Warning! - Complete Failure of Rear Suspension Arm - Page 3

wullie480 · 16th March 2015, 21:00

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Originally Posted by trimani

I have two new 'Arms' from DMRGS, waiting to go on.

I also want to fit a refurbished 'Subframe' at the same time, but I just cannot get the four bushes for it.

Anybody got any tucked away anywhere ??

trimani (ALF)

I bought 2 almost new subframes & painted with red oxide & then painted black before wax injecting & fitting.
Should last the life of the car now (I hope) might be worth looking for a similar one or getting a new subframe.

Jordan Apex · 16th March 2015, 21:02

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Originally Posted by rich17865

Out of interest, were the arms an advisory on the last mot?

Mine were dreadful, one 'collapsed' when it was removed! They weren't an advisory on the previous mot either!

johnnyb44 · 16th March 2015, 21:05

When rears springs fail is it important to fit the new ones in such a way as to not block the drain holes that the spring sits in ( cup ) otherwise water will collect and cause rot.

trimani · 17th March 2015, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by wullie480

I bought 2 almost new subframes & painted with red oxide & then painted black before wax injecting & fitting.
Should last the life of the car now (I hope) might be worth looking for a similar one or getting a new subframe.

Thanks wullie480

As said I have 'New, Lower Arms with bushes from Mat (DMRGS).

I also have a good subframe which I've reconditioned, but I have been unable to get the Four Bushes for it, and I don't know how good the bushes it came with are.
Still looking but no luck

trimani (ALF)

Dansrockin · 17th March 2015, 23:25

Mine was changed today, and after seeing the old one, I have to say I'm glad I never got the chance to drive it far! It was completely rotten! The cup the spring sits in itself wasn't too bad, but the underneath and along both sides of the arm were almost one big hole! It was only suopoerted by a few bits of metal, it looks like it could've just folded in on itself if a bit of pressure were applied!

Arctic · 22nd April 2024, 10:12

HI Dave.
9 years down the road since you posted up about the arms, which ones did you use, at that time most likely the Indian ones?

How are they now or how long did they last please let us know it would be interesting to see how they are performing if at all after 9yrs.

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17th March 2015, 23:25	#25
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	Mine was changed today, and after seeing the old one, I have to say I'm glad I never got the chance to drive it far! It was completely rotten! The cup the spring sits in itself wasn't too bad, but the underneath and along both sides of the arm were almost one big hole! It was only suopoerted by a few bits of metal, it looks like it could've just folded in on itself if a bit of pressure were applied!