Pitman arm vs inner tie rod angle (1 Viewer)

[zapatius]

I read that the angle between the inner tie rod and the Pitman arm is clocked. Just wanted to make sure mine looks correct. I am about to replace the tie rods. Thanks.

 

[-Spike-]

There are alignment marks on the pitman arm and sector shaft, and the FSM has a starting measurement for the relay rod- "Relay rods should be approximately
1,076 mm (42.34 in.)."

If you don't have an FSM, you should get one.

 

[zapatius]

There are alignment marks on the pitman arm and sector shaft, and the FSM has a starting measurement for the relay rod- "Relay rods should be approximately
1,076 mm (42.34 in.)."

If you don't have an FSM, you should get one.

I do have an FSM. My interest lies in the angle of the tie rod relative to the Pitman arm. I have a 2.5" lift and was about to replace the seized tie rods so I can get an alignment and wondered if it should be squared up. I'll look at the FSM again.

 

[-Spike-]

I do have an FSM. My interest lies in the angle of the tie rod relative to the Pitman arm. I have a 2.5" lift and was about to replace the seized tie rods so I can get an alignment and wondered if it should be squared up. I'll look at the FSM again.

I don't know of any way to adjust that. I have a 6" lift with no issues, and no modifications in that area.

 

[zapatius]

I don't know of any way to adjust that. I have a 6" lift with no issues, and no modifications in that area.

Awesome. Thanks

 

[jonheld]

If 1 end is rotated and the other is not, then just loosen the clamp and rotate the end with a crescent wrench until it's right.
Ends have to be flexible and the relay rod should be able to rotate in both directions so there is no binding during flex.