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Old 01-03-2005 | 07:24 PM
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Default I broke my Spohn TQ Arm!!!

After a season of racing up here and the little bit I did around PCB the TQ arm decided to give up. Has anyone else ever seen this happen to a Spohn? Here are some pics:




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Old 01-03-2005 | 07:54 PM
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wow...lol so much for bullet proof/STRONGEST T/A made deal
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Send it back.
Old 01-04-2005 | 12:36 PM
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Send it back.
I bought it a year ago. I also believe they don't warranty their stuff.
Old 01-04-2005 | 01:01 PM
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I bought it a year ago. I also believe they don't warranty their stuff.
Wouldn't hurt to ask them.
Old 01-04-2005 | 05:25 PM
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It's a race part, nothing lasts forever. No different then purchasing a crank, pistons etc...you can break those in one race.

On a side note, it's an easy repair. Probably cost ~40.00 to either reweld the broken piece or cut off the old one and have them send you a new replacement part that can easily be welded back on.

They may be willing to repair it, though it would be probably be less expensive to have it repaired locally vs. shipping costs back and forth.

First and formost, I would probably call them and let them know you had a problems with it so they can assist you with your issue. I'm sure they won't leave you hanging and not be willing to at least repair it for you.

Good luck,

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Old 01-04-2005 | 05:34 PM
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Call or email Spohn. I bet they would be willing to help you get it fixed, albeit maybe not free if it's got some miles on it.

I also bet the bolts have loosen up on you. The moser setup is notorious for that.
Old 01-04-2005 | 07:27 PM
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if im not mistaken, spohn will replace their torque arms for free if you break it
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Originally Posted by steve10
It's a race part, nothing lasts forever. No different then purchasing a crank, pistons etc...you can break those in one race.

On a side note, it's an easy repair. Probably cost ~40.00 to either reweld the broken piece or cut off the old one and have them send you a new replacement part that can easily be welded back on.

They may be willing to repair it, though it would be probably be less expensive to have it repaired locally vs. shipping costs back and forth.

First and formost, I would probably call them and let them know you had a problems with it so they can assist you with your issue. I'm sure they won't leave you hanging and not be willing to at least repair it for you.

Good luck,

Steve
I went ahead and ordered another rear mount from them. It was only $40. I knew that tthey wouldn't warranty it because of the wear and tear that these things go through.
Old 01-05-2005 | 10:45 AM
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That's what happens to any rear torque arm bracket when the bolts on a Moser 12 bolt loosen up.

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