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Flip Tie-Rod?

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Flip Tie-Rod?
« on: July 10, 2006, 06:08:44 PM »
after my spacer lift im wondering if i can flip the tie rod to get better ball joint angles and better steering.  I have 15" wheels.  Anyone tryed this?
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Re: Flip Tie-Rod?
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2006, 06:19:53 PM »
Leave the tie rod alone or it will cause bad steering issues. The angle of the tie rod must be the same as the angle of the lower control arm or you will get bad bumpsteer
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Re: Flip Tie-Rod?
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2006, 06:33:58 PM »
thank you

it will stay as is  ;D
2 Dr. 91'  8v Sidekick| 3" Body Lift | 4" Gas Tank Lift | 3.5" Suspension Lift | Snorkel | Custom Bumpers | Sliders | 31" LTB's | Detroit | 4.24 Tcase | TT front locker soon