tubular k-member concerns

foggyracing · August 3rd, 2008, 12:12 AM

just installed aje's k-member and a-arms. as i was bolting the a-arms on the rear bushing(closet to the fire wall)was sliding forward the more i wrenched. i have not given the bolts a final torque yet because i'm uncomfortable with the looks of the bushing sticking out about an inch or so. has any one else seen this? is this correct? should i be concerned?

r.barn · August 3rd, 2008, 12:34 AM

Mine did same thing.
I just went and bought some big 1/2" flat washers to stick in there.

1 or 2 on each side as needed worked fine.

1slo5.0 · August 3rd, 2008, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by foggyracing

just installed aje's k-member and a-arms. as i was bolting the a-arms on the rear bushing(closet to the fire wall)was sliding forward the more i wrenched. i have not given the bolts a final torque yet because i'm uncomfortable with the looks of the bushing sticking out about an inch or so. has any one else seen this? is this correct? should i be concerned?

That is how it is designed. The bushings compress to the control arms when you tighten the bolt.

foggyracing · August 3rd, 2008, 12:59 PM

should i install washers or leave it be?

1slo5.0 · August 3rd, 2008, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by foggyracing

should i install washers or leave it be?

Leave it, that is how it is designed.

foggyracing · August 3rd, 2008, 05:31 PM

thanks for the help

August 3rd, 2008, 12:12 AM	#1
foggyracing Newbie 1991 lx Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	tubular k-member concerns just installed aje's k-member and a-arms. as i was bolting the a-arms on the rear bushing(closet to the fire wall)was sliding forward the more i wrenched. i have not given the bolts a final torque yet because i'm uncomfortable with the looks of the bushing sticking out about an inch or so. has any one else seen this? is this correct? should i be concerned?

August 3rd, 2008, 12:34 AM	#2
r.barn Regular 1989 LX Vert - 1993 Notch Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine did same thing. I just went and bought some big 1/2" flat washers to stick in there. 1 or 2 on each side as needed worked fine. __________________ The last President elected in anger of previous President was ....... Jimmy Carter God Help Us

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August 3rd, 2008, 12:59 PM	#4
foggyracing Newbie 1991 lx Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	should i install washers or leave it be?

August 3rd, 2008, 05:31 PM	#6
foggyracing Newbie 1991 lx Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for the help

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