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I added this in another post, Ive been asked to bring this to its own thread. Hopefully this might help some folks. *****Service lower linkage on swing arm******
After reading this post,(other original post) and having extra time on my hands, I realized I should probably re service mine again.(lower rear linkage on swing arm) I forgot that three bolts come right out in five minutes, but the 4th bolt can’t slide out easily because the exhaust pipe is in the way. It’s always a drag knowing 95% of the job is done correctly but not the entire job.
So I decided to do the whole thing, pulled the skid plate, pulled the Arrow headers, and then was able to pull the 4th bolt out and service that bolt/bearing.
Here is the best part, if you put that bolt back in ‘backwards’ you will be able to pull this bolt out now to the right side, and the nut will now be on the exhaust side. I will be able to service all four bolts very easy and quickly now. WOW, how freaking nice !!!!
*****Next time you have your headers off, make sure to flip this bolt around backwards for future maintenance, even if your not servicing your suspension that moment ! SO helpful !
Here are a few pictures of the area and the bolt “backwards”. Great tech-tip !
Bolt 15
After reading this post,(other original post) and having extra time on my hands, I realized I should probably re service mine again.(lower rear linkage on swing arm) I forgot that three bolts come right out in five minutes, but the 4th bolt can’t slide out easily because the exhaust pipe is in the way. It’s always a drag knowing 95% of the job is done correctly but not the entire job.
So I decided to do the whole thing, pulled the skid plate, pulled the Arrow headers, and then was able to pull the 4th bolt out and service that bolt/bearing.
Here is the best part, if you put that bolt back in ‘backwards’ you will be able to pull this bolt out now to the right side, and the nut will now be on the exhaust side. I will be able to service all four bolts very easy and quickly now. WOW, how freaking nice !!!!
*****Next time you have your headers off, make sure to flip this bolt around backwards for future maintenance, even if your not servicing your suspension that moment ! SO helpful !
Here are a few pictures of the area and the bolt “backwards”. Great tech-tip !
Bolt 15