Location: Taylors SC
Posts: 5,327
My VIN: (former)05429
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Yes, but you need to compress the spring somewhat as well. You will NOT be able to turn the ring with spring pressure on the cup, (rings, there are two of them locked together, hopefully). Even if you are able you'd scratch everything up.Originally Posted by Ryan S.
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
Location: Florida: Pinellas County
Posts: 2,394
My VIN: 5003 Never placed Concourse 2002-Current
Club(s): (DCF)
Mine looked like this when my lower ball joint failed...
-----Dan B.
Location: London UK
Posts: 108
My VIN: 814
Club(s): (DCH)
Hi
I noticed this on my car last night. I had already had a mammoth fixing session, and just as I was putting it in the garage, I noticed this.
I will check my bushes, LCA's etc this evening. (Poly's, new DCUK BJs, recent rebuild (1000 miles ago) etc)
Looks similar to what Ryan experienced. I was just wondering if anyone knew the upshot of Ryan's experience?
WIll report back when I've had a look...
Cheers
Andy
Location: London UK
Posts: 108
My VIN: 814
Club(s): (DCH)
That would explain it...
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Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,042
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
You are very lucky. Many stories of those failures did not end so well. The good part is that beefier aftermarket LCAs are available from various vendors.
Dennis
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, EPS, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: Fresno, CA.
Posts: 1,401
My VIN: 16409
The same thing happened to my lower control arm. My advice to you is to get a pair of newly manufactured control arms, either from Heninger, DMC-MW, or DPI.
Chris Miles
For Better or Worse I own a DeLorean!
1983 Grey Manual, VIN #16409, Fresno, California
Location: Florida: Pinellas County
Posts: 2,394
My VIN: 5003 Never placed Concourse 2002-Current
Club(s): (DCF)
I have a heavy duty or stock replacement if you're interested, but I say get DPIs stainless arms, I love them.
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-----Dan B.
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,042
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Chris, who's LCA's did you end up using?
Dennis
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, EPS, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: Fresno, CA.
Posts: 1,401
My VIN: 16409
When I needed to replace mine, Byrne's were the only option that was readily available. Dave S. still had his aluminum ones in the prototype stage, and Josh didn't have any Stainless arms in stock. I think Byrne's arms are really nice. Very heavy duty. Plus, his have been around the longest and have proven to be reliable.
Chris Miles
For Better or Worse I own a DeLorean!
1983 Grey Manual, VIN #16409, Fresno, California
Location: Burnsville MN-Moving to Kalispell MT. in June 20111
Posts: 888
My VIN: 2691
Had same rip in the lower control arm. The tire looked funny
also, leaning. Got SS arms [Byrnes] from DMCMW. Before I put
them on I polished 'em up. Looks cool....
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