Drag link adjustment...?

[John E]

A quick tutorial with a pic or two of where and what needs to be adjusted would be greatly appreciated.

1988 FJ62 stock sized wheels and tires with too much play in the steering.

Thanks.

 

[2mbb]

Play in the steering can be several things:

relay rod ends: there is an adjustment screw in the end of each relay rod. You can tighten the screw or if you need more adjustment, remove the screw and put a coin (I think a nickel works) on top of the spring. See this post: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=3662086&postcount=5

Ball Joints: no adjustment possible. If they are too loose, you need to replace them.

Steering box: there is a freeplay adjustment screw on the top of the box. Loosen the lock nut and tighten (clockwise) the screw a little, then tighten the lock nut while holding the screw. Test freeplay and repeat if necessary.

 

[SteveH]

Typically a penny is used in Land Cruiser drag link ends. I adjusted mine, and they were both so loose that my steering wheel is no longer centered, but doing the links and the steering box really tightened up the front end.

I will find a way to recenter the steering wheel, eventually.

 

[lovetoski]

Here is a pic and parts diagram from SOR of the TRE...
http://www.sor.com/cat094b.sor

 

[dbleon]

I will find a way to recenter the steering wheel, eventually.

Eventually: jackstand the front end & wheels straight ahead. loosen clamps @ tie rod... turn tie rod with pipe wrench or vise grips to achieve "straight" steering wheel. tighten and cruise.

Cheers

 

[SteveH]

Ahh - thanks! I was hoping it was that simple.

 

[illinikev]

Ahh - thanks! I was hoping it was that simple.

Just had to do this, and it really was that simple.