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Rear Suspension Reinforcement |
kdfoust |
Jan 2 2003, 12:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 694 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Riverside Member No.: 71 Region Association: Southern California |
This spring I'm wrapping up completely rebuilding my suspension. Right now I'm working on the rear end.
First off, what do ya'll think about the weld on trailing arm reinforcing plates (like PP and a number of other places sell for ~$100). The reinforcing plates seem like a reasonable thing to do, right? All these kits look like the same stuff to me. Is there a mo-better way to do the job, allowing that I can fabricate anything I need? Secondly, I'd like to go ahead and reinforce the suspension consoles while I'm at it. The problem I've got is that I've never had a good look at the underside of a teener (laying on my back on my creeper in the garage doesn't count). I've looked at the PCA GGR picture for the reinforcment setup. Is the GGR setup state of the art OR is something else the hot ticket? Any recommendations for SoCal shops to do this for me - ones you've used in LA/Orange/San Diego county area? Have fun, Kevin |
Brad Roberts |
Jan 2 2003, 09:36 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I need a pic of the kit laid out. I'll circle the ones you can use. If you have a cage that passes through the rear window or ties the rear shock towers together.. you wont need it at all. The chassis cracks on the tub right where the centerline of the shock goes up (draw a virtual picture inside the fenderwell following the shock) The only reason the chassis' crack is when you add more spring (225 and up will start the process within a few months of TT or RR) The problem is: the tops of the shock towers are not strong. They are only held in place on 2 sides (both of which are weak) The actual frame rail ends in front of the shock tower....leaving the sides vulnerable to cracking.
The outside mount normally wont crack until the inside one lets go. B |
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