[DML] Re: Lower suspention arms?

["Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I see this frequently as well and also figure that it's from 
aftermarket shocks that are too long OR from shock mount bushings 
that are worn out. I'd probably leave the bending as-is, maybe even 
bend it a bit more, and powdercoat over it. At this point it's 
probably as bent as it ever will be. Assuming that you are replacing 
the shocks now, it will probably stop hitting. 

Dave S

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, tobyp@xxxx wrote:
> Nick - The theory is that the shock extension is supposed to stop 
> the lower control arm before it contacts the frame.  However, this 
> is only a theory as I have seen this type of damage on many cars, 
> including Winged1.  I suspect that aftermarket shocks may 
contribute 
> to the problem, as well as worn bushings at either end of the 
> shocks.  If you are completely stripping and powdercoating the 
> frame, it would be nice to change things a bit to eliminate the 
> interference.  Unfortunately, the forward tow hooks are right 
there, 
> 
> Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, nicholden@xxxx wrote:
> > Hi, When i jack my car up the lower front control arms stop and 
> rest on the frame. This over time has slightly bent the area/frame 
> edge were they rest on. Is this normal or are they ment to stop 
> slightly short of the frame, limited by the shock travel?  I ask 
> this as i am getting my frame sandblasted & powdercoated soon and 
> dont want to damage the new powder coat around that area. 
> > 
> > thanks Nick 10927-sydney




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