Top Link issues

[LDB]

I recently purchased a couple of adjustable top links from TSC. They were listed as category 1. The issue is the spherical bushings on the ends. They measure ~1.75 end to end; BUT the top link bracket on my 7800 is 1.5 inside. I can shorten the spherical bushings without too much trouble and make them work, but I am wondering if this is normal.

 

[handyman]

I put mine on a grinder took off both sides worked fine. handy

 

[Rusty46]

They measure ~1.75 end to end; BUT the top link bracket on my 7800 is 1.5 inside

LDB - I also ground mine down, but not near an 1/8" per side. I used an angle grinder.

 

[LDB]

Well it took about 10 minutes total to make all 4 ends (2 top links) the right size. I tried to take an equal amount off of either side so as to keep the spherical bushing centered.

FYI: I used a large belt sander with a 36 grit belt. The platen on the sander kept the ends nice and square!