[Cracker]

While checking a diff leak, I noticed something about my diff mounts.
I have had a "death wobble" ever since I bought my truck (it was used).
I'm wondering if this may have something to do with it....

Anyway, i just noticed today that there is a gap between the mount and the rubber "spacer/snubber"...just wondering if this is normal, or if I need to tighten up the mounting bolts.
The rear mount looks like it doesnt have a gap, but its hard to tell from the angle I can see it at.

Heres pics of the front ones...Notice the 1/8" gap between metal and rubber...
Does anyone else's look like this?

Thanx!

 

[John Luttrell]

Looked normal to me as well.

 

[v6samurai86]

Did you actually try tightening the nut? :dunno:

 

[Cracker]

Did you actually try tightening the nut? :dunno:

nope.

Doesnt look it in the picture, but my 99 is already half rotted away from salt.
I dont want to have to mess with a bolt like that unless I have to.
Thats why I posted up such a dumb question here before i go messing with it...LOL

IF that is supposed to snug the bushing up against that rubber piece with no gap, I may be screwed. That would mean about 1/4-1/2" of the middle of the bolt will be major rusted. If thats the case, I'd be lucky to get the bolt out to replace it without snapping it in half...

Living in NY REALLY sucks!!!...

 

[jamarquardt22]

nope.
IF that is supposed to snug the bushing up against that rubber piece with no gap, I may be screwed. That would mean about 1/4-1/2" of the middle of the bolt will be major rusted. If thats the case, I'd be lucky to get the bolt out to replace it without snapping it in half...

Living in NY REALLY sucks!!!...

Soak it in PB blaster. several times over several days then give it a try. You may just want to order a Diff drop kit if you plan on lifting your truck.

Andy

 

[ShowStop]

Looks just like mine...minus the rust.

 

[joel]

looks fine from that angle...