Tie rod end wear.
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Tie rod end wear.
I am trying to track down a slight pull on my rig. Lately there is a pull to the right but its worse some days than others and seems to be bothered by road condition and a wind.
Anyhow, I was wondering if I pull out the dial indicator and mag base, what kind of numbers would be expected on the tie rod ends??? Is any movement acceptable? I would assume that a couple thousandths would be OK but is there a spec for such a thing??
Thanks guys..
J-eh
Anyhow, I was wondering if I pull out the dial indicator and mag base, what kind of numbers would be expected on the tie rod ends??? Is any movement acceptable? I would assume that a couple thousandths would be OK but is there a spec for such a thing??
Thanks guys..
J-eh
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I don't know about any specs, but I would think that if there is measurable movement in one of the joints I'd say replace it. I have also switched the front tires around and taken care of a slight pull.
Tom
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Thanks for the info guys.. Went down to the local KalTire here in town and they have a spec of not more than 1/32 of an inch so like 0.03125 which seems like alot to me.
I guess I will pull out the dial and see.
I guess I will pull out the dial and see.
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