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F45 linkage
Hi everyone
I received a new link from a Chevy dealership recently. I noticed the link had a broken cup on one end while doing a clutch and brake job a few weeks ago. The link came with no ball/thread knuckle on either end. I have the 2 ends from the old link but trying to get that knuckle into that cavity is impossible!!! They must not be all together from the factory or I would have received it like that. Can someone tell me the procedure for installing these knuckles.
If there is any confusion about this part it is the link that moves the selector arm at the shock. And this link is located at the rear shock
Thanks for any help. Jim
I received a new link from a Chevy dealership recently. I noticed the link had a broken cup on one end while doing a clutch and brake job a few weeks ago. The link came with no ball/thread knuckle on either end. I have the 2 ends from the old link but trying to get that knuckle into that cavity is impossible!!! They must not be all together from the factory or I would have received it like that. Can someone tell me the procedure for installing these knuckles.
If there is any confusion about this part it is the link that moves the selector arm at the shock. And this link is located at the rear shock
Thanks for any help. Jim
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I have them all 4 still on my car I can take one off and send it to you. All my F45 as been deleted. Dead weight is all it is on my car
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That's more than kind and appreciated! I'd take all 4 (if offered) but someone else may need assistance also. I'll PM you for the particulars.
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Are your SHOCKS still properly dampening the car?? How many miles do you have on them??
Have you ever contemplated installing some PERFORMANCE shocks and suspension parts and deleting the F-45?
Just asking.
Bill
Have you ever contemplated installing some PERFORMANCE shocks and suspension parts and deleting the F-45?
Just asking.
Bill
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I'd love to, you can send the funds to the address I'll forward to you! Seriously, I'm 70 yrs old (young) and am on a limited budget (for the car) and improvements are a luxury, unless needed which would not be a luxury. I just changed clutch and Hydraulics and brakes. Had to lay the car up for 3 months to save the money. Thanks to a connection in a dealership the ls7 kit only cost me $500.00. About $1,700 for the whole job. But your intentions are appreciated. Thanks, Jim
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Bill, sorry for the delay. Didn't mean to be rude. My car has 85k and seems to be riding correctly. But, what do I have to compare it to??? I'm sure the system has wear but does the job. I CAN say the system has a definite change in all 3 modes. Thanks, Jim
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Yes Sam, my wife just handed it to me ten minutes ago. Thank you so much!!! I'm transferring 10 dollars to your pay pal acct now (postage).
Anytime you feel the need to remove the system pictured (not just the link) on all corners I'll take them for cash. They would be an asset if I sell the car.
Thanks again, Jim
Anytime you feel the need to remove the system pictured (not just the link) on all corners I'll take them for cash. They would be an asset if I sell the car.
Thanks again, Jim
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No money needed for postage. As for the rest I can send all that to you after it warms up some. Sitting on cold concrete sucks... The connectors I will be cutting off to shrink wrap to keep them sealed.
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As long as your happy with the way the car drives and handles, it doesn't much matter. If it aint broke, don't fix it!
I push my car to the limits sometimes and I notice when it pushes back.
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I tried to "copy" the link, from my favorites list, but for some reason I can't. Anyway, for future reference, there's a company called 'Midwest Control Products', that sell ball sockets, rod ends, etc. If F45 linkages are no longer available, the parts they sell can be used to make up replacements.
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Hi everyone
I received a new link from a Chevy dealership recently. I noticed the link had a broken cup on one end while doing a clutch and brake job a few weeks ago. The link came with no ball/thread knuckle on either end. I have the 2 ends from the old link but trying to get that knuckle into that cavity is impossible!!! They must not be all together from the factory or I would have received it like that. Can someone tell me the procedure for installing these knuckles.
If there is any confusion about this part it is the link that moves the selector arm at the shock. And this link is located at the rear shock
Thanks for any help. Jim
I received a new link from a Chevy dealership recently. I noticed the link had a broken cup on one end while doing a clutch and brake job a few weeks ago. The link came with no ball/thread knuckle on either end. I have the 2 ends from the old link but trying to get that knuckle into that cavity is impossible!!! They must not be all together from the factory or I would have received it like that. Can someone tell me the procedure for installing these knuckles.
If there is any confusion about this part it is the link that moves the selector arm at the shock. And this link is located at the rear shock
Thanks for any help. Jim