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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Steering Components #718934 04/25/06 07:28 PM Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 45 P parshal OP Getting the Wheeling Fever Does it make sense to change out the tie rods when I rebuild the front axle? This is an '83 22r pickup. The steering is a little loose and I figured I'd swap those at some point (which I've never done before) and figure it might as well be at the same time. I've been looking for info on replacing the tie rods but haven't found much other than the FSM. What simple things would I want to replace to help tighten the wandering? Idler arms? Pittman arm? Re: Steering Components [Re: parshal] #718935 04/25/06 07:50 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,101 Lacey, WA kyle-22r Body Damage is Cool the loose steering means that the drag link may need to be adjusted. unless the tie rod ends themselves are sloppy, you can leave them be. '79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> 20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked '91 4x4 shortbed 22R-E, W56, the dd! Re: Steering Components [Re: kyle-22r] #718936 04/25/06 08:55 PM Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 45 P parshal OP Getting the Wheeling Fever How is that adjusted? I see it in the FSM but only see installation and removal. I just figured due to the age that the tie rod ends could use replacing. It looks like I'm halfway there once the axle is apart. Re: Steering Components [Re: parshal] #718937 04/25/06 09:21 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler Screw slots in the ends of the draglink that can be cranked in to tighten. I made a special tool to crank mine down when I ran stock steering: r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: Steering Components [Re: 4Crawler] #718938 04/25/06 10:57 PM Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 408 SA/Texas MnMsToY Mudrunner Check your front U bolts too. My steering was wondering some. A friend pointed out the U bolts were loose. I had changed out my front leaf springs and never did go back and recheck them after wheeling about three months. I thought it was time for a total rebuild. Never would of thought that loose U bolts was the problem. MIke 1980 Toy, Dovetail, Chevy 60/14, 5.13 gears "Wheeling isn't cheap anymore" http://www.texas4x4.org/gallery/MikesToyota Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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