^ Probably best to watch on mute. I am 100% talking out my ass and have no idea how grade 8 hardware looks when it fails. I'm currently looking through the Googles and realizing how dumb it is to say such things.
I was reading a page on ARP's website that mentioned bolts are meant to clamp two things together and not locate parts. Makes sense to me - but how do you get around using a bolt to both clamp AND locate?Can't see in too close, but I'm guessing cracking due to fatigue is what did them in. The center "bar" is the final failure location and essentially the metal tearing. The smoother area to each side were where the cracking originated. Basically the pushing and pulling back and forth caused cracking until failure. This points to a defect in the bolt manufacturing process.
Would need in hand to really confirm
What would y'all do as far as addressing the broken pieces?
There's been a couple of really nice resto-mod cars for low-30's which I think is where I'm targeting. All aftermarket suspension, tasteful drivetrain upgrades, clean interiors and meh quality paint. I'm ok with that. When we get a little closer to it, Ill see what I can string together.Go for the goal. While owning a fox is great I really want to get my 67 back, nothing special, it was just a really nice fastback with a premium fuel 4 barrel 302, auto with a couple rare options. Soon you'll miss the opportunity by being priced out of reality or age.
Maybe this will come up better. I couldnt get great photos up close with the iPhone
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKm8W78Czm0
What you said.Can't see in too close, but I'm guessing cracking due to fatigue is what did them in. The center "bar" is the final failure location and essentially the metal tearing. The smoother area to each side were where the cracking originated. Basically the pushing and pulling back and forth caused cracking until failure. This points to a defect in the bolt manufacturing process.
Would need in hand to really confirm
Mine must be full back as well. I could drive forward all day, but not reverse at all.If you have a ton of caster, the wheel will want to track straight. Rake that strut back far enough and the ball joint will be slightly ahead of the center hub point and it will want to track straight like a shopping cart. That’s what helps with return to center.
Stock foxes have minimal caster. Mine are full back.
Mine must be full back as well. I could drive forward all day, but not reverse at all.