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Old 03-30-2020, 09:07 AM   #1
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Look at the size of the two tiny M8 studs used to hold the end on the OEM style GT3 inner bushing end, yours is way beefier than that.

I think this part gets most of its load in compression and tension vs shear.

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Old 03-30-2020, 09:27 AM   #2
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Look at the size of the two tiny M8 studs used to hold the end on the OEM style GT3 inner bushing end, yours is way beefier than that.

I think this part gets most of its load in compression and tension vs shear.

Disclaimer: I am certainly no engineer
That’s a great comparison, it’s shocking how small the studs are on the GT3 arms
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