RE: Tie Rod length adjustment and installation

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When I did mine a few months ago I took a measurement from the front and 
rear of the front tires and toed them in about a half inch in the front. 
This made it good enough to drive to the shop.
Jeff
george smith wrote:
> 
> The way I did my tie rods was to replace one side at a
> time and keep the length of my new sleeves and tie
> rods as close to the same as possible. Put them
> on,take your spec sheet for the alignment and go to a
> mechanic you trust as soon as possible and get it
> aligned. save yourself time,trouble and tire wear.
> 
> --- Nico Over <nover@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Menko, having just completed the same on my 63 Dodge
> > wagon, the test ride 
> > indicated my car was way out of adjustment even
> > though I had measured the tie 
> > rod lengths as you did. I found a link on how to do
> > your toe in sitting at 
> > home in the driveway, see:
> > http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?
> > t=1093484
> > Even though its for a Subaru the basics apply to any
> > car. Using this method I 
> > was able to get mine close enough to drive to the
> > alignment shop without the 
> > tires squealing. Hope this helps.
> > Nico Over 
> > Va. Beach, Va.
> > 64 Ply SF
> > 63 Dodge 440 wagon 
> > 
> > 
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> George
> 
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