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Old 06-06-2011, 12:46 AM
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any one with a rc 4.5 lift got pics of ur steering stabilizer installed, i got this with mine but it doesnt fit into the drag link any solutions?
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Too wide and not fitting in the hole or too much of an angle?
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one end is too wide and the other is tapered so it doesnt fit all the way in
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The tappered end goes in to the drag link you shouldn't be able to push it in with your hand all the way it will pull itself in to get that pinch u need when u tighten the nut down
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This should help you visualize how is assembled.
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Torque spec,

Steering Damper
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
Drag Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.

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this is as far as the pin goes
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