Corrosion on forward steering arms

MacDaddy · 07-09-2009, 06:13 PM

Has anyone else noticed the corrosion and rust on the forward steering arms?
Had the car up on the rack at the dealer yesterday changing a wheel, and looking at those asrms you would have thought I had this car 10 years driving it through salt, not the 4 weeks I've had it. service manager said not to worry. Any input??

dad · 07-09-2009, 06:18 PM

Post some good quality photos, for evaluation.

bucknakedru · 07-09-2009, 07:29 PM

I got it too. Their really rusty!! Not just in spots, but the entire arm. Hope its normal.

MacDaddy · 07-09-2009, 07:45 PM

I'll see what I can do about the pics.

Modshack · 07-09-2009, 10:24 PM

Just the tie rod....Looks to be cast where everything else is aluminum. Wire brush and hit it with some rustoleum if it's bothersome..

AK370Z · 07-09-2009, 10:26 PM

Normal. Follow what he said /\

mrarroyo · 07-10-2009, 12:50 PM

You could always paint them w/ POR15 or similar.

POR15, Inc. - Stop Rust Permanently - Repair Gas & Fuel Tanks

MacDaddy · 07-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Thanks y'all that is exactly what it looks like. I was thinking the same thing with the brush and paint. Since I am throwin some camo paint on my ammo cans maybe I'll do the same to these.

Thanks

mAc

kannibul · 07-10-2009, 09:51 PM

If you really want to get them fixed...take them off and to a powder coater. Just make sure they don't touch the threads, and be sure to sand the jam-nut area flat/smooth so you can get things tight enough to not work loose.

Modshack · 07-12-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

If you really want to get them fixed...take them off and to a powder coater. Just make sure they don't touch the threads, and be sure to sand the jam-nut area flat/smooth so you can get things tight enough to not work loose.

You don't want to powdercoat those...The ball joints are part of the arms. 400 degrees of PC baking may not be good for them...

MacDaddy · 07-12-2009, 05:31 PM

I am going to stick with cammo paint

kannibul · 07-12-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

You don't want to powdercoat those...The ball joints are part of the arms. 400 degrees of PC baking may not be good for them...

Oh - good point.

twotonezed · 03-12-2010, 11:26 PM

I took my wheels off for the first time yesterday and I noticed rust forming on the hubs and between the rotor and wheel. There was even some rust inside the center cap of the rear wheel. The thing is it only has 4500 miles on it and has not been driven at all this winter. Maybe it is a normal thing but it seemed excessive to me. Any insight?

Vegasboricua · 03-13-2010, 12:59 AM

I'm gunna have to take a look at mine when I get home too.

Modshack · 03-13-2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twotonezed

I took my wheels off for the first time yesterday and I noticed rust forming on the hubs and between the rotor and wheel. There was even some rust inside the center cap of the rear wheel. The thing is it only has 4500 miles on it and has not been driven at all this winter. Maybe it is a normal thing but it seemed excessive to me. Any insight?

Perfectly normal on unprotected cast iron. If you don't like it prep and paint.

Here's how my car looked at 3 days old:

07-09-2009, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
MacDaddy Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NRH2O, Texas Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	Corrosion on forward steering arms Has anyone else noticed the corrosion and rust on the forward steering arms? Had the car up on the rack at the dealer yesterday changing a wheel, and looking at those asrms you would have thought I had this car 10 years driving it through salt, not the 4 weeks I've had it. service manager said not to worry. Any input??

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Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Just the tie rod....Looks to be cast where everything else is aluminum. Wire brush and hit it with some rustoleum if it's bothersome.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 07-09-2009 at 10:28 PM.

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03-12-2010, 11:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
twotonezed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Moorhead Posts: 87 Drives: 09 370 base Rep Power: 15	Rust on hubs I took my wheels off for the first time yesterday and I noticed rust forming on the hubs and between the rotor and wheel. There was even some rust inside the center cap of the rear wheel. The thing is it only has 4500 miles on it and has not been driven at all this winter. Maybe it is a normal thing but it seemed excessive to me. Any insight?

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bucknakedru Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 39 Drives: Silver 370Z Rep Power: 15	I got it too. Their really rusty!! Not just in spots, but the entire arm. Hope its normal.

07-09-2009, 07:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
MacDaddy Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NRH2O, Texas Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	I'll see what I can do about the pics.

07-10-2009, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	You could always paint them w/ POR15 or similar. POR15, Inc. - Stop Rust Permanently - Repair Gas & Fuel Tanks

07-10-2009, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
MacDaddy Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NRH2O, Texas Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	Thanks y'all that is exactly what it looks like. I was thinking the same thing with the brush and paint. Since I am throwin some camo paint on my ammo cans maybe I'll do the same to these. Thanks mAc

07-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	If you really want to get them fixed...take them off and to a powder coater. Just make sure they don't touch the threads, and be sure to sand the jam-nut area flat/smooth so you can get things tight enough to not work loose.

07-12-2009, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
MacDaddy Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NRH2O, Texas Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	I am going to stick with cammo paint

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