Re: Front End Trouble

From: Scott Lane (rsb7424@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Jul 07 2009 - 23:36:18 EDT


Bob, is it ball joints?

Rascal

On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM, DAKSY <rsmith13@nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Hey, DML...
> I know...I'm officially a 'lurker' again...but...
> The DAKSY had the wheels aligned & now has a severe "CLUNK" when turning the wheel to full crank.
> The bolts holding the pivot arm to the upper "A" are jumping in their respective slots on the driver's side.
> Checked the Bible & the torque spec is 95 lbs/ft. They're ALL of that & maybe more.
> Right side is secure.
> What am I looking at (*hint*...*Bernd*...help!) here?
> I'm thinkin that just replacing the bolts ain't gonna do squat.
> The upper "A" gotta be replaced, as well?
> Should I do the "P" side while I'm at it?
> Pisses me off that I'll hafta pay for another wheel alignment, but I'd rather 'get er dun'=20
> & not have a catastrophic failure at road speeds...
> Thanx in advance...
>
> Bob (DAKSY) Smith
> DAKSY2K on AIM
> 2K SY Dakota Sport +
> V-6 4 x 4 5 speed
> 2K08 HD Softail CrossBones
> Satin Black (Not Yellow)
> http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
> Averill Park, NY



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