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Silverteener
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 Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:42 am Post subject: Is this an adjustable front beam? Theres a bolt in my way on it. |
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Hi all,
I'm in the process of replacing the shift bushing on my 62' and have come into a little problem. In the middle of the front beam there is a bolt connecting the top and bottom and it is blocking the path of the shift rod so I can't get it out to install the new bushing. I'm assuming this is an adjustable beam of sorts. Am I safe to attempt to take the bolt out, if not, are there other options to replace a shift bushing? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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VeloMikey
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 10:48 am Post subject: Re: Is this an adjustable front beam? Theres a bolt in my way on it. |
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That is an old school select-a-drop. It is the precursor to the Sway-A-Way adjusters which make a beam adjustable. The Select-A-Drop was dangerous because the long bolt connecting the adjusters could break and leave you stranded or worse cause an accident. Once the bolt broke, the beam hit the ground.
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Ian Godfrey
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Is this an adjustable front beam? Theres a bolt in my way on it. |
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| yes, you can take the bolt out but you may have to have the wheels on the ground to get the bolt back in. |
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Silverteener
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: Is this an adjustable front beam? Theres a bolt in my way on it. |
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| VeloMikey wrote: |
| That is an old school select-a-drop. It is the precursor to the Sway-A-Way adjusters which make a beam adjustable. The Select-A-Drop was dangerous because the long bolt connecting the adjusters could break and leave you stranded or worse cause an accident. Once the bolt broke, the beam hit the ground. |
Thank you for the info. I loosened the bolt to make a little more room but the shift rod still slightly hits the access hole inside the front trunk. Maybe a 1/4", I think I'm just going to bend the metal back and get it out. |
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