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Superior Hyperflex Radius Arms With Drop Boxes Nissan Patrol GQ/GU

Superior introduces the Hyperflex Radius Arms With Drop Boxes Nissan Patrol GQ/GU

Design Objectives & History

Superior Engineering is leading the way again with our latest radius arms design, the Hyperflex Radius Arm.
We figured if one of our Patented Superflex arms were great, then why not run two!, and after some testing we are now proud to offer this combination as the Hyperflex Radius Arms.

These arms don’t just offer extreme levels of flex for the front of your Nissan patrol, the also handle extremely well on road.
We have completed NCOP approved testing up to 110km/h, meaning the Hyperflex Radius Arms are legal* for use on road throughout Australia.

(*Nissan Patrol NON-VSC GU and GQ, Toyota Landcruiser 79 series NON-ESC – other vehicles available soon!)

The difference with our hybrid design arms over the standard Nissan radius arms is the use of a Toyota style rear bush. This change allows increased life from the rear bush when flexing the arms up off road, by allowing the arm to flex down without the binding found in the pin style design.The ultra high-clearence design allows the longer-than-standard radius arm to pivot in a specially position slot in the drop box, providing almost 15% more clearance than other styles available.

The arms and mounting drop boxes are supplied as a straight bolt in design, requiring no cutting. We also supply fitting instructions and all the bushes are pressed into the arms so you don’t have to, and all bolts need for mounting.

With these arms, you will get the flex and drivability you need, and longer life from your bushes. Why not have extra flex as well as good on-road handling?

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Overview

Features & Benefits

  • Manufactured from High Tensile Bisalloy 80/Strenx700 Plate
  • High Tensile Bush Eyes – CNC Machined
  • Massive 32mm main Beam thickness for maximum strength
  • Rubber Bushes pre- fitted into arms
  • Laser cut to precise measurement and caster location
  • Authentic Superior Engineering Logo machined into side of Arms
  • Factory Swaybar will fit to allow safe on-road handling
  • Factory ABS lines will bolt on
  • HYPERFLEX ARMS are manufactured to suit individual lift sizes
  • Sandblasted with rust prevention applied
  • Powder Coated for maximum durability and finish
  • High Tensile Bisalloy 80/Strenx700 Plate will not crack unlike Cast Radius Arms
  • Allows vehicle to track correctly on road due to correct caster
  • Maximum Clearance between the Tie Rod and the Radius Arms
  • Factory bushes fit the HYPERFLEX ARMS; we don’t use special sizes Bushes
  • Superior Engineering’s HYPERFLEX ARMS are a Patented Design

Installation

The arms come ‘ready to fit’ with direct bolt-in drop boxes, full OE style rubber bushes pressed in and also all the required bolts and fitting instructions. Superior Engineering arms are fitted with genuine OE bushes or our own Specially manufactured bush which is proven to last longer than OE. Superior Engineering is the ONLY manufacturer to offer a warranty on their bush’s when used in lifted applications (conditions apply).

See our website for installation instructions for the drop boxes and our superflex radius arms.

NOTE: Please read and understand the Installation Instructions before beginning the installation process. Retain the installation instructions for future reference. It is recommended this item is installed by a Qualified Person.

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Superior Hyperflex Radius Arms
Superior Hyperflex Radius Arms
Hyperflex Radius Arm Dropbox
Hyperflex Radius Arm Dropbox
Material Comparison Chart
Material Comparison Chart

Suspension Component Performance Chart
Suspension Component Performance Chart

SUMMARY

Just to recap, Superior Engineering Radius Arms are Australian made and manufactured from premium high tensile grade steel then CNC Machined for precise caster location.

Even the logo is CNC machined to ensure you are getting a true quality GENUINE component.

All Superior fabricated items are sand blasted and powder coated for maximum durability and the highest quality finish.

Designed to suit lifts from 3″ to 6″ inches.

The Superior Engineering Hybrid Radius Arms are also available suit to GU and GQ Patrols in both Standard or Superflex arm configurations.


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Coil Retainers

Check out the New Heavy Duty Superior Coil Retainers to suit the NP300 Nissan Navara, GQ/GU Nissan Patrols, 80/105 Series Toyota Landcruisers and 120/150 Series Toyota Prados.

Design Objectives

Superior Engineering has CAD Engineered a safe bolt-in solution to eliminate the chance of your coil springs coming out from under your four wheel drive and “Bouncing” which can cause injury or even death to a bystander if hit by a loose coil.

These heavy duty coil retainers are used to securely hold the bottom of the coil spring down on the diff, ensuring they do not come out when offroad driving.

When combined with “Superior Coil Drop Out Cones”, a longer shock can be used which will give your vehicle more down travel.

This component is proudly made in Australia, laser cut from heavy duty premium grade steel, fabricated by highly qualified and trained professionals for the ultimate in durability and strength, sand-blasted and finished off in a 7-Step SA5 Zinc coating for maximum corrosion resistance.

These coil retainers are 100% Street Legal and Compliant, and DO NOT require separate approvals to be used on Public roads within Australia.

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Features & Benefits

  • Manufactured by Superior Engineering at their main warehouse in Brisbane
  • Laser cut from premium grade, high quality steel
  • Sand blasted then finished off in a SA5 zinc coating
  • Corrossion protection applied for an extra long life
  • Street legal and compliant under NCOP V3
  • Simple, easy, 100% bolt-in installation
  • These coil retainers are sold as a pair

Installation

These coil retainers come ‘Ready to Fit’ straight out of the box with all of the grade-8 hardware and fitting instructions, for a 100% percent bolt-in installation with NO cutting, welding, drilling or modifications needed.

The kit includes the following parts:

  • 2 x Coil retainer plates
  • 2 x M12 x 30mm bolts (or M10)
  • 2 x M12 Nylock/Conelock Nuts (or M10)
  • 2 x M12 Flat washers (or M10)
  • 2 x M12 Spring washers (or M10)

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Closeup view of the front of a single Superior Coil Retainer on one of the display stands at the Deception Bay 4WD showroom
Closeup view of the front of a single Superior Coil Retainer on one of the display stands at the Deception Bay 4WD showroom

Closeup view of the rear side of a single Superior Coil Retainer on one of the display stands at the Deception Bay 4WD showroom
Closeup view of the rear side of a single Superior Coil Retainer on one of the display stands at the Deception Bay 4WD showroom

Closeup view of the heavy duty Coil Retainer on top of the Superior coil tower brace at the Deception Bay 4WD showroom
Closeup view of the heavy duty Coil Retainer on top of the Superior coil tower brace at the Deception Bay 4WD showroom

Closeup view of the Superior Engineering logo engraved onto the face of the Coil Retainer
Closeup view of the Superior Engineering logo engraved onto the face of the Coil Retainer

Closeup view of the heavy duty Coil Retainer on top of the Superior coil tower brace at the Deception Bay 4WD showroom
Closeup view of the heavy duty Coil Retainer on top of the Superior coil tower brace at the Deception Bay 4WD showroom

Closeup view of the high tensile grade-8 nuts and bolts used for the Coil Retainer installation
Closeup view of the high tensile grade-8 nuts and bolts used for the Coil Retainer installation

Closeup view of the Coil Retainer installed and fitted to the four wheel drive diff holding down the coil spring
Closeup view of the Coil Retainer installed and fitted to the four wheel drive diff holding down the coil spring

Closeup view of the Coil Retainer installed and fitted to the chassis display diff holding down a black coil spring
Closeup view of the Coil Retainer installed and fitted to the chassis display diff holding down a black coil spring

Closeup view of the heavy duty Coil Retainer installed and fitted to the chassis display diff holding down a black Superior coil spring
Closeup view of the heavy duty Coil Retainer installed and fitted to the chassis display diff holding down a black Superior coil spring

Summary

To top it all off, the Superior logo is engraved onto the front side of the retainer to ensure you’re getting a GENUINE Superior Engineering component instead of a cheap inferior copy from some of the competitors out in the marketplace.

By using Superior drop out cones and coil retainers, you know your coil spring suspension will handle tough, hard offroad driving… Guaranteed!

These components are available to purchase online 24/7, over the phone during business hours or in-person at the Deception Bay 4×4 Retail Store.


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Coil Drop Out Cones

Introducing the All-New Superior Coil Drop Out Cones to suit the NP300 Nissan Navara and GQ/GU Nissan Patrol four wheel drives.

Design Objectives

Superior Engineering has CAD Engineered an innovative bolt-in solution to fix the problem of your coil springs coming loose on your 4WD under down travel when driving offroad.

These drop out cones allow for a larger shock to be used in your 4×4, as the coil springs will be able to drop down approximately 4 inches below the top coil seat, before they will fall out.

Another amazing feature of the “Superior drop out cone” is that they help relocation and seating of the coil when articulating.

This component is proudly made right here in Australia, laser cut from heavy duty premium grade steel, fabricated by highly qualified professionals for the ultimate in durability and strength, sand-blasted and finished off in a 7-Step SA5 Zinc coating for maximum corrosion resistance.

These cones are 100% Street Legal and Compliant, and DO NOT require separate approvals to be used on Public roads within Australia.

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Features & Benefits

  • Manufactured at the main Burpengary warehouse in Australia
  • Laser cut from premium grade quality steel
  • Sand blasted then finished off in a super zinc coating
  • Corrossion protection applied for an extra long life
  • Street legal and compliant under NCOP V3
  • Simple, easy, 100% bolt-in installation
  • These drop out cones are sold as a pair

Installation

These come ‘Ready to Fit’ straight out of the box with all of the grade-8 hardware and fitting instructions, for a 100% percent bolt-in installation with NO cutting, welding, drilling or modifications needed.

Includes the following components:

  • 2 x Bolt in drop out cones
  • 2 x Bolt in drop out cones top plates
  • 8 x M8 x25mm Bolts or M10 x50mm Bolts
  • 8 x M8 Flat Washers or M10 Flat Washers
  • 8 x M8 Spring Washers or M10 Spring Washers

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A single Superior Coil Drop Out Cone on its side
A single Superior Coil Drop Out Cone on its side

Front closeup view of a single Coil Drop Out Cone to suit the NP300 Navara
Front closeup view of a single Coil Drop Out Cone to suit the NP300 Navara

Closeup view of the bottom of a single Coil Drop Out Cone to suit the NP300 Navara
Closeup view of the bottom of a single Coil Drop Out Cone to suit the NP300 Navara

Front closeup view of a zinc coated Coil Drop Out Cone at the Superior 4x4 retail showroom
Front closeup view of a zinc coated Coil Drop Out Cone at the Superior 4×4 retail showroom

Closeup view of the Superior Engineering logo engraved onto the coil drop out cone main plate
Closeup view of the Superior Engineering logo engraved onto the coil drop out cone main plate

Underside view of the coil drop out cone fitted to the Nissan Navara
Underside view of the coil drop out cone fitted to the Nissan Navara

Underside view of the coil drop out cone and heavy duty coil spring fitted to the NP300 Nissan Navara
Underside view of the coil drop out cone and heavy duty coil spring fitted to the NP300 Nissan Navara

Closeup view of the coil drop out cone and heavy duty coil spring fitted to the chassis display stand at the DBay 4wd Retail Store
Closeup view of the coil drop out cone and heavy duty coil spring fitted to the chassis display stand at the DBay 4wd Retail Store

Summary

To top it all off, the Superior logo is engraved onto the cone to ensure you’re getting a GENUINE Superior Engineering component instead of a cheap inferior copy from some of the competition out there.

It is recommended to fix the bottom of the coil to the diff with the Superior heavy duty Coil Retainers, which have been designed to integrate perfectly with these drop out cones.

By using the Superior drop out cones and coil retainers, you know your coil spring suspension will handle the rigors of hard offroad driving… Guaranteed!

These components are available to purchase online 24/7, over the phone during business hours or in-person at the Deception Bay 4×4 Retail Store.


NP300 Version

Patrol Version

Superior Hybrid Radius Arms with Drop Boxes

Introducing the Generation 2.0 Superior Engineering Hybrid Radius Arms with Drop Boxes.

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

These Hybrid Radius Arms and drop boxes are designed to suit GQ and GU Nissan Patrol four wheel drive vehicles.

The problem with the standard Nissan radius arm design is that the rear pin style mounting puts a lot of load on the mushroom bushes when the arms flex down.

This causes the bush to be torn and fail, leading to bad or unsafe handling and steering, premature wear of the arm and sometimes contact of the arm with the chassis.

To eliminate this problem in the standard Nissan radius arms, superior engineering utilize a Toyota style rear bush.

This design change allows increased life from the rear bush, by allowing the arm to rotate down without the binding found in the pin style design, whilst allowing increased flex and articulation in the arms when off road.

Superior Engineering hybrid radius arm are also available with the patented Superflex bush configuration which have the most available flex of any radius arm available for direct fitment to Nissan and Toyota 4wds.

Superior Engineering are so confident that fitting Superflex arms will allow you to get more flex than your original or aftermarket Radius Arms, that they are offering a 100% money back Guarantee!

Hybrid drop box design is by far the most efficient and compact available with the lowest point being less than 30mm below the crossmember giving them up to 40mm better ground clearance than some competitors.

These drop boxes are a straight bolt in design and feature tapered leading and trailing edges to aid in sliding up and over even the toughest of obstacles.

The rear of the mount even pockets snugly against the gearbox crossmember for support and smooth styling, as well as maximum clearance.

One of the greatest design features is also the increase in arm length which is achieved by having the rear bush mounting point further back in the drop box.

This allows for a reduction in anti-squat on lifted vehicles which allows the suspension to soak up the biggest bumps with ease!

All these features combine to give you the best ride and the most articulation of any Hybrid style drop box kit available.

BENEFITS

Another feature that sets these new Hybrid radius arms apart from all other brands is that all generation 2 arms will be constructed from HIGH TENSILE grade 32mm thick, high strength steel plate – AS STANDARD, making them the strongest off the shelf radius arms available.

This material is used extensively in the mining industry and is known worldwide for its amazing impact strength.

Adding to the benefits of premium material, the shape of the new Generation 2 arms has been increased at the chassis bush end to provide up to 30% increase in strength in areas that can contact rocks or obstacles, ensuring that you will get the strongest arms available.

The arms come ‘ready to fit’ with direct bolt-in drop boxes, full OE style rubber bushes pressed in and also all the required bolts and fitting instructions.

Superior Engineering arms are fitted with genuine OE bushes or our own brand bush that is proven to last longer than OE.

We even guarantee these bush’s to last by offering the ONLY manufacturer warranty on bush’s used for lifted application.

All of these great features combine to give you a radius arm package with amazing flex, great drivability and the longest life from your bushes, guaranteed!

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Here are some the Superior hybrid radius arm technical features and highlights:

  • All generation 2 arms are manufactured from 32mm thick premium grade High strength steel.
  • High Tensile CNC machined Bush Eyes.
  • High Definition Plasma cut main plate featuring CNC machined boss locations for precision fit and caster location.
  • High clearance profile Arm design with maximum clearance between the Tie Rod and the Radius Arms to allow for huge articulation.
  • Authentic Superior Engineering Logo CNC machined into the side of Arms, so you know you are getting quality.
  • Factory Sway bar compatible to maintain safe on-road handling.
  • Sway Bar Adapter plate brackets and bolts have a SA5 Zinc coating for rust prevention and are available for many applications.
  • Factory ABS lines easily bolt on.
  • To ensure good looks and a long service life the arms are Sand Blasted with rust prevention applied and then Powder Coated for tough durable finish.
  • RADIUS ARMS are manufactured to suit various lifts and a wide range of caster corrections.
  • Precise caster correction allows your vehicle to track correctly on road reducing steering wobble and providing great handling.
  • OE style Factory bushes fit the RADIUS ARMS – AS STANDARD, no paying extra for them to be fitted.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The arms are supplied with drop boxes which are a straight bolt-in design, requiring no cutting.

The kit also includes superior radius arms, steel boss, bolts, conelock nuts and washers needed for mounting.

Detailed fitting instructions are also supplied for an easy, no fuss installation.

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INSTALLATION

The arms come ‘ready to fit’ with direct bolt-in drop boxes, full OE style rubber bushes pressed in and also all the required bolts and fitting instructions.

Superior Engineering arms are fitted with genuine OE bushes or our own brand bush that is proven to last longer than OE.

We even guarantee these bush’s to last by offering the ONLY manufacturer warranty on bush’s used for lifted application.

NOTE: Please read and understand the Installation Instructions before beginning the installation process. Retain the installation instructions for future reference. It is recommended this item is installed by a Qualified Person.

FEATURE LIST WRAP UP

Just to recap, Superior Engineering Radius arms are Australian made and manufactured from premium Australian high tensile grade steel then CNC machined for precise caster location.

Even the logo is CNC machined to ensure you are getting a true quality GENUINE component.

All Superior fabricated items are sand blasted and powder coated for maximum durability and the highest quality finish.

Designed to suit lifts from 3″ to 6″ inches.

The Superior Engineering Hybrid Radius arms are available suit to GU and GQ Patrols in both Standard or Superflex arm configurations.

For more information be sure to contact us.


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Superior Engineering Coil Springs

Superior Engineering Coil Springs… designed from the start purely for the best ride and performance available.

The design process started with on-vehicle measurements of the longest aftermarket shock for a given length, this data is then combined with the shock closed length and the suspensions actual physical limits.

Data is then combined with the highest grade of spring material offered in Australia, gives us the ability to produce the longest possible spring whilst still adhering to the required vehicle dimensions for a given lift height.

What this means is you have a longer, slightly softer more linear spring that is captive in the spring seat even when using the longest recommended shock. By having a spring that is not only captive but linear rate at full extension you have good ground pressure even when at near full flex, which dramatically adds to vehicle stability when offroad.

The other major benefit of the longer, slightly softer rate is the far superior ride quality. A short hard spring transmits forces from bumps back into the vehicle much more and doesn’t allow the shock to actually do its jobs of controlling motion of the suspension. The Superior Springs are designed around the same technology of the coilover race springs which when combined with a good shocks will provide unparalleled performance levels.

For vehicles which may carry loads at particular times we do recommended fitting Air-Bag assist.

This way both the ride and load carrying characteristics can be easily adjusted to suit any condition or load requirement.

State Of The Art Heat Treatment

Heat treatment is the most important step in the coil spring manufacturing process. Hardening and tempering is completed by an extremely precise, electronically controlled furnace to eliminate breakage and sagging.

Premium quality steel rods getting state of the art heat treatment applied before being formed into the coil spring
Premium quality steel rods getting state of the art heat treatment applied before being formed into the coil spring

Formed On Precision Mandrels

During forming, each coil is precisely placed, wound and monitored by a programmable hi-tech computer to achieve perfect pitch. This is especially important in manufacturing our heavy duty springs to the exact spring rates.

The beginning stage of a coil spring being wound and formed on our precision mandrels
The beginning stage of a coil spring being wound and formed on our precision mandrels
The middle stage of a Superior coil spring being wound and formed on our precision mandrels
The middle stage of a Superior coil spring being wound and formed on our precision mandrels
The final stage of a Superior coil spring being wound and formed on our precision mandrels
The final stage of a Superior coil spring being wound and formed on our precision mandrels

Precise End Configurations

Our precisely engineered coil ends are designed to fit directly into the original vehicles mounting points without modifications.

The Superior coils are designed to fit directly into the original vehicles mounting points
The Superior coils are designed to fit directly into the original vehicles mounting points

Powder Coat Finish

A durable black powdercoat finish is baked on, to provide extreme protection against the elements and to help eliminate corrosion. The smooth powdercoat surface also reduces friction when used with internal airbags.

High Intensity Shot Peening

All Superior coils are shot peened to give longer life, reducing micro cracks and increasing the springs toughness.

Superior coils are shot peened to give longer life and toughness
Superior coils are shot peened to give longer life and toughness

Fully Scragged & Load Tested

All Superior coils are scragged 100% to eliminate subsequent spring sag. The coils are also load tested to ensure they meet and maintain the required specifications. Superior also performs spring fatigue testing and spring hardness testing using state of the art testing equipment.

Superior coils are one hundred percent fully scragged to eliminate subsequent spring sag
Superior coils are one hundred percent fully scragged to eliminate subsequent spring sag


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A pair of black, heavy duty Superior Engineering Coil Springs
A pair of black, heavy duty Superior Engineering Coil Springs

Closeup view of a single Superior Engineering Coil Spring
Closeup view of a single Superior Engineering Coil Spring

Top view of a Superior Engineering Coil Spring
Top view of a Superior Engineering Coil Spring

Bottom end of a Superior Engineering Coil Spring
Bottom end of a Superior Engineering Coil Spring


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