Scoobyno1

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Hi guys,

Can you tell me what type of lower arms these are, alloy or steel? Was wondering this for when I want to upgrade the droplinks.



cheers

Saalro

iTrader: (8)

Alloy ones look like this:

http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...en=&searchKey=

Steel looks like this:

http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...=control%20arm

Thanks

Scoobyno1

iTrader: (22)

Cheers Sam,

I just wanted some else's view as when I see Chris at cdf racing, I enquired with as to what type of droplinks I would need as obviously there are types for the steel and alloy ones. He told me its all down to the way the droplinks are connected to them. If you look at the pics you linked to, the actual mounting points for the droplinks are different.

He said I have what looks like a steel arm but with an alloy arm fitment and he'd never seen one like it?

I had a letter today about a recall on the lower arms on my car so will see what happens?

Any thoughts?

Saalro

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Yeah that mounting is different, that's weird, that is a classic right?

Thanks

Scoobyno1

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Nah mate, its a 2002 bugeye gx

Don Clark

The GX wagon has different arms to the GX saloon and both have different arms to the WRX........

All are steel

Scoobyno1

iTrader: (22)

Why don't subaru just try and confuse things?

So, what type of droplink would I need for this type arm? Ones for steel or alloy arms? Chris at cdf racing said he thinks it would be ones for an alloy arm?

Don Clark

Those front droplinks are the best OEM ones as used on the later STi's, Foresters etc. With rubber seals for the ball joints to prevent ingress of crap.

Unless one is worn and knocking, I personally, wouldn't bother changing them.
Most aftermarket ones are exposed to the elements, wear quickly, become noisy and require greasing on a regular basis.

If your rear droplinks are the standard plastic "C" shape, I'd change them as they flex and aftermarket ones are an improvement.

Saalro

iTrader: (8)

For track i would assume they are better than alloy drop links that have rubber bushings, no give in them?

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rob84

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This vehicle will be under the current subaru safety recall su31 with it falling into the age range and being a non turbo model

Scoobyno1

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Yes you're right mate, already have it booked in

bonesetter

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Good advise