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I replaced my tie rods and relay rods ends today. Got Teri to help me measure and measure, and
bolted them on. Not bad, runs straight but gets a bit spooky above 80. So I'm wondering if anyone
has a recommend on a good alignment shop close to Ladysmith/Nanaimo. I could do Duncan, but
would prefer not to go that far.
 
ad some more "toe in". Lack of it is what causes twitchy steering.

If it's a cruiser we're talking about, toe in is the only adjustment there is, after that it's just adjusting the steering wheel so it's straight.

Couple of thumb tacks in a tread block, and spinning the tires is the easiest way.
 
I'll try to see him Tuesday. I had forgotten to install the steering damper, after that it is much smoother. I'll still take
it in, I've got a slight vibration possibly from a bit of bad wear on one tire from the sloppy tie rods. I rotated them
around, so work out the bugs now.
 
seapotato said:
ad some more "toe in". Lack of it is what causes twitchy steering.

If it's a cruiser we're talking about, toe in is the only adjustment there is, after that it's just adjusting the steering wheel so it's straight.

Couple of thumb tacks in a tread block, and spinning the tires is the easiest way.
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x2 Tacks or pins make it stupid easy to adjust the toe in, and the rest is determined by the axle... other than possibly a degree wedge to adjust castor. Castor should be fine unless you've got extended shackles. Your driveshaft flange should be perpendicular to the ground on a 'stock' rig.

I've even used the same technique on my Ambulance... it drives straight at 110, doesn't wander, pull, the steering is straight, and the tires are wearing evenly.
 
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Thanks for the input. I took it for a drive after the steering stabilizer we put back on, and it seems like I practically nailed the
measurements. It is good.
 
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