Need some help...looking for correct steering linkage length

[deepseacruiser]

Trying to install my tie rods and the wheels do no line up. My FSM shows 39.41" for the relay rod and 49.88" for the tie rod. This is out of the 84-90 toyota chassis FSM. This is an 88 BJ74

 

[sadam_husain]

you adjust the tie rod length by measuring and setting the tyre toe in to the correct amount, the tie rod adjustment will always be specific to the wheels that are on the vehicle

 

[deepseacruiser]

not really sure I follow how these numbers translate into the length i need

 

[ozcrusier]

I always take a note on the old ones screwing the new tie rods to the same depth with equal turns to suit measurement.
I then like to double check by jacking the front wheels off the ground putting a pin in the middle of each tyre then spin the pins to back of car taking measurement between each pin and then spin wheels forward until you adjust tie rods to suit above post on toe in. Toe in is when both wheels are closer on the front measurement.
I would then get a wheel alignment done checking both axles under weight.

 

[sadam_husain]

not really sure I follow how these numbers translate into the length i need

Google "toe in" mate then you'll understand how to adjust your new tie rod properly

 

[deepseacruiser]

I definitely have a better understanding. I thought you set the tie rod to some fsm length and adjust toe in from there. So I pointed my wheels as straight as possible and then installed the tie rods with equal threads exposed and did my best to measure the distance between the center of the tires at the front and back.

 

[sadam_husain]

Good to hear you got it sorted in the end and now have a better understanding of wheel alignment mate, are the TRE boots still rubbing on the rims without the 1/4" spacers