A Arm rebuild

• A Arm rebuild
  Posted by Knock10090 on 06 Jul, 2014 19:39
• What do you recommend when it comes to the A Arm bearings?  Go with a bearing setup just like OEM or go with the bushings instead of the bearings?
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Kreidy818 on 07 Jul, 2014 15:33
• Pivot works was good with mine
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  Posted by Deebo on 07 Jul, 2014 16:18
• Pivot Works
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  Posted by ShankJr on 07 Jul, 2014 19:02
• i have the derlin or composite bushing what ever there called, if its good enough for race cars its good enough for my quad.
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  Posted by Knock10090 on 07 Jul, 2014 20:42
• I think Im going to look into those.. I wasnt sure if the bearing type would be better than the bushing type.  Slowly, I am learning.
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  Posted by Wannabemxrider on 11 Jul, 2014 15:14
• I used Helm bushings and so far been pleased. It was only $100 for the whole set and also came with instructions for installing grease zerks if ya like that.
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by Knock10090 on 11 Jul, 2014 19:34
• What are your thoughts on the camber mod?  Go with the spacers or grind and use washers. I have washers available. I just wasn't sure if the ball joint will spin?  Compounding fears of lessening that pinch bolt setup they used.
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Wannabemxrider on 11 Jul, 2014 21:53
• I did the camber mod to mine and I love it. Took the nervousness out of the steering for sure. I used 1/2" threaded black pipe collar and cut it to 5mm in length. Ya need to get a longer bolt for it. I through a tack weld on the bottom for good measure to the a-arm and ball joint. It works for me but mind you any of this is at your own risk.😉
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Knock10090 on 12 Jul, 2014 04:07
• I never thought of tacking it. I'm not worried about ball joint or whole setup failing. I was just concerned about the ball joint rotating in there which could compromise that pinch bolt. Tacking it would solve that rotation problem.
  
  I'm going to fastenal for bolts.
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by Wannabemxrider on 12 Jul, 2014 19:39
• This is how mine ended up.
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by Rainman56 on 12 Jul, 2014 20:07
• Can also use these shims for the camber mod.No grinding,they lock the balljoint from turning and come with a longer bolt.
  
  http://www.suzukiquadracerhq.com/index.php?action=store;cat=23
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by Knock10090 on 12 Jul, 2014 21:39
• Is there a replacement lower ball joint that eliminates the pinch bolt setup?  I see there is a Moose Racing ball joint kit that come with a snap ring and cotter pin. It appears that it has to be pressed into the old ball joint housing.
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by Knock10090 on 16 Jul, 2014 18:31
• Can I use the stock 14mm bottom ball joint bolt if I use a .25" spacer?  I cut them from 1/4 inch steel on the CNC Plasma.
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by Wannabemxrider on 16 Jul, 2014 20:03
• Ya I used the stock ball joint.
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by Knock10090 on 16 Jul, 2014 20:14
• That's what I was thinking too. Seems to be enough bite with stock by and a .25" spacer.
  
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• #15 Reply
  Posted by Wannabemxrider on 16 Jul, 2014 20:31
• After I did the mod I  went to sand mountain and it was a very choppy weekend at the sand and it held up perfect with no problems.
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• #16 Reply
  Posted by Knock10090 on 17 Jul, 2014 13:47
• Sounds good!
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