Amazon: - Suspntion arm sheared

lukas · Jan 17th, 2012, 21:31

During rear axle removal the threaded bolt bit of the suspension arm (Chassis end) http://www.cvi-automotive.se/en/arti...18-65-az-66-lh
sheared off. can this be welded back on or is it scrap now? unfortunately can only post a pic tomorrow.

classicswede · Jan 17th, 2012, 22:08

Just replace it. Those arms do not have teh longest life and suffer with corrosion.

redcar · Jan 17th, 2012, 22:58

i agree, replace the arm.. i changed the bushes on my car recently and was horrified at how rusted through both arms were, esp on the pressed steel sections.

they're not cheap, but welding the bolt back on just isnt safe..

lukas · Jan 17th, 2012, 23:43

thanks for the advice. was a bit surprised when it snapped, better off in the bin.

Volvo_133 · Jan 18th, 2012, 18:30

These are made in 2 halves welded together.Before fitting your new one,hold upside down and pour cavity wax in through the drain holes.Should help it to last longer.In the 70s, on the way home from France,i had one of these snap where the long bolt goes thin.
The ride is like being on a boat in stormy weather.!!!,though i did make it home.
all the best.

classicswede · Jan 18th, 2012, 22:58

Should have also mentioned a good idea to buy two and change the other side at the same time.

lukas · Jan 19th, 2012, 21:20

yes, i think so. and good tip with the cavity wax, thanks.

Jan 17th, 2012, 21:31	#1
lukas Junior Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2012 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: manchester	Suspntion arm sheared During rear axle removal the threaded bolt bit of the suspension arm (Chassis end) http://www.cvi-automotive.se/en/arti...18-65-az-66-lh sheared off. can this be welded back on or is it scrap now? unfortunately can only post a pic tomorrow.

Jan 17th, 2012, 22:08	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Just replace it. Those arms do not have teh longest life and suffer with corrosion. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 18th, 2012, 22:58	#6
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Should have also mentioned a good idea to buy two and change the other side at the same time. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 17th, 2012, 22:58	#3
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	i agree, replace the arm.. i changed the bushes on my car recently and was horrified at how rusted through both arms were, esp on the pressed steel sections. they're not cheap, but welding the bolt back on just isnt safe..

Jan 17th, 2012, 23:43	#4
lukas Junior Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2012 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: manchester	thanks for the advice. was a bit surprised when it snapped, better off in the bin.

Jan 18th, 2012, 18:30	#5
Volvo_133 VOC member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sheffield	These are made in 2 halves welded together.Before fitting your new one,hold upside down and pour cavity wax in through the drain holes.Should help it to last longer.In the 70s, on the way home from France,i had one of these snap where the long bolt goes thin. The ride is like being on a boat in stormy weather.!!!,though i did make it home. all the best.

Jan 19th, 2012, 21:20	#7
lukas Junior Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2012 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: manchester	yes, i think so. and good tip with the cavity wax, thanks.

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