Hi All,

I was redoing the front end of my e24 1986 tow mule.

I had changed the bushings, springs and struts last year.

I was adding the lower links, the steering center link, and rod ends to give it a fresh feel.

While the steering links were loose I was resting my arm on the strut that still had the thrust link hooked up.

I noticed movement on the R/F

I found the eurothane bushing on the thrust link had play if nothing else was attached.

I contacted the vendor and he sent a replacement.

I tool the old one out with a hammer, but the new one was a lot tighter. I had to max out a 30 ton press to get it in.

Just a hint for those prying around looking for looseness.

It is the one directly behind the exhaust shield.

I was suspect of over temp but found the install lubrication still smeared every where.

OK, now I am off to the basement to finish it up and do a guick toe in setting.

Later,

thanks for the advice, will keep that in mind