front tires drag and feel binded when turning

[rustygmcc20]

I just replaced a bunch of parts in the front end (inner/outer tie rod, adjusting sleves, idler arm, wheel bearings) and before i did this the truck was out of alignment and now that ive replaced these parts when I turn it feels like the tires are sliding and binding like theyre fighting eachother, any help is greatly appreciated, and this is a 2wd truck not 4wd

[46stude]

Did you have it realigned at a shop after installing all the new parts?

[rustygmcc20]

No i meant to add that to the post, i did a dirty alignment to it so i could drive it to a shop

[tsetsaf]

You installed the steering cross link upside down. How do I know? We did the same thing. That long bar that connects the two sides... flip it.

[rustygmcc20]

i thought i may have done that before i installed it but when i flipped it the studs wouldnt go through the center link because the holes are tapered, unless im misunderstanding you

[rustygmcc20]

Originally Posted by tsetsaf

You installed the steering cross link upside down. How do I know? We did the same thing. That long bar that connects the two sides... flip it.

after looking a little bit harder at the pictures i took before taking everything out, I believe youre right, im not looking at the truck right now but im almost certain its backwards

[tsetsaf]

Are the tie rods centered/ straight when the wheel is straight? I bet they are angled right now.

[sprint_9]

Here is a pic I posted in another thread, this is how you want it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=14