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I installed my Saleen watt linkage last summer. After about 1500miles (I don't drive that much...) at an AX meeting, one of the Watt control arms broke right off at the weld. After inspecting the other control arm I found that one cracked at the weld as well. Everything is installed according to the instructions and I also checked the geometry on rear suspension, cycle the total travel (springs removed) and found no bind in the watt linkage.
Is it anyone out there that had this problem? According to Saleen this has not happen before...
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Tried that but the new owners of Saleen is not that interested to honor "old" warranties... But JDM that I purchased the linkage from helped me with a new set of arms. But I am still a little worried about the new ones how they will hold up.
If you go to www.teamshelby.com there was a guy there on the GT500 forum who also had one of the control arms on a Saleen Watts Link break at the weld like yours did. I think he said that he contacted JDM Engineering in New Jersey, and they got him a new arm from Saleen.
Blair
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2010 Mustang GT Kona Blue 5spd 3.73s
19" ASA GT1s, Roush stg 2 suspension, GT500 strut mounts, Roush short shifter, Stoptech big brakes, Bama tune, JBA shorty headers, Steeda UDPs, Saleen watts link
i saw something in a mustang trader magazine that was an interview with steve saleen, and he said in the interview that SMS would be accepting saleen's warrenties just like they were an SMS warranty.
dont know for sure how that will work out, but its worth looking into.
I would try to find out if there is an engineering problem with the way the arms are welded or maybe there was just a bunch of bad welds. A good welding shop that does structural welding in your area should be able to suggest a fix, even on new arms. You dont want that to happen again.
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05 GT GT500 conversion, Techco 428hp/396tq, Tillman tune. Hooker Super Comp LTs, Pypes HF cats, Steeda: Sport shifter, Front relo kit, HD strut pads. BMR: lowering springs, adj 3rd link, phb, rear relo brackets. Stillen adj front and rear sway bars. GT 500 18x9.5 wheels. GT500 14" Brembos, GT500 front lower control arms. Tokico D-specs
Thank You Blair!
That was interesting reading, and Saleen told me they have not had any other control arms breaking.....hmmm.. I would suggest any other using the Saleen Watt linkage to check for cracks in the bushing tubes next to the weld! JDM is sending me a new set but I think I will make a new set myself with thicker material in the bushing tubes and TIG weld it for a more flexible weld.
I was not happy with the reputation of the Gen I watts link from Saleen. I switched mine out to the Techco piece.
It seems like a higher quality part according to my roadracing shop installer. Now Techcos out of business, so I have no idea if it's possible to get any more parts if anything happens. Erik
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06' Mustang GT premium pkg, Saleen SC with JDM kit with 3.2 pulley, 474rwhp, 452tk (upgraded Saleen intercooler), dual fuel pump. Complete Saleen, Steeda, H&R suspension upgrades, Techco watts link, Borla exhaust 9,10x18 chrome bullitt wheels, 285/40/18 & 255/45/18 Nitto 555 tires. Powerslot rotors, ss lines,ABS pads New car scent air freshener.
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Saleen watt linkage problem
According to Saleen this has not happen before...
