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Title: Need Some Help
Post by: reefreshd_jive on March 16, 2005, 10:15:17 PM

after narrowing the beam 3 inches, and cutting the tie rods. i am having problems setting up the whole steering side of things. i am just wondering if anyone out there would be able to help me set it up, or if there is no one able to help, if i could pay some one with a truck and trailer to take my car to dale's in langley.

thanks
james.
 

Title: Need Some Help
Post by: Shane on March 17, 2005, 06:42:23 AM

Sorry Dood, I leave today for 10 days in Oregon

Title: Need Some Help
Post by: reefreshd_jive on March 17, 2005, 07:05:27 AM

it ok. thanks for the reply. have a great time in sand doons.

Title: Need Some Help
Post by: Russ on March 17, 2005, 07:26:03 AM

how badly is it out can you not get it half decent then \"limp it down to Dales?\"

Title: Need Some Help
Post by: Lanny on March 17, 2005, 07:33:45 AM

Try this; first center the steering box, then adjust each tie rod so the wheels point straight ahead. If BJ, adjust the eccentrics so the tops of the tires lean in at the top. Check the tie rods again. Make sure the trailing arms are tightened up properly, the large allen set screws being the most important. If these steps don't make the car driveable, you have more problems. Good Luck.