Solidsteel track bar bracket install problem

Solidsteel track bar bracket install problem

02-22-2005, 04:01 AM

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Vaughn MacKenzie

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Solidsteel track bar bracket install problem

I'm in the middle of installing the Solidsteel bracket on my '96 for the 3rd Gen track bar upgrade and the head of the bolt that goes through the middle of the bracket rubs hard on the steering shaft.

Any ideas???

I am using a washer on the upper side like the directions show, without it the head should clear OK but I don't like the idea of torquing 40 ft/lbs and having all that pressure concentrated on one small spot.

I may grind the head down but I'll have to grind at least half the head away to make sure it won't ride on the steering shaft.

I did a bunch of searching but didn't find any posts of anyone else having this problem.

Thanks, Vaughn

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