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05-18-2024, 05:42 PM | #1 |
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Radius Rod Mount Identification
In trying to diagnose my car’s wandering problem, I found huge amounts of play in the front radius rod mount. Not surprising. The hardware is very loose. Trouble is, I can’t tell if if they are original style cups that are missing the springs and spacers or if they are the different design to use the rubber ball. Can anyone tell by the photo which type it is? Also, assuming it has the rubber ball, am I stuck with that style unless I drop the transmission to replace with original bolts? Or are the bolts the same?
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05-18-2024, 06:17 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Radius Rod Mount Identification
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05-20-2024, 10:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: Radius Rod Mount Identification
Your picture shows you have an aftermarket set up. The original style works better. There is likely two problems here. First, the wishbone ball is probably worn and might very well need to be restored back to its original round shape. Second, the two bolts that hold this unit have very likely worn the softer cast iron bell housing. I am sure that if you disconnect your wishbone you will find a lot of slop! These should be almost a slip fit when new. The bell housing holes will need to be repaired. I use bronze bushings to repair.
Watch out for the reproduction bolts. The special head recess for the rod that holds them in place is more shallow than the original bolt heads. Easy to deepen. Make sure you replace or use an oil soaked piece of felt in that area to help lubricate the ball... |
05-20-2024, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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Re: Radius Rod Mount Identification
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