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  • are these bushings shot??

    After installing the Spohn panhard bar, I thought most wheel chatter would be eliminated. But after I hit the gas hard enough, from a stop, making a right turn, I have the same wheel chatter. I installed the Spohn LCAs 11k ago. Just noticed the bushings look "out of shape" (just the rear ones on each side). Is this normal? I greased them every 3k just like the instructions said. Are they still ok, or could these be the cause of the wheel chatter? Thanks for any advice.
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    94 Black T/A GT, Advanced Induction 355, 3200 stall, built 4L60E, Moser 9", Baer Brakes, Shooting for 11s...

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    This is the other side. Almost as if the grease is oozing out? The pic is a little blurry but still viewable.
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    94 Black T/A GT, Advanced Induction 355, 3200 stall, built 4L60E, Moser 9", Baer Brakes, Shooting for 11s...

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    • #3
      Stepping on the throttle hard while making a slow turn will invariably produce either "chatter" or wheel spin, as the posi locks up and the "differential" action is lost. If it happens at very light throttle, it could also be a sign of lack of the limited slip additive that is required with these rears. The sloppy bushings may make the problem more noticeable.

      The bushings do look a little ratty. Were the bolts kept tight? Is the sleeve in the bushings?
      Fred

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      • #4
        Thanks for your help Fred. It only does this at hard throttle. Of course, I don't do this often, just did it to see how hard I can hit the throttle before the chatter came. As far as the bushings go, the bolts were kept tight. The sleves are still in. Could a little overtightening cause the bushings to do this? During previous tightenings, I was using a torque wrench that might have been a little off, so I may have overtightened them slightly (+ ~5-10 ft/lbs). I will check out what they're at over the weekend.
        Have a great Thanksgiving.
        94 Black T/A GT, Advanced Induction 355, 3200 stall, built 4L60E, Moser 9", Baer Brakes, Shooting for 11s...

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        • #5
          You'll need to remove the bolt and take the arms off for a better inspection. They appear to be poly bushings so it's gonna be hard to destroy those.

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