TR2/3/3A New Tie rods and Ends

[karls59tr]

If I have the steering wheel dead straight and I replace the tie rods and ends on both sides and have the tie rod and ends set up at 7.68 inches as per spec will my wheel alignment be dead on? Also (I get dyslexic here ) do you put the the left hand thread tie rod ends on the outside or what is the best way to set that up?

 

[CJD]

The tie rods can go either way...as in reverse thread inside or outside. So, what I do to make adjusting toe easy to remember is I always put the reverse threaded end to the right when looking from the front to the rear. In other words, reverse goes outside on the left side of the car, and inside on the right side of the car. Then, if I rotate the sleeve in at the top (or forward relative to the car) , I increase toe in. If I rotate the sleeve outward, then I toe out. If you do this it is the same on both sides and easy to remember. But this is just one technique...you can use any combination that you prefer.

And "yes", in theory your steering should be right on with your settings. In practice, however, you may have to make a slight adjustment due to manufacturing tolerances and wear or damage in other parts of the suspension. You can double check this by turning your steering wheel and counting the turns to the left and right stops from center. They should be the same if all is well. Just adjust your toe and you are ready to go!

 

[DavidApp]

I wrote directions on the inner wing to remind me which way to turn the sleeve.

David

 

[sp53]

Take a piece of tape and draw what you need an arrow or something an put that on the tube or nut. Maybe a picture—I get turned around also.