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crazy longhorn · 08-08-2021, 04:06 PM

Ok, I do not have an issue with toe....1/8 in, with the wheels straight. I can center the steering box, no issue. My understanding, is that the box needs to be centered, with the wheels straight? In an old country boy shop, how do you make sure that the wheels are straight? Is it a mater of measuring the tie rods, left vs right, for the figure.....or a better way? longhorn

**mongocanfly** · 08-08-2021, 08:21 PM

what i did on mine was rotate the steering box from lock to lock...(i think it was 3-1/2 turns)...then divided that by 2 ( 1-3/4 turns),rotated it back that much from full lock..then adjusted the drag link until the tires were pointing straight

SCOTI · 08-09-2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

what i did on mine was rotate the steering box from lock to lock...(i think it was 3-1/2 turns)...then divided that by 2 ( 1-3/4 turns),rotated it back that much from full lock..then adjusted the drag link until the tires were pointing straight

x2. That pretty much covers it.

68 P.O.S. · 08-09-2021, 03:13 PM

Here's a quick article on it: http://www.powersteering.com/blog/20...x-is-on-center

crazy longhorn · 08-09-2021, 04:49 PM

Thanks guys, I think its pretty straight forward on the center up.....& a pic was worth 1000 words 68

From that point, I will assume that it is just a matter of keeping the LH &RH tie rod assys to the same lenght , while setting the toe? longhorn

SCOTI · 08-09-2021, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

Thanks guys, I think its pretty straight forward on the center up.....& a pic was worth 1000 words 68

From that point, I will assume that it is just a matter of keeping the LH &RH tie rod assys to the same lenght , while setting the toe? longhorn

Each side should be similar in length.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-10-2021, 03:46 PM

I did the same thing.
Just had mine aligned and they used the arc/degree BS their all doing now.
Anyway I went home and checked it had 1/16" toe in. Did a slight tweek and now have 1/8".
Drives better on these terrible roads around here (farm to market) but on good roads it's great for what it is.

crazy longhorn · 08-10-2021, 05:37 PM

Thanks again to ALL....yes I do agree to the 1/8 inch toe in . At speed, & I should not say (about 2 1/2 times the legal limit of 55)

The toe will let em run straight @ speed. One more ? The old truck has a 84 Burb box (variable ratio), & is fitted with a 5.3 LS/& steering pump. Do you guys think that the pump, that was set up for that rack& pinion, is to touchy for the old steer box? Longhorn

SCOTI · 08-10-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

Thanks again to ALL....yes I do agree to the 1/8 inch toe in . At speed, & I should not say (about 2 1/2 times the legal limit of 55)

The toe will let em run straight @ speed. One more ? The old truck has a 84 Burb box (variable ratio), & is fitted with a 5.3 LS/& steering pump. Do you guys think that the pump, that was set up for that rack& pinion, is to touchy for the old steer box? Longhorn

It appears to be subjective. Some are more 'in-tune' w/their set-up & thus are more sensitive to the feel of things. Others don't notice much (if any) difference.

08-08-2021, 04:06 PM	#1
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	toe in with my 69? Ok, I do not have an issue with toe....1/8 in, with the wheels straight. I can center the steering box, no issue. My understanding, is that the box needs to be centered, with the wheels straight? In an old country boy shop, how do you make sure that the wheels are straight? Is it a mater of measuring the tie rods, left vs right, for the figure.....or a better way? longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-08-2021, 08:21 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: toe in with my 69? what i did on mine was rotate the steering box from lock to lock...(i think it was 3-1/2 turns)...then divided that by 2 ( 1-3/4 turns),rotated it back that much from full lock..then adjusted the drag link until the tires were pointing straight __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-09-2021, 03:13 PM	#4
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: toe in with my 69? Here's a quick article on it: http://www.powersteering.com/blog/20...x-is-on-center __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

08-09-2021, 04:49 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: toe in with my 69? Thanks guys, I think its pretty straight forward on the center up.....& a pic was worth 1000 words 68 From that point, I will assume that it is just a matter of keeping the LH &RH tie rod assys to the same lenght , while setting the toe? longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-10-2021, 03:46 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: toe in with my 69? I did the same thing. Just had mine aligned and they used the arc/degree BS their all doing now. Anyway I went home and checked it had 1/16" toe in. Did a slight tweek and now have 1/8". Drives better on these terrible roads around here (farm to market) but on good roads it's great for what it is. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-10-2021, 05:37 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: toe in with my 69? Thanks again to ALL....yes I do agree to the 1/8 inch toe in . At speed, & I should not say (about 2 1/2 times the legal limit of 55) The toe will let em run straight @ speed. One more ? The old truck has a 84 Burb box (variable ratio), & is fitted with a 5.3 LS/& steering pump. Do you guys think that the pump, that was set up for that rack& pinion, is to touchy for the old steer box? Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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