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A Arm rebuild
« on: July 06, 2014, 07:39:37 pm »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2014, 03:33:49 pm »
Pivot works was good with mine
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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2014, 04:18:05 pm »
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2014, 07:02:30 pm »
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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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2014, 08:42:15 pm »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2014, 03:14:05 pm »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2014, 07:34:07 pm »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2014, 09:53:19 pm »
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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« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2014, 04:07:09 am »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2014, 07:39:52 pm »
This is how mine ended up.
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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2014, 08:07:14 pm »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2014, 09:39:04 pm »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2014, 06:31:05 pm »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2014, 08:03:25 pm »
Ya I used the stock ball joint.
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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2014, 08:14:28 pm »
That's what I was thinking too. Seems to be enough bite with stock by and a .25" spacer.
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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2014, 08:31:42 pm »
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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Re: A Arm rebuild
« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2014, 01:47:46 pm »
Sounds good!
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