Steeroids tie rod length question.
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Safety Car
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From: Charles Town WV
Steeroids tie rod length question.
I'm getting ready to align the steeroids and noticed that the overall length of one tie rod is longer than the other, even after I've centered the rack. Both rotors are aiming straight ahead. Is this normal? If not, what can I do to correct it.
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: Steeroids tie rod length question. (page62)
Mine is slightly longer on the passenger side -- at least a couple of turns... :yesnod:
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Re: Steeroids tie rod length question. (Steve Straus)
Steve,
Just got on my crawler and contorted myself :lol:
Measuring on centers from the vertical joint at the spindle to the nut at the unit, I came up with these:
Passenger side is 17 1/8"
Driver side is 17 1/4" possibly 17 5/16"
My alignment is good, although I still have some binding to deal with.
Just got on my crawler and contorted myself :lol:
Measuring on centers from the vertical joint at the spindle to the nut at the unit, I came up with these:
Passenger side is 17 1/8"
Driver side is 17 1/4" possibly 17 5/16"
My alignment is good, although I still have some binding to deal with.
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Re: Steeroids tie rod length question. (Steve Straus)
Considering the age and build tolerances of our cars 4 turns wouldn't suprise me...
Wow, one is like 4.5 turns longer than the other. Excessive? I double checked that the rack is centered. :crazy: :crazy:
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Re: Steeroids tie rod length question. (427V8)
So we have an akerman affect build into our cars... just not in the steering arms?!?
I think thats what I'm hearing... One wheel can turn farther then the other? :confused:
I think thats what I'm hearing... One wheel can turn farther then the other? :confused:
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: Steeroids tie rod length question. (foundvettelifeisgood)
Steve,
Just got on my crawler and contorted myself :lol:
Measuring on centers from the vertical joint at the spindle to the nut at the unit, I came up with these:
Passenger side is 17 1/8"
Driver side is 17 1/4" possibly 17 5/16"
My alignment is good, although I still have some binding to deal with.
Just got on my crawler and contorted myself :lol:
Measuring on centers from the vertical joint at the spindle to the nut at the unit, I came up with these:
Passenger side is 17 1/8"
Driver side is 17 1/4" possibly 17 5/16"
My alignment is good, although I still have some binding to deal with.
BTW, clean looking car you have there.