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Spenser 06-29-2005 08:40 AM

Re: broken radius arms
 
i think something is binding and when your supsension compresses it pulls forward on the radius arms and rips the threads out. or you just didn't have them tight in the first place and that constant snapping back and forth is wrecking them.

boostedhf 06-29-2005 08:59 AM

Re: broken radius arms
 

Originally Posted by Spenser
i think something is binding and when your supsension compresses it pulls forward on the radius arms and rips the threads out. or you just didn't have them tight in the first place and that constant snapping back and forth is wrecking them.

they are set at factory torque specs.what could be binding to cause this to happen..just need some info.

Spenser 06-29-2005 09:20 AM

Re: broken radius arms
 
I have no idea.... and 'factory torque specs' mean nothing, tighten those mother fuckers up so that they completely compress the bushings.

boostedhf 06-29-2005 10:06 AM

Re: broken radius arms
 
i have tighten them until it has compressed the bushing.if i tighten it to much it will strip the nut.im just tired of breaken them.anyone have a decent pic of traction bars so i can give it to my uncle so he can see what he needs to get...

boostedhf 06-29-2005 03:25 PM

Re: broken radius arms
 
could anyone reccomend a good company that sells traction bars. ;D i need some help as soon as possible!!!!

warric_k 06-29-2005 03:38 PM

Re: broken radius arms
 
if the lower control arm is loose where it bolts into the frame, it could move in a way that might tear out the threads.. just go over the whole suspension and make sure there isn't anything loose or bent.

boostedhf 06-29-2005 03:53 PM

Re: broken radius arms
 
thanks,i will check it to see if the control arm is loose.

bumblezc 06-29-2005 03:59 PM

Re: broken radius arms
 

Originally Posted by boostedhf
i have tighten them until it has compressed the bushing.if i tighten it to much it will strip the nut.im just tired of breaken them.anyone have a decent pic of traction bars so i can give it to my uncle so he can see what he needs to get...

SEARCH. Many guys make their own Traction Bars one here. I used to make and sell them, but I'm too busy right now.

boostedhf 06-30-2005 10:31 AM

Re: broken radius arms
 
problem found ;D the bolt for the control arm was loose.tightened it up so now maybe the problem will be solved.but i think im still going to put traction bars on it.....thanks for all the info......


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