Watts Linkage question

[jenike]

So like alot of people, I have a clunking coming for the rear of my 2003 PT. I got under the back end and looked around a bit. I grabbed the link bar on the Driver side and I noticed it was loose, but more so from where it attaches to the bellcrank. The dealer says I need to replace the entire link. Anyone else know if I need the whole link?

[fritz_t_coyote]

Originally Posted by jenike

So like alot of people, I have a clunking coming for the rear of my 2003 PT. I got under the back end and looked around a bit. I grabbed the link bar on the Driver side and I noticed it was loose, but more so from where it attaches to the bellcrank. The dealer says I need to replace the entire link. Anyone else know if I need the whole link?

Check the ends of the watts link... examine the bushings... if you find nothing but crumbs where there used to be cheap-a$$ cheapsler bushings... all ya need are some new bushings.

I am surprised your stealer only wants to replace the link. Mine would try to replace the entire rear axle.

[CREWZIN]

Fritz gave you the best answer. I'll just say WELCOME to the forum.

[jenike]

Originally Posted by fritz_t_coyote

Check the ends of the watts link... examine the bushings... if you find nothing but crumbs where there used to be cheap-a$$ cheapsler bushings... all ya need are some new bushings.

I am surprised your stealer only wants to replace the link. Mine would try to replace the entire rear axle.

That's just an awesome answer! I'll check it out. Thanks for the advice.