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BT 50 Chassis Cracks

Tech Talk for Ford, Mazda, Daihatsu & Makes that currently dont have a home.

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BT 50 Chassis Cracks

Post by RayTed »

Has anyone out there had any problems with cracking at the front hanger of the rear spring.Mine has cracked across and half way up the chassis rail on both sides.No excess weight carried but have air bags fitted to keep level when towing my Jayco Penguin Off road wind up van.48,000km and Sept 07 mdl.Mazda wont cover
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Post by RayTed »

Thanks for the posts.Am thinking they have now modified their latest models.Have had ute svcd at dealerships and surprised they did not notice cracks.Mine cracked at the front of the front rear spring hanger.Nowhere near the mounts for the bags.
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Post by pongo »

remove the bags and stuff then take to a different dealership for warrantee.
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Post by RayTed »

Too late pongo,Have had to pay for repair myself to get back on the road.Old bump stops etc are gone any way.Thanks for your advice but will be telling others on the road of my problem and lack of help from Mazda.
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