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Old 01-11-2016, 11:05 AM
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RacinJ
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Default 12R5.2 Sidelinks

I've always had good luck getting my sidelinks to move freely, without slop, by doing the following.

First I'd install the pivot balls into the new sidelinks then, using the standard steel screws, tighten the set screws down completely. Close the gap at each end of the sidelink but don't over tighten. Just enough to close the gap. Then, set the links aside for a day or two.

After sitting I would remove the clamping screws and the pivot balls. With the screws and pivot balls out of the links the gaps should now be almost closed. Use a jewelers screw driver to reopen the gaps at each end the sidelinks. I also use the screwdriver to ease installing and removing the pivot balls by holding open the ends of the links.

With the pivot balls reinstalled and no set screws in the links, the pivot balls should be moving very freely and even have some slop. Reinstall your set screws, preferably aluminum ones, and use them to adjust out any slop or play in the pivot balls.

This had worked very well for me.

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