Diff mount question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Savannah GA
Diff mount question
My freshly resealed, clean differential went back on the frame today. I cannot approach the AIM recommended torque on the front carrier mount bolt for fear of rupturing my brand new bushing... it "swells" alarmingly (1.5 times relaxed diameter) at "still drawing it up" torque. Should I continue to tighten until the torque is met, or procure a Nylock nut and stop before the bush is split by the crush of tightening? Thanks, and thanks to those who serve as well!
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Didn't the original bushings have a sleeve in them that would allow you to tighten them up and not destroy the bushing in the process?
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Melting Slicks
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I'm doomed to dial-up so photos take hours. The bushing kit is from VetteRX, standard not urethane if that helps. I learned on some urethane shock bushings that compressing those results in destruction!
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