FREE RLCA Fix from Pedders - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JusticePete · 05-25-2011, 11:31 AM

There has been a fair amount of discussion regarding failures of the endlink tab on the Rear Lower Control Arm. One member of the C5 Community has managed to cause both of his arms to fail. Go PQ -- our new in house destructive tester

It is Pedders opinion that this problem is limited in scope. After almost two months there are only a handful of failures reported. None involved just driving down the street. Some were possibly wheel hop induced. Some may have been impact induced. Some may be due to loose endlink bolts. It seems there was a bit more to each indicent than it just broke.

With that said Pedders is offering 20 sets of WELD-IN tabs for FREE. All you have to due is post up and be one of the first 20.

PQ's 'repaired' arm. When I straightened it out the arm was in far worse shape than the original photos showed.

We believe the problem with the RLCA is very limited in scope. With all the focus this thread has created, there are just a few failed RLCA endlink tabs reported. For those looking for a bullet proof solution, the Pedders welded in tab offers the most stability.

Vertically the welded tab holds the bracket in place.
Horizontally the top weld adds stability.
Welding in the corners reduces cracking in the corners caused by the stress of bending the bracket during manufacture.
Doubling the thickness of the tab reduces lateral flexing.
Because the welded in tab maintains the OE arm dimensionally, there is minimal change in load at any given point.

On a new arm, we are 99.999% confident this is a lifetime fix. PQ's arm is in really bad shape. We'll see how the welded in tab does with the severe cracks. It has less than a 20% chance of staying together, but we'll run it through the expert demolition skills of the one and only PQ to see how it fairs.

The first 20 sets of weld in tabs will be shipped for FREE.

Sign up HERE:

1. PQ
2. Redemption
3. Ject
4. Tag Ur It (Pedders Brackets)
5. Darth Emma
6. RJT2SSRS
7. jcmG8 for his G8
8. steiger
9. TheSpyMaster
10. turboj
11. Snake Slayer
12. ChopSS
13. Vgav1221
14. Blazzin1
15. Devryn17
16. MORA84
17. blake-b
18. Camarowguy
19. Mindz
20. Orange5th Gen
21. SSRSLY
22. Fishdaddy

Special Guest Set: Forgeline

With special thanks to MisterCamaro69, Rob@WretchedMS.com and William at Witt Buick here is the Pedders Bolt-On RLCA Endlink Bracket.

This solution addresses the structural integrity of the OE endlink tab.

The folded steel slides over the OE tab increasing the thickness from 2.8mm to 8.4mm
The fold at the top increase lateral stability
The wings mirror the design of the OE tab to increase stability and prevent cracking in the corners
The bottom plate assures even distribution of load
The endlink stud and through bolt secure the bracket

The part will be imported from Detroit. They are in production. We'll have stock in about two weeks. It will be listed in our online catalog today.

The Stig · 05-25-2011, 11:34 AM

Present. I would like a set

thespymaster · 05-25-2011, 11:34 AM

I WANT A FREE SET!!

JusticePete · 05-25-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

Present. I would like a set

Please email me your full name and ship too address. PGB@PeddersUSA.com

JusticePete · 05-25-2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thespymaster

I WANT A FREE SET!!

Please email me your ship to.

The Stig · 05-25-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Please email me your full name and ship too address. PGB@PeddersUSA.com

email sent

so excited

TURBOJ · 05-25-2011, 11:41 AM

I'll take a set please, email sent

JusticePete · 05-25-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

email sent

so excited

Got it!

JusticePete · 05-25-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TURBOJ

I'll take a set

Please email me your full name and ship too address. PGB@PeddersUSA.com

JusticePete · 05-25-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TURBOJ

I'll take a set please, email sent

Free parts and you live in paradise

Snake Slayer · 05-25-2011, 11:50 AM

Email sent please send me a set

JusticePete · 05-25-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Slayer

Email sent please send me a set

Please send your email again as it has not delivered. PGB@PeddersUSA.com

chopss · 05-25-2011, 11:53 AM

If free its for me lol I would like a set.

JusticePete · 05-25-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopss

If free its for me lol I would like a set.

Don't forget to email your details.

05-25-2011, 11:31 AM	#1
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	FREE RLCA Fix from Pedders There has been a fair amount of discussion regarding failures of the endlink tab on the Rear Lower Control Arm. One member of the C5 Community has managed to cause both of his arms to fail. Go PQ -- our new in house destructive tester It is Pedders opinion that this problem is limited in scope. After almost two months there are only a handful of failures reported. None involved just driving down the street. Some were possibly wheel hop induced. Some may have been impact induced. Some may be due to loose endlink bolts. It seems there was a bit more to each indicent than it just broke. With that said Pedders is offering 20 sets of WELD-IN tabs for FREE. All you have to due is post up and be one of the first 20. PQ's 'repaired' arm. When I straightened it out the arm was in far worse shape than the original photos showed. We believe the problem with the RLCA is very limited in scope. With all the focus this thread has created, there are just a few failed RLCA endlink tabs reported. For those looking for a bullet proof solution, the Pedders welded in tab offers the most stability. Vertically the welded tab holds the bracket in place. Horizontally the top weld adds stability. Welding in the corners reduces cracking in the corners caused by the stress of bending the bracket during manufacture. Doubling the thickness of the tab reduces lateral flexing. Because the welded in tab maintains the OE arm dimensionally, there is minimal change in load at any given point. On a new arm, we are 99.999% confident this is a lifetime fix. PQ's arm is in really bad shape. We'll see how the welded in tab does with the severe cracks. It has less than a 20% chance of staying together, but we'll run it through the expert demolition skills of the one and only PQ to see how it fairs. The first 20 sets of weld in tabs will be shipped for FREE. Sign up HERE: 1. PQ 2. Redemption 3. Ject 4. Tag Ur It (Pedders Brackets) 5. Darth Emma 6. RJT2SSRS 7. jcmG8 for his G8 8. steiger 9. TheSpyMaster 10. turboj 11. Snake Slayer 12. ChopSS 13. Vgav1221 14. Blazzin1 15. Devryn17 16. MORA84 17. blake-b 18. Camarowguy 19. Mindz 20. Orange5th Gen 21. SSRSLY 22. Fishdaddy Special Guest Set: Forgeline With special thanks to MisterCamaro69, Rob@WretchedMS.com and William at Witt Buick here is the Pedders Bolt-On RLCA Endlink Bracket. This solution addresses the structural integrity of the OE endlink tab. The folded steel slides over the OE tab increasing the thickness from 2.8mm to 8.4mm The fold at the top increase lateral stability The wings mirror the design of the OE tab to increase stability and prevent cracking in the corners The bottom plate assures even distribution of load The endlink stud and through bolt secure the bracket *The part will be imported from Detroit.* They are in production. We'll have stock in about two weeks. It will be listed in our online catalog today. Last edited by JusticePete; 03-02-2012 at 09:34 AM.

05-25-2011, 11:34 AM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Present. I would like a set __________________

05-25-2011, 11:34 AM	#3
thespymaster Drives: C7 / ZL1 / SS / trucsk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G4 CLASSIFIED Posts: 4,533 View My Garage	I WANT A FREE SET!! __________________ 2014 C7 Stingray 3LT/Z51 2013 Camaro SS 2012 Camaro ZL1 - 850 HP 2015 GMC Denali 3500HD 4x4 2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4x4

05-25-2011, 11:50 AM	#11
Snake Slayer Drives: Awaiting 2014 C7 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 902	Email sent please send me a set __________________ Awaiting 2014 C7

05-25-2011, 11:53 AM	#13
chopss Drives: 04 sentra, 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 528	If free its for me lol I would like a set. __________________

05-25-2011, 11:41 AM	#7
TURBOJ Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, 1998 Z28 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 196	I'll take a set please, email sent

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