Left Tie Rod - Outer- - Bent??
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Left Tie Rod - Outer- - Bent??
New-To-Me - -86 convert -108Kmiles - Automatic
Does the left outer tie rod -driver's side - supposed to have a bend in it or is it supposed to be straight like the right side one?
Just about finished rebuilding the power steering rack - not too difficult but it is somewhat labor intensive - learned a few new profane words in the process - -LOL.
Anyway, noticed prior to starting the project that the left outer tie rod had an approximately 15 degree bend in it, just inboard of the adjusting threads.
The car drove straight - no problems at all. But, just wondering if this "bend" is a design intent or if my ride has been bounced off a curb at some earlier time.
Did a search and came up empty handed.
Thanks in advance.
KB
Does the left outer tie rod -driver's side - supposed to have a bend in it or is it supposed to be straight like the right side one?
Just about finished rebuilding the power steering rack - not too difficult but it is somewhat labor intensive - learned a few new profane words in the process - -LOL.
Anyway, noticed prior to starting the project that the left outer tie rod had an approximately 15 degree bend in it, just inboard of the adjusting threads.
The car drove straight - no problems at all. But, just wondering if this "bend" is a design intent or if my ride has been bounced off a curb at some earlier time.
Did a search and came up empty handed.
Thanks in advance.
KB
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From: NW Arkansas - usually winter in FL
I realize the inner tie rods are identical but it's the left outer that is in question - you can see it anytime the hood is open - just have to look down -
Anyone else? I live in a remote area and will have to order parts - don't want to do that of they're not needed.
Thanks again -
KB
Anyone else? I live in a remote area and will have to order parts - don't want to do that of they're not needed.
Thanks again -
KB
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I realize the inner tie rods are identical but it's the left outer that is in question - you can see it anytime the hood is open - just have to look down -
Anyone else? I live in a remote area and will have to order parts - don't want to do that of they're not needed.
Thanks again -
KB
Anyone else? I live in a remote area and will have to order parts - don't want to do that of they're not needed.
Thanks again -
KB
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From: NW Arkansas - usually winter in FL
Yikes - Ah, Geeze - no need for a pic - it IS the inner tie rod! My apologies - must have been working on too many 60's muscle cars where the tie rod ends do have the external threads - -
Anyway, thanks to the folks above, life is a little bit better.
Never did enjoy egg on my face - especially world wide in front of a body of enthusiasts such as on this forum. I think I'll survive.
Thanks again folks. Geeze - -
Peace -
KB
Anyway, thanks to the folks above, life is a little bit better.
Never did enjoy egg on my face - especially world wide in front of a body of enthusiasts such as on this forum. I think I'll survive.
Thanks again folks. Geeze - -
Peace -
KB
Last edited by jake corvette; Jun 23, 2013 at 07:07 PM. Reason: spelling
