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  1. 05-14-2007 04:27 PM #1
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    That is the case, and I think that with the snug fit of the rod ends, tightening the bolts was causing binding. In this case, the nuts are only used to keep the bolts from coming out, not for applying clamping force. Once I loosened them up, the ride did improve. I marked the nuts so I can check them for movement, but I'm confident that the stopnuts will do their job.
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  2. 05-14-2007 09:36 PM #2
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    Glad to see that it is improving the ride.
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