lansalot Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Grrr... OK, so I bought the "correct" bolts for the panhard rod and was going to fit them. And they don't fit. According to the tape, the bolt diameter is just over half-inch. The hole in the bush for the rod is just over half-inch. But, the hole on the chassis is half-inch (exactly, I think). So, bolt fits into rod - but bolt doesn't fit into steering box drop brackety thing. Pics show the snug-fit of the bolt in the arm - excellent - and it failing to go through the eye in the chassis - tragic. Yep, it's a hybrid as usual... Any ideas where to go from here ? Thanks AW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) I seem to remember I replaced one of my bolts, the axle end I think with 1/2" x 3" UNC bolts its a narrow rad arm axle. I don't have a parts book with me to check, ask Western (Ralph) he should be able to help you with the correct one. Just found a 110 parts book and it says that both bolts are M14's My link My panhard rod is modified one so probably not standard. Edited September 15, 2010 by Maverik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansalot Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Thanks Maverick I'll check out a couple of M14's tomorrow.. :-) In the meantime, if anyone else has any thoughts on what's gone wrong here... ? That said, M14 will be too big for the bushes on the panhard rod itself. Might fit the eyes on the chassis, but.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 What age is the truck? Whats the PN of the bolts you baught? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 It could of course be that your bush has worn it's sleeve, doesn't look new, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansalot Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 The bush is tight, the sleeve is solid on the bolt. Sorry Aragorn, I don't have the bag with the part number on any more. Can probably find out from the friendly dealer tomorrow tho... Thanks for the advice folks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hi, I think I remember having th same trouble as some are M16 and some are M14. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansalot Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Sounds about right, Steve. Will visit a few motor factors tomorrow and try and sort it once and for all ! Cheers all A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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