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> Damn it! Suspension ear broken, Finally making progress. New ear installed
JRust
post Jul 15 2009, 10:33 PM
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So I notice my passenger rear wheel camber was way off. That side of the car was sagging a little bit. I figured something came loose. I jack up that side of my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Take a look at my suspension ear (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)


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post Jul 16 2009, 12:42 AM
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Which will be better for this? Fiberglass or JB Weld? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif)

Sucks. There's no patching that one.
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post Jul 16 2009, 01:07 AM
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What is the proper way to fix it? How much do I need to cut out?
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post Jul 16 2009, 05:25 AM
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seems to be a lot of this right now,

there was at least one other thread when mine was active a couple weeks ago.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=96575&hl=

it's a pita, and if you have any hp at all you need to reenforce.
it looked to me like this is the last spot for the acid dosed rainwater to have collected all those years.

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post Jul 16 2009, 06:00 AM
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Unfortunately you will need to remove the whole damn thing and replace it with a new one. Drill out the spot welds, and fit up a new one. get some measurements from a known good car.

If you are putting in a big motor and sticky tires you can just go ahead a put the plate on now.
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post Jul 16 2009, 09:10 AM
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Joo need to reepace everyting, Loosey....joo lookey it doan brake when joo be dryben it....
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post Jul 16 2009, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Jul 15 2009, 09:33 PM) *

So I notice my passenger rear wheel camber was way off. That side of the car was sagging a little bit. I figured something came loose. I jack up that side of my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Take a look at my suspension ear (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)


Tremendously worthwhile project. We make that part of course and have many in stock
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post Jul 16 2009, 04:05 PM
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QUOTE(Joe Ricard @ Jul 16 2009, 05:00 AM) *

Unfortunately you will need to remove the whole damn thing and replace it with a new one. Drill out the spot welds, and fit up a new one. get some measurements from a known good car.

If you are putting in a big motor and sticky tires you can just go ahead a put the plate on now.


What do you mean by plate? Is that part of a reinforcement kit? Who makes the kit? Or anyone have a link to a thread that replace this whole deal? Thanks
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post Jul 16 2009, 04:12 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Yowch(!!) -sorry JR~ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Jul 16 2009, 04:33 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) And you tracked that at WCR? Musta been the sticky tires that did it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Wow, lucky it held to get you home.



We also have the replacement piece in stock.
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post Jul 16 2009, 04:54 PM
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QUOTE(markb @ Jul 16 2009, 03:33 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) And you tracked that at WCR? Musta been the sticky tires that did it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Wow, lucky it held to get you home.



We also have the replacement piece in stock.

It's possible the starting crack happened there. I really don't know. I also did an AutoX in Bremerton WA. It's a good 4 1/2 hour drive for me. I did it with no problem & had none on the drive home. I can't think of a time where it happened. I can remember driving one afternoon & takin a semi sharp left turn. Felt a little squirly but just thought my tire was low. Checked when I got home but tire seemed fine. I think the crack was there & just getting worse each time I drove it. Having a v8 probably didn't help it much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Hey Mark where is it listed on your site? I couldn't find it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jul 16 2009, 05:51 PM
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That's a combo rust/fatigue crack and has been happening for awhile...

Notice that a lot of the crack is rusty which means it happened a while ago which is consistant with mild steel. High temeper materials would snap with a clean unrusted break surface, and with the the mild steel, the crack would march along the part allowing old breakage areas to rust, and the new break to look shiney.

Which is exactly what happened here.

I'm just glad that it happened with no damage to you, and with minimal parts damage (broken ear).
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post Jul 16 2009, 08:57 PM
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Believe me I am very thankful it did not break loose completely while driving. Seeing where it was at I am sure it would have come completely off. If I had not caught it
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post Jul 16 2009, 10:55 PM
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The plate would be put on after you install the new suspension ear.
Chris Foley makes the overlay plate.

You may also want to add a brace to the firewall like Brant/JP...

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post Jul 17 2009, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 16 2009, 09:55 PM) *

The plate would be put on after you install the new suspension ear.
Chris Foley makes the overlay plate.

You may also want to add a brace to the firewall like Brant/JP...

Rich


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I just did this aswell when I had my engine out... Chris (at CFR) sells a very nice adjustable heimrod brace that goes from the ear to the firewall.

Sorry to hear about this... thats a very nice car you have.


http://www.tangerineracing.com/chassis.htm
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post Jul 17 2009, 12:30 PM
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Jamie, Chris actually has a setup that is very nice. That would mean doing both sides but I would think that may wise to do anyway. Not wanting to take any business from GPR but Chris's system really does look like the way to go here.
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post Jul 17 2009, 12:37 PM
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Never mind... I looked and I was thinking of his raised rear pickup points... The hiem joint dos look like a good idea though when you do fix your ear.
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post Jul 17 2009, 12:42 PM
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Pics from a replacement. It's a quite a PITA on the underside.


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post Jul 17 2009, 04:58 PM
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I got it Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) . How about I bring you a front clip for your pheonix. Along with me & my car. We spend the weekend fixing mine. I leave the clip (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) . Piece of cake (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Jul 17 2009, 07:51 PM
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Hmmmm, I'll consider the front clip extremely partial payment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) It could be done in a day if the motor is already out.
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