Rear ARB bracket broken :(

[edwards_a3]

hey guys, my rear ARB bracket is broken, on the near side, is this a part which is easily replaced? if so do you think i good bit of welding will surfice?

any help would be great
oh and merry chirstmas
Matt

 

[Cupra20]

I take it it's an aftermarket one yeah? if so you could either make some yourself or ask bill if he's got any.

 

[edwards_a3]

yea its neuspeed, its not the drop link thats broken its what the drop link connects to on the car itself.

 

[CupraElliott]

How old is it? I wouldn't be too happy if it just broke. Contact whoever you bought them from and try get a replacement.

Failing that I am sure a decent weld will be ok.

 

[Cupra20]

yea its neuspeed, its not the drop link thats broken its what the drop link connects to on the car itself.

if it's like mine it's a 2" L bracket just bolted on to the rear axle and to the drop link, you could either weld it, make a new one or bill (badger 5) does them.

 

[ibizacupra]

i have them in stock.
i wouold check however, that the drop link lengths are setup correctly with the car on level ground, NOT with one side jacked up at a time, a la on the drive way norm. reason for why is you will be adjusting the lengths whilst the rear beam is twisted, and you are dialing in unwanted torque/stress
regards
bill

 

[edwards_a3]

thanks for the replys, ill get it up on ramps in the next few days and post a pic ill be making an order with u bill in the next ew weeks anyway. Oh and the arbs were fitted in 2006 lol

 

[edwards_a3]

right unfortunately i can not post urls to other sights as i havnt posted enough, Bill ill email you the photo in the next day or two, and lets hope some light can be shed.

thanks guys

 

[m0rk]

right unfortunately i can not post urls to other sights as i havnt posted enough, Bill ill email you the photo in the next day or two, and lets hope some light can be shed.

thanks guys

try now

 

[edwards_a3]

thanks m0rk

the red circled area is my issue, this is what is broken, the drop link itself is fine. hope this makes a bit more sense

thanks

 

[Cupra20]

looks like it should just be the L bracket that you need, might be worth replacing both while your at it.

 

[ibizacupra]

looks like the brkt yep
same as my own rusty ibiza one

£10 +vat & carriage for a new pair with stainless steel bolts

regards
bill

 

[edwards_a3]

Thanks Bill, ill give you a call on monday, for disks pads and a new set of those beauties.
thanks for everyones help, no more clunking for me

Matt