03' A-Arms vs. 02's

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Canniboomer · #11 Post by **Canniboomer** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:53 pm

The V-shapes are probably stronger, yes... but both designs are strong enough -- although the clearance to shock springs on the V-shapes is very tight, and almost rubs the shockcovers. Also, you may want to drill a 1/4" drainhole in the bottom plate / lowpoint of the V-shapes, to prevent pocketing water and rust there. I drill them and give a shot of glossblack hammerite there.
As for offset wheels, does anyone really WANT to track narrower?

TheJaspMan · #12 Post by **TheJaspMan** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:57 pm

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Originally posted by Canniboomer
The V-shapes are probably stronger, yes... but both designs are strong enough -- although the clearance to shock springs on the V-shapes is very tight, and almost rubs the shockcovers. Also, you may want to drill a 1/4" drainhole in the bottom plate / lowpoint of the V-shapes, to prevent pocketing water and rust there. I drill them and give a shot of glossblack hammerite there.
As for offset wheels, does anyone really WANT to track narrower?

Actually yes. I am already considering going to 4/1 fronts with stock arms for XC.

Canniboomer · #13 Post by **Canniboomer** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:12 pm

....got it, tks. Out here I am trying the opposite 2+3 for the dunes and an instant plus+1 each side. Are all of the 4/1's actually 4LB/1 large bell?, and would the large bells (if avail) clear our V-shapes? always learning here, tks.

TheJaspMan · #14 Post by **TheJaspMan** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:13 pm

I don't think it would help. Jeff Stoess would probably have some experience with this issue. I think he likes to run narrower too.

cannondale27 · #15 Post by **cannondale27** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:55 pm

Arens did build the 03 arms.They are lighter than the 02.Like was said clearance of shock and rims can be a problem.Swaybar will not fit unless a tab is welded on also.

speed_demon · #16 Post by **speed_demon** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 1:00 am

:confused: So which are which? The angled ones are the 03's?

jacobw · #17 Post by **jacobw** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 1:46 am

the angled ones are the 03's and the rounded end ones are 02' I dont know why you would have to worry about running offset wheels with stock arm you dont want to be any narrower than 46" anyway.

Happyboy · #18 Post by **Happyboy** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 2:33 am

I need to run offset with these stock arms.

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cannondale27 · #19 Post by **cannondale27** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:03 am

Allright I will bite.Where did you get those joints?

Happyboy · #20 Post by **Happyboy** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:19 am

Those are the same joints ASR uses for their upgraded bottoms. Big time pricey. http://www.cannondaleriders.com/vbb/showth...=&threadid=8698