Replacing Tie Rod Question

[jgruberman]

I will be replacing my factory tie rod bar today, and planning on getting an alignment tomorrow.

As long as I replace the bar in the same general alignment position as the current one, am I able to drive on it without any major alignment issues until I get it completely aligned tomorrow?

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[Bud2723]

Yes, you should be fine.

Technically you don't need to go to an alignment shop and pay for an alignment.

Go to Thurens website, and I believe he tells you exactly how to set your toe in the tech section.

All the shop is going to do is set your toe and send you on your way.

They call it a toe and go.

It's honestly pretty easy; you need two straight edges and a tape measure.

Take your measurements at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, and your 9 o'clock measurement should be about 1/8" greater than the 3 o'clock measurements for a slightly positive toe.

It is even, it's 0 toe, and if it's less, it's a negative toe.

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[jgruberman]

Yes, you should be fine.

Technically you don't need to go to an alignment shop and pay for an alignment.

Go to Thurens website, and I believe he tells you exactly how to set your toe in the tech section.

All the shop is going to do is set your toe and send you on your way.

They call it a toe and go.

It's pretty easy; you need two straight edges and a tape measure.

Take your measurements at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, and your 9 o'clock measurement should be about 1/8" greater than the 3 o'clock measurements for a slightly positive toe.

It is even, it's 0 toe, and if it's less, it's a negative toe.

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That's good information, thank you.

I have a 3-year "alignment anytime" plan and recently replaced my tie rod end off my pitman arm and could use a steering wheel alignment.

I just wanted to make sure that when I replaced it, assuming I kept the threads relatively similar when putting the new bar on, there wouldn't be any short-term issues.

*Should the truck be jacked up for this, or can I just replace it when it's on the ground?*

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[Bud2723]

Edit- what I just explained about the measurements is if your measuring from the driver side to the passenger side for the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock reference.

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[AK Bob]

I will be replacing my factory tie rod bar today, and planning on getting an alignment tomorrow.

As long as I replace the bar in the same general alignment position as the current one, am I able to drive on it without any major alignment issues until I get it completely aligned tomorrow?

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Try to match the length as close as possible to the original, and you should be fine until you get the alignment.

Take it for a short test drive before heading out on the highway.

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[Bud2723]

You can do it on the ground.

Measure your existing tie rod from center to center of the tie rod studs between the steering knuckles before removing it.

Set your new one to the exact measurement, and you'll be close to what you currently have now.

Centering the steering wheel is pretty easy as well.

I think it's easier than setting your toe.

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