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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: Davyboy on December 17, 2008, 08:56:29 PM

Title: CALMINI rear track bar question
Post by: Davyboy on December 17, 2008, 08:56:29 PM

The install on my rear trackbar (panhard bar) relocating bracket from my CALMINI kit wasn't a perfect fit.  Guy installing had to do a little shaving of the factory mounting area to make it fit right.  Problem is, the bracket has some play in it and is allowing my rear suspension to have side-to-side play of about a half inch.  This concerns me.  Any ideas or similar experiences.  Thanks.

Title: Re: CALMINI rear track bar question
Post by: 1GV on December 18, 2008, 01:36:48 AM

i supplied a bracket like that 1 to a custmer who had a shop fit it for him and then he had the same problem as you, i simply put a spanner on it to tighten and it has been fine since

Title: Re: CALMINI rear track bar question
Post by: Yankee-Tim on December 18, 2008, 06:58:55 AM

wire wheel and a couple tack weld will keep it from moving.

Or drill and install a couple self tappers to keep it from moving.


Or torque the hell outta it.

Title: Re: CALMINI rear track bar question
Post by: blacknight on December 19, 2008, 12:16:26 PM

Quote from: Yankee-Tim on December 18, 2008, 06:58:55 AM

Or torque the hell outta it.

Tried that one with a 4 ft pry-bar to torque the snot outta it and still moved  >:(  weld it and be done.

George

Title: Re: CALMINI rear track bar question
Post by: dentedzuk on December 19, 2008, 05:45:54 PM

I also had to grind down the factory mount to make it fit.   As for tightening, I just rednecked it down and added torque markings which haven't moved yet... surprising too because of the recent snow I've been abusing my zuks rear end with alot of snow drifting and donuts still no loosening.