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| Cornerlot |
 Mar 27 2022, 10:40 AM
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Were there any means used to keep the factory front stabilizer bar centered in the tub? I don't see anything. I did find the bar in my car had walked out toward the passenger side enough for the arm to contact and rub on the strut. No damage done, and a 2x4 and mallet were used to persuade it back evenly.
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 27 2022, 10:50 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Sounds like something was out of alignment and or the bushing is shot.
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| Cornerlot |
Mar 27 2022, 10:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 4-June 16 From: New Braunfels, TX Member No.: 20,070 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Mar 27 2022, 11:50 AM)  Sounds like something was out of alignment and or the bushing is shot. Perhaps, but there is really no alignment variation that could force it outward short of a major tub twist. If it took 50 years for this to happen then its no big deal, but I'm sure the bushings (that do look old) and the links could stand to be renewed. |
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| 914_teener |
Mar 27 2022, 12:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,205 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Cornerlot @ Mar 27 2022, 09:56 AM) QUOTE(914Sixer @ Mar 27 2022, 11:50 AM) Sounds like something was out of alignment and or the bushing is shot. Perhaps, but there is really no alignment variation that could force it outward short of a major tub twist. If it took 50 years for this to happen then its no big deal, but I'm sure the bushings (that do look old) and the links could stand to be renewed. The short answer is no. I am not a fan of the stock drop links as they don't accomodate enough adjust-ability if you wan't to change the "stance' of the front end easily. I used the Tarrett adjustable links with a stock bar. To keep the bar centered I bought some split collars from McMaster Carr when I had the tank out. |
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| Cornerlot |
Mar 27 2022, 01:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 4-June 16 From: New Braunfels, TX Member No.: 20,070 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Mar 27 2022, 01:32 PM) QUOTE(Cornerlot @ Mar 27 2022, 09:56 AM) QUOTE(914Sixer @ Mar 27 2022, 11:50 AM) Sounds like something was out of alignment and or the bushing is shot. Perhaps, but there is really no alignment variation that could force it outward short of a major tub twist. If it took 50 years for this to happen then its no big deal, but I'm sure the bushings (that do look old) and the links could stand to be renewed. The short answer is no. I am not a fan of the stock drop links as they don't accomodate enough adjust-ability if you wan't to change the "stance' of the front end easily. I used the Tarrett adjustable links with a stock bar. To keep the bar centered I bought some split collars from McMaster Carr when I had the tank out. I suppose if or when I need to pull the tank I'll do that. Thanks. |
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