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01-03-2023, 09:17 PM | #1 |
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Potholes and weak rear toe arms don't mix...
Well today was exciting. While driving to work in the rain I hit a number of potholes in a row and the drivers side rear tow arm broke. The ABS and some quick hands kept me from a full spin into oncoming traffic. I was running lightweight aftermarket toe arms with anodized bearings. Even though the corrosion was starting to show (I've had them on for about 7 years now), they still moved freely and were set up fairly neutral without binding. Not sure how but the inner bushing housing snapped. Going with Whiteline rear adjustable toe arms this time.
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Hardened steel or aluminium? Did the bushing housing snap? Or the adjustable stud?
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You're right, though. There are plenty of companies that do NOT do that kind of testing, which is why buying those kinds of parts requires actual research and not just blindly buying whatever is cheapest or on sale at the moment.
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Sheesh couldn't wait a minute to get the broken parts off the car and the new ones ordered
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OP how close are you Verus HQ? It may be a good idea to drop off the broken bearing with them so they can send it to FK for inspection.
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