Words cannot describe this steering / track bar setup...

Gollywomper said:
Why the hiem joints on something that does not move?
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Not that heims are the answer, but a double adjustable link is helpful in preloading the brace.

This is the one I added to mine a couple years ago after my frame bracket cracked which then turned into the front stretch with a replacement factory TB frame bracket. I wasn't expecting it, but the TB brace did add a noticeable amount of pleasant stiffness to steering. So the idea of reinforcing the track bar mount isn't a crazy idea.

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Gollywomper said:
That is crazy there is enough movement there to be noticeable from the drivers seat.
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I've helped on enough steering tests with the engine running to notice that the frame side TB mount moves side to side quite a bit. I've also seen a few cracked mounts other than mine.

This movement is a significant reason to add hydro assist. It takes stress off of the TB mount.
 
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jjvw said:
I've helped on enough steering tests with the engine running to notice that the frame side TB mount move moves side to side quite a bit. I've also seen a few cracked mounts other than mine.

This movement is a significant reason to add hydro assist. It takes stress off of the TB mount.
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Yes it is on the short list for sure. Everything I have upgraded in The steering has been toward adding assist.
Just need the BMB cylinder kit now.
 
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