C1 suspension rebuild problem
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C1 suspension rebuild problem
I'm doing a complete overhaul/the upper A-frames will not drop freeley, they are OK until I torque the end caps. They are centered and the shafts are protruding a fraction under 1 1/8 inch, like a 1/16th under, but are tight. I fugure if I expand the distance between the shaft nuts a touch, this would eliminate the binding. Anyone kow the exact distance between the inside of the nut holes?
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The service manual indicates for the arm to free fall when installed before connecting the outer/cam point. I'm thinking the a arrm is squezed together too tight to begin with. Hoping for further advice. Thanks
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I did apply a small ampont upon assy, but will shoot them full first before I disassemble. I have 3 spare upper a arms they each varry in width at theinside of he bushing holes. I noticed to complete the torque the a arm began to collapse slightly, like 1/16- 1/8 inch, this is when they bind. When I assembled I threded both and they were free then tightened the rear one to torque, still free, is there a sequence or a manner in wich the bushings should be inserted? Appreciate any help. thanks Mark
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From: Washington Michigan
I did apply a small ampont upon assy, but will shoot them full first before I disassemble. I have 3 spare upper a arms they each varry in width at theinside of he bushing holes. I noticed to complete the torque the a arm began to collapse slightly, like 1/16- 1/8 inch, this is when they bind. When I assembled I threded both and they were free then tightened the rear one to torque, still free, is there a sequence or a manner in wich the bushings should be inserted? Appreciate any help. thanks Mark
