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Not until the rack damper was replaced/adjusted. |
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I've always wondered about that little rack damper bolt. I've adjusted on it a little bit via some info on this forum, but is there any definitive way of know it actually needs to be replaced? Or is it a $75 couldn't hurt?
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if it is the shiny new gold unit = it has been replaced and needs to be adjusted.. If it is nickle or rust/corroded = replace it = a good investment. so, what does that rack damper bolt (617) actually do? http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/183139-so-what-does-rack-damper-bolt-617-actually-do-post1458468.html Part# rack dampener pin for 1985 300SD http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/120005-part-rack-damper-pin-1985-300sd-post858324.html Adjusting the Rack Damper Bolt http://articles.mbz.org/engine/diesel/rackbolt/ Replacing Rack dampener pin http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/176580-replacing-rack-dampener-pin-post1391845.html .
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Ditto. Good info!
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