Track bar bushing help

[green71]

I replaced my track bar bushings and cannot tighten the one on the axle end tight enough to get a full nut. What am I doing wrong? It is a 71 with a D30 if that matters. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[AZ73]

Rubber or polyurethane?

 

[DirtDonk]

Strange, but we've seen it before too. The usual cure is to leave the rear washer out, if you're still using one.
I think I even ended up using a thinner washer under the nut as well, but can't remember.

Is yours running a thick washer under the nut and another between the bushing/sleeve and the mount? Or is the bushing right up against the mount?

I seem to remember one that was so extreme the guy had to source a thinner nut!

Good luck.

Paul

 

[DJs74]

I replaced my track bar bushings and cannot tighten the one on the axle end tight enough to get a full nut. What am I doing wrong? It is a 71 with a D30 if that matters. Thanks in advance for the help.

Did you have full nut engagement prior to the new bushings? Have you tried removing the bar and bushings and thread the nut on to the stud just to make sure the threads are OK and didn't get goofed up in some way. Are the new bushings combined thickness similar to the ones you removed?
New bushing and metal sleeve OK... burred, maybe try using some lubrication (WD40, liquid hand soap, etc.)


DJs74