2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Control Arm Battle

[holmanrd]

Well here's the problem: I adjust my cam bolts torque the nuts to the specified torque but it will never stay put. It starts with the driver side. I notice right off when it happens because I will be going along nice and straight then all of a sudden I have a big pull to the left. The truck is the one in signature and it has a leveling kit and Skyjacker extended lower control arms.



I have even replaced the cam bolts, outer washer and the nuts for the lowers twice but still it slips. I have never had a run in with this cam bolt adjusters before so I am just short of adjusting them torquing the nuts and putting a spot weld or two to hold it where I want it. I hope some one out there has a better idea, I really don't want to weld it. Any help would be much appreciated.

Robert

 

[scotmartin]

I had mine aligned, and then marked the eccentrics. My eccentrics (the large washers) kept popping out of place, not turning. After replacing them both and still having the same problem, I had them tacked into place by a welder.



Problem solved.



Scot

 

[San Felipe Bob]

I Second the Tacking.

SFB

 

[holmanrd]

Thanks guys I think that will be the route I will go.

 

[KYOUNG]

I had the same problem, here is whats going on!! The nuts are bottoming on the bolts before they clamp the eccentric, thus tight but still moves. . put a spacer under nut(1/4" is good) and they will stay put!!!!!

 

[scotmartin]

I had the same problem, here is whats going on!! The nuts are bottoming on the bolts before they clamp the eccentric, thus tight but still moves. . put a spacer under nut(1/4" is good) and they will stay put!!!!!

That wasn't my problem. The C shaped piece that the eccentric holds against was worn out. The eccentrics had slipped so many times that there was nothing left to grip.



Scot

 

[Cummins Thunder]

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Try some of the above...



CJ