DBT Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 About 18 months ago the control arm sheared off and had to be replaced. We put this down to old age and were mindful to replace with the right quality steel. We did not change the other. Now the other has sheared. Has anyone had this issue? Is it common? RegardsDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 David, If the car was ever driven on the beach in or near salt water, it is probably due to chloride stress cracking (corrosion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 David, what are you calling the control arm? The second on is now 1 1/2 year older than the first one. Not surprised. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 That is a very rare falure-even once. Photos would help provide a solution. If you mean the bar that goes from side to side, that failure is unheard of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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