Rear arms

Rp61973 · 13th October 2020, 15:15

A big thanks to Kevin at the MG Rover Centre in Wickford, who replaced my rear arms (upper and lower) and springs yesterday.

Kevin showed me the remains of the upper arms when these were off the car; the circular area where the springs sat was 'moth-eaten' and close to the spring pushing through the top skin of the arm. Both springs were broken, which gave the car a very low stance.

Kevin also replaced the faulty (recent) track rod ends, supplied by another trader; these failed after less than 1 year on the car. The rubbers had perished and split in several places, let water in and created significant play in the steering.

It is a completely different car to drive now - smooth and precise. And I can now drive over speedhumps without scraping the underside!

Rickshaw · 13th October 2020, 15:39

Strongly suggest you now get thick underbody and cavity protection onto the new arms before winter and the salt start the rot again. All the best
Bit later - have just seen a great update from DMGRS relating to a new batch of Upper Arms - Quote

'We are currently in the later stages of having these arms redesigned to our own specifications, and look forward to providing owners with a more detailed update in the next few weeks.
These arms will be protected from corrosion both inside and out, will be made of top-quality steel and most importantly of all - will be incredibly competitively priced. '
Have highlighted the section above because it's so relevant and should be of interest to all club members I think.

Rp61973 · 13th October 2020, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickshaw

Strongly suggest you now get thick underbody and cavity protection onto the new arms before winter and the salt start the rot again. All the best

Hi Rickshaw,

I taped all but one of the holes up and filled them up with Bilt Hamber Dynax!

Rickshaw · 13th October 2020, 21:34

Just shows - great minds DO think alike! Anyway it's good to know another one of these cars will be active for a good while yet.
All the best.

13th October 2020, 15:15	#1
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 374 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts	Rear arms A big thanks to Kevin at the MG Rover Centre in Wickford, who replaced my rear arms (upper and lower) and springs yesterday. Kevin showed me the remains of the upper arms when these were off the car; the circular area where the springs sat was 'moth-eaten' and close to the spring pushing through the top skin of the arm. Both springs were broken, which gave the car a very low stance. Kevin also replaced the faulty (recent) track rod ends, supplied by another trader; these failed after less than 1 year on the car. The rubbers had perished and split in several places, let water in and created significant play in the steering. It is a completely different car to drive now - smooth and precise. And I can now drive over speedhumps without scraping the underside! __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

13th October 2020, 15:39	#2
Rickshaw Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer, 2 X75 Saloon , MGTF Sunstorm Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 380 Thanks: 497 Thanked 172 Times in 93 Posts	Do this too Strongly suggest you now get thick underbody and cavity protection onto the new arms before winter and the salt start the rot again. All the best Bit later - have just seen a great update from DMGRS relating to a new batch of Upper Arms - Quote 'We are currently in the later stages of having these arms redesigned to our own specifications, and look forward to providing owners with a more detailed update in the next few weeks. These arms will be protected from corrosion both inside and out, will be made of top-quality steel and most importantly of all - will be incredibly competitively priced. ' Have highlighted the section above because it's so relevant and should be of interest to all club members I think. Last edited by Rickshaw; 13th October 2020 at 15:50.. Reason: found extra info for club members which hope of use

13th October 2020, 21:34	#4
Rickshaw Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer, 2 X75 Saloon , MGTF Sunstorm Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Guildford Posts: 380 Thanks: 497 Thanked 172 Times in 93 Posts	Great Just shows - great minds DO think alike! Anyway it's good to know another one of these cars will be active for a good while yet. All the best.