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Originally Posted by gringoloco
Yep, actually had a bit of an issue getting it all together due to the tight clearances and ended up emailing Nate. He said that in extreme circumstances, one may have to use a bottle jack or porta-power to spread them back out a bit. If you try to force bolting them on, it could exacerbate the issue by folding the arms inward. Letting them relax bolted in position on the truck for a few months (years?) now, they are moving very smoothly. Maybe driving a few times and cycling them helped to settle everything  |
That definitely does not give me the warm & fuzzies.
The upper bushings spin freely on the arms cross- shaft.
The upper bushings fit within the bushing 'cups' on the arm.
Combine the two & now things dont align requiring them to be forced together.
While waiting for some insight on the uppers today, I messed w/the drivers side lower. Of the 4 bushings I tried on the lower drivers arm, one slipped right in w/zero effort & had some 'wiggle'. A 2nd pushed in w/my palm (it had less 'wiggle'). The other 2 require more force (c-clamp) but seem like they'll seat as needed. I pulled the sleeve & bolt from the ART arm on the truck now & both seemed they had a proper fit within the Delrin bushings.
I'll assemble & test installation fit to the DM of the lower arm tomorrow using the 2 easier to install of the 4 bushings.
Not sure what my approach will be for the upper. It should go together & not be in a bind. I'm not going to settle for anything less.