RPM a-arms

[black4x4]

ok so I'm getting my rpm a arms and i want to know is it kinda direct bolt in or do i have to buy pins or somthing?

 

[olds97_lss]

If they are the standard ones, they are direct bolt in. Since they are plastic like stock, you can use stock hinge pins.

However, I'd strongly suggest that you use a nut and bolt on the shock mounts. RPM's plastic is much softer than most and strips easily. It just doesn't break easily. It's a PITA to use nuts/bolts on the shock ends, but you will be glad you did.

 

[Lessen]

They are a direct replacement part. There are no modifications necessary, and no other parts to buy to make them compatible.

 

[black4x4]

what do you mean nut and bolt on the shock mounts. bolt them on the A-Arms or the shock tower. show me a link so i know what bolts to buy. Thanks

 

[Lessen]

He means where the shock attaches to the suspension arm, put a nut on the end of the screw where the screw comes thru the arm.

 

[olds97_lss]

He means where the shock attaches to the suspension arm, put a nut on the end of the screw where the screw comes thru the arm.

Yep. That's what I was talking about. I don't know off hand the length of screw you need, but you need something long enough to go through the shock ball end and the mounting tab so you have 2-3mm extra to put a locknut on.

 

[black4x4]

ok i will check if i have any.
these are the ones I'm ordering

http://www.rcplanet.com/RPM_A_Arms_Upper_Lower_p/rpm80465.htm

 

[94stanggt]

huh i have not had any problem with my screws coming out of the bottom arm and i have had the arms for over a year and have removed them and reinstalled them many times

 

[olds97_lss]

Everyone has different experiences. I know I lost a couple within the first few hard landings. Didn't ruin the arm, but once they were stripped, a bolt/nut was required for certain.

 

[newviennajj]

great choice and price