PST tubular strut rod install?

[northeastmopar]

Trying to install these and the socket head cap screw that suppose to go through the lower control arm is too tight? I think if I use a big allen wrench I could probably kind of force thread it through, but I don't want to mess these up? Is there a difference between an a b c e body lower control arm regarding that hole size and could they have shipped me the wrong part, or should I just take a rat tail file and open the hole in the casting up? Anybody else here have an issue installing these??

 

[crackedback]

Is it catching on entry (maybe chamfer edge) or is it easy to install and gets tight the further you insert (light hone).

IMO, that bolt needs to have a fairly decent interference fit. Anti-seize would be good idea.

 

[sireland67]

Are you trying to install these with the torsion bars tight and the contol arm tightened down?
Loosen everything up and they will slide right in.

 

[northeastmopar]

Is it catching on entry (maybe chamfer edge) or is it easy to install and gets tight the further you insert (light hone).

IMO, that bolt needs to have a fairly decent interference fit. Anti-seize would be good idea.

I got it in. I just used a large 1/2" allen wrench and ran it all the way through. It did have a steady consistant drag which I think was the threads just being a bit tight but flattening down a bit as I ran them through. I think now that this bolt is probably suppose to have a somewhat snug fit. Once it is in and the strut is adjusted during alignment, they will just sit there and probably never be moved again.

 

[sireland67]

Glad you got it figured out.

 

[PST]

I got it in. I just used a large 1/2" allen wrench and ran it all the way through. It did have a steady consistant drag which I think was the threads just being a bit tight but flattening down a bit as I ran them through. I think now that this bolt is probably suppose to have a somewhat snug fit. Once it is in and the strut is adjusted during alignment, they will just sit there and probably never be moved again.

Sorry NortheastMopar! I just noticed I had a PM from you (been very busy here working on our spring catalog) But I am glad you have it straightened out.

Thanks
James