Beefing up the horizontal strength of the linkage. Here is the before picture:
And here is the upgrade. The sleeve around the lower boss and aluminum tube is 4130 Chromoly, with a wall thickness of .120", just measure it, cut it, grind it at an angle for a perfect fit, and tap it on to the boss for a snug press fit. I used an ID of .76", as the aluminum tube is .75" and the boss was a few thousandths above that. With the grommets out you can test for any lateral play with the aluminum tube and threaded rod installed -- if you did it right there will be next to none.
To get to the bottom linkage ERA was kind enough to include a removable plug in the fender well.
Part two will be the replacement of the threaded rods, nut, and acorns with Grade 8 stuff. Then, not only can I dangle her from a crane, but I can drag her sideways across asphalt without ripping the front end off.
