Help Broke front SPC kit
06-12-2012 | 04:18 PM
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06-12-2012 | 04:52 PM
#48
Additionally, when the SPC A-arm hits the fender, it's undergoes stress/fatigue that it PROBABLY wasn't designed for. This could be a pre-cursor to the failure stated by OP. OP, were you experiencing the occasional fender impact?
06-17-2012 | 08:29 AM
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sorry i never got around to posting the pictures fellas, but i am happy say that i did email spc and have sent them the pictures. They emailed me a ups next day air ticket, and are awaiting my broken control arm... when they receive them, they will be sending me new ones...
08-21-2012 | 06:43 AM
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Bumping this back up...
Does this affect the rear camber arm as well? I just bought a set, part #72260 and this just got me worried...
Also, does anyone know the part number for the revised Front camber arm kit? This will help anyone about to purchase and make sure they get the new one.
Does this affect the rear camber arm as well? I just bought a set, part #72260 and this just got me worried...
Also, does anyone know the part number for the revised Front camber arm kit? This will help anyone about to purchase and make sure they get the new one.
08-21-2012 | 10:02 AM
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^^No, people are only having issues with the front arm. Being too low causes the arm to smack into the fender. If you're still low, it'll still do the same thing. The only differene is that the newer revision has like reinforced metal or something. The model numbers are same for both new and old. Best to contact your vendor directly to ensure they have the newer batch of arms.
08-17-2013 | 02:01 PM
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Here is some good news from SPC
Hello Brian,
Thanks for contacting SPC Performance.* I am concerned to hear the conversation you mentioned below.* Would you send me a link to the thread so I can review?
*
Anyone who is reporting “knocking when installed” needs to re-look at their install.* The knocking is likely caused by the control arm making contact with the inner fender well.* If a car is lowered enough and has soft enough springs there will be up travel contact with our arms (or any other including OE for that matter.)* We include Bump Stop Spacers part #67300 to make sure that the bump stop on the strut manages up-travel, not the control arm.* *If the arm is making contact with any other part of the chassis the arms have not been installed correctly.
*
You also mentioned broken arms. We have had one reported field incident (March of this year) that fits the description you mention below.* In review we found that the failure on the arms propagated from an up travel impact.* Our review documented significant contact with other chassis components.* This was most likely caused by an improper install by the installer.
*
As for your question regarding design change; We never want an arm failure, regardless of the cause.* We are in the process of updating our design to increase cross section of the observed failure point by 55%.* Also, we have moved to a higher grade steel.** As you can imagine, our manufacturing cost is going to be higher, but the results is an arm that will exceed any requirements and give us added safety factor.* The updated arm is expected to start to ship in August.
*
As always, all products available from Specialty Products Company should only be installed be persons who have the necessary skill, training and tools to do the job correctly and safely.* Incorrect installation can result in personal injury, vehicle damage and / or loss of vehicle control.
*
Best Regards, Ben
*
Hello Brian,
Thanks for contacting SPC Performance.* I am concerned to hear the conversation you mentioned below.* Would you send me a link to the thread so I can review?
*
Anyone who is reporting “knocking when installed” needs to re-look at their install.* The knocking is likely caused by the control arm making contact with the inner fender well.* If a car is lowered enough and has soft enough springs there will be up travel contact with our arms (or any other including OE for that matter.)* We include Bump Stop Spacers part #67300 to make sure that the bump stop on the strut manages up-travel, not the control arm.* *If the arm is making contact with any other part of the chassis the arms have not been installed correctly.
*
You also mentioned broken arms. We have had one reported field incident (March of this year) that fits the description you mention below.* In review we found that the failure on the arms propagated from an up travel impact.* Our review documented significant contact with other chassis components.* This was most likely caused by an improper install by the installer.
*
As for your question regarding design change; We never want an arm failure, regardless of the cause.* We are in the process of updating our design to increase cross section of the observed failure point by 55%.* Also, we have moved to a higher grade steel.** As you can imagine, our manufacturing cost is going to be higher, but the results is an arm that will exceed any requirements and give us added safety factor.* The updated arm is expected to start to ship in August.
*
As always, all products available from Specialty Products Company should only be installed be persons who have the necessary skill, training and tools to do the job correctly and safely.* Incorrect installation can result in personal injury, vehicle damage and / or loss of vehicle control.
*
Best Regards, Ben
*
So according to SPC, a new revision was expected to start shipping in August. What did I get... Revision 3, or is there a newer Revision 4...? Why can't they just change the part number to avoid confusion??
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