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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Well i just changed out my Outter Tie Ends. Everything was fine up until i made a turn..I can turn either to the left or the right but it wouldn't correct itself. did i like mess things up? nothing broke...Im planning on getting an alignment tomorrow..so hopefully it fixes the issue..




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Just alignment problem. all issues fixed.

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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tighten everything up correctly?
non-centering seems to be a caster problem.
the alignment tech should be able to tell u whats wrong
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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ya..everything is tightened...caster? man....another problem after another...never ends haha.. ok..sounds good. hopefully they can tell me whats going on... strange..
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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Get an alignment.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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i guess u didn't mark the threads before disassembling?
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i guess u didn't mark the threads before disassembling?
U think?
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Yea I would say either you shuld hav def marked the threads or go get an alignment asap. I replaced my UCAs, installed new lowerings springs, replaced lower ball joints, and i jus got my outer tie ends in the mail. u gotta make sure everything is back in the right place and either torqued properly or tightened all the way. but the alignment tech (if its a good one) will tell u exactly wats wrong
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Marking them would only give you a ball park idea of repositioning them. If they are worn then the last position would be wrong either way.
It can be caster but changing tie rods do not affect caster so it is more than likely toe'd out.
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heh i did mark them. i didn't what to f up the position..all in all i guess i did anyway. oh well going to the shop now.. keep you posted.
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