x6sq rear wishbone on old x6

[timmy121]

i have an old x6 and have got a crack on one of my rear arms, and out of spares on that side now
so was wondering if i put the new x6sq wishbones on, do i need to change anything else or won't they work

cheers pete

[vinny20]

Originally Posted by timmy121

i have an old x6 and have got a crack on one of my rear arms, and out of spares on that side now
so was wondering if i put the new x6sq wishbones on, do i need to change anything else or won't they work

cheers pete

I wouldnt risk it just buy some new ones most of the power will come from the rear end the wishbones have alot to offer

[Northy]

Even though I trust what vinny has to say here is my answer.....

You need to change the tower too to keep the shock wheel rates the same

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[timmy121]

i am changing it
i what to know if the new one's work on the old car
because the sq one are different to the old one's

[timmy121]

o right didn't know the tower had changed

[Northy]

Yup, the 2'ed bones have no kink in them, so the tower had to change to get the same shock angles.

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[vinny20]

Originally Posted by timmy121

o right didn't know the tower had changed

not only that the x-6sq is a one peice chassis aswell wich is alot better and straight forwood to lipo

[timmy121]

may just see if i can get some old ones for now
cos the cars great at the moment

[YoungChazz]

Most of our Stocking Dealers still have the original control arms, #3010.

The Squared arms (#3012) do fit the original car, and posters above are correct, the straight arms require the Squared tower, #3313. The Squared tower will bolt straight on to your original car.

[elektrobuggy]

I have read on another place the reason for change to the straight A-arms were interchangeability between LH and RH side.
Is there any other concern?

I am thinking the way vice versa to use the former Arms + shocktowers
from the '08 X-6 on my Squared cause this parts had some significant price drop after shipping of the new car.

/norbert

[YoungChazz]

The primary reason we made the new arms is that the mold for the old ones is shot. The last run of arms from the original tool is full of flashing and the parts are not up to our current quality standards. Further, there were material flow issues with the original tool. The new tool makes a far superior product.

The Squared arm was designed by Paul. Paul designed a better arm that looks better and has better flow in the tool. All at once! And it's reversable too. Ace!

You can also see Paul's design work in the Squared chassis, which has all the same advantages: Looks better, molds better in the tool, easier to build and work on, just as strong or stonger.