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Tie rod insanity

The rain shows no sign of stopping for about 5 days, so I'm going to town to get an easy up and a Haynes manual. I will get to the bottom of this!
- rmcswain
- Post #16
- Apr 8, 2015
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Tie rod insanity

That's ok, Crap happens.
- rmcswain
- Post #15
- Apr 8, 2015
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Tie rod insanity

The tie rod ends are on the back with the crown nut facing front.
- rmcswain
- Post #12
- Apr 7, 2015
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Tie rod insanity

They are on the rear with the crown nuts facing front.
- rmcswain
- Post #11
- Apr 7, 2015
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Tie rod insanity

Yes. That is correct. All of the pictures and diagrams that I can find seem to show the longer end of the drag link on the driver's side of the truck. Mine seems to be on the passenger side, but it was too wet today to lay under it and measure.
- rmcswain
- Post #9
- Apr 7, 2015
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Tie rod insanity

Well, the pitman arm is pointing straight toward the back of the truck, so I can't adjust that. I believe that only leaves the center link. When I look at my truck the connection between the cente link and the passenger tie rod is right under the frame. On the driver's side, it is 2-3 inches...
- rmcswain
- Post #7
- Apr 7, 2015
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Tie rod insanity

Oldschool, Yep, you are correct! That is what I plan on doing if the four straight days of rain ever gives me a break.
- rmcswain
- Post #6
- Apr 7, 2015
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Tie rod insanity

Steve and 98, Thanks for the input. You are right, It only works if the wheel is upside down. I had not even considered the center link because I never changed it. Could be the previous folks replaced it backward. I talked it out with my mechanic yesterday and we think that someone had this...
- rmcswain
- Post #5
- Apr 7, 2015
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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Tie rod insanity

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I don't know if this question has already been asked and answered. I have a 1994 K1500. Steering and front suspension wise, I replaced everything but the center link, gear box, A arms and sway bar on the front end. When I align the steering wheel so that it is...
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- Apr 6, 2015
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- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits