Trailing Arm Bushing Clearance
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Trailing Arm Bushing Clearance
What is the correct clearance and tolerance between the trailing arm (TR) bushing sleeve and bolt? I purchased both stainless steel (SS) and plain steel (PS) sleeves, but the inside diameters are 0.468 and 0.445 inch, respectively. The bolt outside diameter is 0.437 inch. I installed the SS sleeve in one TR because the PS sleeve cracked while flaring it. The clearances of the SS and PS sleeves are 0.031 and 0.008 inch, respectively. Can I use the SS sleeve TR with the greater clearance? It feels too loose compared to the PS one.
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From: Henry county ohio
The ta bolt clamps the shims and bushing in place. The bushing does not rotate around the bolt. The nut should be loose until you have the car sitting on the floor, then tighten the nut and pin it. The bolt and bushing will find their own happy spot.
Just my opinion, I could be wrong.
I'm sure somebody will pop in with a difinitive answer there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this forum.
Good luck,
Jeff
Just my opinion, I could be wrong.
I'm sure somebody will pop in with a difinitive answer there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this forum.
Good luck,
Jeff
