How can I determine if........
01-29-2003, 01:14 PM
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How can I determine if........
the center link is bent?? I actually have three - long story :lol: Each one is slightly different than the other. I have them hanging together in the garage and the differences are slight, but noticable. The angles for the tie rods & idler arm arm different as well as the P/S control valve.
Does it matter since the tie rods rotate anyway? Manufacturing tolerances? Thought I'd bolt all three up & see which one fits better.
Does it matter since the tie rods rotate anyway? Manufacturing tolerances? Thought I'd bolt all three up & see which one fits better.
01-29-2003, 02:05 PM
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Re: How can I determine if........ (70BBvert)
Yea you can set the toe-in while it is sitting still and the wheels are straight ahead (with a bent center link.) :jester
But when you are turning, you'd be turning one wheel more than the other and causing tire wear. Hope this helps. :flag
But when you are turning, you'd be turning one wheel more than the other and causing tire wear. Hope this helps. :flag
02-02-2003, 09:06 PM
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Re: How can I determine if........ (SanDiegoPaul)
Well - after comparing all three - don't ask why I have three :lol: One is bent between the tie rod hole & the threads for the control valve. So that would put the center link on an angle as it crosses the car. Guess that one going in the garbage.....