Re: RE: Front End Trouble

From: DAKSY (rsmith13@nycap.rr.com)
Date: Wed Jul 08 2009 - 08:28:53 EDT


Not removed according to the read out at the alignmrnt shop.
The nuts are tight.

>
> Where the control arms removed for any reason?? Did they put them back
> one
> with the pivot arm upside down?? Should be ridges on one side of it that
> should go up against the frame to help hold it in place.
>
> brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of DAKSY
> Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 7:37 PM
> To: Dakota Mailing List
> Subject: DML: Front End Trouble
>
>
> 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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