Billy Bee

Taper bit worked like a charm.

Now my next issue. Since my drag link and tie rod were off, how do I figure out the length of my tie rod? I turned my spindles to try and get them as parallel as possible... if I turn the spindles all the way left or right and then measure between TREs would that work or would a spindle swivel to far causing my length to be too long?

I figure if my measurement is approximately 40" I can cut 2" under since the TREs are a bit longer than stock?

XJlimitedx99

Do a search on a DIY driveway alignment. It won't be perfect but it will get you close enough to drive to an alignment shop.

Billy Bee

Got it. stock suspension with 2233 2234 2026 and 2027 TREs I get a overall 42" tie rods (end to end of the threaded inserts) and 19" drag link (end to end not accounting for the inserts).

Seems a bit short on the drag link no? Steering wheel straight, and measured for the "alignment". Though I suppose the knuckles could both be turned slightly and still have the same distances front and back.