I'm puzzled

[cali-cruiser]

well I've been running my current set up for about 2 months now(all totaled:scout ps, SOA and 4bt. scout ps is the latest mod) a few nights ago I broke my steering stablizer because it was too short. now I am realizing how my steering is "off"

I checked my toe in toe out and found that I'm 70" in the front and 69-1/2" in the rear. my tierod is maxed to the shortest and is even bent quite a bit. I'm running the man-a-fe style steering arm and am stumped as to how Im still toe out. any help apreciated

 

[peesalot]

did you put the arms on wrong side?

 

[cali-cruiser]

its only one arm so no

 

[CRZRJames]

If you're SOA, did you do a cut and turn? If while doing the cut and turn, you inadvertently lost an eighth or quarter of an inch in total axle length, the geometrical relationship between the tie rod and location of steering knuckles could throw the toe way out. Just a thought.

 

[e rock]

Can you just trim 1/4" off each end of the tie rod and still have enough slot for the clamp to work? That would give you an extra 1/2" to work with. Based on your measurements, you'd need to shorten the front by 1/4" to get them even. 3/8 - 1/2" for some toe in.

Plus, while you've got it off, you can sleeve it with some appropriately sized tube so you don't bend it anymore.

 

[65swb45]

I second e rock on just trimming things a bit. Wont take much to solve your adjustment problems and should still be plenty safe, that is if you sleeve that bent tube.

 

[hammerhead]

The stock tie-rod has enough length to do the aforementioned trimming and as stated gives you the opportunity to strengthen said TR. When you have the TREs off clean the threads inside or you'll never get the TREs screwed in all the way.

If you are bending TRs you might want to look at the 4x4 Labs steering arms. Your TR will be above and behind the axle where rocks can't get to it. It also improves your steering geometry (Ackerman) and reduces scrub improving turning radius.