 Slightly Bent A Arm, Opinions on Fix or Replace |
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| andys |
 Mar 23 2011, 04:19 PM
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When doing preliminary adjustments to my '89 Carrera front suspension (upgrade), I noticed the top of the left strut was positioned slightly arears compared to the right (after setting caster). Close measuring revealed that the A arm is slightly bent: Looking at the left suspension from the side of the car, the end of the A arm where the ball joint attaches appears slightly bent. It is rotated 4 degrees clockwise, and pushed back 1/4". The bend seems to be where the arm necks down just inward of the ball joint mount.
So fix or repair? I have complete machine shop capability to make whatever fixtures or nests necessary accomodate a hydraulic press. The A arm(s) came off a car with 59K miles, so the bushings are in good shape and worth the time investment to save it. I think the *fix it* risk is low, but would like some opinions from perhaps someone that's BTDT. If *replace* is necessary, I need a late left side A arm with *good* bushings (and not bent :-))....Anyone? Thanks, Andys |
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andys Slightly Bent A Arm Mar 23 2011, 04:19 PM
Vacca Rabite Replace with one that is not bent. Mar 23 2011, 04:22 PM
JRust
Replace with one that is not bent.
:agree: Mar 23 2011, 04:24 PM McMark :agree:
Anyone who's been into 914s long enou... Mar 23 2011, 06:13 PM Eric_Shea RE: Slightly Bent A Arm Mar 23 2011, 06:17 PM J P Stein Replace it. I've seen a 911 A-arm break in tha... Mar 23 2011, 08:28 PM andys
Replace it. I've seen a 911 A-arm break in th... Mar 24 2011, 10:05 AM r_towle Sounds a bit complex to fix perfectly and you real... Mar 23 2011, 08:45 PM jd74914 Make a new pair to go with your homemade rear arms... Mar 23 2011, 10:08 PM andys
Make a new pair to go with your homemade rear arm... Mar 24 2011, 10:10 AM Cap'n Krusty Go with a straight one. Straightening yours would... Mar 24 2011, 10:49 AM  |
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