

| Subject: | Re: need stabilizer link |
| From: | Roger Sisler |
| Date: | Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:26:11 -0500 |
GW will sell you a used one for $45. I saw on ebay, a method, not mentioned here, for fixing the old one.They drill a hole into the remaining part and tap threads .Then a correct sized bolt is screwed into the dog leg end link ,when in the installed position. The problem with these cast iorn links is the cast iorn stud is brittle and will easily snap off. People think the rubber bushings need to be compressed , as a shock absorber is. They continue to crank on the nut, after it is tight, to get this nice looking compression.The stud snaps. There is a sleeve that goes over the stud.When the nut screws down the threads, and meets the sleeve,that is it. If the bushings are loose,get new bushings.But no, the common wisdon( was once mine) is to continue to torque the nut down. Another way these snap is to not clean the threads before removing the nut ,when a front end rebuild is happening.They are that fragile.I have the piece you need,. However the threaded part looks funky,but is intact.It is painted with POR15(of course). I can send a picture of it.It may work. If you cannot find a better one, call me. $15.
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