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Old 06-28-2019, 10:42 AM
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so im getting very slight wobbles at about 45....barely noticeable but I check the track bar anyways. To my surprise, the hole on the axle mount isn't wallowed out but it appears that the bushing on the track bar is. when I turn the wheel, the bolt stays in place but the track bar still moves back and forth around it. Its a brand new track bar that I replaced maybe a month ago! Has this happened to anyone else?
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Are you saying the rubber is shot or it's loose on the bushing? Is the bushing tight between the bracket ears? We're getting some real S*** from China lately. The rubber wears oversized very quickly.
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The bolt should be tightened to 74 ft/lbs.
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Originally Posted by greynolds17
so im getting very slight wobbles at about 45....barely noticeable but I check the track bar anyways. To my surprise, the hole on the axle mount isn't wallowed out but it appears that the bushing on the track bar is. when I turn the wheel, the bolt stays in place but the track bar still moves back and forth around it. Its a brand new track bar that I replaced maybe a month ago! Has this happened to anyone else?
sounds like it has failed, take it down and manipulate the joint..it shouldnt flop about...make a video..demand a refund

I prefer to pay a bit more and have a heavy duty adjustable unit mine is lifted a bit

got caught myself with a cheap engine & trans mount kit, rubber was soft as jelly, threw them away (trans bounced on xmember like a machine gun)
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Are you saying the rubber is shot or it's loose on the bushing? Is the bushing tight between the bracket ears? We're getting some real S*** from China lately. The rubber wears oversized very quickly.
The rubber looks ok but it might just be too soft. It doesnt seem like the hole is too big for the bolt
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The bolt should be tightened to 74 ft/lbs.
The bolt is tight and doesn't move at all
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