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