Today was my first day off in a month or so, so I decided to give the Dodge some much needed attention. Replaced plugs, oil, and track bar.

The problem: I did the track bar last, and was (and still am) moderately intoxicated. Turned the wheel with the track bar disconnected . Now my steering wheel is cocked1/2 turn to the left when going straight.

Ideas on how to move my axle back over?

 

You have to adjust the sleeve on the drag link.

They must be making the trac bars the wrong length these days. I've replaced a few and never had this issue.

 

Mine did the same thing, just out of idle curiosity, what brand bar did you get?

 

Warrantied out the Moog I replaced the original with.

So should I just adjust the drag link and call it good, or try and shift the axle back over somehow?

 

Unless there is a bit of slop in the mounting hole on the axle side, I don't think there is much 'adjustment' to be done..... You could try it..... just loosen up the bolt, turn the wheel, and see what happens.

 

Update: turns out its not my fault. The track bar orielly's gave me is in fact an inch and a half (or so) shorter. They are ordering another and measuring it against my other Moog (the one I warrantied out) to see what happened.

I've about had it. Might fab up my own and get my pipe welder buddy to put it together.

 

I knew something was not right. This issue has been coming up with others as well lately. And MOOG no less. Same thing with ball joints for a 1500 d44 that fit loose.

 

And to think, I've recommended Moog on more than one occasion. If I cant get a correct length track bar within 24hrs, I think they may have just lost a customer/supporter.

Its weird, same part number, same shape (contours, bends), but different length. There was a little message in the box that said (paraphrase): "This ball stud has been re-engineered to require more torque; a direct result of increased strength and longevity;" but it fails to mention the new torque specs. I wonder if that has anything to do with it?

 

I doubt that. But quality control is not up to par ,that's for sure. Maybe it's just boxed wrong and you got one for an Off Road edition or something. I don't think that's even specified when you buy one though.

 

Size might not be the only issue. My steering wheel was way off after i put in a new track bar a couple weeks ago. The new one was exactly the same size as the old.

The problem was that the chassis shifted slightly when I took the old one off. Had to finesse the steering alot while jacking up one side to get the frame end to fit. I figured the steering angle was screwed up from all my monkeying while the track bar was disconnected. I'm a total n00b.

Just had the shop straighten it when doing the alignment.