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well you can see what's happened
the plate has rusted away and split.
shepster would like to either replace the trailing arm with a plate in good nick.
or can you just get the plate
or any other ideas.
a footnote here welding it back together is not on we think.. as there has been too much loss of metal
trailing arm spring plate
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trailing arm spring plate
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Make your self a new one as it is only a locating point for the spring.
I changed a complete trailing arm for the same reason thinking it was shagged when it wasn't.
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Fritz,,,,,,,
PS, don't forget to have the replacement tacked back in place with a good bit of MIG, then some matt black to cover it and a month or so of road shyte,,,,,,the jobs a good un.
I changed a complete trailing arm for the same reason thinking it was shagged when it wasn't.
Regards
Fritz,,,,,,,
PS, don't forget to have the replacement tacked back in place with a good bit of MIG, then some matt black to cover it and a month or so of road shyte,,,,,,the jobs a good un.
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welding the arms is ok for mot,they are welded from new,and wouldnt be able to pass an mot from new if that was the case
steering arms,springs ect all highly stressed components are not allowed to have heat applied
common(ATS/HALFORDS/QUICK FIT tracking adjustment means instant mot failue needing new parts!)
they are neiter allowed to be welded obviously as this also applies heat
either weld or 'signs ' excess heat has been applied is a reason for failure!
concerning your arms though if the person is capable of welding properly with the right equipment there is no reason why the could not fabricate the corroded part!
steering arms,springs ect all highly stressed components are not allowed to have heat applied
common(ATS/HALFORDS/QUICK FIT tracking adjustment means instant mot failue needing new parts!)
they are neiter allowed to be welded obviously as this also applies heat
either weld or 'signs ' excess heat has been applied is a reason for failure!
concerning your arms though if the person is capable of welding properly with the right equipment there is no reason why the could not fabricate the corroded part!
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kevtherev wrote:What would an arm cost?
approximately
About that much and perhaps a leg too!
Sorry it is Sunday evening and the beck's is slipping down nicely!
BTW ... If anyone knows the cost and where you can get one I am interested too!
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its weather you can fin a good one thats easy to remove!
more blood than value.
may be easier to removve the plate from another arm and weld it on.
whats the rush?
no loose arms,but vans to cut up in 2 weeks!
more blood than value.
may be easier to removve the plate from another arm and weld it on.
whats the rush?
no loose arms,but vans to cut up in 2 weeks!
maybee
whatever is closest to the original and available.
although i would not go thinner
to thich and would lift the van(excess thickness)
but this would be the simplest and cheapest way.
fitting an arm usually means new bolts and geometry set up if done correctly.possibly new brake parts!
if you would prefer a new arm then repair for now,this will give you time to source the parts without rush and at a suitable time althour a proper repair will be better than original!
although i would not go thinner
to thich and would lift the van(excess thickness)
but this would be the simplest and cheapest way.
fitting an arm usually means new bolts and geometry set up if done correctly.possibly new brake parts!
if you would prefer a new arm then repair for now,this will give you time to source the parts without rush and at a suitable time althour a proper repair will be better than original!