Author Topic: Why are full flight a-arms so cheap? (Read 5286 times)

c_williamson007 · « **on:** November 27, 2014, 12:56:53 AM »

I've seen full flight a-arms on eBay for like $300 or $400. The pictures make them look nice but a pos with a good paint job is still a pos. I just noticed a member has a pair for sale on the forum too. I would like to get some opinions on them. Has any one actualy used them?

pinned250r · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2014, 08:22:14 AM »

I've heard of crap welds and pitiful ball joints. If ball joints go out, expect to spend 120-200 to replace with quality.

andy@maultechatv · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2014, 10:24:00 AM »

Cheap hardware. We used to manufacture A-Arms and just for the hardware cost us around $350 per set for quality parts alone! This should give you an idea of what quality you are getting.

c_williamson007 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:16:35 PM »

Hmmm.... Well that's kinda what I expected. I assume they have been built & assembled in China. Well I think the best thing we can take from this is people are still coming up with new parts to keep the old "R's" going, even if the parts suck!

c_williamson007 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2014, 01:18:24 PM »

Happy thanks giving every body don't forget to reset your spring preload tomorrow to accommodate your new weight!

aberegg05 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2014, 02:13:57 PM »

Fullflights are made in the USA. andy is right. Hardware is terrible. I paid $110 for new hiems and then turned around and sold locally for $140. Worst investment I've made.

fearlessfred · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2014, 07:00:49 PM »

I believe fullflights and American star are the same. The set I had years back were made of heavy wall mild steal and were very heavy. All the hardware was junk and would not recommend them to my enemy's.

muthahucker · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2015, 11:20:04 PM »

Friend of mine had a set of them. They seemed to be alright for recreational riding but the powder coating was cheap. The original red colour turned pinkish after about a year. It was just cosmetic but another point to show the low quality of them.