Dana 44 Ball Joint Adjuster

[Damage, Inc.]

Will someone let me know what this is for? I first assumed it was for caster adjustments, but I'm not so sure. The manual says it's a preload adjuster and I tend to believe that.

Anyone?

-TIA-

[Crazy_Jeepman]

Yes it is a Preload adjuster, torque to Spec. However there are different ones used to set caster, so they tell me at the alignment shop. Hole is offset I think.

[River Beast]

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[ April 10, 2003, 10:29 AM: Message edited by: River Beast ]

[Damage, Inc.]

Awesome find there RB..thanks! smile.gif

[davez26]

Damage, if you need to borrow the tool for that, I've got one.

[Damage, Inc.]

Dave, you've got mail...

[davez26]

I'm at work right now. If it can't wait, hit me @ daven@rednoland.com .