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Old 08-21-2016, 08:00 PM   #10
Ian Curtis
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Default Re: Spindle Arm Ball Stud Loose?

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Originally Posted by Barry B./ Ma. View Post
All I can say is that nut must be TIGHT, the bore will get wallowed out if it isn't and you will end up with a shimmy and more tire wear. The clearance probably is .003 max. either the thin washers or careful grinding should suffice.
At present I get a low speed wobble maybe one downtown trip out of 3. This is significantly better than the 1 to 1 ratio I had prior to tightening the Pitman arm.
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