bent trailing link

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changedman

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 10, 2003

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i was changing tires to winters today and noticed that my rear passenger side trailing link is bent- quite a bit. it is almost rubbing the inside part of the tire. it shouldn't be like this-
i had my bushings replaced and the dealer said nothing.

should i take it in, or is it not that bad or is it not really required.

should this be warranty work?

 

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2016 BMYFS AT

• Nov 10, 2003

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I think you're screwed

 

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 10, 2003

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howso, its a 3 foot piece of metal

need thoughts please...

 

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• Nov 10, 2003

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The dealer probably jacked it up improperly.
1244 (msporange

 

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 10, 2003

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i have appt tomorrow at 410p, is it something where i shouldnt drive the car?

will they just bend it back or replace it?

 

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2003 Black Mica MSP #566

• Nov 10, 2003

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well they SHOULD replace it,if the bend it back there will be a weak spot in it form the stress.

 

o.g.sk8er

• Nov 10, 2003

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If the dealer tries to screw you, by charging an arm and a leg, you might want to look at AWR Racings trailing links. I just put them on this weekend and they really improved the handling of the vehicle. Real easy to install, as well. They are only$85.00. www.awrracing.com

Patrick

 

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 10, 2003

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thanks. anyone know what a stock one costs?

 

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• Nov 11, 2003

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Not sure what a stock one runs, but make sure you don't jack your car up from these as they are very flimsy.

 

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 11, 2003

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bump

 

o.g.sk8er

• Nov 11, 2003

• #11

pdhaudio said:

thanks. anyone know what a stock one costs?

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My dealer has them for $42.00 each.
So, the AWR Racing one's are a couple of dollars more, but worth every penny.


Patrick

 

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 11, 2003

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i saw a bunch on their site, which ones do i get from awr?

 

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 11, 2003

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i wonder if my dealer has them in stock...

 

o.g.sk8er

• Nov 11, 2003

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pdhaudio said:

i saw a bunch on their site, which ones do i get from awr?

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These ones...no pics, though.


http://www.awrracing.com/pages/pro/proparts.html

Part # PRO 2000

Patrick

 

o.g.sk8er

• Nov 11, 2003

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pdhaudio said:

i wonder if my dealer has them in stock...

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prolly..

 

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• Nov 11, 2003

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o.g.sk8ter for president!

 

o.g.sk8er

• Nov 11, 2003

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tonkabui said:

o.g.sk8ter for president!

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(nervous)

 

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 11, 2003

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OG- that link KEEPS crashing my browser! diff link?

 

o.g.sk8er

• Nov 11, 2003

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o.k. try this

www.awrracing.com

>enter>>> goto >>products>>goto>>>protege>>>goto>>parts list and pricing.

#PRO 2000 Rear Trailing links

Hope this helps.

Patrick

 

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Nov 11, 2003

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thanks. now, how hard is it to put them in? DIY thing? I mean sheesh, it looks like just two bolts.