Re: Mike's Re-Engineered Trailing Arms

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

It's also clear one of the joys of your ownership is re-engineering
trailing arm attachment (even if only on paper). That's admirably
cool. But I'm afraid it also puts you in a rather elite minority --
most other owners are not engineers.

Inconel bolts are good solution for the rest of us.

Each owner puts into car what interests him or her most. Some have
world class sound systems. Others are meticulously kept factory
original. List goes on (Rick Gendreau re-engineered car from the frame
up). Unless another person co-signed the purchase loan or is otherwise
enabling ownership, owner should be free to do whatever.

Unfortunately speech is free too, so others WILL comment...

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike" <mquinto@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello List,
> Video Bob is right about this thread. I'm sorry if I'm scaring 
> people about the rear suspension bolts. There are a small hand few 
> of people that do worry about this issue or want improvements in 
> this area. I was speaking more to them. These people are the ones 
> who purchased the Toby bolts, or installed the Bauerle Bracket, and 
> have or want the Pearce Chassis for RIDE improvements. I was also 
> trying to make aware that people should not attempt to do certain 
> mods like the Bauerle Bracket. But for those who want to do mods the 
> ones that I suggested and what Pearce has designed are the safer 
> ones.
> But again I would not recommend to anyone attempt these.
> 
> I'm aware of the other companies selling bolts. I neglected to 
> mention them because I don't no the specification and the people on 
> this list are more knowledgeable about Toby's bolts.
> Bill Robertson is also correct in his post. Those of you that are 
> worried about the bolts and price inspect them often or purchased an 
> upgraded bolt from your favorite supplier. Anything is better then 
> the original OEM.
> 
> I never heard of any crash related accident caused by this bolt. I 
> still have my OEM bolts installed and I'm sure they are bent. I 
> figure if they have lasted this long they did what they were 
> designed to do (even if it was a poor design). I never mention in my 
> post that the OEM bolts were a safety hazard or will cause an 
> accident. But for my taste a bent bolt is not a good thing to have. 
> When I get time I will do mods to my suspension like I claimed in my 
> previous post. 
> For me this is an easy job because I'm a fabricator and I'm 
> surrounded by people who can give me expert advice. But I will do it 
> not because I'm afraid of the bolt snapping. It's for reducing the 
> bending of the bolt and RIDE handling. 
> 
> Just like the LHS torsion bar or LHS fender. When people hear that 
> supplies are low, panic mode starts. Or when people say on this list 
> I'm doing a short run of something, this also causes the panic mode. 
> Everyone be safe, don't worry, and Happy Holidays.
> 
> Regards,
> Mike