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johniew398
12-16-2013, 02:12 AM
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131215/AUTO0101/312150029/1361/U.S.-closes-Dodge-Viper-investigation
ViperGTS
12-16-2013, 03:46 AM
No surprise for me.
From my own personal experience (as buyer of several snakes) I know that previous owners (and even dealerships) tend to not tell about 'incidents'.

Since the suspension parts are expensive, they do not get replaced.

Years later, the parts fail due to old hair or micro-cracks...
The Stig
12-16-2013, 05:10 AM
only 8 crashes.. ? I bet there are more pics out there than 8 with rear steering knuckles broken 18371838
FLATOUT
12-16-2013, 06:03 AM
I keep those rear knuckle brackets on my car now just for peace of mind.
Fatboy 18
12-16-2013, 06:55 AM
At least that should give many owners piece of mind.
Garron
12-16-2013, 06:59 AM
I am sure there are going to be 20 plus posts of people who are upset about this.......... But they are still too cheap to purchase and install brackets.
XSnake
12-16-2013, 07:28 AM
The aftermarket brackets are cheap insurance and peace of mind for all Gen3/4 owners.
No hemi
12-16-2013, 07:40 AM
i not thrilled about this , but at least i ve had my brackets in the car for at least 10 mo. now!
Fatboy 18
12-16-2013, 11:27 AM
What is good is that they checked the fractures in the metal, I understand it may be a weak point if you curb a wheel but at least its proving its not likely to break without any sort of impact?

I'm wondering if the breakages on track days have been because of stiffer suspension, roll bar bushings and banging the car over the ribbed curves, lap after lap?

I do worry about my A arms and Knuckles with all the pot holes in our poorly maintained roads, its got to add a hell of a lot of stress on the parts :(
J TNT
12-16-2013, 11:41 AM
Good Point ! Very cheap insurance , but still surprises me on those who don't pay for the peace of mind :rolleyes:

I am sure there are going to be 20 plus posts of people who are upset about this.......... But they are still too cheap to purchase and install brackets.
GreenVenom
12-16-2013, 11:51 AM
The aftermarket brackets are cheap insurance and peace of mind for all Gen3/4 owners.

Where are these brackets available from? I know I've seen photos of them installed but didn't know anymore about them.
Probably should have them put on this spring service session.
No hemi
12-16-2013, 12:20 PM
Where are these brackets available from? I know I've seen photos of them installed but didn't know anymore about them.
Probably should have them put on this spring service session.

I bought mine from Snake-oyl!!
Fatboy 18
12-16-2013, 01:11 PM
I think Snake oyl is the main place that markets them, but as with many parts I bet you could order them through Parts Rack?
snkebite
12-16-2013, 04:17 PM
only 8 crashes.. ? I bet there are more pics out there than 8 with rear steering knuckles broken 18371838

I hear that. Having them put on this Spring.
Shooter
12-16-2013, 07:11 PM
I think Snake oyl is the main place that markets them, but as with many parts I bet you could order them through Parts Rack?

Yep. I got mine from JonB
V10LEE
12-16-2013, 10:56 PM
Yup I didn't want to take any chances. Especially tracking it..

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