Aftermarket A-arm failure
08-23-2018, 10:00 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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Aftermarket A-arm failure
Recently saw one fail in two places. Don't remember the company. It is welded tubular chromoly and no longer made. The flaws, if present, are not apparent in visual inspection. If you have such an arm I would recommend sourcing replacements from another supplier.
A-arms, as well as all suspension and steering components, should be chosen carefully (other components can break as well - I've seen OE tie rods break). Stock A-arms often fail on cars that have been lowered. If you choose aftermarket ones research them to make sure they are satisfactory for your application and meet adequate strength and construction criteria.
All this is to say that important components such as suspension and steering pieces should be carefully chosen (by a qualified technician) and regularly inspected.
A-arms, as well as all suspension and steering components, should be chosen carefully (other components can break as well - I've seen OE tie rods break). Stock A-arms often fail on cars that have been lowered. If you choose aftermarket ones research them to make sure they are satisfactory for your application and meet adequate strength and construction criteria.
All this is to say that important components such as suspension and steering pieces should be carefully chosen (by a qualified technician) and regularly inspected.
Last edited by FrenchToast; 08-25-2018 at 01:13 AM.
08-24-2018, 03:29 PM
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08-24-2018, 08:34 PM
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