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warning on c3 rear suspension
77CVT:
Bummer!
Spring bolts should have a pin under the nut for added safety. Sometimes the diff can crack around where the spring cradle goes.
They ain't getting any younger so drive while you can!! ;46
Scott:
The tension rod on my car had pulled through the comtrol arm. It was fixed by using a longer rod, and passing it through to the top of the control arm...
Is there a piccy of this failure?
nifty:
--- Quote ---Originally posted by Scott
The tension rod on my car had pulled through the comtrol arm. It was fixed by using a longer rod, and passing it through to the top of the control arm...
Is there a piccy of this failure?
--- End quote ---
not yet...hes at work now, will email him and see if he can ge a pic.
nifty:
pics comiing soon...pud tells me it connects the spring to the swing arm...this is the no failure side but is almost ready to let go as well...the bolt head has almost pulled through the washer...new hi tensile bolts fitted.
Cameron 77C3:
Did ya know the the orignal bolts have a slight step in their shank where the rubber and washers are. This is to allow for movement when the whole thing moves. Standard grade 8 high tensile will work but they will wear the rubber cups/washers over time.
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