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21st June 2024, 21:15 | #1 |
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Can anyone tell me why the rear lower arms have a forward plastic trim?
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21st June 2024, 22:51 | #2 |
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I'm pretty certain it's there as a wind deflector, to stop any chance of wind whistle from the shape of the arm.
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22nd June 2024, 12:26 | #3 |
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The Technical Brochure (1998) says that:
"A plastic protector is fitted to prevent stonechip damage ... That doesn't sound very convincing to me. If a stone is at risk of damaging steel then a piece of plastic stands no chance! Simon
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22nd June 2024, 12:55 | #4 |
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My guess is that it is more to do with the 'grit blasting' effect of debri off the road eg salt as you drive along
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25th June 2024, 23:28 | #5 |
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I reckon the prime reason is to prevent the channel sections filling with so much dirt they would end up being box section
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26th June 2024, 19:09 | #6 |
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I've been asked about this a few times - in all honesty I think it's just a bit of protection from stone chips etc as the arm hangs quite low.
As mentioned by another poster, it'll also stop the arm void filling with mud - damp mud rots things incredibly quickly (especially if it contains salt)
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26th June 2024, 20:24 | #7 |
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Thanks to all who replied. I thought wind noise at first but not noisy at the mo.Stone /debris protection is a possible but my lower arms were still filled with mud and rubbish. Both upper and lower arms were rotten leading to the collapse of the right upper arm. All arms have been replaced along with springs and new fixings. Sub frame was removed and cleaned up/painted before refitting. I tested the repairs on a short drive only to find the left side to be hammering down hard on small bumps, looks like I need new shockers as well. All the work was done at home by son and myself so a parts only repair!
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2nd July 2024, 16:32 | #8 |
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I pro actively did all that to mine recently sharpe, failed MOT on a broken spring, and I noticed the arms were getting crusty, so in for a penny....I replaced the shocks also because I had a new pair of factory shocks, but there did not seem to be anything wrong with the ones I took off, apart from the top mounts were badly corroded. Possible the upper arm collapsing has ruined the shock. If you are interested in them PM me, 100,000 miles and rarely used in winter.
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