Young bobtail Rhys Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 atm I am thinking of buying the gwyn lewis twin walled arms as I know that his equipment is very well built and is of high quality. However, is there any other recommendations that you lot consider being better than these? TIA Rhys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 What size lift do you have? I've only got a 40mm lift but my trailing arm bushes are getting chewed up in a matter of 6 months. So I'm thinking of doing the same and buying cranked arms. I'll be watching this thread to see where it goes. Do you have a link/pic/price for the ones you are looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Nope! Stick to Gwyns, good value and mega strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/page6.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 I have the +2" springs from scrapiron and the gwyn lewis challenge parts. My bushes aren't chewed up, but under articulation you can put your finger behind the bush! I thought gwyn lewis as I already have some of his equipment and have been treated with maximum respect from him and as yet, have not heard even the slightest of bad feedback from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I fitted a pair of cranked arms to my 90 ages back , and without changing anything else, i gained an extre 1" in axle droop due to the chassis bush not being as stressed. a definate worthwhile mod IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotian Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Is 69 pounds EACH a good price? Seems pretty steep for what they are? What prices are they else where such as QT or Scorpion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Is 69 pounds EACH a good price? VERY. £140 is not a lot for what you get. Gwyn's stuff is very good - the event results of vehicles fitted with his stuff speaks for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 As already recomended ,Gwyns stuff, Its good , strong and well designed and not overly engineered to make it unreliable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Do they come with the bushes at the axle end as per picture from his site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelf Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 yes they do.... at the axle end. highly recommended........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Well, I am going to make a different recommendation.... Jezbuilt TM you wont get a better pair of cranked arms IMHO. However, at this time of year the lead time might be a tad long, then again, he'll be needing to folding stuff so maybe he'll do them quicker... hmmmm. Anyhow, drop dollythelw a pm and take a look HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I would get a pair of jez's arms if only for the welding B) Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Are his one's solid steel then? If so they won't be as strong as gwyn's twin walls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I dont think there is a strength issue with jez's arms tbh, have you read the linked thread? Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 I dont think there is a strength issue with jez's arms tbh, have you read the linked thread?Will. Sorry, didn't see that link to start with So, the answer to my own question is yes they are very strong! Although, I am still not persuaded to buy his rather than gwyn's. I am sure they are just as good, however, I have seen gwyn's in action and know what they are all about etc. and have delt with gwyn before and his customer service is about as good as it gets so........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Well, I am going to make a different recommendation....Jezbuilt TM you wont get a better pair of cranked arms IMHO. However, at this time of year the lead time might be a tad long, then again, he'll be needing to folding stuff so maybe he'll do them quicker... hmmmm. Anyhow, drop dollythelw a pm and take a look HERE I'll second that. Had mine fitted for about 12 mths now. Done a fair bit of offroading in that time and not a mark on them. Well worth the money. But as mentioned, lead time might be a bit around this time of year. He has a few things to sort out on his truck that occupies his time slightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Have dealt with Gwyn and he is a top bloke certainly knows his stuff, i cant comment on his rear arms but i'm sure they are every bit as good as his other goodies. I do however have Jez's arm's fitted and they are top notch, had them on for some time now dont think they have a mark on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 has anyone had experience with the x-arm? http://www.x-eng.co.uk/X-Joint.asp clever piece of kit. more expensive but looks like it will do the job for ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Both Bish and Tonka have got points. Jez's arms are very nice (I had a set of his very early ones and the tube he uses now is a little more special) HOWEVER they are not as readily available and whether he'll knock some up for you depends on how well he thinks his build is going and how much he needs build cash. Oh, and getting hold of him can be tricky! On the other hand if you give gwyn a call they'll be in the post that day. X-arms are very nice but they are a little more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I've got Jez's trailing arms. 6mm wall tube, Tig root and migged capping, most lovely and strong as a strong thing in a very strong place. Recommended ! Pm him and ask. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Sorry, didn't see that link to start with So, the answer to my own question is yes they are very strong! Although, I am still not persuaded to buy his rather than gwyn's. I am sure they are just as good, however, I have seen gwyn's in action and know what they are all about etc. and have delt with gwyn before and his customer service is about as good as it gets so........................ I'll have a set of QT Heavy Duty cranked rear radius arms going spare in about 2 weeks time if you want them. £90 delivered. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Ive got some steel on order at the mo, used the last making the arms for Mouse but have enough orders booked to do another batch I'd go to Gwyn if you need them pdq though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Wightman Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I've got Jez's trailing arms. 6mm wall tube, Tig root and migged capping, most lovely and strong as a strong thing in a very strong place. Recommended !Pm him and ask. Mo Prone to leaking were they? A tig root should sort that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I prefer it to sikoflex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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