Ebay / TCS multi-link snapped rod ends *pics*

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Originally Posted by Gladman

My opinion.... you should have greased that stuff.

Read my first post.

They were properly greased with lithium grease after each oil change. The last one being 5 weeks prior to failure.

Originally Posted by Gladman

Id say its pretty obvious with a joint like that to grease it. If you have covered it with some white lithium grease it may have lasted 10 years, instead of 1.

Nope, not even one year with regular greasing.

Originally Posted by Gladman

Also, no one hear knows your driving habits, a part wouldnt rust up and seize if its constantly being worked.

My car is a daily driver, and has been since I installed these arms.

During the summer it was a short commute to school everyday.

Starting in the winter I drive 60km back and forth to work everyday.

I assure you, the joint was constantly worked.

Originally Posted by Gladman

Lots of people run these arms and have no problems at all.

One failure speaks louder then a million successes.

What are the details of these other people? Climate? Salted roads? Daily mileage?

Simply because the arms haven't failed yet on other rides, does not mean they are insusceptible to failure in the future.