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mcgusto
08-05-2003, 04:37 PM
I am considering American Star A-arms. i am looking for some helpful feedback from anyone here! Thanks
RiPPiNiTuP7
08-05-2003, 04:57 PM
i've asked before....the response from everyone was junk.
batgeek
08-05-2003, 05:21 PM
just say no to American Star.
mx400
08-05-2003, 05:56 PM
go with houser or burgard. and if you go burgard pappy can get you a good deal
Chanman420q
08-05-2003, 06:10 PM
i looked at american star on ebay and they claim to have a life time warrentty against braking........

what about these JDs....?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46093&item=2426600545&sspagename=rvi%3A1%3A1
skemp
08-05-2003, 07:19 PM
One thing about those arms is they aren't made from chromoly, BUT they do offer an unconditional lifetime warranty against breakage. Tough choice. If I was pressed for money, and needed some a-arms, I gotta say I would consider it. If they do break, they will replace them no questions asked. But it is also a safety issue. I guess no matter how good their warranty is, it won't help fix you up in a crash caused by the arms. :confused:

Although, the name brand arms are not that much more, and the piece of mind might be worth the extra dough.
Juggalo
08-05-2003, 07:38 PM
don't support a company thats in (or was at least) the buisness of ripping people off.
08-05-2003, 11:08 PM
Originally posted by Chanman420q
i looked at american star on ebay and they claim to have a life time warrentty against braking........

what about these JDs....?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46093&item=2426600545&sspagename=rvi%3A1%3A1
what no gresea zerks ? ..that sucks :ermm:
08-06-2003, 03:39 AM
Go with burgard...:macho
Ralph
08-06-2003, 03:59 AM
Originally posted by "2-R's Rider"
what no gresea zerks ? ..that sucks :ermm:

i asked about that and they said that they are self lubricating,,, well my jd's squeak like a mofuga...

also everyone be aware from jd for a little untill i get my a-arms checked out, the pc is chipping around the welds and i think they are cracking!
RiPPiNiTuP7
08-06-2003, 04:12 AM
Originally posted by Ralph
i asked about that and they said that they are self lubricating,,, well my jd's squeak like a mofuga...

also everyone be aware from jd for a little untill i get my a-arms checked out, the pc is chipping around the welds and i think they are cracking!

where can i order a set:scary:
Ralph
08-06-2003, 04:17 AM
www.jdperformanceatv.com
08-06-2003, 04:33 AM
JD recommends you replace your bushing at least once a year,,,and also to pull your arms off regularly to clean the bushings..zerks are da chit though.
Ralph
08-06-2003, 05:02 AM
i grease them often
RiPPiNiTuP7
08-06-2003, 05:09 AM
Originally posted by Rico
JD recommends you replace your bushing at least once a year,,,and also to pull your arms off regularly to clean the bushings..zerks are da chit though.

thats too much crap to go through:ermm:
08-06-2003, 09:07 AM
Originally posted by Ralph
i grease them often
why not just install grease zerks ???:confused2
XANDADA
08-06-2003, 09:27 AM
Check into JB Racing arms, good quality & good price and are "semi-sealed" so you don't have to grease them very often.
Ralph
08-06-2003, 09:58 AM
Originally posted by "2-R's Rider"
why not just install grease zerks ???:confused2


i prob will have to trash em anyways if they are cracked! and then i wont be riding for a while cause im broke, hopefully they will replace or something or they could weld it or something, i dunno....


Maybe i will have to start one of those Complaint threads and send it to them:p
bmw500hp
08-06-2003, 04:39 PM
American Star does have something going for them. It's a good profit margin. But to date I have not figured out how that helps the rider!

If it's quality you seek, JRD's will not Dissapoint. I showed mine to some friends who build very expensive late model and sprint chassis. They flat out said..."this is good work". And would have busted me flat if my purchase was junk!

Burgard, Houser, Arens, RPM, JRD, All good quality products that are priced within reason. :)
400grl
08-07-2003, 02:14 PM
Sorry guys - I gotta throw Ricky Stator A-arms into the mix - I love mine - no problems so far (other than the powdercoat chipping off) - they have been through a lot!!! You can grease them, too - they have the zerk holes w/plugs and one zerk that you use to grease them up - nothing to break off that way. I like it. Tie rods are also very strong.....:D