Bought a cherokee with a hd tie rod, no idea what brand, but can anyone tell me how to align the front end with this hd steering Rod? The inside of the tires are wearing down something fierce and their newish tires

 

Using a tape measure, measure both front and rear of the tires to record the toe of the steering. Should be toed in 1/16-1/8" in the front compared to the rear. Also make sure the axle is centered, track bar issue.

 

I think he means what to loosen to move the tie rods in and out. I have Currie HD steering but I'll be selling it soon as I'm going Rusty's crossover instead

 

here's come pics of what I have...


Yeah 93 basically needing to know how to align this thing? Doesn't have to be perfect but man a little bit is better than the way its tracking down the road right now!

 

That looks like an mid 90's V-8 GC TRE setup to me a nice upgrade over stock for sure, best of all a direct bolt-in.

 

any idea how to align the front end with it installed?

 

I'm pretty sure all of the V8 GC tie rods have a curve in them (mine does). That one looks pretty straight.

 

Try this: http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm

Or this:

http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/align/align-1.htm

 

I don't think that's stock from any grand Cherokee. I think that's an aftermarket tie rod. Could be Currie but can't be sure

 

That's not a currie, the pic below is

 

Loosen both nuts turn bar to set desired toe, then lock nuts back down.

 

great reply's guys thanks for all the help Ill give it a go this afternoon when I get home freegdr!

 

My stock V-8 GC TRE setup is straight as you can see here.

 

I wasn't calling you wrong, I've just never seen GC tre's without the bend

 

The bend in your photo is what I was referring to. The bend in the rod where it passes over the differential.