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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: Doug on November 10, 2010, 11:05:22 PM

Title: Steering Tie Rods
Post by: Doug on November 10, 2010, 11:05:22 PM: For anyone that might be curious, I can definitely confirm that it is much easier to align the front end with a left AND a right tie rod in lieu of two right tie rods. LOL ï¿½::) I had trouble getting alignment and discovered that there were actually two right side tie rods on my jeep. ï¿½It was impossible to tighten them enough to get toe in. ï¿½ The left tie rod is approximately 1" shorter than the right side. ï¿½Swapped in a proper left tie rod and it aligned right up. ï¿½Now it steers better and a lot less wear on the tires.
Title: Re: Steering Tie Rods
Post by: Carls_jeep on November 10, 2010, 11:29:07 PM: I need to check the toe in on my Jeep and I have been putting it off since I got it. One reason is I need to replace the double ended part in the center.
Title: Re: Steering Tie Rods
Post by: Doug on November 11, 2010, 07:45:10 AM: I would not delay. ï¿½The parts are pretty inexpensive and the work is pretty basic and not to hard to do. It will save your front tires if you have good alignment. ï¿½I did a lot of damage to my front tires driving without it aligned properly.
Title: Re: Steering Tie Rods
Post by: Carls_jeep on November 11, 2010, 08:12:51 AM: Yes, your right, I have just been putting off ordering the part until I found more things to order.
Title: Re: Steering Tie Rods
Post by: Carls_jeep on November 12, 2010, 04:29:42 PM: I ordered the part today and will put it on when it gets here. That was the only ball socket that had slop in it.