**Parts List**

- Beatrush type 1 (Fr.) strut bar
- Beatrush type 2 (Fr.) tower bars
- Beatrush (R) strut bar
- Beatrush (Fr.) beam brace
- Beatrush (Fr.) support under brace
- Beatrush (R) beam brace
- Beatrush (R) member support bar
- Beatrush (R) performance bars
- Beatrush 19mm swaybar (Fr.)
- Beatrush 15mm swaybar (R)
- Beatrush pillow top mount(s)
- Beatrush differential mount support bar
- Beatrush transmission mount bushing spacer

Other non-suspension Beatrush products I own or are on order:

- Beatrush (R) tow hook
- Beatrush duracon white shift knob
- Beatrush spin turn parking knob
- Beatrush aluminum underpanel


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I produced the following pictures today shortly after unboxing and unwrapping all received Beatrush parts.

My first impression of the parts is that they are seriously gorgeous and well made parts. I love the anodized gold! Take a look for yourselves.

Type 1 Front Strut Brace

http://i.imgur.com/Ryo0kBn.jpg


Type 2 Front Strut Tower Bars

http://i.imgur.com/OjVAqIn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vlvRIww.jpg

Rear Strut Brace

http://i.imgur.com/M8qzOl3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zKlfb4h.jpg

Front Beam Brace

http://i.imgur.com/7OQfSg7.jpg

Front Support Under Brace

http://i.imgur.com/ah3aRtn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0hKSXjC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Fvtvi1N.jpg

Rear Beam Brace

http://i.imgur.com/35JboSy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1LDhZ6b.jpg

Rear Member Support Bar

http://i.imgur.com/dieA15g.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hy6FkaJ.jpg

Rear Performance Bars

http://i.imgur.com/6cRQrDx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/UCdlTmM.jpg

Pillow Top Mounts (Front)

http://i.imgur.com/n26dR8s.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QTqgTDD.jpg

Rear Tow Hook

http://i.imgur.com/xpyzVDG.jpg

Spin Turn Knob

http://i.imgur.com/HdY8491.jpg

Differential Mount Support Bar

http://i.imgur.com/p4aMgGM.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zIYGQ2C.jpg

Front Sway Bar

http://i.imgur.com/jNeCYAL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YelFdmA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/E3SDvHM.jpg

Rear Sway Bar

http://i.imgur.com/TLRRfOB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9Ako1zg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Haekvdr.jpg

Transmission Mount Bushing Spacer

http://i.imgur.com/wvuOX0p.jpg

Rear Member Support Bar Install
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Pretty easy install.

Tools Used:
Torque Wrench
Ratchet and Extension
19mm Socket
Low-profile jack
Red Thread-Lock

**Torqued bolts to 107 ft/lbs**

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install08.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install10.jpg

In Accordance With (IAW) Toyota Service Manual:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...b-assembly.png

I reapplied red thread lock to the bolts. (**not shown in this pic**)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install11.jpg

Support the rear member with a jack or jack stand while installing bolts so it does not sag too much...too much sag will throw off the alignment needed to reinsert bolts. I tightened one side by hand (extension with socket) then the other. Torqued bolts to 107 ft/lbs.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install09.jpg

Completed pics

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install03.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install04.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install07.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install06.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install05.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install02.jpg

Performance Bars Install
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Tools Used:
Torque Wrench
Ratchet and Extension
19mm Deep Well Socket
6mm Hex Socket
Low-profile jack

**Torqued bolts to 59 ft/lbs (at LCA pivots), 107 ft/lbs (at sub-frame assembly). I believe I did 40 to 50 ft/lbs at the performance bar joint hex bolt**

These joints are installed behind the LCA pivots with existing and provided hardware. These joints are universal.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...h/DSC_0021.jpg

Installed joints pictured.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...%20Install.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install01.jpg

In Accordance With (IAW) Toyota Service Manual:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...b-assembly.png

Completed pics:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...Installs05.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...Installs04.jpg

Front Support Under Brace Install
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Tools Used:
Torque Wrench
Ratchet
10, 14, and 17mm Sockets
Low-profile jack
Blue Thread-Lock

**Prior to beginning, remove 7 10mm bolts from underbody panel to reveal installation area.**


Remove this 14mm bolt (one on either side). When reinstalled, apply blue thread-lock (not necessary, my preference) and torque to 44 ft/lbs.

**I supported the member with a jack in order to keep the holes aligned.**

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install07.jpg

Provided hardware will be installed in these holes... one hole on either side. Apply blue thread-lock (not necessary, my preference) and torque to 55 ft/lbs (unverified).

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install10.jpg

One of the supplied bolts as viewed from the front looking back.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install03.jpg

No need to hold nut when tightening because lip (pictured) keeps nut from spinning. The supplied bolts are 10mm diameter with 17mm heads and 1.50 thread pitches...I torqued them to 65 ft/lbs even thought they are rated to handle a little more than that.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install02.jpg

In Accordance With (IAW) Toyota Service Manual:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...Components.png

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install06.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install01.jpg

Tight fit when reinstalling under body panel.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...0Install11.jpg

Completed install (minus under body panel).

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...%20Install.jpg

Tow Hook Install
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Tools Used:
Ratchet and 19mm Socket
17mm wrench or crows foot
8mm Hex tool

**Painted using Dupli-Color Metal Cast Paint (base & color)**

**Torqued bolt to 45 ft/lbs**

Beatrush tow hook (painted) Installed pics...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...Tow%20Hook.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...alled%2002.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...alled%2004.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...alled%2003.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...stalled%20.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...alled%2001.jpg

Disclaimer:

**I don't autocross, drift, or drag... my review of these products will come from a spirited but safe (as can be) driving point of view. My 86 is mainly a hobby for me, a show car, and a beautiful weather driving car.**

Ok... now that I got that out of the way... I finally got my 86 back on the road this past weekend albeit it was to primarily to bed my Runduce BBK and gauge my alignment post suspension mods. My alignment was actually pretty damn good considering all the work I've done... however I will have an alignment done in the near future.

Ok... so not many twisties to report on just yet but I can say that the chassis felt solid... stiff but in a good comfortable way. I am not going to be able to narrow down which mods provided the best feel of the road because I modified my suspension quite a bit and added wider wheels and tires in one bang. However, collectively I feel the outcome will be a positive one once I really test the suspension.

I will say that I am satisfied so far with the Beatrush products I have installed and feel that once I really test my suspension that they will live up to the expectations I have for them.

more to come ...

Whoa that's a lot of money right there haha. How much did everything cost you shipped?

Price was good enough for me to pull the trigger ;-) Check the prices out for yourself and compare them to other brands... I'm very excited about my purchase!

Pics came out amazing man! Cant wait to see them all installed :)

Glad I could help you out.

Joshua

Updated with pics of the Beatrush Rear Member Support Bar install.

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Updated with pics of the Beatrush Front Support Under Brace install.

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Rear Beam Brace and Rear Member Support Bar pictured here

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...r%20Bumper.jpg

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Be nice to hear the review of the parts from the driving point of view.

Getting close to putting the 86 back on the road... my impressions will follow soon after.

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**Edit**
oops... duplicate post

Damn man! I wish the underside of my car was as clean as yours! Nice parts!