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Tie Rod install problems
Hello, I'm attempting to install new tie rods on the front end of my 1971 GMC and cant get them to line up with the spindals. I have taken all the parts off the front cleaned painted and replaced what needed to be. When I attempt to put them on I can get one side on and the wheel on that side is straight, however; on the other side the tie rod is too long for the tire to be facing straight. Both tie rods are them same length 17" from center of bolts.
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
Do you ave the tie rod installed in the adjuster far enough?
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
Got any pics?
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
Yes I have them all the way in.
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
or you could take the truck to get the front end align and let the alignment guy figure it out
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
Yea, I'm not ready to bring it to the alignment shop yet too much work needs to be done. But here is a pic sorry its sideways but you can see that the driver side is on and the rotor is facing forward but the passenger side is kicked out.
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
The outer tie rods look way to long. Mine are 7 3/8 inches from end to end, and the inners are 9 5/8 end to end.
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
Got any closer pics of the tie rods?
The inner tie rod nuts should be on the front side of the centerlink. This is a common mistake to install incorrectly.
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
Is the steering gear box centered. The idler arm and pitman arm should be straight with the frame or close.
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
lolife99, I can take more soon. This is kinda an old pic I think the centerlink was installed wrong in this picture but I have since corrected that and the bolts are now facing forward. I have also measured the tie rods and they are the same measurements given above. I also centered the gear box before attempting to install the rods.
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
If the steering box is on center adjust the tie rod sleeves till the wheels point straight ahead. You can get it close by eyeball & check it when you get it all together or take it to the alignment shop.
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Re: Tie Rod install problems
Is your drag link a 71-72 . I dont remember the issue but my center is 68 and spindles are 71-72 this requires a custom tie rod adjuster and a mix ou tierod ends like useing inners for outers cpp knows the correct ends and sells the adjusters
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