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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:46 pm    Post subject: New Long Travel A-Arm Conversion For Sandrails... Reply with quote

I'll be introducing my latest Bolt-on Long Travel A-Arm kit for Sandrails at the Sand Sports Super Show this weekend.
Stop by and check it out as well as my Off-Road A-Arm Kit for VW based vehicles. Maybe even have a beer on me...
Pete...Pavilion 20, Booth #413-415
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

WoW...Pretty tough Crowd around here... Embarassed
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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go take your shoddy product and your blatant forums advertisement elsewhere!!
JK Laughing

front end looks good, i know its supposed to be entirely bolt on but the mount for the rear section looks like it could come loose while off roading, but just welding in a piece wouldn't be hard, but then again it may not come loose. needs some testing, you should donate one to me for some field testing.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Price?

Is there more information about how the rear brackets mount?

How far back do the rear arms mount?

It looks like a steering box is also included.

Will the spindles work with brakes?


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is a great looking kit. knowing your abilitys to build something I know it is top quality. unlike the bug masters around here Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's pretty slick. What sort of adjustment do you have where the rearward part of the a-arms connect to the existing frame? Not all frames are the same there. That's about as close a "bolt-on" set up as I've ever seen.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

haha yeah I seen this posted on GD.com also and that you must have a brewery at your disposal. It truly does look like an awesome setup. If I weren't picking up am a-arm rail this weekend I'd seriously consider this.

BTW how much travel are you getting out of this?
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

His site says 15+''
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

gonenomad wrote:
Price?

Is there more information about how the rear brackets mount?

How far back do the rear arms mount?

It looks like a steering box is also included.

Will the spindles work with brakes?

www.a-arm.com go to it . His number is there . Call him his name is Pete. He can and will build to what you want. Nothing is set in stone. His shop is state of the art in more ways than you can imagine.
I have not talked with him But looking at the spindles he used. It looks just like the other kit he builds and I would say yes brakes are not a issue. I imagine you can use combo on it just like he put on mine.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

saw his new setup at the show,if i still had a buggy with a bolt on beam,id do this front end,it would cost you more to do a big beam arms spindes etc.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

this set up was awseome to bad you guys were in a tight room..it took forever to walk thrue them tiny isles
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Guys....Thanks for the support and the great input on the sandrail kit. The show was a Hit for me and I can't wait to get this new one rolling. There were quite a few Samba people that I finally got to meet and I appreciate them taking the time to say hello. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

seabeebuggy wrote:
That is a great looking kit. knowing your abilitys to build something I know it is top quality. unlike the bug masters around here Wink


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PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hate to bump an ancient thread, but I've been looking at this kit for almost a year and I've finally gotten the beans to plunk down the cash. I've been calling the shop and emailing, but haven't heard back. Are you still making this setup? I've got a couple questions before I pull the trigger.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

He is still in business. not sure why heis not returning calls?? I will call and see if the numbers changed.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Ducktape,

Thanks for the call today. I've sent the information you require.

Pete
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

going to be at the expo again this year pete?...ill see you there if u are..I will probably be the only filipino there lol...my name is mark...Cya at the expo!
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Almost a year later... Are these kits still available?
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think so. www.a-arm.com
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 3:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pete has stopped making his kits for now. it's on the site.
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