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will this cause any issues? trackbar joint

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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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when the installer installed my trackbar, for some reason he didn't align the joint with the bar itself and it's now installed little crooked. I took the trackbar off this afternoon to see if I can turn the joint so it'll line up with the bar but it's seized on the bar. Will this cause any issues down the road? what's the easiest way to undo a seized joint?
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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You have to loosen up the jam nut first. The joint should move then. Make sure to torque the jam nut after you straighten it out. .
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cfitz22
You have to loosen up the jam nut first. The joint should move then. Make sure to torque the jam nut after you straighten it out. .
i can't even loosen the nut... that sucker is on there. i guess i can use pb blaster but damn, what a pain.

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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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I can't remember what the torque for the jam nut is. Try using a breaker bar.
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