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« on: October 27, 2005, 00:42:46 »
Hello all, I'm looking to buy front & rear castor corrected radius arms for the 90 (2" lift). Where could I get decent gear at the best price? Someone told me of a guy who manufactures them in Mid Wales, he thought the name was Gwyn Jones but he wasn't sure. Anyone heard of him? Had a look on the net but didn't get anywhere :( .
Any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2005, 07:35:05 »
Personally the QT ones get my vote, they may be a little more expensive than some, but they are strong, light and proven which is probably worth it for a fairly vital component.

Haven't heard of the bod in wales, but have heard tales of radius arms snapping on road (from a certain manufacturer who shall remain nameless) so you might want to consider the reputation of the company too.
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2005, 08:02:31 »
Whilst Gwyn Lewis does a great job, he fundamentally heats the radius arms and bends it. This is technically an MOT failure and IMV from a material perspective is not the best - it also shortens the arms. Buy something manufactured the right shape.

Don't worry about castor correction on the back - its irrelevent!

I run the QT ones at the front, which seem sufficently well built (they will take a norping) but the final finish isn't the best (I cannot understand the fashion for zinc passivating). They are lighter than standard too. They get my recommendation.

If you're lifting the vehicle castor correction arms really are worth every penny!

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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2005, 08:48:53 »
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Whilst Jones does a great job, he fundamentally heats the radius arms and bends it. This is technically an MOT failure and IMV from a material perspective is not the best - it also shortens the arms. Buy something manufactured the right shape.


Jones.... :?  :roll:

Gywn Lewis - http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk

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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2005, 11:28:26 »
Oppps!  :oops:

Ta for the correction - post above amended to suit.

My mind was else where at the time....

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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2005, 01:35:12 »
I'm with Eyore abouth the front arms, go for the QT ones as they look the nicest and are very well made, finished etc.  As for the rear you might want cranked arms for a lift with big droop travel, I've fitted the Gwenn Lewis rear arms and b****er me are they strong, I havn't seen anything else as nice and they are a good price too.

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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2005, 08:17:15 »
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Gwenn Lewis rear arms. Pictures in my galery


He is a top fabricator and I admire his wanton use of galvanising!

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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2005, 16:01:27 »
Hi fellas
Thanks for all the advice. What money should I be paying for said items?
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2005, 18:30:56 »
Sterling  :roll:

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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2005, 18:51:38 »
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« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2005, 19:31:03 »
hmmmm.........

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« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2005, 23:09:05 »
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« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2005, 00:12:15 »
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« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2005, 09:13:59 »
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Oh and if you say your a mud club member you'll get a free weasel  :shock:


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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2005, 09:31:23 »
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Quote from: "landyman Ash"

Oh and if you say your a mud club member you'll get a free weasel  :shock:


If you go to scotland they'll inflate it for you too....


Dam I didnt know that.  Next time maybe  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

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« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2005, 13:46:58 »
I've just fitted a pair of Scorpion castor corrected radius arms and a set of orange polybushes (except the panhard rod, can't get the [!Expletive Deleted!] off!)

The difference is amazing, steering back to what it should be and less roll in the corners.

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« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2005, 16:52:57 »
Thanks Stef, I'd better get ringing around to get some prices :(

 






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