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Re: A-arm woes

To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: A-arm woes
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:12:38 EDT
In a message dated 7/11/03 9:29:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
gjbranch@comcast.net writes:

> As soon as I disconnected the shock arm from the kingpin trunnion, I 
> noticed
> that I could move the fulcrum pin by rocking it forward.  I could NOT do 
> this
> with the shock arm connected though!!  The pin had been banging around in 
> it's
> threads and actually worn through the A-arm.  Not a pretty sight.

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This is a very common problem.  When you replace the A-arm, drill a hole for 
a second zerk fitting on the other side.  Then you can grease both ends.  A 
simple modification that can save a lot of trouble.

Allen Hefner
Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget  (#51 FSP)
'75 MG Midget (The Project)
'99 Ford Contour SE Sport (24v V6)

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