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CASTOR PLATES BREAKING ????????

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CASTOR PLATES BREAKING ????????

Post by lewy »

Gday all i have heard of people saying that caster plates can just snap or brake.
Has any one had this happen to them or heard of it happening??.
I just don't c it being possible anyway just thought i should ask.

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Post by nastytroll »

I have had 80 series standard mounts crack an also standard gq mounts crack but not caster plates, the mounts normally crack at the diff
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Post by bagsy »

Ive had caster plates for over 2 years and they have had a fair hiding. Still in perfect condition .......cheers shane.
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Re: CASTOR PLATES BREAKING ????????

Post by rOd »

lewy wrote:Gday all i have heard of people saying that caster plates can just snap or brake.
Has any one had this happen to them or heard of it happening??.
I just don't c it being possible anyway just thought i should ask.

Thanks Steve :D
Im guessing that the axle has not been centered with the correct panhard length to match the lift.
Dont expect mere proof to sway my opinion.
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Re: CASTOR PLATES BREAKING ????????

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rOd wrote:
lewy wrote:Gday all i have heard of people saying that caster plates can just snap or brake.
Has any one had this happen to them or heard of it happening??.
I just don't c it being possible anyway just thought i should ask.

Thanks Steve :D
Im guessing that the axle has not been centered with the correct panhard length to match the lift.
All had the right length panhards, gq n series 1 gu left hand inner plates are not fully welded and crack the small stitch welds there, the rest seem OK. The 80 series had a 3" lift and its common for them to crack their mounts. When flexed alot the plates get work harden and crack at the first ridgid point, the diff housing. I have repaired quite a few of these.
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