Compression Rod - NEED HELP!

[st0878]

I am in the middle of overhauling the rack and all the rubber bushings to poly. I was cleaning the radius arms and noticed a slight bend on the driver side and an even slighter bend on the passenger arms. The car was really lowered by the PO and would bottom out easily. I have since put the original springs back in. Can anyone tell me whether the bend in radius arms is by design or damage?

[Bambikiller240]

I'm not sure what you mean by "Radius arm". Is that the same as Tension/Compression Rods? Any pictures?

I have never noticed a "bend" in any of the T/C rods of the Z cars that I've owned.

[st0878]

I originally put compression rod but I was reading my FSM and it called them radius arms so I came back and edited my post. So yes I'm talking about the compression rod. I loaned out my digital camera so I cant send you a pic but here's a link to Atlanticz article that shows the rod. Thanks EZ

http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/comprod/index.html

[LanceM]

No bends, they should be straight.

[st0878]

Thanks to you and my 5 pound sledge....they're staight now!!! Thank for you help!