Dana 44 Front end suspension question

[mputty11]

Front end suspension question


Today I was installing my radius arms on my front end and I felt like the 7° Bushings were squeezing out is that normal I made sure that I had them in the proper position from bottom and back bottom looking for any information.

 

[mputty11]

2nd photo

 

[mputty11]

Let’s try that again

 

[WILDHORSES]

It's the luck of the draw as to how much the bushings squeeze out. I have always looked at it as if they push out a little I know the front end is in solid.

Jim

 

[DirtDonk]

Yes, quite common. Not every bushing set, and not every front axle or radius arm are created equal.
Rust, scale, inconsistent casting or forging, all play a part. The tighter the fit, the more will squeeze out.

Did you lubricate them first? This does not completely change whether they "feel the squeeze" but it does help with the installation.
Just looked at the pics, and yours are quite good in fact. Very little squeeze that I can see.
Are your caps fully seated? If so, yours are in great shape.

Paul