Front end

[RIPPEN]

Iam finaly going back together with the front end. Today I noticed a little bit of play where the steering arm conects to the spindals. The two allen held bolts are tached so I know you cant tighten them but Iam afraid maybe the threads are pullin out??? Both sides have a little play, but the left is a little more noticeable. Is this a common problem or what can be done to fix it if anything??? Thanks

 

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[CadillacBanshee]

mine gots very little play, probably about 1 eigth on an inch.

[RIPPEN]

I don't think mine is quite that much... Can just feel a little movement. So Iam wondering if its ok to run???

 

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[BigRed350x]

I'm not totally sure on what you are talking about. I don't have any plat at all in my front end, but i have aftermarket stuff on mine. I would just double check that everything is tight everywhere. If it is, I wouldn't really worry unless it gets worse. Are you talking about your tie-rod ends or what? I don't have allen head bolts anywhere on my front end, and nothing is tached so I don't know what you are talking about.

Edited January 22, 2006 by BigRed350x

[RIPPEN]

In the Clymer book they are calling it the knuckle arm & knuckle arm assembly(pg266)... But they are sayin 88 and on the allens conecting the two are spot welded and not to try and sperate them. But I don't see where it says anything about it being loose at all or if so to replace it..

 

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[sheenut05mx]

The tack welds are just there to keep the bolt from backing out.

I would just grind the tacks off and check the threads, if they are pulling out you need a new spindle anyways unless the can be fixed. If they aren't pulling out put some red locktight on the bolt and retighten.