Ebay part not the same as stock ??? Take a look.

[militarymaxx]

I just received two brand new front arms for a GS Storm. I noticed right away that they were a little different. All the mounting points look like they would fit, but as you can see by my arrows, they are a little different. So, are they a knock-off ? Are they made for some other buggy, but just happen to fit the Storm as well ? Is it a newer version of an old part ? Is it residual left over from the cast ? If anything, it's stronger with the added material.

 

[flash183]

I do not know your buggy but looking at it, it looks like they tried to stregthen that area of the arm with a little more plastic.

You could also call tower tech support, they might know. or call GS, they should know too. both phone numbers are on their websites.

 

[dark10304]

Yes those are for the storm. I broke my left front arm about 3 weeks ago and went to my lhs and purchased a replacement. I believe the reason they look differenct is a newer revision of the part. The extra plastic may be used for renforcement. I know that my arm snapped right where that added plastic is on the front of the arm which does look like a weak spot for the arm. The only logical explination i could provide.. correct me if i am totaly reaching here.

as flash said. . seems we posted at the same time.

extra plastic = added renforcement(possible flaw in the design that GS noticed) which makes me like GS even more. Take responsibility and correct the problem!

 

[mcvickj]

Maybe they redesigned that part when they released the SUT?

 

[militarymaxx]

A re-design makes sense. I was just worried that since I got them real cheap, that they might have been a knock-off. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Krautwagen]

That just looks like flashing from the mold. How thick is it? If it's anything under ~1/8", thats what it is, cut it off, it will not make the arm any stronger.

 

[militarymaxx]

Don't think it's flashing. Too uniform and fairly thick (about 1/8").
I think the guys earlier hit on it. Probably a design change in response to feedback that folks were breaking the arms right at that point.

 

[wiita]

Originally posted by militarymaxx
A re-design makes sense. I was just worried that since I got them real cheap, that they might have been a knock-off. Thanks for the help guys.

If appears to be stronger and costs less. stock up on em?!!?!

wiita