Subject	the offset feature is nice, but with proper bumpstops
Posted by	aliaZ on April 23, 2005 at 11:29 AM
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In Reply To	Adjustible upper arms. What's the difference here? posted by MyWhiteZTT(NJ) on April 23, 2005 at 11:21 AM
Message	it shouldn't be necessary. In theory, the SPL's should be stronger because of added thread engagement. It's hard to say whether or not the added thread engagement is worth losing the offset at this point. Sone have had issues with the lock collar getting crushed on the non offset arms when bumpstops were not used. SPL arms include bumpstops, but I'm not sure how effective they are. The SPL arms are the only arms that have sealed bearings. The others only have sheilded bearings, which will still let dirt and water. This will eventually lead to failure. The bearings are replaceable, however.
Follow Ups	Adjustible upper arms. What's the difference here? - MyWhiteZTT(NJ) 11:21:15 04/23/05 the offset feature is nice, but with proper bumpstops - aliaZ 11:29:27 04/23/05 Didn't realize that about the bearings. - MyWhiteZTT(NJ) 12:04:41 04/23/05 SpecialtyZ and Powertrix are the same part I believe. (n/m) - dpjax 11:46:12 04/23/05 they are (n/m) - SuparexTT 09:03:41 04/24/05 they all look offset to me. - josh 11:46:15 04/23/05 2nd, same with t-rods. Made that mistake once. (n/m) - Ghozt 11:53:55 04/23/05 I meant the offset of the locking collar. - MyWhiteZTT(NJ) 12:03:05 04/23/05 where's nixit when you need him..? (n/m) - Tu 11:54:53 04/23/05 I'm staying as far from this topic as possible. (n/m) - ni[X]it 12:05:55 04/23/05 fair enough. (n/m) - Tu 12:07:41 04/23/05 Manufacturing sources aside, i would appreciate your input. (n/m) - MyWhiteZTT(NJ) 12:42:34 04/23/05 SPL's have sealed bearings. I don't believe the others do - Guapo 11:55:53 04/23/05 glad you know where I stand :) (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 14:53:09 04/23/05 Powertrix=Specialty Z (n/m) - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 15:33:12 04/23/05 I have the Courtesy-style arms. The bearings = teh suCk. - whitepearlz 19:30:40 04/23/05 I'd just replace the bearings with something better (n/m) - aliaZ 01:44:05 04/24/05 SPL sells replacement parts = better long term value. (n/m) - SuparexTT 09:05:10 04/24/05
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