Addco RSB Installation question - HALP!
#1
Addco RSB Installation question - HALP!
I'm no dum-dum, but me and my buddy are installing my Addco RSB (part numbe 655, proper for the 4th gen), and it appears as if the mid-section bracket (the curved U that goes over the axle) has threads that are not long enough. The bushing and bracket, when tightened, is loose, allowing flex...
The only other brackets are the side ones...
is this normal? I would think not.
Advice?
Thanks
The only other brackets are the side ones...
is this normal? I would think not.
Advice?
Thanks
#5
I would call them and see what they have to say. From the picture it looks as if the braket is at an angle therefore angled up slightly on that side. Possibly add some rubber on top of the gold bracket where it contacts the beam on the bottom? Possibly some end link bushings/bump stop could fit on the u-bolt and add in some space? looks like it would be a perfect fit
Last edited by ShocknAwe; 04-02-2012 at 05:12 PM.
#6
I tightened it all the way just to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me,,,sure enough its got about 1/4 an inch of play when the nuts are all the way threaded. Hrmmm
On the way to oreilly now for some additional washers...just going to use those to shim.
On the way to oreilly now for some additional washers...just going to use those to shim.
#7
I would call them and see what they have to say. From the picture it looks as if the braket is at an angle therefore angled up slightly on that side. Possibly add some rubber on top of the gold bracket where it contacts the beam on the bottom? Possibly some end link bushings/bump stop could fit on the u-bolt and add in some space? looks like it would be a perfect fit
#8
so we had to use about 1/2" worth of washers to get the damn thing tight...
The side brackets were fine...just the damned U-bracket ones. Oh well. Got it all tightened up and took her out for some driving...wow. I have to get used to the cornering with no float!
The side brackets were fine...just the damned U-bracket ones. Oh well. Got it all tightened up and took her out for some driving...wow. I have to get used to the cornering with no float!
#10
I likely will be going to Lowes and getting a U-bolt that fits properly or cutting more threads like you mentioned. I just don't like things ghettorigged like that. It may work just fine, but it looks wonky to me.
#15
I had the same problem when I put lowering blocks on my old explorer. I would definitely hack off the excess though; seeing long *** u-bolts under any vehicle is an eyesore.
#16
thank you for using your head. that would'nt hold for very long or be very safe either. i had a mechanic try and do that with a motor mount and i argued that it would'nt be safe and he tried to tighten it up and it broke the mount stud. there's a right way, and then there's the ricer way...
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