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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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i got my new 32s on i am trying to align the front but i cant get the tie rod to turn. with the left front wheel straight the right one definitely is not straight its pointing out. what can i do to toe it in??
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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im assuming you are loosening the 2 13mm nuts on the tierod bar and trying to turn the bar. a big monkey wrench is the way to go on that bar.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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You may need a little propane encouragement on the threaded part to help get it broke loose.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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make the pass tire straight and turn the tie rod to turn the drivers in you still got stock steering right
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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looks like this right
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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is the stering wheel straight do that first then lock the steerring turn the drag link to straighten the pass tire the turn the tie rod to straighten the drivers 1/8 closer in the front then the rear on the toe
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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it took a 14" monkey wrench to turn my tie rod...
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
it took a 14" monkey wrench to turn my tie rod...
spray the thread and pipe wrench
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Yeah I took out my TRE's and greased them. no problem since. and my "monkey wrench" is the same as a pipe wrench lol
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
Yeah I took out my TRE's and greased them. no problem since. and my "monkey wrench" is the same as a pipe wrench lol
the real name is stiltsin wrench dont no if i spelled it right but they all look the same lol
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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were waiting are you done yet
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
were waiting are you done yet
yeah i got it to move took alot of pb blaster and an 18inch pipe wrench. going to go take it to a shop and work on it there to make sure alignment it good. didnt have to use heat but i might have to tomorrow cus i turned it as must as i could tonight. thanks for the input guys!
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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good work spray it again let i soak all night
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
good work spray it again let i soak all night
just did. eventually i wanna get an ironrockoffroad tie rod bar its solid steel lol

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XST
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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get rid of the y stering all together it sucks
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