front end measurements
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front end measurements
Im having to change all of mine tie rod ends due to one breaking or just being bad. The problem is i dont have the money for a front alignment. so i was wondering if someone would measure from the middle of the studs on the outer tie rods and tell me the measurements and then from the middle of the pitman arm stud to the point were the drag link to the other drag link. Any help would be helpful. Thanx
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oldie
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Someone else's number will only get you close.
The way to set toe with a tape measure is to use a set point on the tire tread, like a center rib (if you have one) or edge of a tread block, and measure side to side at the rear of the tires, and then the front, as close to center as possible on the horizontal plane. There should be about 1/4" less on the front (IIRC, spec is .23*+)
For example, 63-3/8" at the rear, 63-1/8" at the front would give you 1/4" positive toe.
For centering the wheel, you just drive it, park with the wheel in the position it sits going straight down the road, then turn the drag link adjustment until the wheel is straight (be sure to leave the ignition unlocked for this)
The way to set toe with a tape measure is to use a set point on the tire tread, like a center rib (if you have one) or edge of a tread block, and measure side to side at the rear of the tires, and then the front, as close to center as possible on the horizontal plane. There should be about 1/4" less on the front (IIRC, spec is .23*+)
For example, 63-3/8" at the rear, 63-1/8" at the front would give you 1/4" positive toe.
For centering the wheel, you just drive it, park with the wheel in the position it sits going straight down the road, then turn the drag link adjustment until the wheel is straight (be sure to leave the ignition unlocked for this)
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Number of turns will get you close, or measuring before it's taken apart. Get it back close to those measurements and send it off to the alignment shop. If neither thing was done upon removal, then good luck.
Edit: If it's not right, you'll be spending money on tire's instead of the money it costs to have it aligned.
Edit: If it's not right, you'll be spending money on tire's instead of the money it costs to have it aligned.
Last edited by zman17; 11-10-2010 at 10:53 AM.
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