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Posted by: J P Stein Oct 9 2003, 09:02 PM

Another one over on the PP 914 list.......same spot from the sound of things.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Oct 9 2003, 09:49 PM

So, is this why you were jumpin' around on the track at speed? I looked at the PP site & all I found was something about A arm bushings. Hope yers is ok fer AX on Sunday.
bruce

Posted by: Mueller Oct 9 2003, 11:21 PM

Hey JP (Just Pounding????)

I have a few sets of A-arms that show small signs of cracking as well near the ball joint.

Welding and gusseting of this area should be an okay repair.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Oct 9 2003, 11:56 PM

We weld up the seams.

JP.. I promise those failing have been involved in some form of accident prior to the current owners.

I was just recently taught how to look for a bent control arm.. you would be surprised how many people are running around on bent arms.

They bend right at the ball joint socket.

B

Posted by: Bruce Allert Oct 10 2003, 07:26 AM

JP, is this one of the arms? that's in the famous peecture
bruce

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Posted by: Porsche Rescue Oct 10 2003, 10:05 AM

Where's the start of this topic? Does JP have A arm problems? Hate to start a book in the middle!

Posted by: seanery Oct 10 2003, 10:07 AM

I think this goes way back to a topic we had either last spring or winter.